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Fisker picks large distributor for European Karma sales, nearing UAW deal

Further cementing its worldwide distribution plans, Fisker Automotive CEO Henrik Fisker said today that his company has selected "a large distributor" for European sales of its Karma plug-in hybrid and is also investigating a similar deal with "several importers" in China. The unnamed dealer has over 100 dealerships in Europe, Fisker told Reuters, adding that the distributor would be named soon, possibly tomorrow at the Zurich Auto Show. For more on Fisker's dealership strategy, especially in comparison to Tesla's, read this. Fisker's ... Read more →

REPORT: All of Europe's 15 most fuel-efficient cars get better than 56 mpg Xavier Navarro

There are many European cars that can be considered very fuel efficient. However, have you ever tried to put them on a list and finding out how efficient they really are? If you follow us after ...

Production of Renault Twingo, other French minicars up thanks to scrappage plans Sebastian Blanco

German car sales shot up after that country started a plan that paid owners of old cars to scrap their rides and buy new ones. It worked so well that the UK and the U.S. quickly started thinking ...

Europe won't get the Lexus HS250h Sam Abuelsamid

It looks like Japanese and American consumers will be the only ones that get access to the new Lexus HS250h, at least through normal distribution channels. Toyota's European communications chief ...

If it drives like a Duck... it might be the mailman! Domenick Yoney

Residents of several European countries may have their mail delivered by workers in small electric vehicles if tests of the "Free Duck" being carried out in the Danube town of Russe, Bulgaria for the ...

France wants to phase in CO2 limits between 2012 and 2015 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

The drama of implementing carbon dioxide emissions limits for European cars continues this week with the latest directional change. This time around, with the French holding the rotating presidency of the European Union, a new proposal has emerged that would see the limits phased in over a ...

Europe scales back crop biofuels requirements 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

Support for crop-based biofuels is falling in many parts of the world, including Europe. When the European Commission proposed that 10 percent of road transport fuel should come from renewable sources by 2020 it didn't specify what types of renewable energy should be used. The European Parliament's ...

European parliament scales back CO2 emissions limits 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

It looks like European automakers are winning their battle against the proposed European Union limits on automotive CO2 emissions. While the European Commission had proposed a limit of 120 g/km for the vehicle fleet by 2012, manufacturers where claiming the limit was too aggressive. The members of ...

Electric bicycle sales soar world-wide 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

We like the idea of electric bicycles and, apparently, the world does too. We've known that electric bicycles have become extremely popular in China but new numbers reveal they're really starting to catch on in Western countries too. In America, for example, where we have rising fuel costs and an ...

French rail company makes $1.7 billion profit in 2007 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

While airlines and automakers struggle to minimize their losses as fuel prices keep climbing, at least one transportation company is thriving. French rail operator, SNCF, scored a profit of over $1.7 billion in 2007 and expects to do even better this year. SNCF operates the TGV trains that ...

European oil companies join the European Commission on fuel saving tips website 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

The European Petroleum Industry and the European Commission have launched yet another a new website offering efficient driving tips. Their aim is to help motorists reduce fuel consumption and "contribute to cleaner and safer life-styles." Although we all should know everything on the list by now ...

Flintstones arrested at EU protest over CO2 regulations 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

Greenpeace Everybody's favorite pre-historic family was arrested today in Brussels, Belgium. A group of protesters from Greenpeace dressed in Flintstones-style garb were taken into custody today as they approached the European Parliament building. The EU parliament is about to start debating the ...

Germany and France ready to agree on emissions laws? 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

The German arguments to European Commission rules aimed at lowering average vehicle CO2 emissions has been well covered. Because many of the major German brands make large, powerful vehicles, the German administration felt that they were being dealt with unfairly. France, for its part, has ...

Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne bashes latest EU CO2 proposal 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

A few years back, the European Commission began drafting tough new standards to regulate the amount of CO2 that vehicles sold in member states could emit -- and its been backing off ever since. While French and Italian company's had no problems at all with the proposed regulations of 120 g/km of ...

European Biodiesel Board files unfair competition complaint against U.S. 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

The lawsuits and complaints in the green car industry are flying about non-stop these days. Porsche vs. London. Tesla vs. Fisker. Michael Papp's troubles. State-based emissions and fuel economy regulations in the U.S. Here's yet another to add to the list: The European Biodiesel Board (EBB) vs. ...

The European Commission says no to reviewing biofuel percentage goal 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

As you might know, the EU has plans to make a 10 percent blend of biofuels mandatory in 2020. However, not everybody agrees that it's a good measure. In fact, lots of voices have been raised in warning about using biofuels to reduce our dependence on oil. Nevertheless, the European Commission said ...

Europe gets smart (smart grids, that is) 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

The U.S. (California in particular) is a leader in installing a smart grid, so vital to getting the most out of charging electric vehicles in a cheap and more green way. California may be leading, but they are certainly not running alone. There's Boulder, for one. And we covered the UK's pricey ...

BYD wants to sell hybrids in Europe by 2010 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

digg_url = 'http://digg.com/autos/Will_Chinese_carmaker_BYD_be_first_to_sell_plug_in_hybrid'; Despite the fact that European buyers have a penchant for choosing diesels over hybrids (and everything else for that matter), Chinese manufacturer BYD (Build Your Dreams) is planning on testing out the ...

