The Chevrolet Volt is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle manufactured by General Motors. Here are the findings from the test: retained its 5-star safety rating from the federal government probe of post-crash battery fires by federal regulators fires broke out inside the electric car after government crash tests liquid solution that cools the Chevrolet Volt’s [...]

The Nissan LEAF won the 2011-2012 Japan Car of the Year on Saturday, the automaker’s first national media title since the early 1990s. The Nissan Leaf (also formatted “LEAF” as a backronym for Leading, Environmentally friendly, Affordable, Family car[3]) is a five-door hatchback electric car manufactured by Nissan. Video Promo

It is the versatile car that since its launch in 2006 until today has recorded more than 76,000 registered vehicles, proving to be the best selling compact SUV in Italy. To face up to future challenges and a segment constantly growing, the Fiat Sedici updates with the Model Year 2012, offering certain new exterior and [...]

The new Astra GTC’s design promises striking driving dynamics. T hanks to its front suspension (HiPerStrut) Opel´s sharp compact coupé delivers driving precision. At launch a range of gasoline and diesel engines with outputs between 88 kW/120 hp and 132 kW/180 hp is available. A 3-door version dubbed Astra GTC has been introduced in July [...]

The PHEV Ram 1500 pickups, delivered by Abdullah Bazzi, senior manager of the Chrysler Group’s advanced hybrid vehicle project, are part of a national demonstration fleet of 140 vehicles that will be used during the next three years to evaluate customer usage, drive cycles, charging, thermal management, fuel economy, emissions and impact on the region’s [...]

Volkswagen is extending the model series with another specialist: the Passat Alltrack. This new version is offered in an estate car configuration, and it closes the gap between the conventional Passat Estate and SUVs such as the Tiguan. The rationale here: many car drivers who use their car as a towing vehicle, or in light [...]

The per capita car ownership rate in Singapore is 12 cars per 100 people. In Singapore cars drive on the left which is typical in Commonwealth countries. The limited size of the Singapore market results in some car brands not offering the full model line in Singapore. Car prices are high, but servicing costs are reasonable. SUV are not as common in Singapore and Japanese car manufacturers have the largest market share. European car manufacturers are well represented, while American cars have a low market share.