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Nissan LEAF TV advertisement takes on Chevrolet Volt

In order to get the message clearly across, Nissan has taken the battle of electric cars to its direct competitor, the Chevrolet Volt. In the latest TV commercial (above) currently on air in the United States, Nissan is differentiating the al

Nissan LEAF, Chevrolet Volt receive top IIHS safety ratings

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the US has just rated the Nissan LEAF and Chevrolet Volt after the cars were put through their first ever crash tests. Both of the eco-friendly models received 'good' ratings for front, rear, side

Powermat cordless chargers for GM vehicles

Ever heard of Powermats? Available for sale already as standalone devices, the cool little mat works by 'wirelessly' charging your gadgets as you place them on top. Pretty nifty stuff. Wouldn't it be great if your car's centre console would do the sa

Chevrolet Volt recycling Gulf of Mexico oil spill components

The Chevrolet Volt’s environmental and patriotic credentials have stepped up another gear in the US, with parent company General Motors announcing the vehicle will feature recycled components used to clean up the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. GM wil

Ward’s 10 Best Engines 2011 winners announced

Automotive industry analyst Ward’s has announced its ’10 Best Engines’ list for the 2011 model year, including a mix of performance, efficiency and technology. A total of 38 vehicles with new or significantly improved engines were tested and

Chevrolet Volt gets EPA sticker

The Nissan Leaf was recently rated by the Environment Protection Agency in the US who then slapped an economy rating sticker on the car - the first official rating of such a car. Now it's main rival, the Chevrolet Volt, has just been rated and it's a

Chevrolet Volt named 2011 Car of the Year by Motor Trend

America's Motor Trend magazine has just awarded the Chevrolet Volt as its 2011 Car of the Year. It's the first time the publication has awarded a car with range-entending technology in the award's 61-year history. Other close contenders in thi

Video: Chevrolet Volt first advertising campaign launched

General Motors has launched the first of a series of new TV commercial for the new Chevrolet Volt, plug-in hybrid vehicle. The new campaign is about setting the Volt apart from the rest including the Nissan Leaf. The Chevrolet Volt is soon to

Chevrolet Volt high-speed home charging unit price announced

Chevrolet and SPX Service Solutions, the company behind high-speed recharging units, have released details of the optional 'Voltec' fast-charge unit for the upcoming Chevrolet Volt. The companies say $490 (or around AU$498) will get you the ch