http://www.greencarnewsportal.com/Latest hybrid, electric and other green cars news articlesengreencar News Portalgreencar News Portalhttp://www.greencarnewsportal.com/greencar_article8329.htmlFri, 3 Sep 2010 10:05:19 GMTAccording to the Finance & Leasing Association's statistics, only 8.7% of attempted motor finance frauds succeed. And of those that do succeed, 44% of the cars involved are recovered by lenders. The FLA statistics reveal that in Q2 2010, there were 2,361 cases of attempted or suspected motor finance fraud. Rigorous checks by dealers and finance companies kept the actual number of cases where th ... [more] http://www.greencarnewsportal.com/greencar_article8321.htmlFri, 30 Jul 2010 11:22:44 GMTExperts are convinced that in highly populated areas with dense infrastructures, where exhaust and noise pollution levels are high, the future belongs to electrically powered vehicles. Additional incentives include a sense of responsibility on the part of businesses and not least the public relations effect of "clean" drive systems. Another motivating factor for the development of vehicles with el ... [more] http://www.greencarnewsportal.com/greencar_article8297.htmlWed, 23 Jun 2010 11:21:43 GMTGuaranteed to turn heads with its retro looks and sleek metallic grey colouring, the Honda's VT750S is a great motorcycle for riders of all experience levels with its comfortable riding position and great all-round manageable performance. The all-new classically styled Honda VT750S is now available from Honda motorcycle dealerships across the UK, priced at just GBP5,845 on the road. Powering the ... [more] http://www.greencarnewsportal.com/greencar_article8276.htmlThu, 8 Jul 2010 12:02:42 GMTVauxhall Commercial Vehicles has introduced a number of wide ranging improvements across its Vivaro range. The upgrades will deliver improved operator safety and value for money while lowering the cost of ownership. Leading the charge are the improvements to the Vivaro Sportive model which allows customers to benefit from over GBP700 of extra features for a list price increase of just GBP250. Stan ... [more] http://www.greencarnewsportal.com/greencar_article8228.htmlFri, 23 Apr 2010 11:50:32 GMTPrices and full specification details have been announced for the all-new Volvo S60 models. Prices range from GBP23,295 for the D3 ES (163PS) up to GBP36,745 for the top-of-the-range T6 AWD SE Lux Geartronic Premium. Orders can be placed now ahead of the car's arrival in dealer showrooms in July, with first customer deliveries in August. The all-new S60 is a four-door coupe; sportier and more disti ... [more] http://www.greencarnewsportal.com/greencar_article8207.htmlWed, 17 Mar 2010 12:12:38 GMTKia Motors is extending the benefits of the UK scrappage scheme with the introduction of 7 Year Switch, offering owners of cars over seven years old the chance to trade up to a new Kia, take home a seven year warranty and save up to GBP2,000 off the list price. The 7 Year Switch gives customers the chance to knock GBP2,000 off a Kia Soul, pro_cee'd, cee'd SW and cee'd. Or, they could save GBP1,500 o ... [more] http://www.greencarnewsportal.com/greencar_article8182.htmlTue, 23 Feb 2010 17:20:53 GMTAston Martin's DBS and V12 Vantage have undergone a unique Carbon Black makeover to create a highly desirable special edition. The new special editions add a typically understated flair to these acclaimed models. Featuring bespoke Carbon Black metallic paint especially formulated with a subtle metallic twist to create a deep rich patina. Each car will undergo 50 man-hours of hand painting foll ... [more] http://www.greencarnewsportal.com/greencar_article8177.htmlTue, 16 Feb 2010 17:12:01 GMTMercedes-Benz has reported its market share increased last year - despite the recession - in the 1.8-3.5 tonne segment. Following a strong 2009 sales performance by the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Vito model range, the brand secured market share of 14.96%, increasing its five year market share average by a remarkable 3.4 percentage points. Although not immune to the falling market (Mercedes-Ben ... [more] http://www.greencarnewsportal.com/greencar_article8079.htmlMon, 12 Oct 2009 14:39:24 GMTHonda (UK) Motorcycles has announced the launch of its V4-powered ultimate road-sports machine the VFR1200F. VFR1200F has been developed in keeping with previous VFRs and continues the bloodline of Honda's V4 heritage. But this latest incarnation moves the boundaries even further to deliver a machine with an unrivalled combination of sports and touring capabilities, to meet the needs and desi ... [more] http://www.greencarnewsportal.com/greencar_article8067.htmlMon, 28 Sep 2009 10:14:27 GMTFollowing years of product development and the application of the very latest power electronics, Controlled Power Technologies's electric supercharger known as VTES or Variable Torque Enhancement System has been incorporated in a major project by engine developer AVL and will also feature in the Ricardo-led GBP3m 'HyBoost' programme announced by the Technology Strategy Board on 9 September 2009. Bo ... [more]