Tips, advice and news from Future Vehicle Leasing http://109.228.4.40/blog http://backend.userland.com/rss GoshMedia v1.0 This in my twenty second blog on alternatives to fuel powered vehicles, this article looks at the new BMW ActiveHybrid 7, the detailed specifications of the vehicle and how BMW have managed to produced another impressive vehicle. BMW have never failed to impress us with their line up of vehicles and innovative technology and their new addition is no exception. They are currently in the process of making a hybrid version of their 750i sedan model, not only have they managed to increase the fuel efficiency from the 4.4 litre V8 engine, they have also managed to increase the speed of the vehicle... http://www.futurevehicleleasing.co.uk/blog/introducing-bmw-activehybrid-7.html http://www.futurevehicleleasing.co.uk/blog/introducing-bmw-activehybrid-7.html This article looks at the new Mazda CX-5 Compact crossover, which goes on sale in a few days time. It will discuss the specifications of the vehicles and examine how it will fit Into the compact SUV market within the United Kingdom. Mazda's CX-5 compact crossover goes on sale this May in just a few days time (the 18th to be precise!) and it will debut its new technologies and also a new direction for the brand.The CX-5 is the first Mazda with the brand's SkyActiv technology, combined with the latest 'Kodo-Soul of Motion' design direction... http://www.futurevehicleleasing.co.uk/blog/introducing-mazda-compact-crossover.html http://www.futurevehicleleasing.co.uk/blog/introducing-mazda-compact-crossover.html This is my twenty first article in my series of alternatives to fuel powered vehicles, this blog looks at the Telsa Model S Sedan and the driving range of the vehicle. The Telsa Model S Sedan, which will be delivered to the first customers within the next months, will be available in three different sizes of battery packs (40kWh, 60kWh and 85kWh). Telsa wanted to produce a vehicle that has a 300 mile driving range using the EPA 2-cycle test... http://www.futurevehicleleasing.co.uk/blog/telsa-electric-sedan-impressive-mileage.html http://www.futurevehicleleasing.co.uk/blog/telsa-electric-sedan-impressive-mileage.html This article looks at the new Smart eBike and the pros and cons of its use, it looks at the specifications of the bicycle and also the implications it may have for city commuters. Going electric seems to be the trend now, especially for the smallest city-commute vehicles, but a different type of electric vehicle is about to hit the market - the Smart eBike. The Smart eBike is a bicycle, but an electrically boosted, hybridized bicycle at that... http://www.futurevehicleleasing.co.uk/blog/introducing-new-smart-ebike.html http://www.futurevehicleleasing.co.uk/blog/introducing-new-smart-ebike.html This is article number twenty in a series of blogs on alternatives to fuel powered vehicles, this blog looks at how Porsche is developing their range with more plug-in hybrid vehicles and Porsche's plans for the future. Porsche has been working, for a while now, on hybrid and plug-in technology to extend its range of luxury vehicles. But at the recent Vienna Motor Symposium, Porsche Executive Wolfgang Hatz reiterated that the German automaker views plug-in hybrids as a real part of its future, not just a science-fair project... http://www.futurevehicleleasing.co.uk/blog/porsche-focusing-hybrid-technology.html http://www.futurevehicleleasing.co.uk/blog/porsche-focusing-hybrid-technology.html This blog looks at the recent rise in vehicle crime in the United Kingdom, most notably the increase in the theft of catalytic convertors from 4x4s and light commercial vehicles. Van owners have been placed on high alert after a significant increase of car part thefts in the United Kingdom. Police are calling for the public to keep aware after a particularly crime fueled day across North Lincolnshire... http://www.futurevehicleleasing.co.uk/blog/call-van-vigilance-after-rise-crime.html http://www.futurevehicleleasing.co.uk/blog/call-van-vigilance-after-rise-crime.html In article number twelve in our series on London's Low Emission Zone, we look at the enforcement of penalty charges and the grounds for challenging them. If you've driven a vehicle that doesn't meet the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) emissions standards within the boundary of the LEZ and the vehicle is not exempt, has not registered for a 