Daimler is planning to invest more than €7bn over the next two years on green powertrain technologies, including a plug-in hybrid electric-hydrogen fuel cell vehicle. The company will invest €14.5bn in research and development ...
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Mercedes-Benz sold 104,968 units in February, thus achieving a growth of 16.5%. Since the beginning of the year 215,753 cars have been delivered to customers (+16.6%). "We are keeping up the high momentum of the previous months - with a ...
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Peugeot will unveil two all-new models and two innovative engine technologies at the forthcoming Geneva Motor Show. They signal the start of the next phase in the revamp of the Brand’s entire model range, which is already the youngest ...
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The new smart fortwo electric drive is now available to buy from dealerships in China. The smart brand celebrated this market launch at the Guangzhou Motor Show, where the all-electric city runabout was presented to the Chinese public. Dr ...
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The Mitsubishi AR concept has been unveiled at the Tokyo motor show, previewing a flexible plug-in hybrid people-mover. Touted as a compact MPV with the manoeuvrability of an SUV, the Mitsubishi AR concept promises seating for up to six ...
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The first official image of the Nissan e-NV200 has been released ahead of the start of production in mid 2014. Initially scheduled to launch this year following the premiere of a concept at the beginning of 2012, Nissan will introduce the ...
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Mitsubishi has released images and details of its three new Tokyo motor show concepts, including a large plug-in hybrid SUV that previews the new Pajero. Teased in a design sketch and a shadowy computer-generated image last month, the new ...
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Mitsubishi will showcase its design and technology future when it unveils three new concept vehicles at next month’s Tokyo motor show. The Japanese manufacturer’s stand will feature two plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) ...
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US-based Sebago Brewing has introduced new fall seasonal beer, called Bonfire Rye, which is exclusively available in Sebago Pubs. The new seasonal beer includes floral hop aroma, and sweetness of the crystal malt, as well as creamy coffee ...
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The latest Chevrolet Spark is the most recent EV to attempt to shatter electric cars' reputation as anemic and inept. And it succeeds, being the best version of this small hatchback. Unlike the Mitsubishi i, this is no glorified golf cart. ...
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A sports car (sports car or sport car) is a small, usually two seat, two door automobile designed for spirited performance and nimble handling. Sports cars may be spartan or luxurious but high maneuverability and minimum weight are ...
The sports car traces its roots to early 20th century touring cars and roadsters. These raced in early rallys, such as the Herkomer Cup, Prinz Heinrich Fahrt, and Monte Carlo. Though the term would not be coined until after World War One, ...
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The Renault Zoe is a full electric-vehicle with no internal combustion engine. This means that at no time are there any fossil fuels going into a tank, because it doesn’t have one, and emissions aren’t expelled from an exhaust ...
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At $22,990 the Honda Jazz Hybrid is Australia’s most affordable hybrid vehicle. But the second-generation Honda Jazz has been around since 2008, with a moderate update in 2011, so what makes this now nearly five-year old city car a ...
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The Fiat 500e electric car is Chrysler's token entry for complying with California's zero-emissions mandate. In living with the 500e, it was clear that Chrysler engineers didn't just phone this one in; they actually sweated the details and ...
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