by Karl Dyson | Sep 1, 2011 | Green Car News
The Frankfurt Motor Show will usher in what VW describes as “The future of commuting from Volkswagen”, behold the NILS (What that stand for… I don’t have a clue!)The NILS is a single-seat electric concept car from the German car maker that is...
by Karl Dyson | Aug 24, 2011 | Green Car News
It wasn’t that long ago that people looked down their noses at Korea’s finest automobile manufacturer. Since a complete design overhaul, many people have started to take notice, including Top Gear who are currently using the Kia Cee’d as their...
by Karl Dyson | Aug 17, 2011 | Green Car News
If the thought of achieving 72MPG from a petrol car made you weak at the knees then you might want to sit down. The Japanese automaker is set to introduce the plug version of their flagship Hybrid at the Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany. The Prius (or Pree-us if you...
by Karl Dyson | Aug 15, 2011 | Green Car News
Research by the kind fellows at Auto Express have revealed that some diesel cars have to be driven in excess of 30,000 miles a year before they become more economical than their petrol siblings. As expected, motorists are converting to the “derv” side in...
by Karl Dyson | Aug 10, 2011 | Green Car News
Unlike the UK, the take up of diesel cars in the US has historically been rather lethargic. Spurred on by rocketing fuel prices, US motorists are abandoning petrol cars in droves as they look for more efficient rides. Sales of the oil burners have risen by 38.5%...
by Karl Dyson | Aug 2, 2011 | Green Car News
Medical research conducted by the boffins at the University of Edinburgh have that chemical particles produced diesel powered cars can significantly increase the risk of heart attack in otherwise healthy adults. Funded by the British Heart Foundation, the...