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Nissan introduces all-new LEAF NISMO RC electric race car; more than double power and torque of predecessor

Green Car Congress

While the exterior of the all-new Nissan LEAF NISMO RC is spiritually based on the original LEAF NISMO RC, it sports a more aggressive exterior. The power-to-weight ratio results in an impressive performance of zero to 100 kph in just 3.4 seconds—50% quicker than the previous model.

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Volvo R-DESIGN joins the DRIVe range

Green Cars News

Volvo has strengthened its DRIVe range by combining the DRIVe technologies with its sports-inspired R-DESIGN bodykit to offer C30, S40 and V50 models with low levels of emissions and the highest levels of visual appeal. The new C30, S40 and V50 1.6D The fuel consumption has also been improved and now offers up to 62.8

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Cupra Born review: High five for Spanish compact hatch

EV Central

The downside is the drive lasted only five laps of the Haunted Hills race track in Victoria’s LaTrobe Valley on a day when the weather gods decided too much rain, wind and frigid air was never enough. While Cupra wants us to think of the Born as a hot hatch in line with its sporting image, it doesn’t quite have that bravura.