The Ford Focus is electric with a tailpipe free of emissions version that will go on the market from 2011. Owners of the new Ford Focus will have the ability to charge up its power using a 240V charging station or even through a convenient 120V cord allowing you to charge on the go.
Both forms of charging will be through an industry approved standard five-point plug that is fitted with an “ergonomic Ford-branded handle” equipped for ultimate and durability day to day.
The handle was designed with inspiration drawn from a number of day to day items such as; hockey sticks, curling irons and even a tennis racket handle, developed with manufacturing partner Yazaki.
To re-charge the battery, it will take around 6-8 hours (using the charging station) and around 11 hours for the cord charger that is portable. On this juice, the Ford Focus will be able to deliver 100 miles of driving.
Vroom Vroom- my friends used Ford Focus needs an upgrade- think we may have found it!
Tuesday, 19 October 2010
Monday, 18 October 2010
Isuzu to promote Eco advantages on range of Isuzu Commercial vehicles…
Japanese auto makers Isuzu has come up with the genius idea of an Eco-Advantage Tour highlighting the automotive giants’ reduction of fuel emissions on the 2011 Isuzu Eco-Max commercial vehicle.
The Eco-max truck is the first from Isuzu commercial vehicles to meet the 2010 regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency's so it’s pretty much a big deal.
Much alike to the Mazda Road Show, there will be experienced professionals on hand to help advise on local Isuzu dealerships and Isuzu servicing & Repair centres as well as answering all of your motoring queries.
The Eco-max truck is the first from Isuzu commercial vehicles to meet the 2010 regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency's so it’s pretty much a big deal.
Much alike to the Mazda Road Show, there will be experienced professionals on hand to help advise on local Isuzu dealerships and Isuzu servicing & Repair centres as well as answering all of your motoring queries.
Mazda goes on the pull…
TheMazda Road Show has officially kicked off and the main event will most definitely be the fantastic new Mazda2 which is sure to attract the attentions of car enthusiasts across the country.
Alongside the new Mazda2 car, Mazda will be showing the entire range of sporty cars such as the Mazda3, Mazda6, MX5, CX9 and the CX7 which is new to the Road show. The perfect opportunity to gather all of the information you need from qualifies Mazda professionals that are on hand to answer all of your motoring queries, the Mazda Road shows pull in interest from consumers.
Thursday, 14 October 2010
Abarth 500C Esseesse Revealed...
The Parisian Motor Show will be the stage for the debut of many hybrid and electrical vehicles. Not only for the unveil of new vehicles; it is a breeding ground for car enthusiast from all over the world.
After all, where better to cater for a multitude of motoring needs? There are those that love open top cars, for some it is a more muscular car or for some a small car is their vehicle of choice.
For those that do love the smaller car, Abarth will not disappoint with the unveil of the Abarth 500C Esseesse. Effortlessly small, roofless if you desire and with awesome power under the roof it is all you could want and more...
After all, where better to cater for a multitude of motoring needs? There are those that love open top cars, for some it is a more muscular car or for some a small car is their vehicle of choice.
For those that do love the smaller car, Abarth will not disappoint with the unveil of the Abarth 500C Esseesse. Effortlessly small, roofless if you desire and with awesome power under the roof it is all you could want and more...
Five new Lotus models for 2016…
A product explosion if you will- car giants Lotus has promised the launch of five new models by 2016 as well as a new design styling throughout the new Lotus car range to try and end the 15 years of loss accrued over this time.
The Paris Motor Show showed off four of the new Lotus car designs which is hoped will eventually rival the likes of Ferrari and Porsche. CEO of Lotus was quoted as saying their role “as a niche sports car company” is set to change into “a range of premium sports cars” in the next five year plan.
The five Lotus cars (in concept format) were shown in Paris with two set for production stages in 2014.
BSM change up the Fiat 500 mini car to suit the examiners…
One of Britain’s largest driving schools yesterday announced that 3250 of their new Fiat 500 cars are to be scrapped following a series of complaints that the car was far too large for the amount of tiny bodied drivers!
The nippy Fiat 500 car is to be replaced with the Vauxhall Corsa as of March 2011 and the costs incurred will total around £30 million. The Fiat 500, only used for roughly 18 months and replaced by the Vauxhall brand will be no stranger previously used by the driving school for the past 18 years.
Previously recognised as the 'Worlds sexiest car' the Fiat 500 is extremely popular with female drivers yet unpopular with the driving instructors and examiners. For an examiner, they have to take a test every 2-4 years to ensure that they can carry on teaching, in which they have to sit in the rear of a car and observe a following instructor, but unfortunately the backs of the Fiat 500 were proving too small for the examiners, causing the problem.
