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Volvo will showcase its latest plug-in hybrid technology in the new 2012 XC60 Plug-in Hybrid concept car at next week's Detroit auto show. The Swedes have been developing a range of plug-in hybrid cars, using both petrol and diesel. The hybridised V60 which goes on sale in Europe later in 2012 uses diesel, whereas the new SUV drinks from the ...

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Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid concept car (2012) first pics

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Tim Pollard, 04 January 2012 11:43

Fisker Surf (2011) at the Frankfurt motor show

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Tim Pollard, 15 September 2011 15:01

Fisker showed off its new Surf station wagon at the 2011 Frankfurt motor show this week. As correctly revealed by CAR Online, Fisker's Frankfurt surprise was a more practical version of the Karma range-extener hybrid. Fledgling brand Fisker calls the Surf 'the world’s first electric luxury/sports automobile for an active and eco-friendly lifestyle'. Founder Henrik Fisker describes it as a ...

Peugeot 508 RXH (2011) first official pictures

Ben Pulman, 11 July 2011 16:00

Peugeot isn’t going to replace the 607, its big French attempt at taking on the hegemony of Audi, BMW and Mercedes. Instead the plan is to offer its Mondeo-sized 508 in posh, premium specs, and to tempt buyers with this, the 508 RXH. And the Peugeot 508 RXH is…? A 508 SW dressed in Audi Allroad attire. Raised suspension means ...

Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid (2012): first details

Sarah-Jayne Harrison, 28 January 2011 12:00

Volvo will unveil its new V60 Plug-in Hybrid at the 2011 Geneva motor show in March. The new Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid is described as 'virtually production-ready' and will be built and sold by the Swedish car company from 2012. What are the components of the Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrd? Driving the front wheels through a six-speed automatic is an upgraded ...

Volvo commits to plug-in diesel hybrids in 2012

Tim Pollard, 24 September 2009 16:53

Volvo will launch its first hybrid production cars in two years' time. The 2012 replacement for the V70 - which won't necessarily be a conventional estate - will have a premium range-topper powered by a plug-in diesel-electric powertrain. CAR's out in Sweden trying out the tech and today we drove a prototype for the new electric Volvo green car. It's ...

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