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A greener Rolls-Royce?

Are Rolls-Royce customers ready for a hybrid? How about diesel? The company is looking at any and all possibilities, including using parent BMW's active hybrid systems.

Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid: the leaked photos

By Tim Pollard First Official Pictures 09 September 2008 12:00 Images of the production Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid car have leaked onto the internet a week ahead of GM's planned shindig to celebrate the brand's centenary on 16 September 2008. The Volt is a landmark model – a hybrid electric car that can run for 40 miles on battery power alone or use the onboard 1.4 petrol engine for further charge. The new Volt will also be one of the world's first plug-in hybrids when it goes on sale in 2010 (2012 for Europe), allowing it to be hooked into the mains to top up the battery.

2012 Mercedes A-Class: Mercedes Concept A-Class revealed

The Mercedes Concept A previews the 2012 A Class We had a sketch to tease the new Mercedes A-Class last month. But now, with the Shanghai Motor Show almost upon us, the 2012 Mercedes A-Class get revealed. And it’s very convincing.