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July 29, 2011FRANKFURT– Today I was in Frankfurt where BMW presented the iBrand concept models of its first electric and first plug-in hybrid vehicles. The new sub brand for sustainable mobility of the Bavarian car manufacturer will introduce the production models of … More
Posted in Features | 1 CommentVolvo C30 E and V60 PHEV
July 8, 2011BERLIN– This past May, at the Michelin Bibendum Challenge, the international event for green mobility, Volvo had its first two models available for driving. They mark the company’s first steps towards a greener future. Two years ago, I had the … More
Posted in Features | Leave a comment2012 Prius v First Drive
June 30, 2011The smart folks at Toyota have decided that they will make a separate breed of the popular Prius hybrid and add a family of other hybrid vehicles to that stable. Much like Lexus luxury division and Scion youth division the … More
Posted in Features | Leave a commentHonda’s Zero Emission EV-neo Motor Scooter
June 15, 2011BARCELONA– In the beautiful Spanish city that is literally abuzz with tens of thousands of two-wheeled motor vehicles, Honda announced today that the EV-neo electric scooter will make its European debut. A Demonstration Programme in conjunction with Barcelona City Council … More
Posted in Features | Leave a comment2012 Fiat 500 Review and Roadtest
June 6, 2011Fiat 500 sales are moving in the upward direction very quickly. Through the end of May 3,141 new 500s have been delivered to new owners in the United States. By year end there will be 130 Fiat Studios in 37 … More
Posted in Features | Leave a commentNissan Leaf Wins 2011 World Car of the Year
April 21, 2011NEW YORK- Today, at the New York International Auto Show, the 100-percent electric, zero-emission Nissan LEAF was named 2011 World Car of the Year, edging out the BMW 5-Series and the Audi A8 for the top spot. Today’s award is … More
Posted in Features | 1 CommentTesla’s Groundbreaking Vehicle Engineering on Display in Geneva
March 1, 2011GENEVA- Tesla Motors introduces its excellence in vehicle engineering at the Geneva Auto Show with a detailed look at Model S. Engineered from the ground up as an EV, Model S is meticulously designed for superior aerodynamics, stability and handling, … More
Posted in Features | Leave a commentLexus CT 200h Hybrid at 2010 New York International Auto Show
March 2, 2010Only Dedicated Hybrid Vehicle in the Premium Compact Segment 1.8L Four-Cylinder Engine Paired with Lexus Hybrid Drive Engineered for Dynamic Handling and Agility NEW YORK- The all-new Lexus CT 200h premium compact hybrid will be on display for the first … More
Posted in Features | Leave a comment2009 Tokyo Motor Show – Toyota Sai
October 20, 2009TOKYO- TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announces the unveiling today in Japan of the compact luxury sedan Sai, which is planned to go on sale in Japan on December 7. The Sai is based on a concept derived from the Japanese … More
Posted in Features | Leave a comment2009 Frankfurt Motor Show – New Reva NXR
September 16, 2009LONDON- Today sees the world launch of the REVA NXR (NeXt Reva), a new lithium-ion powered electric car from REVA Electric Car Company (REVA), which is scheduled to go into production early 2010. Also being unveiled for the first time … More
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