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Consumer Reports Blasts Honda Civic Hybrid Reliability
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Hybrid vehicles are considered a risky long-term purchase by some, with unknown reliability of hybrid batteries and worries of possible replacement costs. While those fears may be exaggerated, Consumer Reports has found some damning evidence on one particular model: the Honda Civic Hybrid.
Subaru Recalling 47K Vehicles for Starting on Their Own
Subaru announced a recall today that affects about 47,419 vehicles, regarding issues with the key fob that can cause the vehicles to start when the key FOB is dropped.
Subaru Viziv Concept Video, First Look
Subaru is exploring every avenue for fuel efficiency with its new diesel-hybrid Viziv concept.
Infiniti Q50 Gains Diesel Power
Making its world premiere earlier this year at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Infiniti brought its new Q50 luxury sports sedan to the Geneva Motor Show this week sporting an all-new diesel engine.
Toyota FT86 Open Concept Video, First Look
An open-top FR-S is finally here, although right now, the Toyota FT-86 Open is still just a concept.
Lexus IS 300h Unveiled with 220 HP, Not For Sale in US
Although it won’t be heading to America anytime soon, the Lexus IS 300h made its European debut at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show.
Honda F1 Return Rumored With McLaren as a Partner
McLaren may reach out to Honda for its F1 engines as soon as next season, dropping Mercedes-Benz from the partnership in the process.
Toyota i-ROAD Concept is Half Scooter, Half Car
Toyota unveiled its unique i-ROAD concept today at the Geneva Motor Show; a compact, all-electric, three-wheeled personal mobility vehicle (MPV) with a comfortable and enclosed two-seater cabin.
Toyota FT-86 Open Concept Previews Scion FR-S Convertible
Giving us a preview of the Scion FR-S Convertible, Toyota has officially unveiled its FT-86 Open Concept today at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show.
Subaru Viziv Concept Previews Future Styling, Diesel-Hybrid Tech
At the 2013 Geneva Motor Show today, Subaru held the worldwide debut of its Viziv Concept, a future-generation crossover concept with a Subaru Boxer Diesel Hybrid under the hood.
Mitsubishi GR-HEV Concept Unveiled as a Diesel-Hybrid Heavy-Duty Pickup
Mitsubishi has just revealed what it calls the GR-HEV Concept at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, a diesel-hybrid sport utility truck featuring a 2.5-liter Mitsubishi Clean Diesel powerplant paired with an electric motor.
Mitsubishi Concept CA-MiEV is a Grown-Up EV for Suburbanites: 2013 Geneva Motor Show
Looking like an even more futuristic version of Toyota’s Prius, Mitsubishi has revealed what could be a revolutionary new product for the brand today at the Geneva Motor Show, offering 186 miles of all electric, zero-emissions range.
2014 Lexus IS300h Photos: Live from Geneva
The stylish Lexus IS made its debut in Detroit earlier this year, but was missing an important model: the hybrid gas-electric 300h.
Mitsubishi GR-HEV Diesel-Hybrid Pickup Photos Leaked
Mitsubishi will debut a pair of electrified concept vehicles at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, including a small commuter car and large diesel-hybrid pickup truck which has just been leaked onto the web.
Toyota i-Road is an Electric Scooter That Drives Like a Car
Set to make its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show tomorrow, Toyota has unveiled a new electric scooter that drives like a car thanks to a newly developed Active Lean technology.
Mitsubishi CA-MiEV Revealed With 186-Mile Electric Range
Continuing its push in the electric vehicle segment, Mitsubishi will introduce an all-new electric vehicle tomorrow at the Geneva Motor Show, with both a style and an emissions free range far superior to the i-MiEV.
Honda Civic Tourer Concept is a Euro-Only Wagon
Photos of the new Civic Tourer Concept have just hit the net, giving a look at an upcoming Honda wagon for the European market.
Acura Gets $1 Billion Investment from Honda to Get its Groove Back
After a near-death experience at Acura four years ago, Honda is now putting $1 billion into the brand, in order to make more appealing products for U.S. customers.
Toyota Prius Family Tops California New Vehicle Registrations
The Toyota Prius family was the most popular new vehicle badge sold in California last year, accounting for 61,893 vehicles registered in the state.
Toyota GT 86 Convertible Leaked Ahead of Geneva Motor Show Debut
Leaked ahead of its official unveiling at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show is the Toyota GT 86 Open Concept, a convertible variant of the North American Scion FR-S.
Rod Millen, Monster Tajima to Battle at Pikes Peak
Two of Pikes Peak’s most seasoned veterans will have a showdown at this year’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb when Nobuhiro “Monster” Tajima and Rod Millen face off in the Electric Auto Division.
Nissan Resonance Concept, Note Head to Geneva Motor Show
At the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, Nissan will have the global debut for the new Note that will be competing in the B-segment in Europe.
Top 20 Used Cars to Avoid: Consumer Reports
In the market and shopping for a used car? Consumer Reports has released a list of 20 used vehicles to stay away from as they have a reputation for causing trouble. Listed is a top 20 list of used cars from 2003 to 2012 model year to avoid in alphabetical order. These vehicles had multiple years…
Subaru Recalls 2,813 Cars With Remote Start Key Fobs
Don’t get too excited if you’ve been walking by your new or recent model year Subaru to find it starting itself. You haven’t discovered KITT’s younger cousin.
