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The BMW Group has long been at the forefront of technological development. From boosting engine performance through recent innovations such as the EfficientDynamics programme to its first foray into hydrogen powered vehicles nearly 40 years ago and the first electrically-powered 1602 Saloon in 1972, BMW has always pushed the envelope …

For decades, drivers have been accustomed to accessing and driving cars with physical keys. But no longer. In a ground-breaking move for the automotive industry, Volvo Cars plans to become the world’s first car manufacturer to offer cars without keys from 2017. Volvo customers will be offered an application for …

The all-new Optima Plug-in Hybrid, Kia’s first ever plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, will receive its European premiere at next month’s Geneva Motor Show, ahead of the car going on sale across Europe in Q4 2016. The innovative new plug-in hybrid powertrain will be a key addition to Kia’s D-segment Optima …

The PEUGEOT 2008 entered the market in 2013 and immediately appealed to British new car buyers. Customers particularly appreciated its elegance and dynamic performance. It has enjoyed continuous growth in sales volumes, with production of over 500,000 units[1] worldwide. In Europe, this success is illustrated by a podium place in …

The all-new Kia Niro will make its European debut at the 2016 Geneva International Motor Show (86 Salon International de l’Automobile) on 1 March. An all-new low-emissions hybrid crossover, the Niro marks the development of Kia’s first dedicated eco-car platform. The Kia Niro will offer the practicality and kerbside appeal …

A mosaic of a Citroën C4 Cactus, made of toy models of the Citroën range, will be unveiled in Birmingham’s Bull Ring shopping centre between 19 – 21 February. Shoppers at the centre this weekend will be able to claim a free miniature toy carand enter a draw to be …

Design study ‘ŠKODA VisionS’ gives an insight into future SUV models Plug-in-hybrid drive with high efficiency Emotive design study demonstrates evolution of ŠKODA design language› Generous interior with three rows of seats, and a total length of 4.70 m New production models: Power package ŠKODA Octavia RS 4×4 and ŠKODA …

This is Skoda’s long-awaited family-sized, 7-seat SUV, previewed in official pictures of the near-production concept that the Czech manufacturer will unveil at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show next month. The first official images of the car follow on from a series of design sketched and teasers. ​The ŠKODA VisionS incorporates …

As the new Nissan LEAF 30kWh goes on sale across Europe – with improved range and enhanced features – Nissan has released a stunning short film revealing the car from a block of ice in breathtaking Norefjell, Norway. Europe’s best-selling electric vehicle now delivers up to155 miles* of driving range …

The video shows the Q2 from above previewing the top of the car, and some features of the sides and rear. The video is shot from high overhead, so specific styling details are not given away. Recent teaser images were posted on an official Audi blog and show the new …