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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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Audi A3 e-tron (2015) to launch Audi’s plug-in hybrid attack

Audi A3 e-tron (2015) to launch Audi’s plug-in hybrid attack

Rated 3.5 out of 53.5

Phil McNamara, 23 January 2013 08:50

Audi’s first plug-in hybrid will hit the UK by 2015, with the electric-assisted drivetrain installed in the A3. E-tron versions of the next-generation A4 and Q7 will follow, as Audi gets serious about plug-ins, and takes the fight to BMW’s forthcoming range of ‘born electric’ i cars. Audi A3 e-tron: the full lowdown Audi UK’s number-crunchers have been trying to ...

Cadillac ELR range-extender coupe (2013) teaser image

Cadillac ELR range-extender coupe (2013) teaser image

Rated 4 out of 54

Ollie Kew, 19 December 2012 12:00

Cadillac will launch a range-extender petrol electric coupe at the 2013 Detroit motor show in January. This first teaser image shows the ELR will stay true to the wedgy profile of the Converj concept car of 2009. What's under the skin of the 2013 Cadillac ELR? Like its GM range-extender stablemate, the Chevrolet Volt, the Cadillac ELR twins electric drive ...

Rinspeed Micromax (2013): first pictures of latest Swiss creation

Rinspeed Micromax (2013): first pictures of latest Swiss creation

Rated 4 out of 54

Ollie Kew, 10 December 2012 14:00

This is niche Swiss manufacturer Rinspeed's latest vision to revolutionise our lives, and our urban transport. Yes, it is the proverbial box on wheels. However, Rinspeed is adamant the 'Micromax' is, in its own words, 'the perfect thing for swift short-distance transfers'. A boxy little city car? The Rinspeed Micromax doesn't sound too revolutionary... What Rinspeed has focused on with ...

BMW i3 Concept Coupe (2012) first photos

BMW i3 Concept Coupe (2012) first photos

Rated 3.5 out of 53.5

Tim Pollard, 28 November 2012 12:24

BMW has converted its i3 electric hatchback into a three-door. Munich might call it the new BMW i3 Concept Coupe, but essentially it's the hatch minus a pair of doors. Receiving its world debut at the 2012 Los Angeles auto show, which starts later today, the new BMW concept car is another spin-off from the Project i electric car family ...

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