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 …
The iconic smart grandstyle. A style combo of luxury, convenience and value. The latest model is based on the well-appointed passion line smart fortwo, but with an even more impressive specification. Big on equipment and eye-catching exclusive looks. The grandstyle edition is available with a 0% interest finance package that puts drivers in the 71 bhp mhd coupé for only …
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 …
Even taking into account the cold, wet and windy weather, my long trip up to north Derbyshire was certainly worth it. The purpose of the trek up to the Peak District was to see Volvo’s new engine in action, with the opportunity to test it in a number of models. Currently Volvo has more than eight different engines available …
Voted Fleet Car of the Year, there have been plenty of industry plaudits heaped upon the latest incarnation of the Honda Civic But after putting this stylish addition to the Japanese marque through its paces, it is not hard to see exactly why it is earning its spurs with both business users and a wider motoring audience alike. As a …
The latest Auris Hybrid is a high specced family estate, British built, well-priced and a great value all rounder. When the car first arrived I wasn’t that convinced but after a week with the car, it grew on me more and more. It looked good, it was comfortable, light and easy to drive with an effective hybrid system and …
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 …
I was really looking forward to driving this car, huge billboards across London, there is something new and exciting about this Sharp Looking Lexus. Hybrid is gaining popularity, the differences in the cars though, is tremendous. Some can be very good, others are getting better and some it seem are really getting it right. This car is well priced, targeted …
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 …