New figures have revealed that UK car production saw an increase of 27.1 per cent in 2010. UK motor vehicle production in 2010 saw a sharp increase in 2010 according to new research. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) have seen a dramatic increase in car production figures in 2010 with a reported ...

Are charging stations in place to support the success of new electric vehicles? Success of electric vehicles may rest on implemtation of electric charging stations. Earlier this week, Nissan rolled out the much anticipated Leaf that is all set to change the way drivers think about their cars. At present, it is thought that the ...

After decades of hype and speculation, hybrid and electric cars are now starting to enter our lives and change the way we drive forever. Electric cars are starting to go on sale, with Nissan already taking orders for the Leaf and the Toyota plug-in petrol-electric Prius hybrid set to go on sale on the UK ...

The South Korean car manufacturer Hyundai Motor Company recently revealed their new BlueOn electric vehicle, which is all set to rival other well-established low carbon models. The car was showcased on the grounds and premises of the South Korean President Lee Myung-bak. The president even test drove the car for his many guests, including cabinet ministers, ...

In the past, car designers have had limitations on their designs as the mechanics of a vehicle have dictated what can and cannot be achieved. However, now that the electric car is becoming a reality designers are finding that there is a lot more freedom when designing vehicles in the way that they want to ...

UK drivers have recently been warned that if they drive an electric vehicle they are like to spend considerably more on running costs, than if they had leased a petrol or diesel alternative. Many car manufactures have claimed that their electric vehicles can run at as low as 1p a mile, however recent figures from ...

The Nissan Juke is still not available until next month and yet its popularity means that over 22,500 orders have already been made, prompting Nissan to recruit 75 apprentices. Its popularity stems from its design, which has been developed to give drivers a viable alternative to the traditional hatchback vehicles. The entry-level Nissan Juke Visia ...

BMW officials have recently released the first images and details of their new all-electric compact, which is set for release in 2013. Although these initial details are not extensive, they do indicate that BMW will be creating a luxury production vehicle to rival the city-car style of the Nissan Leaf. This new vehicle will also ...

Although electric cars seem to be the hot topic at the moment, recent statistics have revealed that the new vehicles will be unable to meet the needs of most drivers. Both Tesla and Nissan have launched electric vehicles recently so there is hype around their performance and their reception with the driving public. However, initial ...

Renault is in the process of taking reservations for a trial of their 2012 Fluence Z.E., which is set to be the major competition to the Nissan Leaf. The trial will take place in Ireland, Israel and Denmark with hopes that initial sales figures will reach at least 100,000 units once the car is released in ...