Mercedes to launch hybrid car in March
The model range of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is set to expand in the coming months: with the most notable addition being a new S300 BlueTec Hybrid model that will be available from March. The hybr...
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Renault reveals new EV-ready Kwid concept
Renault has revealed a new buggy-like car concept aimed at a young audience and ready to be developed as an electric model. The carmaker unveiled the concept at the Delhi Auto Expo, in honour of ...
Car2go car club adds Mercedes-Benz models for hire
Following the now widespread success of its car2go car club, run using compact smart fortwo cars, Daimler is now expanding the service to introduce Mercedes-Benz cars too. Trialling in Hamburg an...
Beijing bid to tackle congestion fuelling illegal licence plate trade
Beijing’s attempt to control the surging number of cars on its roads is fuelling a black market for registration plates as motorists scramble to get their hands on the legal equivalent. According t...
Carcinogenic air pollutants from oil sands ‘greatly underestimated’
A study of an oil sands field in Alberta, Canada has revealed that officially reported emissions of certain hazardous air pollutants have been greatly underestimated by as much as two or three time...
Audi introduces new efficient diesel models
A whole new line-up of diesel engines has been introduced by Audi as part of its "ultra" strategy: and the emphasis is firmly on fuel economy. The Audi A4, A5 and A6 will be launched in the coming...
Renault ZOE drives itself in slow-moving traffic
Renault has built a new semi-autonomous vehicle based on its fully electric supermini; the ZOE. Called the Next Two prototype, the concept can take-over driving duties at times when driving is at ...
Regent St Motor Show to return after record-breaking success
The Regent Street Motor Show will return this year, after attracting a record-breaking crowd last November. The show, which was originally run to coincide with two RAC-run motoring challenges; th...
New car club alternative goes national
After Whipcar’s demise last year, it seemed like that might be the end for the idea of peer-to-peer car rental, but the concept is being borne again as a new service goes national this week. easyC...
Electric car sales hit brakes in 2014
It has been a slow start to the New Year for electric car sales, according to new figures published in the Detroit News. In the USA, General Motors reported that January sales of its Chevrolet Vo...
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