The Renault Twingo will stand out in Europe’s crowded minicar segment because of its rear-engine layout and rear-wheel drive.The little hatchback, which uses Daimler’s platform for the upcoming Smart ForTwo and ForFour, has cute looks and its engine setup helps make the car highly agile and maneuverable in crowded cities.
Daily Archives: March 6, 2014
Volvo Ocean Race Edition and V70 & XC70 Edition released in Geneva
Exactly forty years after the completion of the first race, Volvo Car Group (Volvo Cars) is celebrating the upcoming 2014-2015 Volvo Ocean Race by presenting another special edition of sailing-inspired cars.
nanoFLOWCELL unveils flow cell battery prototype vehicle
Liechtenstein-based nanoFLOWCELL unveiled the QUANT e-Sportslimousine, a prototype vehicle equipped with a nanoFLOWCELL flow cell battery powertrain, at the Geneva Motor Show. This flow cell system supports an electric driving range of between 400 to 600 km (249 to 373 miles) in the QUANT e-Sportlimousine prototype, the company claims.
Mercedes, Infiniti to pool small cars, plant
Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz and Nissan’s Infiniti plan to pool development of compact cars to cut costs, expand the German carmaker’s North American production and broaden the Infiniti lineup, people familiar with the matter said.The outline deal, which reinforces Daimler’s relationship with the Renault-Nissan alliance, will see Nissan build the next-generation Mercedes GLA SUV and related models in Mexico alongside all-new cars for its own Infiniti brand, said the sources, who asked not to be identified.
Volvo V40 D4 with new Drive-E powertrains
Volvo Car Group’s new Drive-E powertrains – offering a world-class blend of drivability and low CO2 emissions – are now coming to the Volvo V40 and V40 Cross Country.
