Opel/Vauxhall ecoFlex Zafira MPV - 139 g/km CO2
March 12, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Using a new-to-range 1.7-litre advanced diesel engine emitting combined emissions of just 139g/km, Vauxhall’s latest addition to the Zafira line-up is also the first ecoFLEX model in the range. Read more
Peugeot to Launch All-Wheel Drive Hybrid Crossover
January 15, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Peugeot Introduces the 3008 Crossover; which will be their test platform for HYbrid4 Technology in 2011.
The 3008 Crossover will be the platform for the first production car with the HYmotion4 all-wheel drive technology, as unveiled on the Prologue HYbrid4 concept car at the Paris Motor Show in 2008.
The Prologue HYbrid4 concept and the production 3008 are front-engined. The HYmotion4 technology uses a “through-the-road” design to provide hybrid all-wheel drive. The motor is mounted in either the rear or front of the vehicle, which then dictates if vehicle is front- or rear-engined. Read more
VW Bluesport Roadster Gets 57 MPG
January 11, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
The VW Concept BlueSport roadster is powered by a 180 PS Clean Diesel TDI engine that uses a NOx storage catalytic converter to reduce CO2 emissions.
Using a 6-speed DSG dual clutch transmission, the Concept BlueSport will reportedly get 54.7 mpg (US); if you use the Eco mode button you will reportedly get 57.36 mpg in city driving. Video after the jump. Read more
VW Golf Bluemotion 2009
September 19, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
This is Volkswagen’s Bluemotion concept car that will be it’s cleanest Mk6 Golf. They claim it will achieve 74mpg while puffing out a paltry 99g/km. Those are figures on a par with today’s Polo Bluemotion, but this concept will become production reality in mid-2009. Read more
9 Clean Diesel Cars Coming to US from 2008
September 4, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
Nine new diesels coming to the US starting in 2008 will get better mileage and have cleaner emissions than your average car on the road today. Read more
Volkswagen Polo Bluemotion - 70mpg
July 19, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
VW’s Polo Bluemotion offers great fuel economy but it’s a little expensive. It might be worth trying the TDi version instead.
The rising cost of running a car, plus fears over CO2 emissions, means car makers are thinking harder than ever about the kind of vehicles they are building and so they are producing ever more efficient cars.
The changes to the Polo body are subtle. A faired-in grille, smaller mirrors and a rear window spoiler help lower the drag. Its special 14-inch alloy wheels are fitted with skinny, high-profile tyres which reduce rolling resistance. Read more
