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Vauxhall Ampera: EVs and hybrid cars remain too expensive for many

(21/09/2011)

Research from TheGreenCarWebsite has found that, in spite of concerns over charging infrastructure, just a small majority of motorists would prefer one these cars over a fully battery-dependent model. Just 52 per cent said they would be more likely to buy one of these combustion engine-supported models than a full electric car, assuming these vehicles were all priced around the same. As the UK prepares to welcome the first plug-in hybrid models and range-extended cars, motorists are only m... [more]

Volvo XC90: Volvo XC90 with the latest refinements available to order from October 2011

(19/09/2011)

Volvo's XC90 was launched in 2002 and offered a unique blend of attractive styling, practicality and seven-seat versatility that saw it become an overnight hit. Since then, the XC range has grown with the XC70 and the introduction of the award winning XC60. I Volvo have announced further refinements to the exterior and interior of the Volvo XC90. Now in its ninth year of production, the XC90 continues to be a great sales success, having its most successful year ever in 2010. The new refine... [more]

Volt: The Volt has an electric-only range of between 30 and 50 miles depending on terrain and traffic conditions

(15/07/2011)

Chevrolet chose to announce the UK pricing of the Volt, which comes to showrooms in right-hand-drive form in Spring 2012, at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, where the US-manufacturer was celebrating its centenary. When it goes on sale in the UK next year, the Volt will cost from £28,545 after the government backed £5,000 electric vehicle grant, making it less expensive than some traditional petrol or diesel engined five-door hatchbacks. Unlike most electric cars, the only time a Chevrolet ... [more]

Vision 110 scooter: Honda's new Vision 110 scooter will go on sale across the UK in August

(13/07/2011)

Due in dealerships this August, Honda’s all new Vision 110 scooter will go on sale across the UK, at the attractive price of just £1,800 on the road. The Vision’s sleek, attractive body design has anergonomically sculpted one-piece seat at a height of 760mm, also allowing for plenty of legroom. There is also generous luggage space under the seat, with the additional option of helmet holders on both sides of the underseat compartment, to allow for this area to be left for luggage or shopping. ... [more]

V70: Volvo's improved D5 diesel engine has increased power and better fuel economy

(01/07/2011)

Volvo's latest D5 diesel range provides a number of models with impressive fuel economy and CO2 emissions. The upgraded versions of the Volvo V70, XC70 and S80 are the first in the model range to feature sharpened versions of the five-cylinder D5 turbo-diesels which boost performance and torque from 205 hp/420 Nm to 215 hp/440 Nm while at the same time reducing fuel consumption by as much as eight percent. "We have made these vehicles more enjoyable and as cost efficient as possible to drive,... [more]

VW Scirocco: Vauxhall Astra GTC enters the UK market

(24/06/2011)

The Vauxhall Astra GTC has entered the UK market, priced from just £18,495, nearly £1,100 less than the basic VW Scirocco. But even in entry-level trim, the Astra GTC adopts the sophisticated front suspension from the Insignia VXR, featuring Vauxhall’s HiPerStrut (High Performance Strut), combined with the clever Watt’s link rear axle for unmatched stability and handling precision. The GTC will receive its world premiere at next month’s Goodwood Festival of Speed (July 1-3), reflecting the im... [more]