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Ford Focus Electric Production Began In Germany Last Week
Ford started European production of its Focus Electric at its German plant last week. It isn't just the first electric car Ford has produced in Europe, but the first electrified production vehicle period--none of Ford's existing or previous hybrid vehicles have been sold in Europe, where diesel...
Are Diesel Cars In Europe Starting A Long Slow Decline?
A few weeks back, we looked at the numbers showing diesel sales in the U.S. increasing, just as hybrids are becoming more popular in Europe. That's a shift from current... March 19, 2013 by Antony Ingram 16
Gaming The EPA Gas-Mileage Tests: Well, Europeans Are Worse...
A few recent, high-profile cases have brought fuel economy testing procedure into question. When Kia and Hyundai are being sued for inaccuracies in reported EPA figures and... March 18, 2013 by Antony Ingram 7
Europeans Get Interested In Hybrids Just As U.S. Looks To Diesels
Traditionally, the U.S. has been a market where gasoline vehicles have dominated, while hybrids have seen increasing success and diesels have really only sold in relatively... February 20, 2013 by Antony Ingram 8
Europe Bets Big On Electric Cars, Plans 500K Charging Stations By 2020
The market for electric cars is a dynamic beast, different companies offering different options and usage varying all around the world. As with the U.S, European drivers now... January 29, 2013 by Antony Ingram 7
Tesla Reveals European Pricing For Model S Electric Sedan
Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] has announced European pricing for the Model S, set to go on sale there next year. Speaking on the Tesla Blog, Tesla vice president George... December 20, 2012 by Antony Ingram
Tesla Opens Distribution & Assembly Center In The Netherlands
As the first cars are set to arrive in European dealers next year, Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] has announced its new European distribution center in Tilburg, Netherlands. The... December 18, 2012 by Antony Ingram 2
European Conflict Continues Over Incompatible Electric-Car Charging Standards
Europe may have its own single currency and be subject to many of the same laws, but for electric car owners the business of charging isn't as simple. European Union... November 26, 2012 by Antony Ingram 4
2012 Chevrolet Volt (Vauxhall Ampera) Drives From U.K. To France, Underground
Last week, the Chevrolet Volt became the first production car to drive from the U.K. to France, using the service tunnel of the Eurotunnel underwater railway line between the... October 22, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 6
U.S. Car Buyers Like Hybrids, Europeans Go For Diesels; Why?
If you’re a car buyer in the U.S. looking for a high gas-mileage car, the chances are you’re going to choose a hybrid car for your next vehicle. In Europe... September 26, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 125
7,700 Miles, 42 Days: Nissan Leafs Complete 'Orange Trophy' Trip
Three Nissan Leafs have completed an epic road trip of over 7,700 miles as part of the 'Oranje Trophy' (Orange Trophy) road trip. In only 42 days, the Leafs traveled through... September 7, 2012 by Antony Ingram 3
Fisker Karma: No. 2 Best Selling 4-Door Luxury Car In Netherlands, But...
After a week involving fires, financial woes and recalls, it looks like things may be looking up for Fisker Automotive: its 2012 Karma plug-in hybrid is the second... August 22, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 8
Ford Begins Testing Of Queue-Busting Car-To-Car Technology
Making cars more efficient is only one step in improving personal mobility in the future. The other, some will tell you, is making the roads themselves a more efficient place... August 7, 2012 by Antony Ingram
Could The Opel Adam Minicar Become The Smallest Buick Ever?
Buick and Opel have long been linked, starting 45 years ago when Buick dealers sold Opels imported from GM's German brand. There will be no more Opel-brand cars sold in the... July 17, 2012 by John Voelcker 7
Renault ZOE Shatters Distance Record For An Electric Car
If we've said it once, we've said it a thousand times: range-anxiety is one of the biggest hurdles facing electric car manufacturers. If consumers don't believe that an... June 14, 2012 by Richard Read 20
![Toyota Yaris Hybrid First Drive [Photos: Antony Ingram]](http://static.hgmsites.net/images/cache/toyota-yaris-hybrid-first-drive-photos-antony-ingram_100391816_151x113.jpg "Toyota Yaris Hybrid Driven: Why Europeans Won't Get Prius C")
Toyota Yaris Hybrid Driven: Why Europeans Won't Get Prius C
The Toyota Yaris Hybrid is as significant a car for Toyota in Europe as the 2012 Toyota Prius C is for the company in the U.S. It's the cheapest hybrid on the market, emits... May 31, 2012 by Antony Ingram 6
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