Toyota is now pretty much the leader in alternative power vehicles, and not in small part thanks to the highly prized Prius model, which is now close to the fourth generation, and still going strong. And while the rest of the manufacturers are starting to get into the EV game, Toyota has already set its goal on the next logical...
If you were not aware of this fact until now, Land Rover will be releasing their hybrids into the world soon enough. And the last piece of news that came regarding these models seems to indicate a nice way of testing their endurance. Land Rover Hybrid As in the ancient times, they have taken to traverse the famous silk road,...
Jeep released photos and details on the new Compass, the facelifted SUV which arrives in the UK this month. At the exterior, the American model comes with some improvements such as the revised bumpers, optical blocks and front grille. However, the most notable features of the new model are the new North trim level alongside a 2.4-liter petrol engine. The...
The new Audi Q7 is certainly under development but we can't expect a Frankfurt Motor Show for this model as the German SUV wears a thick layer of camouflage. Even so, we can see that the 2015 Audi Q7 will benefit from new headlight with LEDs, a tailgate-mounted spoiler, new front grille and a dual-pipe exhaust. 2015 Audi Q7 spied...
ABT Sportsline released photos and details on their new tuning kit, a comprehensive package brining both styling and performance tweaks. Under the hood, the 2.0-liters TSI unit produces 240 horses and 340Nm of torque while the 1.4-liter TSI is now capable to deliver 140 horses and 220Nm of torque. Volkswagen Beetle by ABT Sportsline On the other hand, ABT increases...
Volvo brings today into the spotlight the Concept Coupe, a futuristic prototype which is meant to show us how the future models will look like. At the exterior, the Swedish concept which received a Gran Tourer shape sports LED daytime running lights, a "floating" front grille, 21-inch alloy wheels and a panoramic glass roof. Volvo Concept Coupe Inside, Volvo offers...
Mercedes unveils today a new special edition dedicated to the Japanese market. We talk about the ML350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 1st Anniversary Edition, a model which will be limited to a total of 100 units. At the exterior, there are two color choices, namely Diamond White or Obsidian Black. Other features include 20-inch alloy wheels, privacy class, stainless steel running boards,...
Nowadays, whenever we hear about alternative power, we instantly think of electricity or even hydrogen. And while that is the general direction we should want to take, let's not forget that not long ago, alternative power meant something else. Ural Bike Used mostly around the time of the second World War, wood gas was one such alternative way of powering...
When the Toyota Prius came on the market, it certainly wasn't the first hybrid built, but it was the first one to actually work for the buyer, and not just as a showpiece. And it quickly proved that by becoming the most popular hybrid on the US market and the most popular car in Japan. Toyota Prius Powertrain But with...
UK buyers are now able to order the Ford Tourneo Connect van as well as the Grand Tourneo Connect, its larger brother. The engine range consists of four units, namely a 1.6-liter diesel producing 94 horses and 113 horsepower but also a more powerful 1.6-liter EcoBoost. This unit is linked to a six-speed automatic transmission and offers 148 horsepower. 2014...
