Category Archives: General Talk

making Koenigsegg carbon fibre wheels for the One:1 megacar

April 25, 2014   John E.

Inside Koenigsegg Series is back with a new episode, taking a closer look at how this Swedish supercar maker creates the lightweight carbon fibre wheels for the Agera One:1 megacar.

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Hyundai Q1 profit hit by slow U.S. sales

April 25, 2014   Sean

Hyundai Q1 profit hit by slow U.S. sales

Hyundai missed analyst estimates by posting a first-quarter net profit that was almost identical to a year earlier, as increased sales in China and Korea helped offset lackluster U.S. demand.

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Volvo adds R-Design trim to V60 Plug-in Hybrid

April 25, 2014   Ian

The 2015 Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid R-Design

Volvo has added R-Design trim to the V60 Plug-in Hybrid. The new spec gives the V60 a sportier appearance, with uprated front bumper, grille and rear diffuser. Prices start at £46,675 (including £5000 Government grant) and UK deliveries will start in August.

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US to remain largest national plug-in vehicle market over next 10 years

April 25, 2014   Neville

Navigant Research forecasts that the United States will remain the largest national market for light-duty plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) during the next 10 years, with LD PEV sales exceeding 514,000 in 2023.

Currently, North America is the strongest market for light duty PEVs with nearly 100,000 sold in 2013, according to the market research firm. Japan is a distant second, with just under 30,000 sales, followed by the Netherlands (more than 23,000) and China (more than 17,000).

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Caterham Seven conversion with Indy roadster style envisioned by Zolland design

April 24, 2014   John E.

Caterham Seven conversion with Indy roadster style envisioned by Zolland design

Last year at the Singapore Grand Prix, Caterham revealed the AeroSeven Concept, previewing a road model, which will arrive sometimes this year.

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