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2014 Infiniti Q50 Full Lineup Priced, Starts at $36,700
Infiniti has announced official pricing on its new 2014 Q50 sedan, which will start from $36,700 excluding a $905 destination and handling fee.
Five-Point Inspection: 2013 Infiniti M35h
Hybrid does not have to mean boring, and the Infiniti M35h proves it outright. With 360 hp on tap, this cruiser makes a strong case in the luxury hybrid segment against the likes of the BMW 5 Series ActiveHybrid. And with a starting MSRP of $54,750, it undercuts BMW’s hybrid cruiser by about $7,000, and even…
Lexus NX Small Crossover Confirmed by Spy Photos
Rumblings of a sub-RX crossover from Lexus have been circulating for years and spy photos taken today seem to confirm the car’s development progress.
What Makes the Perfect Hybrid?
For many folks hybrid vehicles have a negative aura about them. Some of that is the fault of poorly executed models over the past two decades, and some is due to the most successful, and arguably best engineered hybrid, the Toyota Prius.
2014 Honda Accord Hybrid On Sale in October With 47 MPG Combined
Honda is expanding its Accord lineup this fall with the addition of the 2014 Accord Hybrid that will boast class-leading fuel efficiency.
Toyota Le Mans Prototypes Get a Stunning Photo Gallery
As qualifying for the 2013 24 Hours of Le Mans kicks off, Toyota has released a stunning gallery of its past three prototypes that have competed in the legendary race.
Lexus CT 200h Sedan Rumored
The Lexus HS 250h has been discontinued after poor sales, but could the Japanese luxury automaker be working on a CT 200h sedan variant to replace it?
Aston Martin DB9 Plug-in Hybrid DB9 Built by Bosch
Bosch Engineering and Aston Martin have teamed up to build a plug-in hybrid variant of the British automaker’s DB9 sports car.
Lithium Ion Battery Safety Tests to Become Stricter
Underwriters Laboratories (UL), the U.S. company responsible for developing product safety tests, is revamping the lithium-ion battery standards.
Toyota Named World’s Best Global Green Brand
Toyota has once again been named the world’s greenest brand according to the annual Best Global Green Brands report.
Toyota Europe Could Abandon Electric Car Market
Unless Toyota Europe is confident that electricity supplies will be decarbonized in the future, the Japanese automaker would consider leaving the electric vehicle market.
Aptera Models Still in the Works, Aiming for 2014 Release
Aptera production is one year behind schedule according to its owner, but the automaker is hoping to have its gasoline-powered 2g model on sale by early 2014.
General Motors Voices Opposition to Green Car Tax
The debate on taxing hybrid owners to help recover lost gas taxes has hit the state of Michigan, home of the U.S. auto industry.
Range Rover Diesel Hybrid Might Reach US Soon
Land Rover will launch a diesel hybrid version of its Range Rover in Europe shortly after the truck debuts during the Frankfurt Motor Show. It might not be so long until it reaches the U.S. either.
States Seek to Tax Hybrid Owners to Recover Lost Gas Taxes
While the U.S. government is working hard to increase fuel efficiency from automakers, certain states are now looking to tax those hybrids and electric vehicles to help recover lost gas taxes.
Most Watched Videos of the Week: June 2 – June 9, 2013
Recapping the most watched videos from AutoGuide‘s YouTube channel this week, here’s a chance to catch up on what everyone else is talking about. This past week, AutoGuide was on hand for the official unveiling of the all-new, 2014 Toyota Corolla. Check out what the Japanese automaker has done to its entry-level, popular sedan.
ALABC UltraBattery Hybrid Surpasses 100,000 Miles of Testing
A North Caolina-based group is trying to prove that lead-carbon batteries are viable for hybrid vehicles.
Hyundai CEO Talks Rev-Matching Manual, Green Cars
Hyundai USA CEO John Krafcik Tweeted with fans and the media yesterday. Little of the company’s future plans were fully exposed, but he shared a few musings about the Korean car company’s upcoming products.
2010 Toyota Prius, Lexus HS250h Recall Announced for Brake Issues
Toyota has announced a recall of 87,000 Prius and Lexus HS250h models from the 2010 model year.
Ford Bests Own Hybrid Sales Number in First Half of 2013
The popularity of the Ford Fusion Hybrid, C-Max Hybrid, as well as the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is translating into solid sales for the blue oval, as the brand has just beat its previous full-year record of hybrid sales in the first five months of 2013.
Should You Buy an Extended Warranty for Your Car?
Warranties can help you out in a pinch, but only within a specific time period. Will an extension help you out?
Volkswagen XL1 Could be Available by Lease Only
Volkswagen didn’t need a supercar during this year’s Geneva Motor Show to get attention; it had the XL1.
Toyota Prius Most Talked About Hybrid Online
According to a new study from a social analytics company, the Toyota Prius was the most talked about hybrid vehicle online.
Top 10 Most Fuel Efficient Used Cars
Fuel economy is a major purchase consideration for new-vehicle shoppers; in fact it’s the No. 1 thing they look for in a car or truck. Consumers continue to demand ever greater mileage, and so does the federal government. Washington keeps turning up the wick on its Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) regulations. In response to…
