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BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Australia 2012
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BMW ActiveHybrids in Australia

August 13, 2012 Rob Fraser Comments Off on BMW ActiveHybrids in Australia

The ActiveHybrid 5 goes on sale in Australia in October and will be joined by the ActiveHybrid 3 towards the end on the year. The range will then be bolstered with the ActiveHybrid 7 Series in the first quarter of 2013.At the heart of each BMW ActiveHybrid model is the brand’s multi award winning 3.0 litre straight six-cylinder engine with TwinPower Turbo technology, renowned for its free-revving capability, pulling power and fuel efficiency.
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Twizy Way By Renault Shared Electric Mobility Service
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Twizy Way By Renault

June 27, 2012 Rob Fraser Comments Off on Twizy Way By Renault

Renault is preparing a full-scale test of an innovative sustainable mobility service accessible to all: Twizy Way by Renault. Starting on 21st June, Renault Twizy will provide an all-new car-sharing solution within the urban community of Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (France). [Read More]

BMW i3 Concept Rome 2012
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BMW i Born Electric Tour makes first stop in Rome

June 27, 2012 Rob Fraser Comments Off on BMW i Born Electric Tour makes first stop in Rome

The Palazzo delle Esposizioni in Rome marked the starting point for the worldwide tour of BMW i – the sub-brand of BMW which encompasses sustainable mobility. The full program is available at www.bmw-i.it. The BMW Group inaugurated the BMW i Born Electric Tour at the Palazzo delle Esposizioni located at Via Nazionale 194 in Rome. [Read More]

Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid EV
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2012 Paris Motor Show Mitsubushi New Outlander Plug-in Hybrid EV World Premiere

June 25, 2012 Rob Fraser Comments Off on 2012 Paris Motor Show Mitsubushi New Outlander Plug-in Hybrid EV World Premiere

MMC announced today that later this year at the 2012 Paris Motor Show* (“Mondial de l’Automobile*), Mitsubishi Motors will continue its roll out of ambitious, global and green new product generation, with a series of significant premieres. The highlight of this offensive will be the world introduction of the all-new Outlander Plug-in Hybrid EV. [Read More]

Hyundai Accent Active ext 1
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Hyundai Accent 1.6L CRDi Diesel Review

June 20, 2012 Steve Tierney Comments Off on Hyundai Accent 1.6L CRDi Diesel Review

This week I took the Hyundai Accent Active 1.6L CRDi for a drive. The Hyundai Accent Active 1.6L CRDi is surprisingly comfortable for a small car. At 192cm tall I was imagining the Hyundai Accent Active 1.6L CRDi to be cramped but was pleasantly surprised. [Read More]

2012 Hyundai i30 Premium Exterior
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2012 Hyundai i30 Review

June 1, 2012 Steve Tierney 1

The Hyundai i30 .Yeah we know the i30. That’s the car Hyundai released in 2007. and lifted the bench mark for small car buyers, as this was a landmark small car for the Hyundai brand. The hyundai i30 changed people’s attitude towards Hyundai. [Read More]

Pikes Peak 2012 i-MiEV Evolution
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Mitsubishi i-MiEV Evolution to tackle Pikes Peak

June 1, 2012 Rob Fraser Comments Off on Mitsubishi i-MiEV Evolution to tackle Pikes Peak

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC), will enter two all-electric vehicles (EVs) in the Electric Class of thelegendary Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Entering is the i-MiEV Evolution, a specially-prepared competition version based on the i-MiEV all-electric vehicle. MMC is also entering a regular production i-MiEV in the event. [Read More]

smart fortwo electric drive, smart ebike and smart escooter: intelligent solutions for locally emission-free mobility in the city
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Market Launch for the smart escooter in 2014

May 16, 2012 Rob Fraser Comments Off on Market Launch for the smart escooter in 2014

Back in 2010, smart unveiled a comprehensive portfolio of electric products for urban transport at the Paris Motor Show. In addition to the smart fortwo electric drive as a coupé and a convertible, it includes the smart ebike and the escooter. smart is now consistently turning this concept into reality [Read More]

Electrical final assembly of an Audi R8 e-tron battery
Audi

High-Voltage Battery Technology at Audi

May 11, 2012 Rob Fraser Comments Off on High-Voltage Battery Technology at Audi

AUDI AG is setting new standards in the development of high-voltage (HV) technology in research, development and testing for the lithium-ion battery. The name “Audi e-tron” is the Audi brand name for electric mobility and Audi’s aim is to offer an e-tron model in every segment by 2020.
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2012 Honda City released
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2012 Honda City released

May 10, 2012 Rob Fraser Comments Off on 2012 Honda City released

The 2012 Honda City has a new look, new features and a sharp price of $19,990 drive-away (manual, flat paint only). The 2012 Honda City is available in two variants – the VTi and VTi-L. Both variants receive a new chrome grille along with redesigned front and rear bumpers for a more streamlined look [Read More]