A spokesperson from BSM was reported as saying they "got a message that the Vauxhall Corsa was the car of preference. We acted on that choice."
The nippy Fiat 500 car is to be replaced with the Vauxhall Corsa as of March 2011 and the costs incurred will total around £30 million. The Fiat 500, only used for roughly 18 months and replaced by the Vauxhall brand will be no stranger previously used by the driving school for the past 18 years.
Previously recognised as the 'Worlds sexiest car' the Fiat 500 is extremely popular with female drivers yet unpopular with the driving instructors and examiners. For an examiner, they have to take a test every 2-4 years to ensure that they can carry on teaching, in which they have to sit in the rear of a car and observe a following instructor, but unfortunately the backs of the Fiat 500 were proving too small for the examiners, causing the problem.
A spokesperson from BSM was reported as saying they "got a message that the Vauxhall Corsa was the car of preference. We acted on that choice."
Tuesday, 12 October 2010
Mazda team up with Indie giants for incredible tour of USA...
Car giants Mazda have joined forces with the big players in the US indie scene to create a 32 dates Tour called 'Mayer Hawthorne & the County' that will commence in October starting in Fort Lauderdale and finishing in Los Angeles on November 12th for audiences of up to 1,500 people a time.
Although collaborations with Music artists are common with car manufacturers this is a first time affair for Mazda cars has been backed by a HUGE digital campaign that will feature car and artist video footage shown across all of the social networks such as YouTube, Facebook, Flickr and Twitter, hoping to generate interest through these social channels.
The New mazda2 model will be featured heavily in the new digital campaign which will be shown worldwide causing widespread attention for Mazda Newcastle dealerships to those across the pond in the US of A.
The new Mitsubishi is already electric pre-release...
The all-new Mitsubishi i-MiEV car has been named the 'Electric Car of the Year' at the Green Fleet Awards ceremony in London.
Winning for a second year in a row, the electric vehicle has done extremely well and the marketing director at Mitsubishi Motors was reportedly "delighted" with the win and puts it down to "carrying out an extensive demonstration programme with the i-MiEV this year."
Spacious throughout, with room in the boot for extra luggage as well as room to seat four adults generously, the electric i-MiEV can be charged fully in six hours alone for a cost of just 96p through a UK three-pin socket.
The popularity of the electric vehicle is already apparent with orders already piling up for the new Mitsubishi in Newcastle dealerships. Deliveries will commence as of January 2011. Cannot wait!
Winning for a second year in a row, the electric vehicle has done extremely well and the marketing director at Mitsubishi Motors was reportedly "delighted" with the win and puts it down to "carrying out an extensive demonstration programme with the i-MiEV this year."
Spacious throughout, with room in the boot for extra luggage as well as room to seat four adults generously, the electric i-MiEV can be charged fully in six hours alone for a cost of just 96p through a UK three-pin socket.
The popularity of the electric vehicle is already apparent with orders already piling up for the new Mitsubishi in Newcastle dealerships. Deliveries will commence as of January 2011. Cannot wait!
Toyota celebrate 60 years with special edition Land Cruiser...
The 60th Anniversary Toyota Land Cruiser special edition model the 5.7 litre Toyota Kuwaiti is now available in a new version model for the UAE with Toyota approved mod cons fitted as standard as well as availability in a 4.7 litre format engine.
Made up of two ranges, VXR-i and GXR-i,, the Toyota Land Cruiser special edition range us extremely stylish with a bold blue metallic exterior, coloured roof rails and a 60th anniversary motif apparent throughout the inside cabin. If you are one to personalise your drive, you will be pleased with the option of an illuminated entry plate, key case, especially trimmed floor mats and diamond motif-stitched leather seats available on the new Toyota car.
Superbly high tech, the new Toyota Land Cruiser will get you from A to B efficiently with rear view camera, side indicator mirrors and LED daytime running lights decorating the exterior and interior of the new Toyota.
On board entertainment is also high quality with a rear dual-screen DVD entertainment system to keep even the fussiest of children occupied which will be extremely handy should you need to visit your Toyota dealership Newcastle for any Toyota aftersales along the years...
Lotus get high on the letter 'E'
The 2010 Paris motor Show saw British car manufacturer Lotus debut a new range of Lotus cars that included a total of 5 coupes and sedan models soon to go into production.
True to form, the new Lotus cars all feature a nickname starting with the letter E, after all why break the tradition. The five new Lotus cars are called; Elan, Eterne, Elise, Elite and Esprit.
Revealed at the Parisian show was the new Lotus City Car Concept (see picture above). What do you think? A unique sported-up lotus or a car for the masses?
Available (I hope) in the next year at my Lotus Dealership in Kent, I can’t wait to have a go in this little beauty!
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