Toyota to Launch Sai Hybrid Sedan
2 Oct 2009, 14:45 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Toyota continues to launch green models and the next model in the production queue is the Sai hybrid sedan, a sibling to Lexus HS 250h, which is expected to go on sale on October 20 in Japan. The ca...
Suzuki Tokyo Lineup Includes Alto Concept
2 Oct 2009, 07:42 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / With just few weeks ahead the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show, Japanese manufacturer Suzuki has revealed its automobile lineup for the event, which is to start on October 24 at the Makuhari Messe Internationa...
2010 Nissan Altima Unleashed
1 Oct 2009, 10:21 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The 2010 Altima will go on sale in the United States on October 5th and will be available in three different versions, sedan, coupe and hybrid. Nissan has already released pricing for the three mode...
Subaru to Bring Hybrid Tourer Concept in Tokyo
30 Sep 2009, 10:46 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Subaru means serious business at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show, and announced an interesting lineup to be showcased at the event, highlighted by the Hybrid Tourer Concept. The vehicle which wil...
Toyota Camry Hybrid Instrument Cluster Sneak Peak
29 Sep 2009, 06:23 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Japanese manufacturer Toyota released yesterday the first photo showing the instrument cluster on their future Camry hybrid. As the manufacturer says, the new Camry is like no other, "and is ce...
2010 Lexus GS 450h, Revised and Ready
18 Sep 2009, 13:34 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / The Japanese car maker announced the new 2010 model year GS 450h for the European market. The full hybrid luxury sports saloon received a series of styling changes, new colors, more entertainment fe...
New DC-DC Technology In The Works
18 Sep 2009, 11:56 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Motorsport specialist Prodrive is currently working on the development of a new DC-DC technology that will improve efficiency and reduce cost for electric and hybrid vehicles. The system gives a 600...
Frankfurt Auto Show: BMW ActiveHybrid 7 · Live Photos
19 Sep 2009, 06:42 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / One of the most comprehensive presences at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto show, the BMW display of vehicles is comprised of just about every single development in technology and design the German manufactu...
Frankfurt Auto Show: Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid · Live Photos
18 Sep 2009, 09:47 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / If you are in the mood for yet another hybrid concept, the Toyota stand at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show is the place to be. The Japanese manufacturer is displaying what may very well be the precurso...
Toyota to Use "Prius" Name for Hybrid Range
18 Sep 2009, 09:24 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Call it lack of inspiration, or just an attempt to capitalize on the success of the Prius...Japanese manufacturer Toyota said at a dealer meeting in Las Vegas that it will use the Prius badge for mo...
Ford Fusion Hybrid Livery Sedan, Built by Royale
17 Sep 2009, 12:20 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / With the avalanche of electric vehicles gaining strength, there was only a matter of time until this segment of the automotive industry got more diversified. This time, American manufacturer Royale ...
$39,000 Fisker PHEV, in the Making
17 Sep 2009, 10:11 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Hybrid manufacturer Fisker Automotive announced it plans to build a new hybrid which will be half the price of the soon to be launched Karma. The $39,000 model is likely to be built in the US, not E...
Frankfurt Auto Show: Lexus LS 600h
17 Sep 2009, 07:23 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The hybrid flagship of the Lexus LSA range is on display at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show, bringing for the 2010 model year a series of improvements in both performance and styling, the most noticeab...
Porsche Is Working on Electric Sports Car
16 Sep 2009, 07:49 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Porsche's new president and CEO, Michael Macht, spoke publicly for the first time at this year’s Frankfurt Auto Show (IAA), revealing the Company’s future plans of adding an electri...
Toyota Auris HSD Full Hybrid Concept Revealed
11 Sep 2009, 11:01 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Japanese manufacturer Toyota announced today that a full-hybrid concept of the Auris is to be unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA). The new Auris HSD (Hybrid Synergy Drive) is the first s...
Lexus LF-CH Hatchback Concept Unveiled
10 Sep 2009, 09:42 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Just as we told you last week, Toyota's Lexus division was working on the LF-CH premium compact concept that will be displayed at the Frankfurt Auto Show next week. The company finally rolled o...
Honda Minivan Hybrid Coming in 2011
8 Sep 2009, 12:58 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Japanese manufacturer Honda is reportedly planning a hybrid minivan that would be released around 2011 and would resemble the Odyssey and the Estima, two models that are already available in the dom...
Toyota and Lexus Hybrid Sales Reach 2 Million
8 Sep 2009, 09:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Toyota and its unit Lexus are two of the largest brands selling hybrid models and their sales are now exceeding 2 million according to data released by the parent Japanese manufacturer. More than 20...
China to Ban Rare Earths Exports, Hybrids in Trouble
7 Sep 2009, 09:35 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The blooming hybrid segment of the automotive industry is facing, even from its infancy, a new and unforeseen obstacle: raw material shortage. Although dependable and as environmentally friendly as ...
BMW Sticks with Diesels, V8s in the US
4 Sep 2009, 15:02 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Although a hybrid/EV frenzy has already engulfed the automotive industry, not all manufacturers out there will make these type of vehicles their priority in the near future. German manufacturer BMW,...