Archive for October, 2007

Nissan Navara Pick-Up Range

The Nissan Pickup launched in 1998 was designed as a commercial vehicle. Primarily, it needed to be tough, functional and inexpensive. Happily, it was. The Navara version of the Pickup was launched in 2001. A higher specification derivative produced to give car-like levels of comfort, this model was a response to a marked shift in […]

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

BMW 1-Series Convertible

BMW has released photos and some details of the car that could be its big summer smash next year, the 1-Series Convertible.
Essentially a 1-Series Coupe with an electro-hydraulically stowing fabric roof, it will be available in the UK with a choice of four petrol engines and one diesel, all employing technology from BMW’s eco-friendly Efficient […]

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

Improved Toyota FCHV makes successful trip

JAPAN: An improved version of Toyota Motor Corp.’s Toyota FCHV (fuel cell hybrid vehicle) successfully completed a long-distance road test by traveling from Osaka to Tokyo on a single fueling of hydrogen. The test trip covered approximately 560 kilometers (348 miles) and was completed with the air conditioner on.

The company says the Toyota […]

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007