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BMW i8 Almost Used a V10
When BMW took to the drawing board to start designing the new i8 hybrid, the car came close to ending up with a not so eco-friendly V10 engine.
New IIHS Tests Spur Class Action Lawsuit Against Prius
Toyota’s Prius hybrid is the target of a new class action lawsuit alleging that the automaker misrepresented its pre-collision warning system in the Prius V.
Mitsubishi Teases Three Tokyo Motor Show SUV Concepts
Mitsubishi is looking to revive its product range, debuting three new concept vehicles at the Tokyo Motor Show in late November.
Ford Focus EV, C-Max Hybrids Recalled
Ford is recalling approximately 23,831 Focus Electric and C-Max models so that they make an audible door chime when the driver’s door is opened while the push-button start is engaged.
Real World MPG Fuel Economy Database
Although all vehicles roll off of showroom floors with EPA certified fuel efficiency ratings, as the famous saying goes ‘individual results may vary’.
Porsche 918 Spyder Drive Detailed in Virtual Demo
Porsche’s 918 Spyder redefined what fast means for a road car at the Nurburgring last month.
2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid Priced From $26,820
Subaru has officially announced pricing for its 2014 XV Crosstrek Hybrid model, with the versatile wagon starting from $26,820 including destination.
Toyota Reaffirms Fuel Cell Vehicles Coming in 2015
Toyota chairman, Takeshi Uchiyamada, has reaffirmed that the Japanese automaker will bring a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle to the U.S. by 2015.
Ford Issues Checks to C-Max Hybrid Owners
Ford has begun mailing checks to C-Max Hybrid owners as compensation for having revised the advertised fuel economy from 47 mpg to 43 mpg.
Third National Plug In Day Kicks Off
Today marks the third annual National Plug In Day, highlighting the accelerated growth in the electric vehicle market.
Ford Plug-in Owners Drive 203,000 Electric Miles Daily
Aggregate data from the MyFord mobile app has shown that owners of Ford electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles drive 203,000 electric-only miles daily, or roughly eight times the distance around the Earth.
Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid Order Books Open Next Week
Late is better than never in the Subaru handbook, or at least that’s the case when it comes to hybrid vehicles.
Should You Buy a Hybrid, Diesel or Electric Car?
If you’re sick of spending money on gas, you aren’t alone. There are plenty of options for you but finding the right alternative fuel vehicle can be complicated.
2014 Honda Accord Hybrid Priced From $29,945
Honda just announced pricing for the 2014 Accord Hybrid, which will start a smidgen below the $30,000 mark.
VW Wants to be Top EV, Hybrid Brand by 2018
Volkswagen doesn’t want to just be the world’s largest automaker, it is also wants to become the largest electric vehicle and hybrid automaker in the world by 2018.
2016 Honda CR-Z to be Based on Civic Type R: Report
The next Honda CR-Z could wind up with real performance credibility courtesy of the new Civic Type R, even if the latter doesn’t make a trans-Atlantic leap.
Custom Paint Your Own Acura NSX
Acura has launched a new colorizer app for its upcoming NSX, allowing you to virtually paint the Japanese supercar any color you can dream up.
Most Watched Videos of the Week: September 7 – 14, 2013
The 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show kicked off earlier this week, and AutoGuide was there reporting live with all the world’s hottest new debuts. Our most watched videos of the week are a good indication of what was catching everyone’s attention in Frankfurt, starting with the Ferrari 458 Speciale. Then of course, there was the production BMW…
Porsche 918 Spyder Could Best its Own Nurburgring Record: Lieb
The driver behind the wheel of the record-setting Nurburgring run with the Porsche 918 Spyder claims that the vehicle can go even faster on the world famous track.
BMW ‘i’ Models Won’t See M Variants
Now that the production BMW i3 and i8 have been officially revealed, more details on the German automaker’s sub-brand are surfacing.
Electric Car Residual Values Drop: Report
With electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles getting their prices slashed this year, it’s no surprise that residual values are also being cut.
Range Rover Diesel Hybrid Debuts at Frankfurt Motor Show
Land Rover has introduced its first hybrid Range Rover model this week at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show.
Toyota Yaris Hybrid R Video, First Look
Can a Yaris be fast? Can a Yaris be fun? Toyota seems to think it can, and they’re making a compelling argument with the debut of the Yaris Hybrid R Concept this week at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
Toyota GT 86 Hybrid Under Development
Could a Scion FR-S hybrid be on the horizon? Don’t be surprised if it is.
