New January 2009 issue of CAR Magazine

By Tim Pollard 26 November 2008 11:43 The new January 2009 issue of CAR Magazine goes on sale today – and we're lifting the lid on all the new cars of 2009. Don't miss our exclusive photoshoots and stories on 64 of the most important cars of the year. Edited highlights include:• All the key cars of 2009 under one roof• Porsche Panamera unveiled: six-page story• In-depth preview of the new Nissan 370Z• Giant test: Alfa Romeo Mito vs Mini vs Fiesta vs Ibiza vs Twingo• Exclusive!

Opel Ampera: the full, official technical story

By Tim Pollard Motor Industry 25 March 2009 10:05 Opel/Vauxhall predict that the new Ampera production car will sell more in Britain than anywhere else in Europe. The extended range electric vehicle, unveiled at the recent 2009 Geneva motor show, will go on sale here in late 2011 and marketing bosses say the UK is more accepting of hybrids and alternative vehicles than other markets. It’s not clear at this stage how much the Ampera will cost in the UK, but we’re looking at a likely cost around £20,000.

Nissan LEAF EV: 15,000 sold worldwide, but UK hasn’t fallen for electric cars

Nissan LEAF EV - 15k sold worldwide, but just a handful in the UK As electric cars go, the Nissan LEAF is one of the best. It looks like a proper car – even if it’s not exactly drop dead gorgeous – it has the accoutrements of a real car and you can pile in your shopping and the kids just as you could in any other family sized hatch. But from our perspective the LEAF is an orange trying to be a banana.