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Ford Invests to Challenge Toyota in Green Car War
Ford is looking to gain ground in the green car market, investing heavily in engineering for the long term as it plans to roll out several new electrified vehicles this year.
2013 Mercedes E400 Hybrid Pricing Set at $55,800
Joining the Mercedes-Benz E-Class family for the 2013 model year is an E400 Hybrid model, powered by a 3.0-liter V6 engine with 302-hp and 273 lb-ft of torque, paired to an electric motor with 27-hp and 207 lb-ft of torque.
Ford Moving Toward Increased Fuel Efficiency
Choosing a car to push as a volume seller is an important decision for any automaker, and Ford factors in cost recoup time, range and ease of refueling as part of the process.
2013 Lexus LS Wood Interior Takes 38 Days to Make- Video
The new Lexus LS is the brand’s flagship, and is trying to stay true to the the original LS, which launched the brand with an obsessive commitment to quality. This latest video reveals the manufacturing process of the steering wheel, and shows the tradition is alive and well.
Google Self Driving Cars Claim 300,000 Miles of Testing
Google is adding the Lexus RX450h to its self-driving car lineup as it looks toward testing in different environments and terrains, pushing ahead with developing its technology.
Consumers Expect Four Year Return on Investment for Green Cars Says Ford
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Just as the Ford Motor Company announced its new C-Max hybrid will achieve an impressive 47 mpg both in the city and on the highway, the automaker claims consumers are ready for high-mpg electrified machines if they can recoup the cost within four years.
Ford C-Max Hybrid Gets 47 MPG Across the Board
Ford’s C-Max hybrid is all part of the company’s plan to triple electrified vehicle production capacity by 2013, and the EPA has officially rated the small hybrid at 47 mpg for city, highway and combined driving.
BMW i8: New Hot Weather Testing Spy Photos Get Up Close
BMW’s new green sports car hasn’t been spotted since it was cold weather testing in Northern Europe over the winter, but now we have new spy photos of the car, up close and testing in the summer heat.
Honda CR-Z Supercharger Upgrade Adds 50 HP for $3,995
Love your Honda CR-Z but wish it had more performance? Jackson Racing has been designing and developing superchargers for over a decade now, and has just released its latest creation for the hybrid CR-Z.
Internal Combustion Engines Sticking Around to 2050: Report
Although new propulsion systems are growing in popularity and becoming more efficient, a study conducted by the panel advising the energy department has found that the internal combustion engine will remain the main source of vehicle power until at least 2050.
Chevrolet Volt Sales Hold Steady, Nissan Leaf Continues to Struggle
As July’s car sales figures start to trickle in, the Chevrolet Volt continued its dominance against the Nissan Leaf for the sixth straight month in a row.
Toyota RAV4, Lexus HS 250h Recalled for Suspension Issue
Toyota has announced a recall on 2006-2011 RAV4 and 2010 Lexus HS 250h models sold in the US for a possible issue with the suspension.
2013 Ford Fusion Pricing: $21,700 to Start
Ford has launched a new online configurator for the 2013 Fusion, revealing that the next-gen mid-size sedan will start at $21,700.
Acura TLX to Get 45-MPG Hybrid, ILX Coupe Dropped
As Acura continues to revamp its product range the Honda luxury brand will roll out its all-new RLX flagship later this year, followed by an all-new MDX and TL in 2013.
Lexus LS Unveil Event Video Released
We already told you about the Lexus LS unveilling dubbed ‘Laws of Attraction’, and now Lexus has released a video of the event, packed with all the glitz and glamour a person would expect from a celebrity-attended, Lexus flagship-vehicle unveiling.
2014 Lexus RX Could Gain Third Row Seats
The Lexus RX crossover is based on the Toyota Highlander, but unlike the lower cost vehicle, it only has two rows of seating — something that might change with the 2014 model.
Porsche 918 Spyder Revealed in Martini Livery
To help keep the hype alive, Porsche has released a series of photos of its upcoming 918 Spyder decked out in full Martini Racing livery. Spy photos already captured have shown the 918 in a black-and-white version of the famous livery, though these are the first full color images.
2013 Lexus LS 460 Models Officially Unveiled in San Francisco
Even though a full gallery of the 2013 Lexus LS 460 leaked onto the Internet before its official unveiling, Lexus still had a few surprises hidden away for its ‘Lexus Laws of Attraction’ event out in San Francisco, California.
Lexus AS150 Supermini Rumored, Based on Toyota Prius C
The Toyota Prius c was panned by Consumer Reports but still boasts the best fuel economy average in the Toyota lineup. This could be why there is a rumor that Lexus will be basing a small hybrid on the diminutive car.
Toyota Investing Over $100 Million in The Only Lexus Factory Outside of Japan
The Lexus Factory in Cambridge, Canada is getting a big boost. The Japanese automaker is investing over $100 Million and hiring about 400 employees at the plant that makes the RX crossover.
Ford C-Max Energi is Most Affordable Plug-In Hybrid
Ford’s first production plug-in hybrid, the C-Max Energi, will go on sale this fall as the industry’s most affordable within the segment.
Porsche 918 Spyder Making Over 800-HP in Testing
Amid sprinklings of trivia, like the fact that Porsche Cars Canada sells more winter tires than its neighbor to the south, CEO Joe Lawrence has revealed a minor, though interesting detail on the upcoming 918 Spyder.
Top 10 Smallest Engines Available in Cars today
In an effort to make the most fuel efficient vehicles, automakers are looking at smaller displacement engines, which have made it into plenty of compact and subcompact vehicles. The motors in these vehicles don’t pack much power, or torque, and are all aimed to use the least amount of fuel. These cars are all…
Lexus GS450h Raises Heart Rates on Race Track
The Lexus GS450h is a hybrid that’s meant to excite the driver, and judging by a video recently posted by Lexus, it excites the passengers as well.
