Renault Zoe review

Renault’s electric charge will be spearheaded by the Zoe Z.E. model. A Clio-sized supermini – powered by electricity alone – the Zoe Z.E. will reach UK showrooms in Spring 2012.This Zoe Preview model is the very same concept car that was shown at the 2010 Paris motor show, although its creator, Axel Breun, Renault’s Director of Show Cars and Concept Cars, admits that it’s 90 per cent

Hyundai i10 1.0 Blue

It’s a car that Hyundai reckons could become a serious rival for eco-superminis like the VW Polo Bluemotion. No, seriously.The three-pot version of the revised i10, called Blue, could be a worthy contender. Its new 1.0-litre motor has 68bhp and trims a second from the 0-62mph of the old 1.1 i10. But the Blue also comes with stop-start, low-resistance tyres and a gearshift indicator, so it

Nissan Note 1.4 N-tec review

The Note's suspension hits a fine balance between ride quality and handlingIt's as spacious and practical as ever, thanks to its tall roofline and clever packagingAt town speeds, the 1.4-litre Note makes steady progress and feels lively enoughExecutive levels of spec inside but the seats offer little supportPlenty of space for four, an array of cubby holes and sliding rear benchClever packaging

Geneva motor show: Toyota's hybrids

Toyota has revealed the first image of its forthcoming Yaris hybrid, a model that will be showcased at the Geneva motor show in March. The firm has also confirmed that its larger Prius model will be a seven-seater in European markets.The Yaris teaser image, revealed via a company blog website, shows the nose of the car. It’s clearly a development of the model that was revealed recently in Japan

Detroit motor show: Kia KV7 Sport Car Concepts

Kia has designed its KV7 concept to showcase its vision for the large MPV sector, particularly in the US.Revealed at the Detroit motor show, the Californian-penned "convention-challenging” show car is nearly 4.9m long and more than two metres wide. Its most striking feature is a gullwing passenger-side door.See the Kia KV7 concept - now updated with Detroit show picsThe car is powered by Kia’s

Ford C-Max 1.6 Titanium Auto Car Review

Here is the the new 124bhp 1.6-litre petrol motor, mated to the standard five-speed manual gearboxIt's comfortable, quiet, practical and very well equippedFord C-Max 1.6 125 TitaniumPrice: £18,745; Top speed: 117mph; 0-62mph: 11.5sec; Economy: 42.8mpg (combined); CO2: 154g/km; Kerb weight: 1374kg; Engine: 4 cyls, 1596cc, petrol; Power: 123bhp at 6000rpm; Torque: 118lb ft at 4000rpm; Gearbox 5-spd

Mercedes C-class coupe Auto Car Saloon and Estate Models

Official brochure images of the new Mercedes C-class coupe have leaked out ahead of its motor show debut at Geneva in March.The new C-class coupe has been conceived to replace the CLK, discontinued earlier this year after 12 years and two model generations. It also spells the end for the CLC, a small sports hatch that was only recently updated.See the leaked pics of the Mercedes C-class coupeThe

Auto Car : Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI 140 SE

Volkswagen set the tone for the new Passat at a group preview event, which took place on the night before the Paris motor show opened last October. Through varying degrees of pizzazz involving flames, exploding crates and mock pit garages emerged Lamborghinis, Skodas, Bentleys and Audis.Then, accompanied by nothing more than a puff of dry ice, out pootled the 'new' Passat. "Look," they said. "