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Drivers unmoved by electric cars

SUPPORT for electric cars appears to be failing to spark off real interest from drivers, according to a survey of more than 3,000 motorists. Only 1% of UK drivers own an alternative fuel vehicle (AFV), while CO2 emissions are at the bottom of the checklist when Britons are shopping for a new car, the poll by Auto Trader found. Since January 2011, motorists have been eligible for up to £5,000 upfront cost relief on the purchase of a new electric vehicle but the survey showed that 35% of drivers were unaware of this grant.

Skoda Citigo Price & Specs – starts at £7,630

Skoda Citigo Price The Skoda Citigo – Skoda’s version of the VW Up! and SEAT Mii – goes on sale in June from £7,630 for the Citigo S 1.0 MPI. The announcement of price and specification details for the Skoda Citigo completes the three versions of VW’s Up City Car from the VW Group, with the Citigo undercutting the SEAT Mii by £215 and the VW Up!

BMW Concept 4-series Coupe (2012) first photos

BMW is overhauling the 3-series Coupe - it'll be replaced in 2013 by the new 4-series Coupe and Convertible, previewed in this remarkably production-ready concept car. Munich reserves the 'Concept' moniker for its show cars which are in reality showroom ready. So strip away the sexed-up exhausts, 20in wheels and other trinkets and what you're looking at here is the new 2013 BMW 4-series.