A Tesla Model S electric car caught fire this week after hitting road debris on a Tennessee freeway, the third fire in a Model S in the past five weeks.
Monthly Archives: November 2013
20 months of growth for UK new car registrations
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has once again increased its new car forecast for 2013. The news comes off the back of the 20th consecutive month of growth, with new car registrations up 4% in October.
Czech green scheme places high price on household emissions cuts
A billion-dollar scheme to reduce household emissions in the Czech Republic costs five times as much per ton of carbon dioxide (CO2) as some European industries need to spend to achieve the same cuts, government data showed.
The scheme’s expense, $105 per ton of greenhouse gas emissions cut, highlights the burden that European governments face in meeting a mid-century decarbonisation goal.
Nissan unveils revamped 2014 Qashqai crossover
Nissan has finally revealed the new Qashqai, which it is touting as “the most important car in its modern history.” The new crossover is characterized by a bolder design, a 150hp powertrain and all of the brand’s latest driving aids.
New information on the BMW Toyota supercar – Z5
It was not long ago that we were shaking our head in disbelief hearing about BMW planning a joint venture with Toyota.
