Volkswagen Jetta TDI is 2009 Green Car of the Year
November 21, 2008 7:11:29 PM
VW Jetta TDI has won Green Car Journal's Green Car of the Year, becoming the first diesel to achieve this. Beaten finalists include another diesel, two hybrids and a small petrol.

All Electric Mini E in Detail
November 18, 2008 8:59:09 PM
Mini will use the Los Angeles Auto Show to debut the new Mini E and announce that they will begin offering one-year leases of 500 Mini E's to select private and corporate customers.

Production Chevy Volt's Interior Receives Cosmetic Changes
November 18, 2008 5:25:20 PM
Chevrolet Volt has gone under the designer's scalpel, even before its launch. Enhancements are mainly interior-based, specifically on the center console.

Prime Minister Gordon Brown Samples TH!NK city EV at Downing Street
October 28, 2008 7:49:03 PM
Prime Minister Gordon Brown joined Transport Minister Geoff Hoon for a presentation of the all-electric TH!NK city electric vehicle (EV) outside Number 10.

Tesla Model S Sedan Chief Designer Gives a Tease
October 24, 2008 11:50:48 PM
Tesla Motors has released a teaser photo of their model S sedan, which has been delayed by the company’s financial and leadership crisis.

Mercedes Introduces C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
October 23, 2008 8:06:46 PM
Mercedes has announced their new C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY will feature second generation direct fuel injection, which produces more power and has improved fuel economy.

Action Mobil Globecruiser 2008
October 21, 2008 11:29:58 AM
Don't expect a seasons greetings card from Al Gore this year if you're cruising around in one of these. However, if you're a survivalist planning your next family picnic, then the Action Mobil Globec...

All-Electric MINI E Officially Revealed
October 20, 2008 9:59:42 AM
All-Electric MINI E compromises utility for frugality. Its batteries turn it into a two-seater car, while offering a range of 240km per full-battery trip.

All-Electric MINI Cooper Prototype Sheds Its Minimal Disguise
October 16, 2008 8:48:08 PM
MINI's electric prototype has been spied again. Most prominently clear in its absence is any form of exhaust piping at the rear, pointing to a fumeless powertrain.

Final Toyota iQ Specs & Pricing Released
October 11, 2008 8:08:38 PM
Toyota's smart fortwo-fighting IQ is on sale, starting at under £10,000 well-equipped.

Ruf Develops Electric Powered Porsche 911
October 10, 2008 3:09:11 PM
Despite carrying 550 kilograms (96 battery cells each weighing 5.6 kg) worth of Axeon lithium-ion batteries, the 911 goes from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in less than 7 seconds.

Fiat Launches eco:Drive In Paris
October 10, 2008 11:55:35 AM
Eco:Drive software from Fiat improves your fuel-saving technique by tracking how you drive on a daily basis. Tips on improving are offered as required.

Citroën C3 Picasso Showcases Second Generation Stop & Start
October 10, 2008 11:30:25 AM
Citroën C3 Picasso is moving the game on with its second generation Stop & Start system, which will be available in a range of petrol and diesel derivatives from 2010.

Bio-fuelled 1018HP Koenigsegg CCXR Edition and Zonda F Carbon to Appear at MPH
October 9, 2008 5:26:59 PM
MPH 2008 in the UK will feature the Bio-fuelled 759kW Koenigsegg CCXR Edition and the 484kW Pagani Zonda F Carbon. Plus Top Gear Live for the first time.

Citroën Confirms Feasibility Study into C-Cactus Concept-based Vehicle
October 8, 2008 4:52:46 PM
Citroen have announced their intention to conduct a study into a new-generation environmentally-friendly vehicle, namely one based on the C-Cactus concept car of last year.

Land Rover Freelander 2 TD4_e Debuts in Paris
October 6, 2008 9:17:21 PM
Facing increasing consumer and government demands for greater fuel economy, Land Rover responded by introducing the Freelander 2 TD4_e at the Paris Motor Show.

Land Rover Freelander 2 Gets Fuel-Saving Stop/Start System
October 6, 2008 9:14:49 PM
Freelander 2 TD4_e introduces Land Rover's new intelligent Stop/Start system which boosts fuel economy and reduces CO2 emissions up to 8%.

Hyundai Sante Fe Blue Hybrid Debuts in Paris
October 4, 2008 12:31:24 AM
Hyundai's Santa Fe blue Hybrid, introduced in Paris, uses a new and more efficient battery composition that may be used in the brand's upcoming production hybrid vehicles.

VW Passat BlueMotion II
October 4, 2008 12:28:34 AM
New Volkswagen Passat BlueMotion II has made its Paris Motor Show debut, promising a stupendous average of 4.1 litres per 100km from a tank.

Pinifarina B0 All-Electric Concept with 250km Driving Range
October 3, 2008 12:29:16 PM
It previews an electric car destined for production in a joint venture between the Italian coachbuilders and French company Bolloré who have a stong market position in th electric battery field.