Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Now with Start/Stop
5 Apr 2011, 09:59 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As if the new Opel Astra range wasn't fuel efficient enough, the German manufacturer decided a while back to offer in the range the technology that helps fuel efficiency offer new low figures: ...
Vauxhall Start/Stop EcoFLEX Model to Be Displayed in Geneva
22 Feb 2011, 18:01 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The upcoming Geneva Auto Show will be invaded by eco developments, with one of the carmakers to follow the green pathway being Vauxhall, which will display its latest Start/Stop-featuring models at ...
Bosch Start/Stop Systems for Auto Trannys
31 Jul 2010, 11:00 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / One of the most acclaimed innovations of the past few years, the start/stop technology, is quickly adopted by manufacturers given its obvious advantages. Up until now, however, most such systems hav...
Mahindra Xylo Micro-Hybrid Launches This Year
10 Jul 2010, 12:56 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Indian manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra announced this week it is planning a micro-hybrid version of the Xylo MPV, to be launched by the end of this year. The hybrid Xylo would preview the Reva ...
Opel Corsa, Agila Get Start/Stop Technology
23 Jun 2010, 06:42 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As promised recently, German carmaker Opel announced yesterday the addition of another fuel-saving feature for two of its models. The Start/Stop technology, which will expand to encompass other Opel...
Mercedes Benz Sprinter BlueEFFICIENCY Released
29 Sep 2009, 09:00 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / German manufacturer Mercedes Benz announced today the introduction of the BlueEFFICIENCY for the Sprinter line, meaning not only the addition of a badge behind the B-pillars, but also improved fuel ...
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4l MultiAir Start/Stop Released
8 Sep 2009, 15:21 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As announced back in June, Italian manufacturer Alfa Romeo launched today the 1.4l MultiAir engine choice for the MiTo. The engine will be offered with three different power levels - 105 hp, 135 hp ...
2010 Volvo C30 Official Details and Photos
8 Sep 2009, 08:18 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Swedish manufacturer Volvo released today details and photos of the new generation C30 "the most playful and spontaneous model" (some may call it ugly...). Still, the new C30 is here, with...
2009 Citroen C3 Details and Photos
29 Jun 2009, 09:00 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The new Citroen C3, coming to markets in November this year, has some big shoes (or rubbers) to fill. French manufacturer Citroen has set a its eyes on beating the previous generation's 2 milli...