Final Toyota iQ Specs & Pricing Released
October 11, 2008 8:08:38 PM
Toyota's smart fortwo-fighting IQ is on sale, starting at under £10,000 well-equipped.

Ruf Develops Electric Powered Porsche 911
October 10, 2008 3:09:11 PM
Despite carrying 550 kilograms (96 battery cells each weighing 5.6 kg) worth of Axeon lithium-ion batteries, the 911 goes from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in less than 7 seconds.

Fiat Launches eco:Drive In Paris
October 10, 2008 11:55:35 AM
Eco:Drive software from Fiat improves your fuel-saving technique by tracking how you drive on a daily basis. Tips on improving are offered as required.

Citroën C3 Picasso Showcases Second Generation Stop & Start
October 10, 2008 11:30:25 AM
Citroën C3 Picasso is moving the game on with its second generation Stop & Start system, which will be available in a range of petrol and diesel derivatives from 2010.

Bio-fuelled 1018HP Koenigsegg CCXR Edition and Zonda F Carbon to Appear at MPH
October 9, 2008 5:26:59 PM
MPH 2008 in the UK will feature the Bio-fuelled 759kW Koenigsegg CCXR Edition and the 484kW Pagani Zonda F Carbon. Plus Top Gear Live for the first time.

Citroën Confirms Feasibility Study into C-Cactus Concept-based Vehicle
October 8, 2008 4:52:46 PM
Citroen have announced their intention to conduct a study into a new-generation environmentally-friendly vehicle, namely one based on the C-Cactus concept car of last year.

Land Rover Freelander 2 TD4_e Debuts in Paris
October 6, 2008 9:17:21 PM
Facing increasing consumer and government demands for greater fuel economy, Land Rover responded by introducing the Freelander 2 TD4_e at the Paris Motor Show.

Land Rover Freelander 2 Gets Fuel-Saving Stop/Start System
October 6, 2008 9:14:49 PM
Freelander 2 TD4_e introduces Land Rover's new intelligent Stop/Start system which boosts fuel economy and reduces CO2 emissions up to 8%.

Hyundai Sante Fe Blue Hybrid Debuts in Paris
October 4, 2008 12:31:24 AM
Hyundai's Santa Fe blue Hybrid, introduced in Paris, uses a new and more efficient battery composition that may be used in the brand's upcoming production hybrid vehicles.

VW Passat BlueMotion II
October 4, 2008 12:28:34 AM
New Volkswagen Passat BlueMotion II has made its Paris Motor Show debut, promising a stupendous average of 4.1 litres per 100km from a tank.

Pinifarina B0 All-Electric Concept with 250km Driving Range
October 3, 2008 12:29:16 PM
It previews an electric car destined for production in a joint venture between the Italian coachbuilders and French company Bolloré who have a stong market position in th electric battery field.

Peugeot Prologue Concept Debuts New Hybrid Technology in Paris
October 3, 2008 9:59:20 AM
Peugeot unveil Prologue at Paris, a new concept in crossover vehicle design that with it introduces the firm's latest generation in hybrid technology: HYmotion4.

Peugeot 308 Stop & Start Debuted in Paris
October 3, 2008 3:00:25 PM
Peugeot displayed a 308 hatchback with Stop and Start technology at the Paris Motor Show. With the new technology fuel consumption is only 4.1 litres/100 km.

SEAT Ibiza ecoMOTIVE Details Released in Paris
October 2, 2008 10:20:38 PM
Eco-friendly vehicles were a big part of this year Paris Motor Show, and Spain’s SEAT used the show to introduce the new Ibiza Ecomotive. The new car features an impressive combined fuel economy rati...

Opel Astra ecoFLEX Announced in Paris
October 2, 2008 10:10:41 PM
Set to be promoted as the Astra range's most economical offering, the Astra ecoFLEX boasts greater green credentials without compromising on performance.

Opel Insignia ecoFLEX Debuts in Paris
October 2, 2008 8:22:32 PM
The new Opel Insignia ecoFLEX has debuted in Paris featuring uncompromising levels of power with fuel-sipping technology.

Citroen C4 WRC HYmotion4 Concept
October 2, 2008 7:18:27 PM
Eco-friendly, environmentally sound fiery racer. Huh? Yeah, C4 WRC HYmotion4 Concept is such a car. Fuel efficient as well, can run on electricity when needed.

Audi A4 TDI Concept e Consumes 3.99 liters/100 km (58.95 US MPG)
October 1, 2008 10:47:49 PM
Audi shows an A4 TDI concept e said to consume only 3.99 litres per 100km (58.95 US MPG) from the 88kW 2.0 TDI engine. Emissions are ultra low too.

Mercedes-Benz S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Announced
October 1, 2008 2:14:26 PM
Available before the end of the year, the S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY features on-demand power steering, an automatic transmission with standstill decoupling, as well as tires with reduced rolling resist...

All-Electric Mini Cooper Spotted for First Time
September 25, 2008 8:43:46 PM
ou will notice the stickers plastered on the side and rear of the vehicle saying “hybrid erprobungfahrzeug” which means hybrid test vehicle gives the game away straight away, but the most damning evid...