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The ten best large eco cars

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:18:02 GMT

Big cars will never be as green as the best small cars but some big cars are greener than others.

Ten best large eco cars

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:18:02 GMT

Big cars will never be as green as the best small cars but some big cars are greener than others. If you really need the space and comfort of a larger vehicle, choose one of these and at least you'll limit the damage a bit.

Fleets say Honda Civic and Ford Transit are top for reliability

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:39:48 GMT

The trade publication Fleet News has surveyed contract hire and leasing companies in order to establish which cars and vans have the best reliability records; the study covers fleets representing over a million vehicles.

World's premier motorcycle show opening in Milan --- with no sign of slowing

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The 67th International Bicycle and Motorcycle Show (EICMA) will run at the Milan Fair from November 10-15, with more than half a million visitors expected to attend the world's biggest biggest show dedicated to two-wheeled vehicles.

Maserati dominating posh car sales in US

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Italian luxury sports car manufacturer Maserati is the overwhelming best-seller in the US among niche luxury car brands, according to a survey released November 6 by US-based business magazine Forbes.

Toyota Prius, VW Polo and Beetle join long list of cars headed to India

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Toyota announced November 6 that it will sell its first small car in India in late 2010, the most recent announcement from an increasing number of automakers intending to target the burgeoning Indian market.

BMW XI

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT

BMW says the X1, its new compact SUV, has no rivals. You might find that strange; I certainly do, because I can think of several. But BMWs aren't as other cars, we are told. The rivals I have in mind are not "premium". They are to be traded up from, not compared with.

Car Choice: A spacious Alp-mobile that you can take anywhere

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Jonathan New has just bought a chalet in the French Alps and requires a 4x4, left-hand drive car. In the winter months the road to the chalet is kept open but compacted snow will be around most of the time. Jonathan's budget is probably between £10,000 and £12,500, but he does not want a "flashy 4x4".

Road Test: BMW XI

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Nissan releases first image of its upcoming electric van

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

On November 5 Nissan released the first concept image of its NV200 all-electric light commercial van, showing there is no stopping their commitment to zero-emissions cars.

Ford showcases first inflatable seat belts

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

On November 5 Ford displayed the car industry's first production-ready inflatable rear-seat belts, which will soon be found in their vehicles globally.

Weekly auto agenda: Nissan Leaf comes to America

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Next week will witness the arrival of the Nissan Leaf EV in the western hemisphere, as it debuts in Los Angeles on November 13. Plus a preview of key events for the following weeks.

Porsche unveils new Boxster, seven other new models expected by 2013

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

German automaker Porsche is hitting the ground running after its recent sale to compatriot Volkswagen by releasing the first images of its 2011 Boxster Spyder on November 5, just one of many new Porsches scheduled in the next few years.

New Astra wins German Golden Steering Wheel award

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:52:56 GMT

The new Opel/Vauxhall Astra has won a German Golden Steering Wheel award. “Das Goldene Lenkrad” is Germany's most prestigious car prize, and provides it provides a welcome boost for the Astra and Vauxhall's plant at Ellesmere plant where it is built at a time when the future of GM's European operations has once more been thrown into doubt.

Citroen C3 Picasso sneaks below 120g/km

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:47:35 GMT

Some versions of the Citroen C3 Picasso fitted with the company's 1.6 litre HDI diesel engine have been tweaked to emit slightly less CO2 – 119g/km instead of 125g/km.

First Fiat-based Chrysler will be 500 city car in late 2010

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

On November 4, Chrysler announced that the first Fiat they plan to introduce to help save their company is the Fiat 500 minicar, arriving at the end of 2010.

What's in, what's out at the new Chrysler: 13 new Fiats by 2013

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

On November 4, Chrysler unveiled its first five-year plan based on its new alliance with Italy's Fiat, laying out which models Chrysler will cut, which cars Chrysler will keep and what new cars they will produce based on Fiat's designs.

VW now taking orders for über-efficient BlueMotion models across EU

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Volkswagen announced November 4 that it is now accepting orders for 10 different models featuring its advanced and efficient BlueMotion technology.

US consumers boost Asia's 'Little 3' car makers

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

While October car sales in the US were dominated, as usual, by General Motors, Toyota and Ford, consumers were also increasingly drawn to the wares of the smaller East Asian automakers of Hyundai, Kia and Subaru.

Royal Enfield goes back to the future

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Royal Enfield, the cult motorcycle brand, launched its all-new Classic model in India Wednesday, aimed at consigning its "looks good, leaks a bit" image to history.

Classic cars to roll through Tokyo

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Close to 100 classic automobiles from around the world are scheduled to take part in a car festival in Tokyo's Meiji Jingu Gaien district on November 28.

Ford EVs only for North America for starters, first up is Transit Connect EV van

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Ford announced November 2 that it will release its first EV, the Transit Connect EV van, in the US and Canada in 2010.

Nissan announces ambitious world car V, taking cue from Tata's Nano

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

On October 30 Nissan announced it will launch a new small car in Thailand, India and China in March 2010, in an effort to topple the Tata Nano as the developing world's car of choice.

Finalists revealed for first Internet Car and Truck of the Year award

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

On October 30 the shortlists for the premiere edition of the Internet Car and Truck of the Year awards were announced.

Vauxhall unveils new super-economical Corsa

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:31:19 GMT

Vauxhall has announced a new, cleaner version of its Corsa ecoFLEX which scrapes in below the 100g/km mark for CO2 emissions, an achievement matched only by a few other cars on the market.