Somebody ought to write a PhD thesis about Suzuki as a case study for a Business Management course. They seem to spend no money on marketing. Can you remember ever seeing a Suzuki ad on tv or on a billboard? I can’t call a single one to mind from the last 50 years. They don’t waste money showing off at …
Chargemaster has been rated as one of Britain’s 100 fastest emerging private technology firms. Coming 32nd in the Sunday Times Hiscox Tech Track 100, the electric vehicle charging infrastructure manufacturer with over 25 years of industrial expertise, has reached the landmark of installing its 10,000th public charging point, as part of a government initiative. Further expansion is also anticipated, following capital …
One of my favourites the Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC wins the ‘Best Real MPG’ in honestjohns awards The frugal Civic scores an average 66.2mpg based on thousands of reviews from everyday drivers An easy to drive car and an easy to achieve great MPG. The Honda’s 1.6 i-DTEC engine has been rated as best small diesel on the market with …
Mitsubishi are making a bold move with their new Outlander PHEV So what is a PHEV? Welcome the new ‘Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle’ from Mitsubishi. I attended the launch of this latest model and was impressed as the future for better, greener vehicles becomes reality. As a new car proposition this car will be worthy of consideration if your …
Popularity for the 100% Nissan LEAF Electric Car is now gaining pace. Electric cars are on the move. The practical and affordable family hatchback has continued to hit the right note with Britain’s drivers, clocking up another bumper month of LEAF sales in March, shattering yet another sales record. Outselling any other of its EV competitors 2 to 1. …
A greener SUV for the green lanes. The Outlander Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle PHEV with an average of 148mpg The latest Mitsubishi Outlander has an impeccable pedigree – Now the latest Outlander PHEV, is, quite simply, the best 4×4 SUV PHEV available in the UK. Years of research now resulting in a car that can fulfil the promise of a …
Better Batteries=Better Range. Soon to be electric, Kia Soul EV benefits from class-leading battery technology The popular Kia Soul EV, soon to be available as a plug-in electric car, production is starting in the second half of 2014. The Soul EV will powered by an 81.4 kW electric motor, producing 285 Nm of torque, and a high-capacity 27 kWh lithium-ion polymer …
The Golf GTE, thats ‘e’ for Electric a New Plug-in Hybrid from Volkswagen Making its debut at the Geneva Motor Show The Golf GTE. The Golf is now available with 5 types of propulsion, petrol, diesel, natural gas (not in the UK), electric and hybrid power. The latest badge for the Golf – GTE adds to the line-up, alongside …
Not the best driving day for a Renault Twizy Trip but it had to be done. I have always been a fan, I have driven the Twizy before, once on the track at Silverstone and once on the closed roads at the Millbrook proving ground. Never, on the open road, never in the rain, and not following the worst …
Now on sale, Volkswagen’s electric city car, the e-up! available in network of 24 e-Retailers with Green Energy Package The five-door, four-seat zero emissions city car. To boost the green credentials of the e-up!, all customers are entitled at point of sale to opt in to a green electricity package from Ecotricity, this enables drivers to recharge their cars at …