Driving a Lexus isn’t a passionate affair and the RX 450h Sports Luxury doesn’t inspire driving but performs better than most owners will ever need. However it has a subtle and not so subtle sophistication that sees it stand head to head with its European counterparts.
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Kia Motors Corporation has been recognised by TÜV Nord, an independent technical inspection organization, for the outstanding eco-credentials of three of its newest models. Kia’s recently introduced models to the European market, all-new cee’d C-segment hatchback, Optima hybrid D-segment sedan and the refreshed Sorento CUV, have been certified according to the ISO 14040 Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). […]
The ActiveHybrid 5 goes on sale in Australia in October and will be joined by the ActiveHybrid 3 towards the end on the year. The range will then be bolstered with the ActiveHybrid 7 Series in the first quarter of 2013.At the heart of each BMW ActiveHybrid model is the brand’s multi award winning 3.0 litre straight six-cylinder engine with TwinPower Turbo technology, renowned for its free-revving capability, pulling power and fuel efficiency.
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Honda Motor Co., Ltd. and the Japan Metals and Chemicals Co., Ltd. have jointly announced the establishment of the world’s first process to extract rare earth metals from various used parts in Honda products. The new operation will be the first in the world to extract rare earth metals as part of a mass-production process at a recycling plant […]
The BMW i8 Concept Spyder with eDrive is an open-top two-seater embodying a form of personal mobility with equal sporting and emotional appeal. As well as adopting intelligent technologies and innovative design, BMW i is pursuing an all-embracing approach defined to a significant degree by sustainability throughout the value chain.
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ZOE is Renault’s solution to Zero Emission mobility for all. ZOE is Renault’s first pure-electric car to be designed from the ground up. ZOE is packed with the latest technology and boasts several world premieres geared to enhancing user-friendliness, range and connectivity. […]
The i-MiEV is Mitsubishi’s first attempt at building an electric car, and initially things look promising. Both Peugeot and Citroen have rebadged it as the iOn and the C-Zero. […]
Toyota is set to unveil a concept car that breaks new boundaries in small car efficiency at an affordable price. The FT-Bh concept is as spacious as an average five-door compact car, yet is projected to use half the fuel and produce half the emissions. […]
Toyota Australia will offer Australian customers a versatile new member of the Prius family – the seven-seat Prius v.
The new Prius v will be the first Toyota production vehicle in Australia fitted with a lithium-ion battery – placed under the centre console between the driver and front passenger. […]
It’s just a concept, but the Nissan ESFLOW electric sports car proves it’s possible to remain environmentally sympathetic without having to give up the joy of driving. […]
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