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Mercedes SLS Electric Drive (2013) sets new Nürburgring lap record

Mercedes SLS Electric Drive (2013) sets new Nürburgring lap record

Rated 5 out of 55

Ollie Kew, 07 June 2013 10:30

The Mercedes SLS AMG Electric Drive has smashed the Nürburgring lap record for electric cars, posting a 7min 56.234sec time. The previous record holder was the Audi R8 E-tron, which lapped the Nordschleife in 8min 9.099sec in July 2012. Electric Mercedes beats Audi? Bet that's a shock... AMG already had bragging rights over Audi for seeing its electric supercar project ...

Audi R8 e-tron (2013) CAR review

Audi R8 e-tron (2013) CAR review

Rated 2 out of 52

Damion Smy, 29 May 2013 11:00

The electric R8 has been shelved, but Audi’s let us drive it. An opportunity missed, or a smart ‘pass’ by Ingolstadt? The R8 e-tron is a rolling billboard for Audi to make us all aware of its e-tron models, of which you’ll be able to by an A3 version later this year. But while Mercedes has given us the chance ...

BMW i8 (2014) latest spy shots of production electric supercar

BMW i8 (2014) latest spy shots of production electric supercar

Rated 4 out of 54

Georg Kacher, 30 April 2013 09:30

BMW is putting the finishing touches to its i8 supercar. We've already given the lowdown on the first Project i car - the i3 production car - but now we can reveal exactly what will make it to showrooms on the i8 plug-in hybrid supercar. Tipping the scales at 1450 kilos, the i8 will be exclusively available as a plug-in ...

Renault Twizy RS F1 concept (2013) first official pictures

Renault Twizy RS F1 concept (2013) first official pictures

Rated 2 out of 52

Andy Downes, 25 April 2013 17:00

Renault has given the Twizy electric car a mad twist by bolting on an F1-style KERS system for Megane Renaultsport 265-worrying performance available for the very brave. The Twizy Renault Sport F1 Concept sits on single seater racing wheels, has an F1-apeing front splitter, side-pods, rear wing and even a rear diffuser to make the link to the racing side ...

Toyota Me.We concept (2013) first official pictures

Toyota Me.We concept (2013) first official pictures

Rated 4.5 out of 54.5

Ollie Kew, 24 April 2013 13:00

Toyota’s new Me.We concept aims to rethink multi-purpose vehicles, with an adaptable cabin set-up and Earth-friendly components. The boxy crossover combines a light, cheap-to-produce architecture with an electric powertrain and full-recyclable body panels. A car of the future, or concept fantasy? Read on for the full story. What’s the Toyota Me.We made of? The Me.We uses an aluminium spaceframe chassis, ...

Renault Twin-Z concept (2013) first official pictures

Renault Twin-Z concept (2013) first official pictures

Rated 4 out of 54

Ollie Kew, 08 April 2013 11:30

This is the Renault Twin-Z concept (say it 'Twin-Zee'). Although it packs the usual concept car madness of suicide doors, a pared-back cabin and LEDs everywhere, it actually previews the look – and drivetrain – of the next Renault Twingo. The big news is that it'll be rear-engined, rear-drive, and offer an electric option for less money than the £13k Renault ...

Renault Zoe EV (2013) CAR review

Renault Zoe EV (2013) CAR review

Rated 4 out of 54

Steve Moody, 28 March 2013 12:00

This is a massive launch: the new Zoe is an electric car Renault really needs to succeed, as it’s the tip of a four billion euro arrow, fired years ago by Carlos Ghosn. Certainly, it’s a cracking looking thing, with its cute, stubby looks and stylish, airy interior that is techy without being weird. But is it four billion well ...

VW unveils electric e-Up (2013) first pictures

VW unveils electric e-Up (2013) first pictures

Rated 2 out of 52

Ollie Kew, 15 March 2013 13:00

VW is dipping its toes into the electric car pool with its first battery vehicle: an electric Up city car. Christened the 'e-Up', it's not a special edition for Yorkshire only, but rather a silent, zero-emission EV that VW reckons is the perfect commuter's tool. Read on for the full spec. Tell me about the VW e-Up's powertrain Instead of ...

Toyota i-Road concept (2013) first official pictures

Toyota i-Road concept (2013) first official pictures

Rated 3.5 out of 53.5

Ollie Kew, 04 March 2013 06:00

This is the Toyota i-Road, a tiny concept car that will be officially unveiled at the 2013 Geneva motor show tomorrow. It's a two-seater, three-wheeled electric city car that Toyota reckons is the future of urban motoring. Is the Toyota i-Road a potential Renault Twizy rival? If it does go into production, the pair could be pretty close. Similarities to the Twizy are obvious ...

BMW i3 (2013) electric car test ride

BMW i3 (2013) electric car test ride

Rated 3.5 out of 53.5

Georg Kacher, 25 February 2013 09:00

BMW’s pioneering i3 electric car is one of the most exciting cars of 2013. It employs BMW’s trademark, sporty rear-wheel drive, which marks it out from the front-drive electric cars from Nissan and Renault. It’s a clean-sheet design, using exotic lightweight materials to save weight and maximise the electric range. So, an aluminium chassis housing the batteries and rear-mounted, 170bhp ...

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