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Hiccup puts NZ sales in reverse

Rocky — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:20:21 +0000

New Zealand vehicle sales slip 0.7 per cent as election, Thai floods add to woes

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Luxgen EV puts Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf on notice

Rocky — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 21:24:09 +0000

Filed under: Minivan/Van, China, Crossover, Autoline on Autoblog, Electric, MISC

A Quick Spin In A Chinese EV Raises Eyebrows And Expectations

Luxgen EV MPV – Click above for high-res image gallery

This little company could soon make a big splash in the automotive world.

Whether flashing down the highway or wending my way through Taipei’s notoriously chaotic rush-hour traffic, I was duly impressed by Luxgen’s battery-electric MPV. Quick, luxurious, and bristling with electronic technology, I was astonished at how well this car has been developed.

Acceleration from this seven-passenger minivan can only be described as brisk. Though I wasn’t able to do any kind of timed runs, my seat-of-the-pants reaction is that it sure feels faster than a Chevy Volt or Nissan Leaf. And with its aggressive re-gen, I was pretty much able to drive in stop and go traffic without using the brakes. That sure makes traffic jams a whole lot easier to take.

The only thing that detracted from my test drive was an annoying whine in the drivetrain, which my Luxgen hosts said was due to an issue that they’re working on with the transmission. They assured me that noise would be gone before the vehicle goes on sale. I have no reason to doubt them.

John McElroy is host of the TV program “Autoline Detroit” and daily web video “Autoline Daily”. Every week he brings his unique insights as a Detroit insider to Autoblog readers.

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First drive: New Audi A1 Sport puts the S in sizzle

Rocky — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 17:23:09 +0000

Audi launches sportier Mini Cooper S rival as A1 gains ground on its iconic rival

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Autocar puts the Renault Twizy gets through its paces

Rocky — Sat, 07 May 2011 17:20:32 +0000

Filed under: Concept Cars, Europe, Videos, Renault, Electric

2012 Renault Twizy – Click above to view video at Autocar

Autocar got its hands on the 2012 Renault Twizy and took the opportunity to put the electric scooter-cum-city car through its paces. The two-seat runabout isn’t due until March, 2012, when it’ll hit the streets of Europe hoping to be the next big thing in the microcar segment.

While the diminutive Renault may look like a glorified golf cart, and manages a lowly 47-mph top speed, it picks up with gusto and handles well, thanks to its mass being concentrated close to the ground. As you may imagine for a car of its size, it zips around a tight cone course with no issues.

Couple the Twizy’s impressive dynamics with an 80-mile range, and you have a viable scooter alternative for those who just can’t stand the incessant buzzing of a 50cc engine. The chances of the Twizy ever arriving in the States is nil, thanks to its microscopic girth and limited range. Head to Autocar to see the review for yourself.

Autocar puts the Renault Twizy gets through its paces originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 07 May 2011 11:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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‘One Ford’ puts Melbourne on world stage

Rocky — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 09:15:58 +0000

Australia now one of three global engineering hubs in Ford’s empire

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