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Lexus Cements Green Luxury Lead With Half a Million Hybrids Sold
With Toyota the outright leader in global hybrid sales, it comes as little surprise that its Lexus luxury division is also out in front when it comes to sales of gasoline-electric vehicles.
Nissan GT-R Hybrid Might be Coming in Next Generation
It’s already a heavy car, but Nissan might be taking the hybrid plunge with its GT-R supercar killer in the future.
Lexus Flying Luxury Cruiser is an LF-LC Made for Santa
Lexus may have hit the eggnog a little early this year. It’s unveiling a “Lexus Flying Luxury Cruiser” that apparently saved the day for Santa.
GM Confirms 2014 Trucks will have no Hybrid Option
Although previous reports alluded to this, General Motors has confirmed that the new generation of its pickup trucks will not have a hybrid option.
Cadillac ELR Electric Coupe Teased Ahead of Detroit Auto Show
Marking the first use of the Chevy Volt’s impressive powertrain in another vehicle, Cadillac will debut what it calls the ELR at the Detroit Auto Show in January.
Ford C-Max Becomes Fastest-Selling Hybrid at Launch
Ford’s C-Max Hybrid only has two months of reported sales under its belt and it’s already outpacing the first two months of Toyota Camry Hybrid sales, making it the fastest selling hybrid at launch.
Ford C-Max Outsells Toyota Prius v, Plug-in Prius in November
The Ford C-Max Hybrid and C-Max Energi plug-in hybrid combined for more sales in November than the Toyota Prius plug-in and Prius v models.
Ford Backs C-MAX, Fusion Hybrid Mileage Claims
Ford is currently under fire for mileage claims on the Fusion and C-MAX Hybrid models, but the automaker is standing firm by its claims.
2013 Lexus CT200h Gets $2,930 Price Hike to $32,050
Lexus has announced pricing for its 2013 CT 200h model, increasing its MSRP to $32,050 excluding an $895 destination and handling fee.
Nissan Announces Plan for 15 New Hybrids Over Four Years
Nissan gave a presentation today highlighting its progress toward eco-targets and highlighted a plan to add 15 hybrid models by 2016.
Jaguar C-X75 Supercar Axed
Stunning in both its performance and its looks, the future of the Jaguar C-X75 Concept is to become computer screen wallpaper, nothing more.
BMW i8 Prototype Close to Concept Spied Testing
BMW’s new halo car, the i8, ran past our spy photographers today looking the closest to its auto show-going counterparts to date.
Jaguar C-X75 Powertrains Enters Crucial Development Phase
Development on the Jaguar C-X75 has been progressing, with the supercar entering a stage of its development that will determine whether or not it’ll become a production model.
Ford C-Max, Fusion Hybrid MPG Fall Short: Consumer Reports
Two of Ford’s new fuel-sippers, as they’re touted, failed to meet the automaker’s claimed mpg ratings during Consumer Reports’ tests.
Volkswagen Now Sells Seven Models With 40+ MPG
The new Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid has achieved an EPA-estimated 48 mpg on the highway and 42 mpg in the city, making it the seventh vehicle in the German automaker’s lineup that is capable of over 40 mpg on the highway.
Five-Point Inspection: 2013 Lexus GS450h
An alternative fuel vehicle, the Lexus GS450h is also a major alternative to the conventional V8-powered German luxury sedan. With exceptional fuel economy, luxury and solid power, it’s the subject of this week’s Five-Point Inspection.
Chevrolet Volt Sales Dip in November
Chevrolet’s answer to the electric car problem, the Volt, faltered in sales last month, dropping to roughly half the volume seen in September and October.
Ford Predicts Record Breaking Hybrid Sales in November
Ford is projecting that its hybrid sales in the month of November will be its best yet, with over 6,000 hybrid vehicles sold – besting its previous 5,353 record in July 2009.
2013 Ford Fusion Named Green Car of the Year: 2012 LA Auto Show
The 2013 Ford Fusion was just named the “Green Car of the Year” today at the 2012 L.A. Auto Show.
Lexus LF-LC Blue Concept Lands in North America: 2012 LA Auto Show
The Lexus LF-LC Blue concept has just made its North American debut at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show, following up on the Japanese automaker’s LF-LC concept which was unveiled earlier at the Detroit Auto Show.
Next Generation Volt to be More Aggressive
Sporty, aggressive and imposing aren’t words many people would associate with the Chevrolet Volt, but the brand might borrow cues from its European subsidiary, Opel, for the car’s next generation.
Audi R8 TDI Planned as Diesel Supercar
With recent news that Audi has axed its development plans for the R8 e-tron electric supercar, it appears as though the German automaker has a different powertrain solution in mind: a diesel engine.
Ford Hybrids Not Achieving EPA MPG Ratings: Report
After the recent debacle with Hyundai and Kia over their inaccurate MPG claims, Ford may now be under the spotlight as fuel economy numbers for its new hybrid models don’t seem to be living up to expectations.
Volvo V60 Diesel Plug-in Hybrid Production Begins
Volvo has successfully integrated the assembly of the world’s first diesel plug-in hybrid on the same production line as several of its regular models.
