Mitsubishi is to bring out the new version of its compact, Mirage.  There will be three trim levels with all of the models featuring a new 1.0litre, three cylinder MIVEC standing for Mitsubishi Innovate Valve timing Electronic Control  engine and a new version of the INVECS-III CVT transmission. Its overall fuel economy is 64mpg. The […]

The biggest issue with electric vehicles is there range. Anyone who wants to buy an EV always worries about this range anxiety and it actually scares potential customers away. However the 2012 Ford Focus Electric has taken a giant step toward alleviating the issue. It not only delivers 76 miles of easily achievable range, it […]

When Subaru and Toyota joined forces they came up with two engineering masterpieces, the Subaru BRZ and Toyota GT86.  The only differences between the two cars are to the front bumper and badges, while they are mechanically identical, bar the Subaru’s slightly stiffer suspension. The engine is a 2.0-litre horizontally opposed flat-four, much like the […]

‘Performance Hybrids’ are leading the way in the new cars as nearly all the car makers are trying to catch in to this segment of the market. Porsche and Lexus are the prominent players. BMW doesn’t want to be left behind hence the 535 active hybrid has been introduced. The BMW active hybrid feels like […]

The Mitsubishi Lancer has its merits. The boxier, more upright look and the distinctive front end still manage to look refreshingly different, even though they’ve been around now for many years.  There’s back-seat space for adults, and both Sport back (hatchback) models and saloons offer lots of cargo space, and versatility. Evolution and Ralliart models are […]

The Toyota GT86 is exactly the sort of car Toyota should be building in the 21st century; good looking, fun and affordable. It fills a niche Toyota have long been absent from. The new GT86 has a 200 horsepower, non-turbocharged petrol engine with a six-speed manual or optional six-speed auto; will do 0-62 in 7.6 seconds and […]