Ford Focus electric lights up 100 mpg-e

Some numbers are magical, and in the race to build the most fuel-efficient electric car, the figure that is rapidly coming to mean the most is 100. Triple digits, as in 100 mpg-e. Ford has fired the latest shot in this green-car war, claiming that the Focus electric will be the first five-passenger vehicle to break the 100-mpg-e barrier.

Beijing motor show 2012 highlights

The 2012 Beijing motor show proves yet again that the balance of power and influence in the car industry continues to shift east. With a number of global debuts from both international and domestic brands, the show – which alternates between Beijing and Shanghai – is now a must-attend event in our calendar. In case you missed our CDNLive coverage, here's a chance to catch up: Citroen: DS: an object lesson in how to create a premium brand Citroen DS Numero 9 highlights Dongfeng: Dongfeng’s Hummer Fiat: What came first, the Viaggio or the Dart?

Morgan Aero Coupe and Plus 8

Whilst looking decidedly vintage, the Morgan Plus 8 is one of three new models that will debut in Geneva. Moving away from the traditional ash chassis (yes, as in the wood) of the previous car, the new Plus 8 features a bonded and riveted aluminum chassis, similar to the high-performance Aero variants. Externally, the car retains the retro styling that is to be expected of Morgan, but sits on a wider track with deeper rockers.