100 per cent discount or has not paid the daily charge, you will receive a warning letter for this first offence... http://www.futurevehicleleasing.co.uk/blog/challenging-lez-penalty-charges.html http://www.futurevehicleleasing.co.uk/blog/challenging-lez-penalty-charges.html This is the nineteenth blog, in a series of blogs on alternatives to fuel powered vehicles, this blog looks at the Nissan Leaf and the recent Partnership Nissan have formed with Adopt a Charger to help install more charger for electric vehicles. The major automaker Nissan has formed a partnership with the non-profit organization Adopt a Charger to install and maintain three chargers in Los Angeles and 12 in San Francisco... http://www.futurevehicleleasing.co.uk/blog/nissan-pairs-adopt-a-charger.html http://www.futurevehicleleasing.co.uk/blog/nissan-pairs-adopt-a-charger.html This is the eighteenth blog, in a series of blogs on alternatives to fuel powered vehicles, this blog looks at the new Audi L e-tron plug-in hybrid concept car. Today has seen German automaker Audi; reveal its latest plug-in concept car at the 2010 Beijing Auto Show. This e-tron plug in concept car is based upon the A6 L, which is a very popular model which is only available in China, it is basically a variant on the standard Audi A6 Sedan... http://www.futurevehicleleasing.co.uk/blog/audi-reveals-a6-plug-hybrid-2012-bejing-show.html http://www.futurevehicleleasing.co.uk/blog/audi-reveals-a6-plug-hybrid-2012-bejing-show.html This is the seventeenth blog, in a series of blogs on alternatives to fuel powered vehicles, this blog looks at the Rimac Concept_One Vehicle and specifications of the costly vehicle! This battery operated electric supercar costs buyers $980,000 and Rimac have now started taking orders for the vehicle, but considering the price of the vehicle it is unlikely it will appeal to a mass market! Furthermore, there are only 88 slots to be filled for the vehicle, so if your interested you need nearly $1 million... http://www.futurevehicleleasing.co.uk/blog/automaker-rimac-accepting-deposits-1million-electric.html http://www.futurevehicleleasing.co.uk/blog/automaker-rimac-accepting-deposits-1million-electric.html This article looks at the four SUV's and other many vehicles Ford are planning to release in China and provides details on the drive train of these vehicles. Ford are set to introduce four new SUV models in China, they revealed at the 2012 Auto China in Beijing, these include the new Ford EcoSport, the Kuga, Edge and Explorer. By 2015 Ford is hoping to have introduced 15 global vehicle to China by mid-decade... http://www.futurevehicleleasing.co.uk/blog/ford-to-introduce-four-suv-models-china.html http://www.futurevehicleleasing.co.uk/blog/ford-to-introduce-four-suv-models-china.html This blog looks at the presence of American car makers at the 2012 Beijing Auto Show, which begins this week. China has the largest car market in the world, something which several foreign car makers have been making whole hearted use of in the past decade. However, sales are beginning to slow down, and the competition in China is getting tougher and tougher to be successful in. Therefore, putting your vehicles out there for the public to look at is becoming more and more important, and this is why things are warming up at the 2012 Beijing Auto Show... http://www.futurevehicleleasing.co.uk/blog/gm-continue-dominate-china.html http://www.futurevehicleleasing.co.uk/blog/gm-continue-dominate-china.html In the eleventh article in our series on the Low Emission Zone in London, we examine what the penalty charges are and when they are applied. Drivers in the capital's Low Emission Zone (LEZ) may be issued with a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) in any of the following situations: • The vehicle does not meet the LEZ emissions standards, is not exempt or registered for a 100 per cent discount and the daily charge is not paid by midnight on the next working day following the day of travel • The vehicle should have been registered with Transport for London (TfL) and has not • The daily charge has been paid but the driver provided the incorrect vehicle registration or date of travel when paying, or the driver paid by post and did not allow sufficient time before the date of travel for the payment to clear... http://www.futurevehicleleasing.co.uk/blog/penalty-charges-london-lez.html http://www.futurevehicleleasing.co.uk/blog/penalty-charges-london-lez.html This is my sixteenth blog in a series of blogs on alternatives to fuel-powered vehicles covering electric and hybrid vehicles; this blog looks at the differences and similarities between electric and fuel-powered vehicles. Although electric vehicles are quieter, more smooth to drive and do not damage the environment, is always charged when you get into it in the morning (providing you remember to charge it!)