Hybrids
Fuel Economy Number One Factor for Car Buyers: Consumer Reports
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Fuel economy is now the number one purchase consideration for new car shoppers, sparking a massive swing in interest for alternative fuel vehicles.
2014 Acura MDX Caught Testing in Spy Photos
Acura‘s all-new MDX crossover was caught on camera by our spy photographer, giving us a preview of the iconic car-based utility vehicle, albeit in a heavy layer of clothing.
2013 ES300h Signals Shift in Lexus Hybrid Philosophy
Traditionally Lexus and Toyota have followed a different path when it comes to implementing hybrid technology into their cars, but that’s about to change.
Chevrolet Volt Owners Save 2.1 Million Gallons of Gas
Chevrolet Volt owners who bought their cars to save the world can finally rejoice: they’ve saved a collective 2.1 million gallons of gas and counting according to the company.
2014 Porsche 918 Spyder Prototypes Begin Testing
If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em. That at least seems to be the theory at Porsche these days in regards to its new flagship sports car. Rather than let details leak out and spy photos appear online the German sports car maker is controlling the flow of info and pictures when it comes to…
Prius Plug-In is America’s Third-Fastest Selling Car
Rounding off the first quarter of 2012, April brought some interesting sales stories. GM and Ford were both down a few points, Chrysler was up a whopping 20 percent and Toyota seemed to be on the mend compared to last year, but who would have guessed the Prius Plug-In would be a big winner?
Red Acura NSX Concept – New Photos from Beijing Auto Show
First unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show earlier this year, Acura then showcased its new NSX Concept at the Beijing Auto Show in a more dramatic shade of red. While the show is long over, we just stumbled across these live shots of the red NSX on the Honda press site (which oddly never made…
Toyota Supra Successor Nearing Production Based on Mid-Engine Hybrid Concept
With the launch of the Scion FR-S as a Toyota AE86 successor, the return of the Supra might not be far off. According to the most recent reports, a reborn Supra continues to await final production confirmation at Toyota, based on the GRMN (Gazoo Racing Meister of Nurburgring) Sports Hybrid Concept II. After completing testing…
April Car Sales See Drop in Average Fuel Economy
According to the University of Michigan, the average fuel economy of all the cars sold in April was 23.9 mpg, a 0.2 decrease from March. The study indicates that American car buyers are still conflicted in the showrooms. While many fuel efficient small vehicles celebrated good sales last month, vehicles such as the Jeep Grand Cherokee and…
Volvo Mean Green Breaks Record, Misses Targeted Top Speed
Volvo makes a hybrid with 5,000 lb-ft of torque and 2,100 hp, it’s true. While you won’t find those numbers pumping from any of its passenger cars, the “Mean Green” semi is a highway tracker designed for speed with mainly Volvo production components.
Available Diesel Models in US to Double by 2015: Bosch boss Predicts
Demand for diesel-powered passenger cars is growing in the U.S., though it’s still a fraction of the market — a trend Bosch boss Peter Marks sees accelerating in the future.
Mid-Engine Ferrari Hybrid Flagship Confirmed For 2013 by CEO
Brace yourselves, the Ferrari hybrid is coming. Having first revealed its mid-engine HY-KERS development at the 2012 Beijing Auto Show, Ferrari CEO Amedeo Felisa confirmed that the future halo mid-engine hybrid supercar will officially debut in 2013.
Acura NSX Concept Looks Stunning in Red
The new Acura NSX concept has been shown off around the world at Auto Shows since its original debut last January in Detroit, but all of the examples we have seen so far have shown up in one of the most boring colors: grey. GALLERY: Red Acura NSX concept
Brabus Drops The V12 For Hybrid-Diesel For Latest Technology Project Hybrid
Brabus established its name as the monster tuner of Mercedes-Benz engines capable of exceeding 1,000 lb.-ft. of torque. But for its latest project, the company drops its earth-shaking V12 in a bold pursuit for a more eco-friendly diesel hybrid.
NHTSA To Hold Safety Meeting On Electric Vehicle Lithium-Ion Batteries
A series of very public Li-ion defect related incidents have caused the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) decision to hold a meeting with automakers and battery suppliers with regards to the safety of the new technology.
Audi A6 L e-Tron Concept Unveiled at Beijing Auto Show
Audi‘s future hybrid drivetrain plans became much clearer today when it debuted the A6 L e-tron concept at the Beijing Auto Show. Based on the A6 platform, but with a longer wheelbase (designated by the “L”), we’re getting a taste of what Audi’s advanced e-tron drivetrain system will look like as it is fitted to cars starting…
Chrysler Town & Country Plug-In Hybrid Specs Revealed
Last week, Chrysler announced delivery of four plug-in hybrid Town & Country minivans to the Auburn Hills city of Michigan as the initial part of an extensive two-year hybrid development project worth $25.8 million. Today, company delivered eight more units to the Duke Energy utility company as part of the two-year project. As the only minivan to boast a…
Electric Vehicles Save Money, Can Also Pollute Like Gas Cars: Study
Gasoline-powered cars are slowly starting to look like pirates plundering the world for fuel and slashing environmental throats as they go. Thanks to that, the fair maiden electric vehicles with zero-emissions claims and low-cost fueling can easily float in on the smog cloud looking squeaky-clean. But are they?
Ferrari Hybrid System Detailed by Patent Applications
Patent applications from Ferrari have revealed some details on a new hybrid system for its performance road cars. Ever since the FIA motorsport governing body permitted the application of a KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) in Formula 1, Ferrari had intended to trickle down its latest racing technology and apply it to its line of…
Electric Cars May Pollute More than Gas Models: Study
Electric vehicles probably seem to have a tiny carbon footprint at the surface, but a recent study suggests environmental impact varies in gravity according to where the vehicle is charged. Automakers tout EVs as zero-emission transportation but that doesn’t mean they don’t have an environmental impact. The issue is that charging creates green house gases,…
Chrysler Town & Country Plug-Ins Cost More Than $1 Million Each
As brands go, Chrysler isn’t much for making hybrids and EVs, but that’s changing. The automaker just announced that it delivered four plug-in hybrid Town & Country mini vans to the city of Auburn Hills, Mich. as a two-year demonstration project. Chrysler says it’s pouring $15.8 million into the project, which will be supplemented by another…
Colorado Bill Puts State Hybrid Subsidy in More Consumer Pockets
Colorado makes its way into the news every once in a while for having one of the friendliest hybrid and electric vehicle incentive programs of any state in the Union. For those who qualify, the state subsidy and federal tex incentives can combine to make a Chevrolet Volt available for $18,145. That means the flagship Chevrolet…
Expensive Fuel Saving Tech to Cause Dramatic Decline in New-Car Buyers: Study
Sales of smaller cars are on the rise as the average transaction price for a new vehicle continues to climb, recently hitting an all-time high of $30,748. In response to these trends, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has conducted a study revealing the proposed 54.5 mpg CAFE standards for 2025 will cause a significant…
Toyota Delays TS030 Hybrid Race Car Debut After Crash During Testing
When Toyota arrives at the 24 Hours of Le Mans later this year with its new TS030 hybrid race car, the automaker will do so with a vehicle that has been untested in competition. Plans to compete in the 6 Hours of Spa Francorchamps on May 5th as a practice run have been shelved after…
