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Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid Hits 54 MPG in Real World Testing
Aiming to prove that its loft fuel economy claims won’t disappoint in the real world Porsche has released the results tallied after a group of international journalists spent a day in the new Panamera plug-in hybrid.
Top 10 Cheapest 40 MPG Cars
Fuel efficiency is at the forefront of every new car-buyer’s mind. No one wants to spend $30,000 and find themselves throwing money away at the gas pump, so we’ve compiled a list of the cheapest vehicles that get 40 miles per gallon (combined) in order from most expensive to least expensive.
2014 BMW 5 Series Priced from $50,425
Pricing on the 2014 BMW 5 Series Sedan and Gran Turismo has been announced, with the 528i Sedan starting from $50,425 including a $925 destination and handling fee.
Plug-in Car Sales Hit 100,000 Milestone in US
Sometime over the weekend, the 100,000th plug-in vehicle was sold in America.
2014 BMW 5 Series Models Revealed
BMW has formally announced its 5 Series lineup for the 2014 model year, revealing the updated Sedan, Touring, Gran Turismo, and ActiveHybrid models.
Wyoming Lithium Supply Could Yield 18 Million Tons
Recently, the University of Wyoming’s researchers released data that showed the state’s Rock Springs Uplift could provide up to 18-million tons of lithium.
Porsche 918 Spyder is a Supercar Beauty [Mega Gallery]
Yesterday, Porsche unveiled the 918 Spyder in production form and now we’ve gotten our hands on even more photos of the hybrid supercar.
10.7 Million Charging Stations Available Globally by 2020: Report
According to a recent study released by IHS Automotive, an estimated 10.7-million charging stations will be available globally by the end of the decade.
Porsche Adding Hybrid Variants to Entire Model Lineup
Porsche has designed a new hybrid module that will fit into all of its future cars, suggesting that all Porsche models in its lineup will inevitably have a hybrid variant.
Heavier, Less-Powerful 918 Spyder Will Compete with LaFerrari Says Porsche
With all the attention the Ferrari LaFerrari and the McLaren P1 have received in recent months, it’s hard to forget that Porsche is working on its own hybrid supercar, the 918 Spyder.
2015 Acura NSX to be Produced at New Performance Manufacturing Center in Ohio
Acura has announced that the all-new NSX will be produced at Honda’s new Performance Manufacturing Center in Ohio.
Acura NSX an Affordable Ferrari Fighter: Chief Engineer
To creatively paraphrase NSX chief engineer Ted Klaus, the upcoming Acura supercar will be like a Nissan GT-R, but built for drivers. Exactly what does that mean? In essence it will deliver truly world-class performance without an ultra-exotic price tag. It also will maintain the brand’s core man-machine synergy principle.
Infiniti to Launch Hybrid Sports Car Within Three Years
Nissan’s luxury arm is going ahead with plans to build a hybrid sports car, using ideas from the Emerg-E and Essence concepts.
Range Rover Sport to Gain Four-Cylinder, Diesel Hybrid Variants
There’s a lot to love about the 2014 Range Rover Sport and the British automaker is banking on its popularity by expanding the lineup by offering even more powertrain options.
Nissan Developing Hybrid Race Car for Le Mans in 2014
The Nissan DeltaWing partnership may have been discontinued, but that hasn’t stopped the Japanese automaker from bringing a new race car to life.
General Motors eAssist Hybrids Recalled for Faulty Circuit Board
General Motors is recalling 38,197 eAssist-equipped vehicles for a faulty circuit board that could lead to a fire in the trunk in the worst case scenario.
Porsche 918 Spyder Still Available
The Porsche 918 Spyder isn’t sold out yet, but the German automaker’s head of research and development is confident that it will when potential customers get to drive it.
Range Rover Diesel Hybrid to Debut in Frankfurt
Marrying two of the world’s high-efficiency automotive systems, Land Rover will debut its diesel hybrid Range Rovers later this year at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
Future Hybrid Cars: the 2013 Edition
Hybrid technology is improving at an impressive rate and is continuing to find its way into more and more vehicles. A significant number of new and exciting hybrids are coming to market this year and early next. No, these aren’t all Prius wannabes. There are some interesting cars on the way, like the ultra efficient…
Next-Gen Chevy Volt to Cost $10,000 Less
There’s a problem with the Chevy Volt says General Motors CEO Dan Akerson; the American automaker is losing money on every one of them. That, however, will change with the second-generation model, he says, as will the price which could drop by as much as $10,000.
Chevrolet Volt Sales Drop in April, Leaf Sales Strong
The Nissan Leaf enjoyed a second month of strong sales while the Chevrolet Volt fell 11 percent in April.
Aston Martin Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S Makes Historic First Laps on the Nurburgring
The Aston Martin Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S has made history, completing the world’s first hydrogen-fuelled zero CO2 emission lap at the Nurburgring.
Tesla Model S Leads 2013 Plug-in Sales
The Tesla Model S will be North America’s best-selling plug-in vehicle so far this year, besting both the Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf.
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Battery Flaw Found
Production of the plug-in hybrid Mitsubishi Outlander stopped last month and now the brand says it knows what caused the crossover’s batteries to overheat.
