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Toyota in Talks to Provide Daimler/Mercedes With Hybrid Technology
Mercedes parent company Daimler AG is in talks with Toyota over using the Japanese automaker’s hybrid technology. If a deal is struck, it would see Toyota provide Daimler with electric motors, batteries and technology. Toyota has declined to comment on the report but has reiterated an earlier stance that it will consider requests from other…
Jaguar Experimenting With Hybrid XF Sedan
Jaguar debuted an XF sedan that utilizes a new type of hybrid system, one that recaptures energy through a mechanical flywheel rather than a battery system. Dubbed Flywheel Hybrid System for Premium Vehicles(FHSPV), the new technology is being developed with engineering powerhouses like Ricardo, Prodrive and Xtrac, who all have significant experience developing parts for…
Honda CR-Z Turbo Kit Under Development by Top Secret
Looks like HKS isn’t the only kid on the block looking for big horsepower gains with Honda‘s newest cool hybrid, the CR-Z. And perhaps this really solidifies a changing of the times considering Top Secret is well known for their wicked drift cars and high horsepower 350Zs and Supras. They’re also well known for their…
Fisker Karma To Be Shown At 2010 Paris Auto Show
The Fisker Karma has had more on-and-off engagements than a Hollywood couple. The boutique hybrid was supposed to have debuted months ago, but true to form, it’s still not ready for release. Now, word has leaked out that the Karma will make its real debut at the Paris Auto Show. We can’t verify the accuracy…
Daimler To Expand EV Partnership With Renault-Nissan
After signing a pact to develop electric cars in April, Daimler has announced that they will expand their alliance with Renault-Nissan, as automakers scramble to bring alternative fuel vehicles to the market. According to Daimler research chief Thomas Weber, the company’s partnership “will be expanded to include all three partners as far as electric motors,…
Toyota Adding Six New Hybrids, Plug-In Prius and Electric City Car by 2012
Toyota has released a selection of details on its product roll-out strategy as the Japanese automaker looks to move away from its damaged safety reputation and put the focus back on products. Specifically, Toyota wants to recharge its hybrid brand amidst an influx of electric vehicles (like the Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf) hitting the…
Toyota Camry V6 To Get Fuel Economy Bump For 2011
Everybody stop what you’re doing. The 2011 Toyota Camry has received a slight fuel economy bump for 2011, with the V6 model 20 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway, up from 19 and 28 mpg from last year’s model. New low-rolling-resistance tires help with the fuel economy raise, and for those…
Honda CR-Z Moving Well At Dealers, Defying Expectations
A large majority of the automotive community decried the Honda CR-Z as neither fish nor fowl, a sporty hybrid that didn’t do anything well. Some even predicted this car to be Honda’s downfall, after having finally lost their way, two decades after producing the sporty and efficient Honda CRX. In any case, it turns out…
McLaren Planning Hybrid Model?
McLaren is believed to be developing a hybrid setup for use in future versions of its high-powered exotic sports cars. The revelation is the result of an ad posted by the British automaker looking for an electrical engineer who will work on the, “concept, design and development of the electrical package and wiring system for…
Report: Mitsubishi Eclipse, Galant, May Die In 2013
Mitsubishi‘s mid-size offerings, already long in the tooth and outdated, may have to soldier on to 2013, after which point they will be unceremoniously executed as Mitsubishi shifts its focus from heavy, lumbering mid-size cars to small vehicles and electric powertrains. Mitsubishi is currently lacking in capital, and is investing all of its cash in…
Toyota Planning Sporty Car Line; Green-Lights GRMN Sports Hybrid Concept
Toyota is planning to introduce a new lineup of budget-oriented sporty vehicles, but don’t get too excited. While it is possible that there’s a larger plan for the FT-86/FR-S and a rumors of a rear-drive hot-hatch, it’s more likely that Toyota is instead planning “sporty” versions of existing cars. Earlier this year the Japanese auto…
2012 Honda Fit Could See Improved Fuel Economy, 6-Speed Manual Transmission
Thanks to a 2011 Honda Fit dealer brochure obtained by TempleofVtec, we now have some insight into what might be coming for the 2012 Honda Fit. With the second-gen model launching in 2009, by 2012 the car is due or a refresh and its likely to get some of the new items and upgrades currently…
