Lexus Prepares 1-Series Rival Based on Prius Hybrid
6 May 2009, 09:43 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Lexus isn't as popular in Europe as its chief executives would desire but it may seem like things are going to change very soon. A report issued by Top Gear hints that Lexus is now considering ...
2011 Nissan 370Z Hybrid on the Table
6 May 2009, 08:05 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / How often do you get to see a hybrid version of a high-performance car? Fairly rarely we would say but, given the current economic situation, things are by far different from the last few years. The...
Hitachi Designed World's Most Advanced Hybrid Battery
5 May 2009, 15:17 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / What's the main disadvantage when opting for a hybrid detrimental to gasoline- or diesel-powered vehicles? You're right, the battery, but manufacturers around the world struggle to design ...
Honda Insight Goes to the Museum
5 May 2009, 14:35 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The hybrid wars continue in the UK with yet another move made by Honda. Its Insight model will be "put to work" by the British Science Museum. Loosely translated, the Insight will be used,...
Think Goes to Viking Rally, EVS 24
4 May 2009, 11:57 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / One of the most popular EVs to-date, at least for Scandinavian countries, the Think City Car, will take a place at the 24th International Battery, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Vehicle Symposium and Exhibiti...
UK Power-Grid: Bring on the Hybrids and EVs
4 May 2009, 08:46 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Following the announcement of the ingenious scrappage incentive of the UK government, which stated that a 5,000 pounds bonus will be given to those who purchase a hybrid or EV vehicle, question aros...
Honda Insight Beats Toyota Prius in UK
30 Apr 2009, 12:25 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The undeclared war between Honda Insight and Toyota Prius continues with a new episode, this time in the United Kingdom. According to a report by Carscoop, Honda Insight managed to win the first rou...
Ford Fusion's 1,445.7 Mile Performance, a World Record
30 Apr 2009, 10:54 UTC · By: Tudor Raiciu / While trying to drive a 2010 Ford Fusion for 1,000 miles, Ford actually managed to go for an impressive 1,445.7 Miles on a single tank of fuel. We already told you about the impressive performance h...
Confirmed: 2011 Citroen DS5 to Boast Diesel-Hybrid Engine
30 Apr 2009, 10:37 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Even since Citroen officially announced the revamp of the DS lineup, a lot of rumors have surfaced, pointing to all kind of engine configurations or models expected to rely on more or less advanced ...
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid Detailed
30 Apr 2009, 08:09 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As we reported in the past, German manufacturer Porsche has plans on developing a hybrid version of its Cayenne SUV. While so far information about the new addition to the range have been sketchy, P...
Killing Saturn Equals Killing Hybrid Sales
29 Apr 2009, 14:19 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / According to the most recent rumors, General Motors plans to shed Saturn by the end of the year unless it founds an outside investor willing to buy the ailing company. But what's interesting is...
CGI: 2011 Mercedes CLS
28 Apr 2009, 08:44 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As we accustomed you by now, we keep on bringing to the scene new CGIs and spyshots of the future vehicles on our roads. This time, it is the turn of the 2011 model year Mercedes CLS, a model which,...
Porsche Preps for Hybrid Line
27 Apr 2009, 09:59 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Rumors of the German manufacturer's intentions of developing a hybrid range for its vehicle has been around almost since the beginning of the year. Following the release of a few sketchy detail...
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid in the Works
27 Apr 2009, 09:29 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Toyota owns one of the most popular hybrids on the market, the Prius, which is often regarded as the best production hybrid ever launched. Additionally, the company is also working on a number of ch...
2010 Lexus RX 450h Details and Pricing
24 Apr 2009, 09:56 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Toyota's luxury brand Lexus has released both the prices and full details for its 2010 RX 450h, a model that uses an updated version of the Lexus Hybrid Drive. MSRP for the new RX 450h is $41,6...
Bill S 841 to Protect Pedestrians From Hybrids and EVs
23 Apr 2009, 12:02 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / An unforeseen effect of the rapid development oh both hybrid and electric vehicles worldwide, but especially in the US, has made Senators John Kerry and Arlen Specter introduce the S 841 to help pro...
BYD Auto Wants to Lead the EV, Hybrid Sectors
22 Apr 2009, 10:40 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / One of the many Chinese auto manufacturers has found a way of expanding its business and electric vehicle expertise. BYD Auto has foreseen the success of electric vehicles and now plans on becoming ...
GM Debuts Cadillac Escalade Hybrid SUV in China
22 Apr 2009, 09:57 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Among other goodies we already told you about, General Motors also displayed at the Auto Shanghai 2009 the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid, a two-mode hybrid that will go on sale in China later this year. ...
Dongfeng Honda Debuts SR-9, Civic Hybrid in Shanghai
22 Apr 2009, 09:47 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The joint venture between the Japanese manufacturer Honda and the Chinese Dongfeng, Dongfeng Honda, has stepped up its plans for the Chinese market and displayed at the 2009 Shanghai Auto Show four ...
Mercedes Shows Off 2009 S-Klasse in Shanghai
22 Apr 2009, 09:42 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Mercedes-Benz is showcasing the 2009 S-Klasse at the Shanghai Auto Show, with the lithium-ion battery powered S400 Hybrid turning into the main attraction of the whole booth. Overall, the S-Klasse r...