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Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Renault’s electric charge will be spearheaded by the Zoe Z.E. model. A Clio-sized supermini – powered by electricity alone – the Zoe Z.E. will reach UK showrooms in Spring 2012.This Zoe Preview model is the very same concept car that was shown at the 2010 Paris motor show, although its creator, Axel Breun, Renault’s Director of Show Cars and Concept Cars, admits that it’s 90 per cent
Labels: Electric Vehicle, new car 2011, Renault Zoe
Saturday, February 5, 2011
It’s a car that Hyundai reckons could become a serious rival for eco-superminis like the VW Polo Bluemotion. No, seriously.The three-pot version of the revised i10, called Blue, could be a worthy contender. Its new 1.0-litre motor has 68bhp and trims a second from the 0-62mph of the old 1.1 i10. But the Blue also comes with stop-start, low-resistance tyres and a gearshift indicator, so it
Labels: Hyundai, new car 2011
Friday, February 4, 2011
The Note's suspension hits a fine balance between ride quality and handlingIt's as spacious and practical as ever, thanks to its tall roofline and clever packagingAt town speeds, the 1.4-litre Note makes steady progress and feels lively enoughExecutive levels of spec inside but the seats offer little supportPlenty of space for four, an array of cubby holes and sliding rear benchClever packaging
Labels: new car 2011, Nissan
Toyota has revealed the first image of its forthcoming Yaris hybrid, a model that will be showcased at the Geneva motor show in March. The firm has also confirmed that its larger Prius model will be a seven-seater in European markets.The Yaris teaser image, revealed via a company blog website, shows the nose of the car. It’s clearly a development of the model that was revealed recently in Japan
Labels: hybrid, new car 2011, Toyota, Toyota Yaris 1.33



