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EU's End-of-Life-Vehicle directive increases responsibility of motorists as well as manufacturers

Auto Express is reporting that the European Union's End-of-Life-Vehicles (ELV) directive is now in full force. The biggest direct effect on motorists is that it makes the last registered owner of a car responsible for its proper disposal at an approved facility that uses environmentally friendly measures. Here's how it works in Britain: An authorized dismantler will offer you a certificate of proof that your vehicle has been properly destroyed. In taking your car to an unauthorized dismantler, there's a possibility that the vehicle will be put ... Read more →

Toyota to take aim at Smart's ForTwo Derrick Y. Noh

It looks like the diminutive urban commuter segment is about to get a little more crowded. Auto Express is reporting that Toyota will be releasing a small, high-mileage, city car based on the ...

Smart's Schembri reveals a bit more about the U.S. versions of the ForTwo Derrick Y. Noh

If we had an exact launch date for the official state-side introduction of the Smart ForTwo in 2008, you can be sure we'd be counting down the days one by one with a big fat, red marker. Needless to ...

Auto Express' exclusive first ride in the new Smart ForTwo Derrick Y. Noh

Looks like John over at Autoblog was right. The new Smart ForTwo will boast larger dimensions. Juergen Zoelter from Auto Express is able to confirm this as he was invited by Smart to ride along in a ...

Citroen introduces diesel-electric hybrid prototype Derrick Y. Noh

Auto Express is reporting that Citroen has introduced a working prototype of a consumer diesel-electric hybrid vehicle in the form of a converted Berlingo called the Efficient-C. This unique drive ...


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