PSA Peugeot Citroen and BMW have signed a document which shares hybrid powertrains for front-wheel-drive vehicles. At the moment, details on this agreement are limited however BMW said that the partnership will create a more standardized range of equipment for electric vehicles. Furthermore, the agreement will offer both parties extended growth in their range in other...

Due to tougher emission laws, reports have said that Porsche will use hybrid technology to stay inline with the requirements. Wolfgang Duerheimer, Porsche’s development chief, has said that “In the future, we will have hybrid drive in every model line.” There was no word on what system will be used, however Porsche’s Heinz-Jakob Neusser said that...

Toyota has used a billboard to reveal what could be the new Prius MPV. The Japanese automaker only teased the idea of the MPV on the billboard, as it’s only expected that the final model will show its face around the time of the Detroit Auto Show in January. According to the image, the back is slightly larger and this allows for extra seats for extra passengers. Reports...

Opel has released details on their new electric Meriva which is expected to use ‘intelligent charging technologies’. The Opel Meriva EV will boast a 60kW battery with 215Nm of torque and this will receive power from a 16kWh battery which allows for a driving range of 64km. The top speed from the 60kW motor amounts to 130km/h. Opel said that the charging system...

This is the Honda Jazz Hybrid which has been revealed at the Paris Motor Show. The Jazzy Hybrid offers a new grille, revised headlights and new taillights to allow onlookers to distinguish between this and the standard model. There’s a cabin which includes 831-litres of load space, leather upholstery as an option, GPS navigation, Bluetooth connectivity and a rear-entertainment...

Renault’s all-electric concept known as the DeZir has been revealed at the Paris Motor Show. The model pronounced “desire” boasts gullwing doors, a curvaceous interior, a mid-mounted electric motor and 110kW of power with 226Nm of torque. There is a 24kWh lithium-ion battery which allows for a range of 160km. There is a 0-100km/h time of 5 seconds with...

Renault has released their ZOE vehicle at the Paris Motor Show where it is a similar size to the Clio. In fact, the Renault Zoe here might become the replacement model for the Clio. The concept features a new front end with integrated lighting, a new grille, and trapezoidal lights. There are 19-inch wheels which offer in- and out-of-town driving. Power for the Zoe Concept...

This is Peugeot’s new 508 which has been unveiled at the Paris Motor Show. The 508 is a mix between the 407 and 607 as it will replace both of these. Essentially, the 508 here is a mid-size sedan which is aimed at increasing sales as it will be large and affordable for those indecisive on what they want. Furthermore, the 508 is available in two different body styles:...

Nissan has revealed their Townpod, a small vehicle which uses the same engine system as the LEAF. The Townpod was revealed at the Paris Motor Show where it boasts a “Stratosphere White” paint-job and “Electric Blue” accents to attract attention. The Townpod will create no emissions and it will offer recharging for maximum efficiency. The exterior...

Kia has used the Paris Motor Show to reveal their POP Electric Concept Car which uses a 18kWh lithium polymer gel battery for a total travel range of 160-kilometers on a full charge. The battery will power an electric motor with 50kW of power and 190Nm of torque and this setup will allow for 140km/h. The Kia POP offers a strange seating layout where the front has a bench...

Lotus has used this years Paris Motor Show to reveal their very own four-door coupe known as the Eterne. The Lotus Eterne will boast a 5.0-litre V8 engine with 456kW of power and 720Nm of torque. Alongside this model will be a hybrid variant which uses a KERS system for better CO2 emissions and low fuel consumption. The Lotus Eterne is expected to have a 0-100km/h time...

Lotus has used the Paris 2010 Motor Show to unveil a brand new Elan with rear-wheel-drive and sleek looks. The new Lotus Elan will rival the Porsche 911 with a 4.0-litre V6 engine with 331kW and 465Nm of torque. This motor connects to a seven-speed DCT transmission and this allows for a top speed of 310km/h. Because the Lotus Elan only weighs in 1,295-kilograms, the 0-100km/h...

Renault has revealed their Twizy, a model which will fall under the Zero Emission branding which currently holds the Fluence and Kangoo Van. The Z.E. Twizy will be a city-skipper which offers 15kW of power with 57Nm of torque from an electric motor. A top speed of 75km/h is possible with this motor. Renault’s Twizy is aimed at city-people looking for a second car,...

The Audi e-Tron Spyder has been revealed at the Paris Motor Show. The e-Tron was previously revealed in Coupe form at the Detroit Auto Show, where it has now grown by 13 cm in length and 3 cm in width. Following the growth, Audi’s e-Tron is no longer an all-electric vehicle like the Coupe, instead the Spyder will boast hybrid power from a mid-mounted twin-turbocharged...

This is Skoda’s Octavia Green E Line concept which offers a white paint job, aerodynamic wheels and a glossy black roof. When compared to the standard model, the interior of this concept boasts a revised display which offers vehicle information. Power comes from a 85kW electric motor with 270Nm of torque. This allows for a 0-100km/h time of 12 seconds and a top speed...