Check out the third generation of the BMW X5 This Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) combines performance and luxury. The new model has enhanced aerodynamics, a few new engine variants, adaptive...
3rd gen BMW X5
World Top 10 May 2013
Mitsubishi EV sales are on hold Models - All the same May left the ranking like it was last month, with the exception of the bottom place, where Renault recovered the tenth place for the...
Markets Roundup May 2013
Rear of a black Renault ZoeThe Rise of Zoe - World EditionThis month the french hatchback started to arrive in significant numbers to countries other than France and that resulted in three #1's for Renault,...
Reducing driver distraction with ICTs
Inappropriate use of information and communication technologies (ICTs), especially mobile phones, is a chief culprit behind driver distraction and road accidents, and with automobile manufacturers scrambling...
Japan May 2013
Black Mitsu Outlander PHEVLeaf in Number One Again EditionTaking profit of Mitsubishi's battery problems, the Nissan Leaf recovered the top spot in Japan, thanks to 708 units sold in May, accounting...
F1 Engineering and Development - Replication or Simulation?
Many race teams spend massive amounts of their budget on test systems and instrumentation at all phases of the powertrain development process. In F1 this is particularly pertinent due to the limited...
Hong Kong May 2013
A black-painted frog Nissan LeafFirst Post EditionWe welcome a new ranking, Hong Kong, comparing with the rest of China, this autonomous territory has a very different automotive landscape, with foreign...
Italy May 2013
A Black Twizy on the sidewalkThe Rise of Zoe - Italian EditionFinally a good month for the Italian EV market, with 165 units sold it's the best month this year and one of the best performances ever,...
Technology focus - Diesel Common Rail - Pressure Wave compensation
A common rail diesel fuel system is an impressive bit of mass produced Engineering! The rail and injectors operate a extremely high pressures, in an under bonnet environment, and generally...
Germany May 2013
A black Smart Fortwo ED Brabus Edition The Rise of Zoe - German EditionWith 344 units sold in May, the German EV market went down 34% regarding April, leaving the german EV share at 0,14%, below...
Mill Garages for Volvo cars
I recently wrote about the exciting new Volvo V40 R-Design and how the new breed of models are slowly changing the perception of this brand. Anyway, I just found out that besides the great looks and...
France May 2013
The attractive Renault Zoe dipped below 500 units/monthProblems in Zoeland EditionWith 1.024 units sold in May, the french EV market went back to last year levels, with the EV share decreasing to 0,83%...
Norway May 2013
The Volvo V60 Plug-In is one of the models with great sales potential in NorwayLeaf Rules EditionWith 391 cars sold, a 39% decrease over last month, the EV market suffered from an average month...
Denmark May 2013
Black Nissan Leaf The Rise of Zoe - Danish EditionWith 28 units sold in May and 0,17% share, the danish EV market is far from the performances it had a few months ago.The Nissan Leaf just needed...
