Mercedes Benz Concept B-Class Electric Drive
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Mercedes Benz Concept B-Class Electric Drive

A new addition to Mercedes-Benz’s family of electric vehicles: at the Paris Motor Show, the company is presenting a battery-powered electric variant of the B-Class. This concept vehicle is one of the first models to incorporate the term “Electric Drive” into its model designation. [Read More]

LS600 2013 FSPORT front side
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Lexus to Reveal LS 600h F Sport

Lexus will launch its most powerful F Sport model to date – the all-new LS 600h F Sport – at its exclusive Melbourne Cup Birdcage marquee this November. The LS 600h F Sport will join LS 460, LS 460 F Sport, and LS 600h L models at launch in the latter part of 2012 and early 2013.
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Lexus Hybrid Coupe Concept Blue Final
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Lexus hybrid coupe concept at AIMS 2012

Lexus Australia will show a global first at the Australian International Motor Show this October with a hybrid coupe concept. The 370+ kilowatt, all-wheel drive coupe will provide a glimpse into the future of supercars and their use of advanced materials.
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2012 Toyota Prius family - (left to right) Prius, Prius v and Prius c
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Toyota to crack one million hybrid vehicles in 2012

Toyota is on track to sell one million hybrid vehicles in a calendar year worldwide for the first time. A record 630,048 Toyota and Lexus petrol-electric hybrids were purchased worldwide in the six months to June 30 – more than the total of 628,989 hybrids sold during the whole of last year. [Read More]

Mazda2 Genki USB Connectivity
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Mazda2 Adds USB Connectivity

Mazda Australia has made the stylish and compact Mazda2 even more appealing with the addition of USB connectivity across the range. USB connectivity means that Mazda2 drivers and passengers alike can now easily connect their iPod®, iPhone® or USB memory via a handy USB input located in the centre console. [Read More]

Kia Optima hybrid D-segment sedan Envirocar award
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Kia Motors Earns Environmental Certificates from TÜV Nord

Kia Motors Corporation has been recognised by TÜV Nord, an independent technical inspection organization, for the outstanding eco-credentials of three of its newest models. Kia’s recently introduced models to the European market, all-new cee’d C-segment hatchback, Optima hybrid D-segment sedan and the refreshed Sorento CUV, have been certified according to the ISO 14040 Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). [Read More]

Holden Volt 2012
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Holden Volt to Debut at Hunter Valley Electric Vehicle Festival

The Holden Volt goes on sale in Australia later this year. A game-changing electric vehicle (EV) with extended-range capability it can recharge in less than six hours via a regular household outlet (10A charge), costing as little as $2.50 for a full charge. It has an electric range of up to 87km and with its petrol generator, has a combined range of more than 600km. [Read More]

BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Australia 2012
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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

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]