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Ford Plug-in Vehicles: 60 Percent of Trips are Gas Free
Early aggregate data gathered from the MyFord Mobile app shows that Ford plug-in hybrid vehicles are being driven in electric-only mode 60 percent of the time.
Ford C-MAX Hybrid Recalled for Roof Issue
Ford has announced a recall for 33,021 C-Max Hybrid vehicles built between January 19, 2012 through June 26, 2013 for a roof defect.
Porsche Expects to Sell 10,000 Plug-In Hybrid Panameras
Porsche expects to sell about 10,000 of its Panamera S E-Hybrids over the life cycle of the vehicle.
Ford Announces Best Hybrid Sales Quarter Ever
Ford Motor Company has announced record-breaking sales after counting 24,217 hybrid vehicles sold in the second quarter of 2013.
Toyota, Ford Agree to Develop Hybrid Trucks Separately
After announcing a potential collaboration on a new hybrid system for light trucks and SUVs in August 2011, Ford and Toyota have decided that they will develop hybrid systems individually.
Electric Vehicle Sales Climbing Faster than Hybrids Did
The U.S. Department of Energy has released a graph showing that electric vehicles are outselling hybrids over the same period of time since their introduction to the market.
2015 Honda Fit Hybrid Gets 35% Bump in Fuel Economy
Honda has announced that its all-new Fit Hybrid will boast a 35 percent bump in fuel economy compared to its current lineup of 1.5-liter 4-cylinder hybrid powertains offered in cars like the CR-Z and Civic Hybrid.
Lexus Passes on Lithium-Ion Battery Tech in Hybrids
Lexus pioneered hybrids in the luxury segment, but for the foreseeable future it intends to put a halt on gasoline-electric tech, giving a pass to lithium-ion batteries in favor of the same nickle-metal hydride units the company has relied on for years.
2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Production to Double
Lincoln is planning on moving more hybrids for the next model year of the MKZ, doubling the amount of gasoline-electrics being produced from 20 percent to 40 percent of the total vehicle mix.
Ford Admits Hybrids Fail at MPG Claims: Fix Issued
Ford acknowledged today that its hybrid fuel economy claims are unrealistic for real-world driving.
Cadillac ELR Exclusively Uses LEDs for Exterior Lighting
When it reaches showrooms, Cadillac’s plug-in hybrid will be a record-breaker.
BMW Concept Active Tourer Gets Outdoorsy
BMW has unveiled its new Active Tourer Concept at the OutDoor Friedrichshafen fair. Aiming to show that compact dimensions can still offer plenty of interior space and utility the updated concept car wears the unimaginative name Concept Active Tourer (wait for it…) Outdoor.
Toyota Prius Plug-in MPG Challenge Second Wave Starts
Toyota has launched wave two of the “Prius Plug-in MPG Challenge,” building on the success of its first wave which launched in May.
Top 10 Least Stolen Cars
Car thefts have dropped an average 13 percent each year since 2006 according to the latest data from the government safety regulators.
GM Recall Might Expand Under NHTSA Probe
Nearly 5,000 vehicles could be added to a recall General Motors announced in May.
BMW X5 Hybrid Test Vehicle Spotted in the Wild
BMW has been spotted testing an ActiveHybrid X5 model in California, as these spy photos reveal.
Mercedes S-Class Plug-in Hybrid Headed to Frankfurt
A Mercedes-Benz exec has announced that a S500 plug-in hybrid variant will join the new S-Class range and will be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show later this year.
Toyota Prius Passes 3 Million Global Sales Mark
Toyota has announced that its Prius vehicle has passed the three million unit mark in global sales.
Touring the Honda America Museum – Video
Every once in a while this job affords us the opportunity to do something truly exceptional. Something that doesn’t just speak to the inner car geek nestled within our soul, but more like scream at it through a mega phone. Visiting the Honda America museum is one of those days.
Most Watched Videos of the Week: June 23 – June 30, 2013
Each week, we recap the most popular videos from AutoGuide‘s YouTube channel just in case all seven days passed you by and you missed out. This week, AutoGuide launched a trio of vehicle reviews that appeal to three different demographics. Check them out below.
Volkswagen XL1 to Drive in 2013 Goodwood Hill Climb
Joining all the other vehicles in this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed hill climb is the Volkswagen XL1, driven by Formula 1 legend and six-time Le Mans winner, Jacky Ickx.
Jaguar C-X75 Concept Build Detailed in Video
The car Jaguar used to capture imaginations in 2010 is back, if only for a moment, in a video remembering what could have been.
2014 Nissan Pathfinder Priced From $29,545
Nissan has announced pricing for its 2014 Pathfinder, which will start from $29,545 including delivery.
Cadillac ELR Makes Dynamic Handling a Priority
General Motors released new details today about how it plans to distinguish the Cadillac ELR from its peasant cousin: the Chevrolet Volt.
