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Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid a “Maybe” says CEO Krafcik
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Hyundai may be looking to take on the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, with its own gasoline-electric version of the Santa Fe.
Five-Point Inspection: 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
This Week’s Five-Point Inspection takes a look at the soon-to-be-overhauled Mercedes-Benz E-Class, what we love about it and what we’d like to see changed. About to become redundant, there is a mid-cycle refresh coming for the 2014 model year which will put the current E-Class out to pasture. This doesn’t mean the E-Class is necessarily…
260-MPG XL1 Just the First of Many New VW Plug-in Hybrids
With just 250 being made and a rumored six-figure price, Volkswagen’s new 261 MPG plug-in hybrid may sound like a science project, but the German automaker insists it’s a halo model that will usher in an era of plug-in hybrids.
Consumer Reports Blasts Honda Civic Hybrid Reliability
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.
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.
Top 10 Things You Should Know About the McLaren P1
Few car companies are committed to all-out performance quite like McLaren. The boutique British brand is probably best known for its outrageous F1 supercar that set speed records in the 1990s. But the company is far from a one-hit wonder. Over the last decade and a half they’ve been active in racing, worked with other…
2014 Volkswagen Golf Plug-In Hybrid Announced
Volkswagen has announced that it will unveil a plug-in hybrid variant of the 2014 Golf during the 2013 Geneva Motor Show.
Diesel Hybrid Fits US Market: Land Rover Exec Says
Fine folks in Europe will get a gift from Land Rover soon: a diesel hybrid version of the 2013 Range Rover. But it won’t be marketed to Americans… for now.
Fisker Automotive: The Rise and Decline of an American Electric Car Maker
It’s no secret Fisker Automotive is in trouble. The maker of premium electric cars is clinging to life by its fingernails. One more setback could send them plummeting into the fiery abyss of financial ruin. Still, even if they roll snake eyes the firm’s founder has more than a few thoughts on what future transportation…
Fisker Entertaining Possible Suitors
Fisker seems to be falling on hard times, and a new report suggests the brand might be on the market with Chinese firm Dongfeng Motor Corp tossing a $350 million offer into the ring.
Ford ‘Following the Rules’ for EPA Ratings: Exec Says
Ford’s COO Mark Fields says the brand is following EPA rules in certifying its vehicles fuel mileage.
Superman Themed Kia Optima Hybrid Looks Bad for a Good Cause
Swooping in to save the world from evil, or at least this week’s Chicago Auto Show from boredom, Kia’s Superman-inspired Optima Hybrid is an interesting concept car to say the least.
Fisker Production Halted for Over 6 Months
Production of the Fisker Karma luxury plug-in hybrid has been on hold for longer than six months, but the brand says its supply is still sufficient.
Nissan Resonance Concept Wins Best Concept Vehicle Award
The Nissan Resonance concept has won the EyesOn Design Award for Best Concept Vehicle at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show.
2014 Infiniti Q50 Video, First Look: 2013 Detroit Auto Show
Debuting its new naming structure, Infiniti just unveiled its Q50 sport sedan during the 2013 Detroit Auto Show this week.
GAC Group Leading Chinese Charge at Detroit Auto Show
The Chinese are running at redline to develop, improve and promote their domestic automotive industry. Brands like FAW, Chang’an Motors and SAIC may be totally obscure to the typical American car buyer, but they may become household names in just a few years. One company that’s pushing hard is the GAC group.
Acura NSX Interior Revealed at 2013 Detroit Auto Show
Acura’s NSX supercar is still two years from being production-ready, but the brand brought its concept car to Detroit again this year, only this time to show its interior.
2014 Nissan Murano Previewed in Resonance Concept
The future is today at Nissan’s Auto Show display in Detroit. Just minutes ago the Japanese carmaker rolled out a swoopy-looking crossover concept called the Resonance.
2014 Mercedes E-Class Family Revealed in Detroit
They don’t call it the Motor City for nothin’! The whole industry is on display this week as automakers from across the country and around the world descend on Detroit. Looking to steal some of the limelight, Mercedes-Benz just revealed its latest E-Class lineup.
Infiniti Confirms Turbo Four-Cylinder, Diesel for Future
Infiniti unveiled its 2014 Q50 sport sedan today during the 2013 Detroit Auto Show, introducing it as the first of what will be a larger global push by the brand.
Government Buys More Hybrids From Hyundai Than Ford
More than half of the alternative-fuel cars bought by government agencies last year were built by Asian automakers.
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.
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.
New Ferrari F70 Teaser Photo Shows Rear End
Teaser images of the Ferrari Enzo successor, thus far called the F70, has been thoroughly shrouded until recently when the teaser images below leaked from a presentation.