Belgian researcher: Almost every single car ad in the EU is illegal 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

Photo by kadavy. Licensed under Creative Commons license 2.0. Europeans don't monkey around when it comes to cigarette warning labels. Large print, simple messages, and impossible to avoid. Apparently, vehicle advertisements need to be a little more clear about the dangers the vehicle poses to the ...

Tesla Roadster European plans speed up 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

It appears that our faithful readers from the old country will soon have a reason to bust out that sack full of euros stashed under their beds. Because of the falling value of the Yankee greenback in relation to the euro, Tesla has decided to move up their plans to sell its amazing electric sports ...

Lexus says hybrid technology "defines" the Lexus brand in Europe 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

When I (an American) think about the Lexus brand, the first thing that comes to mind is not its hybrid option. In Europe, it seems Lexus and hybrid are synonymous because a Lexus official told the BBC, "Hybrid is Lexus brand defining technology." We have written about the increasing Lexus hybrid ...

Geneva '08 Preview: 78 MPG Nano hits Europe within four years 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

We got our first official look at Tata's Nano in January (and a very good unofficial look in December). Tata's Nano will make its international debut at this year's Geneva Motor Show but when will it go on sale in Europe? According to reports, Europe may have to wait up to four years for the cars ...

European automakers are a bunch of whiners over CO2 rules 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

Automotive News Europe columnist Tony Lewin (subs req'd) has got a message for the European automakers in the wake of new CO2 laws: stop whining. He didn't say that in so many words (he said that the automakers are letting out "anguished squeals" and "you would have thought that they were told that ...

GM, Ford hesitant about hybrids in Europe 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

Two stories, one bit of news: hybrids are not the answer in Europe. In a pair of articles by Paul McVeigh in Automotive News yesterday and today (both subs req'd), Ford and GM are saying that they are moving forward very hesitantly on hybrids in Europe. GM says there is little demand for the ...

Could you live with a tiny car? 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

If the thought of riding around town on a scooter scares you, or if you just could not imagine not having a roof over your head, perhaps you could use a microcar like one of these. Cars like these used to be rather common sights on the roads in Europe. In fact, we showed you a gallery some time ago ...

Avis introduces the Toyota Prius to U.K. Fleets 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

First Portugal and Scandinavia, now it's the U.K.'s turn. Tourists, businessmen and collision survivors now have the option of renting green with the introduction of the Toyota Prius to Avis' UK fleets. In addition to being kinder to the environment, the Prius is also exempt from the U.K.'s ...

Hey look, another car we can't have here - The All New Hyundai i30 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

The launch of the new i30 heralds the next market blitz from Hyundai. With each generation of their models, they make such leaps in value and quality, that it's no longer surprising. So, yes, the i30 is a dandylicious C-segment car, and no, they won't sell it to us here in the States. Same story, ...

European industry already starting to respond to new EU CO2 regs 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

European carmakers may not be universally happy about the proposed new European Union CO2 limits with some like Porsche threating to leave the EU market while others are moving forward. Analyst Jato Dynamics says that the 130g/km limit is driving the European carmakers to change the way they design ...

Transport holds EU back from meeting Kyoto climate change targets 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

A new European Environment Agency (EEA) report has been published that identifies transport as a major stumbling block for the European Union in trying to reach its Kyoto climate change targets. The report, 'Transport and Environment: on the way to a new common transport policy', calls for policy ...

Africa to become the world's biodiesel supplier? 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

Crude palm oil (CPO), used extensively as a biodiesel feedstock in South East Asia, has seen its popularity go through the roof over the last few years as Europe's mandatory biodiesel targets have seen global demand boom. Despite the environmental concerns over large scale rainforest destruction to ...

Venture Vehicles to design and build 100 mpg three-wheeled road-going jetfighter 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

Click on the image for a gallery of 29 images of the VentureOne concept and the Carver three-wheeler. digg_url = 'http://digg.com/hardware/Venture_will_sell_18_000_Carver_based_100_mpg_three_wheeled_hybrids_a_year'; Venture Vehicles has announced that they will develop a two passenger, ...

Lights out in Europe as a demonstration of concern over climate change 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

The Colosseum in Rome The Capitol building in Rome Madrid's city hall The Puerta de Alcala arch The Giralda Tower in Seville, Spain The Greek parliament, city hall, and Foreign Ministry Brussels town hall The Eiffel Tower, and... Paris' Hilton (no, not the heiress... the ...

European Commission's Green plan for cars stalls 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

Less than two weeks after being proposed, the European Commission's plan to force Europe's car industry to reduce new car carbon dioxide emissions to 120 grams per kilometre / 2.6 ounces per mile, has been shelved by European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso. Meant to be part of a wider ...

Germans to fight the Japanese on the beaches for diesel sales 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

With the advent of Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel and other emissions and particular matter reducing technologies, diesel is back in a big way in markets like the U.S. and down here in Australia. Of course the clear advantage diesel has over petrol in fuel economy is old news to the Europeans where ...

104 new car models for Europeans to choose from in 2007 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

German car analyst Ferdinand Dudenhoeffer has announced that 104 new car models are scheduled to be launched on the European market in 2007, almost a third more than this year. The industry is expected to move past its recent focus on SUVs and convertibles to see increased activity in the medium ...

Dodge Nitro diesel not getting BlueTec 3 years ago on Autoblog Green

The new Dodge Nitro is essentially a stretched version of the Jeep Liberty and is going on sale in Europe next spring. As with most previous Chrysler-built SUVs sold in Europe, such as as the Liberty, it will be available with a diesel as an option over the base 3.7L gas V-6. Unlike the 2008 ...

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