The Peugeot Ion and Citroen C-Zero electric cars have both had their prices cut by approximately £7,000.Both models now cost £21,216 after the government’s £5,000 grant. The price cuts were pretty well inevitable, as the Peugeot/Citroen twins were the same price as the Nissan Leaf, which was not a viable situation. The Leaf is a family car, whereas the Ion/C-Zero are basically city cars converted to run on batteries.
Daily Archives: March 20, 2012
Peugeot and Citroen cut electric car prices
The Peugeot Ion and Citroen C-Zero electric cars have both had their prices cut by approximately £7,000.Both models now cost £21,216 after the government’s £5,000 grant. The price cuts were pretty well inevitable, as the Peugeot/Citroen twins were the same price as the Nissan Leaf, which was not a viable situation. The Leaf is a family car, whereas the Ion/C-Zero are basically city cars converted to run on batteries.
Black Box Insurance to become the norm?
A research study claims that over 50% of drivers are planning to move to a “Black Box” insurance policy in the next five years.
Mercedes reveals SL 65 AMG super-cruiser
Mercedes has lifted the lid on the new SL 65 AMG, the tin-top convertible boulevard cruiser with a supercar-matching 621bhp. See what we did there? It’s like Mercedes has lifted the lid off a box or something, revealing the car, but it also works because you can literally lift the car’s ‘lid’. Which is another way of saying ‘roof’. Amazing.If you’re confused because of a vague recollection of this car having been released already, recently, we can understand why. You’re wrong, but we do understand. The SL 63 AMG was shown not so long ago, at the Geneva Motor Show. This is the SL 65.
UK to get Smart car sharing scheme, Car2go
Daimler (the official name of Mercedes Benz’s parent) will introduce its Car2go Smart in Birmingham, after a highly successful start in America and Europe.The scheme will allow Brummies to rent one of 250 petrol-powered Smart Fortwos within a 30 square mile operating zone in the city.
Roads privatisation plan?
The government will today announce a plan to privatise at least the management of certain roads.The idea is to transfer control of maintenance and expansion of major roads and motorways to private sector companies.
