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Seven automakers agree on standardized fast-charge system for EVs

Seven automakers have agreed to use a common single-port fast-charging system for electric cars in the United States and Europe. The goal is to reduce development costs and make it easier for consumers to adopt electric vehicles. Audi, BMW, Daimler, Ford, General Motors, Porsche and Volkswagen will use identical charge plugs and the same system for communication between the charger and the car in their electric vehicles.

2012 Ford EcoSport arrives in Delhi

2012 Ford EcoSport - Delhi debut Ford’s new compact SUV – the Ford EcoSport – has been revealed at the Delhi Motor Show in concept guise ahead of a Summer launch. We first revealed the new Ford EcoSport was likely to be revealed at this month’s Delhi Motor Show early last month, after an over-eager web tech posted details on Ford’s India site by mistake. And we were right – the Ford EcoSport has now debuted in India in concept form ahead of a production release later this year.

Renault launches front swivel seat

The Renault Clio Swivel Seat Option - launches this month in France Fortunately for me I’m not yet at the point where getting in and out of a car presents a problem. Hopefully I never will be. But with an increasingly ageing population it’s inevitable that many passengers will have problems getting in and out of a car.