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Audi allroad shooting brake - an all-purpose e-tron crossover that represents a glimpse at the future of Audi design

Audi Show off their PHEV Allroad Shooting Brake Concept at Detroit

AutoVolt / 17 January, 2014

Audi have unveiled their sporty looking compact crossover concept at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, called the Allroad Shooting Brake and is importantly part of Audis e-tron hybrid range. Offering only three doors, the crossover resembles a raised three door Audi A3 but with a plush interior which appears more appropriate […]

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Ford C-MAX Solar Energi Concept Takes PHEVs Off Grid

AutoVolt / 2 January, 2014

Today sees a first of it’s kind concept plug-in hybrid vehicle that features a solar panel roof to provide energy rather than the national grid reliance current vehicles offer. The Ford C-MAX Solar Energi Concept powers it’s electric drivetrain using concentrators on the solar panels allowing them to be more efficient and produce more power

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Toyota to Debut Fuel Cell Tech at CES 2014

AutoVolt / 30 December, 2013

Toyota will debut their new fuel cell ‘test mule’, a car built for the purpose of researching fuel cell technologies, at the International CES 2014 in Las Vegas, 6th to 10th January. Having completed thousands of miles and rigorous testing on US roads, Toyota’s aim is to prove reliability in the technology and show it’s

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Hyundai Tucson Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle

Hyundai Press Forward with Tucson Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Car

AutoVolt / 27 December, 2013

Hyundai will be showing off the world’s first mass produced Hydrogen fuel cell electric car at the International CES 2014 in a couple of weeks time. In simple terms, the hydrogen fuel cell technology is essentially like carrying around a clean and environmentally friendly (sort of) electricity generator with you on-board the vehicle. Electric cars

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Chevrolet Spark Rated Top Safety Pick by America’s IIHS

AutoVolt / 23 December, 2013

Chevrolet’s forthcoming 2014 Spark has been chosen as one of 39 Top Safety Picks by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in America. Being the only car in the Minicar segment, the Spark is the only vehicle in it’s class to have achieved this accolade. The IIHS is a U.S. based non-profit organization which

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Video: The Renault Twizy Story; an Extraordinary Electric Car

AutoVolt / 11 December, 2013

It’s radical, revolutionary, racy and… a Renault. The distinctive Renault Twizy has helped change public opinion on the future of electric vehicles. To explain how this remarkable machine came about, Renault has produced a short video, which can be seen on here. Titled, “The uncensored story of a disruptive innovation” the film goes behind the

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New Hyundai Intrado Concept Hints Toward Future Design

AutoVolt / 11 December, 2013

Hyundai is set to reveal it’s all new concept car named the Intrado at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. As is usual with most concepts, the aim is to show the design direction for the brand and future developments. Built from a super-lightweight structure made of advanced materials and allegedly joined using revolutionary techniques, Hyundai

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Has Volkswagen Overpriced the e-up!?

AutoVolt / 2 December, 2013

The all-electric Volkswagen e-up! goes on sale on today, Monday 2 December priced at £19,250 (including £5,000 Government grant or £24,250 on the road). Customers will be able to order their e-up! from one of 24 Volkswagen EV specialist retailers across the UK, with the first deliveries expected at the end of January. However, priced

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BMW i3 Scores Four Stars at Euro NCAP

AutoVolt / 28 November, 2013

Euro’s NCAP scoring gives the newest small BMW a rating of four stars. Chief amongst the reasons for missing out on a coveted five stars was due to pedestrian safety with the front edge of the bonnet scoring zero. However, despite the disappointing pedestrian safety, the i3 scored excellent results in occupant safety with good

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Toyota Auris Hybrid Chosen as Fleet Vehicle for Toshiba Tec

AutoVolt / 23 November, 2013

Toshiba Tec has chosen the Toyota Auris Hybrid Touring Sports as the ideal fleet vehicle for its UK engineers. The company, part of the global Toshiba Corporation, has switched to Toyota with an initial order for 28 vehicles to create a solus fleet. Based in Chertsey, Surrey, the business provides technical support for Toshiba Tec’s

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