Mild-hybrids Offer Cheap CO2 Cut As ICE Ban Reality Looms. “But it doesn’t seem enough of a bonus to justify this technology or as an improvement on regular hybrids” We’ve had strong hybrids, parallel hybrids, range extender hybrids, self-charging hybrids; now let’s hear it for mild hybrids, the latest addition to the family easily distinguished […]
Nissan X-Trail Mild Hybrid N-Connecta review. **** out of For: Handsome, practical, reasonable fuel economy, excellent drive. Against: I expected excellent fuel economy, no 4×4. Price: £37,390 Competition: Peugeot 5008, Kia Sorento, SEAT Terraco, Skoda Kodiaq, Hyundai Santa Fe, VW Tiguan, Honda CR-V, Mazda CX_5, Toyota RAV4 “The impact of the mild hybrid system seems […]
X-Trail Decision Raises Questions About Government Funding. Brexit Peripheral. Nissan of Japan’s decision to reverse its plan to make the new version of its X-Trail SUV at its British plant was taken because of Europe’s sudden rejection of diesel engines, and weakening sales in the region generally. But the decision became headlines in Britain because […]
