The second-generation Tata Nano will shift upmarket to become a “smart city car” as India’s largest automaker looks to take the new model to the world. Tata Motors managing director Karl Slym confirmed the Nano’s ...
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Over the long haul, leasing is usually not the most cost-effective way to put a car in your driveway. It may not be the best choice for most car shoppers, but there are exceptions. Notably, if you're interested in driving electric, a lease ...
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Mercedes-Benz parent company Daimler has shared intelligence on its fuel-efficient petrol engines with Ford in exchange for intimate information on the blue oval’s highly awarded three-cylinder EcoBoost powerplant. Automotive News ...
Renault will completely renew its passenger car line-up within five years, with some models set for the chopping block, others to be completely changed in concept, and all poised to adopt a new corporate identity. The Renault Clio IV ...
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The Smart Fortwo by Jeremy Scott has been unveiled at the Shanghai auto show ahead of a limited production run of the quirky winged city car. Doing its best impersonation of a 1950s Cadillac, the Fortwo by Jeremy Scott – named after ...
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German automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz will launch a new B-Class Electric Drive vehicle in the US by the end of 2013. The vehicle is powered by an electric motor that generates an output of 130kW/177hp and 320Nm of torque with ...
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Daimler Group considered Smart as an example to develop micro SUV, and will put them into market in several years. Daimler plans to expand the product range of Smart brand, and will launch super cars like ForTwo, ForFour and Roadster and ...
Yes, I had to look up the name of this car three times. In fairness, the company says that the "tongue-in-cheek name" is referring to the car's glass roof, which "offers passengers a clear view of a starry sky or, via the video projector ...
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The Smart Fortwo edition cityflame,a new limited-number model from the Daimler derivative,has been revealed,presenting an eye-catching version of the two-seat city car. With body panels in pearlescent flame yellow contrasted against a ...
The light or city car segment had a modest sales increase of 3.9 percent overall in 2012 compared to 2011 with sales remaining relatively consistent across the field. For light cars under $25,000, the Holden Barina (up 50.5 percent to ...
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German automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has recorded a 15.4%increase in sales with 305,072 vehicles sold in 2012 compared to the 264,460 vehicles sold in 2011 in the US. In December 2012,the company registered sales of 31,372 ...
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As the year winds to a close,it is natural to look back and recall the high points.But,it is also useful to remember the lows,including those cars that disappointed.Here,we commemorate the worst models in our ratings. These are current ...
Tags: lowest-scoring vehicle, Jeep Wrangler, Scion iQ, Smart ForTwo
For East Coasters, dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy has been made more challenging with a gas shortage and endless lines at stations for refueling. It made us think that not only would a more fuel-efficient car be great in ...
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The relatively affordable electric Smart ForTwo ED (electric drive) may be the best Smart car yet. While not a high compliment, it does point to the promise of this diminutive two-door model as a green alternative for commuters. We recently ...
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German luxury carmaker Daimler has begun production of the new 'smart fortwo' electric drive car at its Hambach facility in France. According to the carmaker, the new two-seater electric vehicle (EV) will be powered by a 55kW electric ...