Meguiars Teams Up With RJ De Vera for Wraptivo Honda CR-Z Type-F SEMA Project
RJ De Vera and Hondas have become synonymous with streetable performance for over the past decade. De Vera is one of Honda’s most avid enthusiasts, building some of the cleanest, daily-driven projects we’ve seen over the years. So it’s no surprise that Honda has partnered up with RJ yet again for their newest and greatest…
General Motors Attempting To Trademark The Phrase “Range Anxiety”
General Motors is attempting to trademark the phrase “range anxiety”, a term that apparently describes how electric car owners feel when the battery charge drops to near empty levels. GM Spokesman Rob Peterson confirmed the move to the New York Times, but gave no timeline on when the process would be complete. “We’ve been told…
Lexus CT200h To Offer Adjustable Driving Modes
Lexus is set to offer an adjustable drive mode system on their upcoming CT200h hybrid hatchback, similar to systems from automakers like Nissan and Subaru. While other performance hybrids, like the Honda CR-Z, are content with Normal, Sport and Eco modes, the CT200h has all of the above, plus an EV mode. As you can…
Chevrolet Volt Production To Start November 11
November 11th is the official date for Job 1 of Chevrolet Volt production. The exact date was confirmed by a General Motors spokesman to Autoblog Green, and the date should remain the same as long as no issues with government certification and all pre-production testing is complete. Cars generally start getting to dealers roughly one…
Electric Motorcycle Rider Killed in Collision With a Prius
We don’t mean to speak ill of the dead, but this story is so absurd and pseudo-ironic it’s hard not to view it in that light. Matthew Dieckmann, a California entrepreneur who was helping to develop electric racing motorcycles was killed when the electric motorcycle he was riding collided… with a Toyota Prius. (Honest… we couldn’t make…
Jaguar to Unveil Design Concept at Paris Auto Show
Jaguar will showcase an all new concept model at the upcoming Paris Auto Show that will inspire future models, including the next XK. According to AutoCar, the sports car concept will be close in size to the current XK but will depart dramatically from past Jags. Inspiration for the car is believed to come from…
Lotus to Debut Modern Seven, Turbocharged Esprit and Two Hybrids at Paris Auto Show
Lotus is certainly getting the reaction they wanted in the lead-up to the Paris Auto Show, with rumors continuing to swirl. In fact, it’s quite possible the Lotus display will be the biggest news out of the major automotive event. According to a report by AutoWeek, the British sports car maker will debut a modern…
Infiniti M Hybrid, G25 and IPL G Coupe to Debut at LA Auto Show
Along with three new Nissan models, the Japanese automaker is also planning to showcase another trio of debuts for its premium Infiniti brand at the LA Auto Show later this year. Included in the list are the Infiniti M Hybrid, the G25 Sedan and the IPL G Coupe. The M Hybrid uses Infiniti’s 3.5-liter V6…
Lexus to Release Full CT200h Specs at Paris Auto Show
After officially debuting the car at the Geneva Auto Show earlier this year, Lexus will release full details and specifications on the CT200h, the world’s first premium hybrid compact, at the upcoming Paris Auto Show. Info set to be released includes expected fuel economy numbers as well as performance stats and pricing. To date, Lexus…
Toyota Prius Gets Underhood Soundmaker Option in Japan [video]
We’re going to go ahead and apologize in advanced for finding humor in the entire concept and video, but the Toyota Prius out in Japan just got itself a $150 option to install a speaker that emits sound in order to warn nearby pedestrians a hybrid is on its way. There are all sorts of…
Honda CR-Z to Compete in SuperGT GT300 Class?
An unknown builder is currently fabricating up a mid-engine Honda CR-Z, sporting a completely custom widebody and carbon fiber doors. While it may just be a concept car for the upcoming Tokyo Auto Salon, some rumors are hinting that this Honda CR-Z might be being built for the Japanese SuperGT racing series, competing in the…
Report: Volkswagen Mulling Touraeg R Hybrid
Volkswagen is apparently investigating the use of hybrid technology for the hottest version of the next-generation Touraeg, for a combined output of 500 horsepower. The proposed powertrain would mate a 500 horsepower V8 with a 47 horsepower electric motor. While this would bring a serious challenge to the Porsche Cayenne Turbo and BMW X5M, the…
