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2012 Peugeot 3008 Hybrid 4: world's first diesel hybrid
Peugeot's pioneering diesel hybrid has a high price and lumpy gearbox, but company car users will like its tax-efficient powertrain
2-box, Two box
A two-box vehicle has a shape which can be represented broadly as two rectangles or boxes,...
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CorvettePogea builds modern technology into classic Corvette
1959 Corvette rebuilt by Pogea Racing has LS3 V8 power and modern running gear
Industry newsGas tax must fight power and weight, says researcher
MIT economist shows how increasing power and weight have negated fuel economy improvements, and calls for higher gas taxes
features & columns
Guest column: The environmental imperative
Will the need for more environmentally friendly personal transport change our relationship with the car forever?
Inspiration: Jaguar XK120
The XK120 launched Jaguar into the spotlight in 1948, and forged the company's early reputation for pace at a good price.
Review: Engineering the World Rally DVD
Six-part series follows the Subaru World Rally Team's 'year from hell'
Editor's Blog: Huhne's harmful emissions
Energy minister Chris Huhne's comments on electric vehicles are worse than uninformed - they're harmful to debate
Inspiration: Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9
V8 Mercedes was the fastest saloon car of its day, a film star and a favourite of F1 drivers
Figures: Plug-in Prius tests
Toyota and EDF Energy have released statistics from their trial of Prius plug-in hybrids in London. Here are the numbers.
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