... http://www.futurevehicleleasing.co.uk/blog/electric-fuel-powered-vehicles-difference.html http://www.futurevehicleleasing.co.uk/blog/electric-fuel-powered-vehicles-difference.html The Blog looks at the release of Fisker's Atlantic Sedan, and the automotive industry's predictions for how well the vehicle will do in the competitive market of the current plug-in sector. Fisker have revealed their second generation EVer technology yesterday in the form of its Atlantic Sedan. The vehicle was revealed at the New York Auto Show, it is aimed at young families and has a BMW four-cylinder engine with electric motor and lithium-ion batteries... http://www.futurevehicleleasing.co.uk/blog/good-bad-news-fisker-atalntic-sedan.html http://www.futurevehicleleasing.co.uk/blog/good-bad-news-fisker-atalntic-sedan.html This is my fifteenth blog in a series of blogs on alternatives to fuel- powered vehicles, covering electric and hybrid vehicles; this blog looks at the new release of the Acura's ILX . At the Vancouver International Auto Show today which is held in Vancouver B,C, Acura unveiled its first ever hybrid today which is scheduled to be produced for the 2013 model year. The ILX is a brand new model which becomes the opening to the Acura brand and will also be available soon in conventional versions... http://www.futurevehicleleasing.co.uk/blog/acura-releases-first-hybrid-ilx.html http://www.futurevehicleleasing.co.uk/blog/acura-releases-first-hybrid-ilx.html This is my fourteenth blog in a series of blogs on alternatives to fuel- powered vehicles, covering electric and hybrid vehicles; this blog looks at the increasing sales of plug-in vehicles in the automotive industry. Plug in car sales have been ever increasing this year, led mainly by the Chevrolet Volt. Car sales overall have increased this year but plug-ins sold more than 3,900 units. The Chevrolet volt had its highest ever single-month sales, along with the debut of the Toyota Prius plug-in Hybrid... http://www.futurevehicleleasing.co.uk/blog/plug-in-car-sales-rocket-march.html http://www.futurevehicleleasing.co.uk/blog/plug-in-car-sales-rocket-march.html The tenth article in our series on the capital's Low Emission Zone explains who needs to register their vehicle and how to do it. As the tighter emissions standards for London's Low Emission Zone (LEZ) have been in force since 3 January this year, most Londoners are now fairly well acquainted with the new rules. Those who travel into the capital less frequently, however, may be confused about whether their vehicle is compliant and whether they need to register it with the operator of the LEZ, Transport for London (TfL)... http://www.futurevehicleleasing.co.uk/blog/lez-veihicle-registration.html http://www.futurevehicleleasing.co.uk/blog/lez-veihicle-registration.html This blog looks at an attempt by US University students to break the diesel truck land speed record, using a eco-modified Chevrolet. Several students from the Engineering department of Boise State University, in Idaho, are planning to head to the famous Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah this summer. With them, they will be bringing a heavily modified 1998 Chevrolet S-10, which has been converted to run on just vegetable oil... http://www.futurevehicleleasing.co.uk/blog/students-land-speed-record.html http://www.futurevehicleleasing.co.uk/blog/students-land-speed-record.html This blog looks at the impacts of the Chancellor's new budget for 2012, particularly on the country's motor industry, and motorists themselves. It is that time of year again, when every economist and businessman looks to the City, often with dread. George Osborne, Chancellor of the Exchequer, this week unveiled his new budget this week. The biggest impacts from this third budget, it seems, will be felt hardest by Britain's motorists... http://www.futurevehicleleasing.co.uk/blog/new-budget-motorists-reverse-gear.html http://www.futurevehicleleasing.co.uk/blog/new-budget-motorists-reverse-gear.html