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Peugeot 508 updated, maybe no fun but still a leader
More than a third of all Peugeot 508 cars are sold in China. this is a sign of changing times. […]
Denza, the impressive electric daughter of Daimler and BYD
In Geneva, in 2010, the news of a partnership between Mercedes, the oldest carmaker, and BYD, one of the newest, […]
A very successful plug-in hybrid: the BYD Qin, in China
The most popular plug-in hybrid is the Chevrolet Volt, isnt’ it? This is what most people believe, and it’s quite […]
Peugeot 308 1.2L e-THP 130 gets 82.5 mpg on the track
Cars used for fuel economy records are most often diesels, or hybrids, but here’s one with a conventional gas car. […]
Ford and Volvo unveil fuel-thrifty diesels, Volvo leads the world with a 71 mpg rating
There will be a few hybrids and electrics at the upcoming Geneva motor show, but the cars most Europeans buy […]
Can a minivan be green and luxury? Mercedes thinks so with its new V-class
It’s hard to think of a minivan as an upmarket vehicle. Business executives prefer large sedans or limos, but it’s […]
Chrysler 200 comes standard with nine speeds transmission
This Chrysler was one of the most important new offering at the Detroit show. It’s a nice looking midsize sedan, […]
Small efficiency gains for the Peugeot 3008 and 508 diesel hybrid
Peugeot announces a major upgrade on the software controlling its hybrid models, the 3008 (the SUV) and 508 (the sedan) […]
Renault-Nissan teams up with Mitsubishi for America and EVs
In a rather unexpected move, Renault-Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors have announced they will form a multifaceted partnership to expand their […]
2982 miles in 24 hours: what a good diesel can do, the Opel Astra CDTI
Quite regularly, there are electric car drivers trying to make records. They lay out a very precise road map, where […]
GM unveils a CNG Impala but stays far behind natural gas European leaders
The United States are far behind Europe when it comes to cars running on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). Fiat is […]