As each year passes, motor shows are becoming filled with evermore electrified concepts for us to delight in. This year at Geneva, there are more than ever with companies from Bentley to Vanda displaying electric vehicles. Audi Q8 Sport Concept Demonstrating Audi’s idea of a dynamic yet efficient SUV of tomorrow, the latest Q8 Sport […]
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Toyota and Lexus will conduct a recall involving certain Toyota Prius, Auris and Lexus CT200h models which affects 72,885 vehicles in the UK. The subject vehicles are equipped with an evaporative fuel emissions control unit (canister) mounted in the fuel tank. There is a possibility that cracks could develop in the coating of the emissions channel due to improper shaping of portions of the channel. As a result of this condition, the cracks could expand over time and, eventually, fuel may leak from these cracks when the vehicle has a full tank of petrol.
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Toyota Manufacturing UK is to build next generation hybrid engines at its Deeside plant in North Wales for a future Toyota crossover model based on the company’s C-HR concept car, the company’s answer to Nissan’s hugely popular Juke small crossover.
The addition of the new high-tech engine to the factory’s production is attracting additional investment of…
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The global technology event CES held each year at Las Vegas has become the largest and most important annual tech event of its kind. Initially filled with TVs and computers, the show is now host to mobile phones, tablet PCs, smart watches and of course cars. Electronics in cars has increased over recent years to such an extent that manufacturers are keen to use a tech fest event like CES to strut their stuff. This year is no…
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The AutoVolt Nov-Dec 2015 issue is now available via all your favourite digital distributors; Magzter, Readly and Magcloud. This issue features a special first drive of the latest Nissan LEAF 30kWh version, that we tested in the South of France up the Col de Turini. We find out if the increased battery capacity and updated infotainment system improve the world’s favourite electric car. Plus, we conduct our first review of…
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Toyota have taken the wraps off the fourth generation new Toyota Prius, ahead of the Frankfurt Motor Show.
The new model builds on the strengths and achievements of its predecessors and is set to establish new benchmarks in fuel economy, emissions and efficiency. Each successive Prius has delivered improvements in these areas, but the new model is aiming to make the biggest leap yet in performance.
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Two new models have joined the Yaris Hybrid line-up with the addition of Active and Sport trimmed versions. Active becomes the new entry level option and comes equipped with dual-zone climate control, trip computer, power front windows and split-folding rear seats. Also as standard is the quiet and refined Toyota hybrid experience together with 75g/km
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FIA Formula E Moscow ePrix – 6 June The pen-ultimate track (but not race) of the first season of Formula E takes place on Moscow streets. The video above gives a good impression of what the course might look like – vaguely – as it was taken during an early demonstration before Formula E even
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New Go Ultra Low research indicates a massive £2.6 billion of potential fuel savings are being missed by commercial vehicle fleet operators who choose not to go with an ultra-low emission vehicle. When compared to the cost of running a diesel-powered van, 1.8 million of the 3.7 million vans on UK roads could tap-in to
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Toyota wrought a decisive change in the motoring landscape 20 years ago with the launch of the original RAV4, a new kind of recreational vehicle that pioneered today’s valuable and highly popular compact SUV market. Today it has opened a new chapter in RAV4’s enduring success story with the unveiling of the first RAV4 Hybrid
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