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Renault teases a new high-performance EV concept
April 22, 2013
Car launches don't come more cryptic than this. Renault, makers of cutesy EVs such as Twizy and Zoe, has decided to produce something with more teeth. The words 'Formula 1' feature in their press...
Detroit Electric launches a Lotus-based EV sports car
April 4, 2013
If it worked for Tesla, then why not do the same? That's the thought that first arose when seeing the new Detroit Electric SP:01. The Silicon Valley startup began its journey on the back of a Lotus...
Watch the Porsche 918 Spyder set its 7:14 minute lap around the Nürburgring (w/VIDEO)
October 9, 2012
Last month Porsche announced that a 918 Spyder prototype turned in a single-lap time of just 7 minutes 14 seconds around the 12.9 mile Nürburgring Nordschliefe circuit. The 784bhp hybrid prototype was fitted with production Michelin road tyres as well as the optional “Weissach” package.
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April 4, 2013
Detroit Electric launches a Lotus-based EV sports car
If it worked for Tesla, then why not do the same? That's the thought that first arose when seeing the new Detroit Electric SP:01. The Silicon Valley startup began its…
March 13, 2013
Henrik Fisker resigns from.. Fisker Automotive (updated)
Henrik Fisker, founder and executive chairman of hybrid vehicle maker Fisker Automotive, has resigned after 'several major disagreements' with the company's management…
February 21, 2013
Audi reveals the 188mpg A3 Sportback e-tron that you cannot buy
As another Geneva Motor Show approaches, so too does another Audi e-tron debut - this time a plug-in hybrid version of the A3 Sportback. It's the third e-tron concept -…
October 9, 2012
Watch the Porsche 918 Spyder set its 7:14 minute lap around the Nürburgring (w/VIDEO)
Last month Porsche announced that a 918 Spyder prototype turned in a single-lap time of just 7 minutes 14 seconds around the 12.9 mile Nürburgring Nordschliefe circuit.…
September 20, 2012
Porsche 918 Spyder destroys the Carrera GT, lapping the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 7 min 14 seconds
With 12 months to go before Porsche's 918 Spyder hits the road, the development car has already exceeded Porsche's goal of lapping the Nürburgring Nordschleife in less…
August 12, 2012
Preview: Monster Tajima sets out to save the planet by racing to the clouds at Pikes Peak
Later today the 90th running of the Pikes Peak Hill Climb will get underway and if you're a seasoned observer, there's one driver that you'll be paying particular…
July 31, 2012
Porsche agree Martini Racing livery for the 918 Spyder
Picture the race livery of a factory Porsche from the '70s or 80's and chances are you'll either think of the blue and orange colours of Gulf Oil, or the red and blue…
June 29, 2012
Audi makes a record with its R8 e-tron at the Nürburgring
Audi has claimed a world record for its R8 e-tron, lapping the Nürburgring in 8:09.099 minutes, but it's important to note this is a 'production' EV record not the…







