BMW delivers first i8 plug-in hybrid cars
BMW has made the first deliveries of its new plug-in hybrid sports car; the i8. The second car to launch under its new ‘i’ sub-brand following the launch of the fully electric i3 supermini (which...
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BMW i8 to debut at BVRLA fleet congress
BMW’s first plug-in hybrid is to make one of its first appearances in the UK next month, when it appears at the BVRLA Fleet Technology Congress. The new plug-in sports car, only the second to be ...
BMW i8 to make first UK fleet appearance
BMW’s new i8 is to make a rare appearance in the UK next month, ahead of its full market debut this November. The new plug-in hybrid sports car will be the star attraction of the BVRLA Fleet Tech...
Pee-powered fuel cells could be the future for hydrogen cars
Urine could be the next cheap catalyst idea that would allow fuel cell vehicles to become significantly cheaper. According to new research by Korea University in Seoul, South Korea, carbon atoms ...
Fashion students restyle Hyundai’s first hydrogen car
Hyundai has revealed the winners of its Fashioned Fuel Cell competition run in collaboration with the London College of Fashion. Of the 159 entrants, seven students were selected to have their wo...
Peugeot reveals facelifted 508
The first pictures of Peugeot’s new refreshed 508 have been revealed ahead of the model’s debut, which will take place simultaneously at the Moscow and Chengdu Motor Shows in August. Gaining the ne...
Nissan X-Trail boosts residual values
Nissan’s new X-Trail is expected to achieve new highs in residual values, thanks improvement in technology and safety. According to the latest figures from CAP, the new X-Trail will retain 53% of ...
Kia Soul EV achieves top environmental standard
Kia’s new Soul EV has achieved an important environmental benchmark for its lifecycle assessment; meaning that the car’s impact on the environment is minimised throughout its lifespan. Independen...
University fleets lead electric vehicle uptake
Electric vehicles are increasingly starting to appear on company fleets, but according to Glasgow-based Intelligent Car Leasing, it is universities which are leading the switch to battery power. Th...
Ford goes black and red for fastest Fiesta special edition
Ford is releasing a new special edition version of its Fiesta 1.0 litre EcoBoost model which it claims will be the most powerful 1.0 litre model out there. The new two-tone Fiesta Zetec S Red and...
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