The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV joins a new generation of production vehicles embarking on an alternative-fuels crusade in the coming years. PHEV, which stands for Plugin Hybrid Electric Vehicle, is essentially the next evolution of hybrid ...
The rotary engine made famous by sports cars such as the Mazda RX-7 is the inspiration for a potential new portable electric generator. Mazda is developing a Mazda 2 electric car that uses a compact, 330cc 22kW single-rotor engine as a ...
German automaker Volkswagen is set to debut its new plug-in hybrid system concept car, twin up, at the Tokyo Motor Show to be held from 23 November – 1 December 2013. The twin up is four-seater vehicle, which is claimed to offer ...
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The largest tanker carrier in North America, Kenan Advantage Group (KAG), based in North Canton, OH, has purchased one of Canada’s largest bulk carriers RTL-Westcan Group. RTL-Westcan runs tanks through western and northern ...
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Bugatti continues to roll-out its six-strong ‘Les Legendes de Bugatti’ series, with the Bugatti Veyron Legend Meo Constantini marking the halfway point in the limited edition line. Only three of the Bugatti Veyron Legend Meo ...
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Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced it would launch the all-new Odyssey and Odyssey Absolute premium minivans at dealerships throughout Japan on Friday, November 1, 2013. Now in its fifth generation, the all-new Odyssey offers an ...
BMW believes half the buyers of its new i3 electric car will pay a premium for a range extending petrol engine option rather than rely on battery power alone. The BMW i3, the first model from the German car maker’s new i brand ...
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India’s second ute manufacturer has launched locally with the Tata Xenon priced from $22,990 driveaway. The Tata Xenon will be available only with diesel power and a manual transmission in six models, comprising cab chassis, single ...
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A Tesla Model S caught fire on a highway in the US city of Seattle recently after its floor-mounted battery compartment was ruptured by a large piece of metal. The shape and size of the metal piece was enough to punch a 7.62cm diameter ...
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The BMW i3 range-extender hybrid will cost almost 10 per cent more than the pure-electric variant when it launches in 2014. BMW USA confirmed the petrol-assisted i3 city car would be priced from US$45,200 ($47,800) – a premium of ...
General Motors is recalling 1,658 Chevrolet Sonic cars over faulty strap welds that could lead to separation of the fuel tank from the car. This recall affects the 2013 and 2014 model-year cars - totaling about 1,558 cars in the US and ...
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Supplier of industrial lighting equipment Larson Electronics has announced the release of a powerful new mobile light tower designed for mobility and efficient stand alone operation. The WCDE-4-4X300W-LED Mobile Light Tower can effectively ...
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With fuel costs rising to all-time highs throughout the world, itâEUR(TM)s the right time to investment in bulk fueling storage tank systems. It is a financially prudent and an economical option to conform to. In ...
The Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra has been unveiled, linked with the title of Audi’s most fuel-efficient production model. A variant of the all-new A3 that first debuted at the 2012 Geneva motor show, the 81kW Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra claims ...
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Japanese carmaker Honda has unveiled the new Civic Tourer prior to its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show that will be held in Germany during September 2013. The new Civic Tourer will be powered by either the 1.6L i-DTEC engine from the ...
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