Nissan-Renault alliance the development of a EV electrics industry

Nissan’s partner is restating its ambition to be present across the entire electric vehicle value chain, from technical architecture to motors and batteries, with confirmation today that it is supporting the development of a EV electrics industry in France as part of ongoing negotiations with LG Chem.

Automakers have signed on to the new fuel economy requirements

The average fuel efficiency of new cars hit an all-time in the first half of this year, according to new research released this afternoon by a West Bloomfield auto-industry research firm.

The Source East program will do the popularity EV motoring in the UK

In the United Kingdom, electric vehicle owners in several eastern English counties are being offered home charging units at 75 percent less than the normal rate.

Some Cyclists not obeying the rules of the road

While many would agree getting on two wheels is a great idea to save money and help the planet; however, some cyclists seem to be taking advantage of cars and not obeying the rules of the road just to get ahead.

Emerging Technology Partnerships Lead to the Unification of Automakers

Encompassing initiatives including a push for sustainability, urbanization and materials revolution are being described as megatrends forcing OEMs to build a web of partnerships to drive innovation – or to risk being left in the dust.

MoT’s make access to important information about problems cars

It may not seem surprising that millions of cars fail their annual MoT as there are an estimated 34 million on the roads of Britain today. However, a recent report has shown that some cars are more susceptible than others to problems.

Now 2013 Camaro SS Coupe 1LE is ready to make history again!

Since it roared onto the street in 1967 Camaro has been a force to be reckoned with — the epitome of what a performance car should be.

Young Drivers favour of safety cameras on the roads

Safety cameras are often a sore point for Britain’s drivers as many of us have been caught out and had to pay a fine for a seemingly minor incident. However, it seems there is a growing number of younger drivers that are actually in favour of safety cameras and think that there should be more on the roads.

Hybrid option from Toyota Avalon

For the first time, Toyota Avalon buyers will have a choice of powertrains when the new car goes on sale later this year.

One option will be the familiar 3.5-liter DOHC V6 that sees duty in the current Avalon hooked to a revised six-speed automatic transmission. Toyota claims that this combination will achieve a fuel-mileage rating of 21 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway.