Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid Hits the Streets
26 Mar 2009, 09:45 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Japanese automaker Mazda proudly announced today that it started commercial leasing of the Premacy Hydrogen RE hybrid, the company's second hydrogen rotary engine model that reaches the market....
Toyota Yaris Hybrid to Take on Honda Insight
26 Mar 2009, 08:44 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / As we reported earlier this month, Toyota is working on a low-priced hybrid that would compete with the inexpensive Honda Insight hybrid but no specific details have been released until today. Akihi...
Hyunday BLUE-WILL Hybrid Concept First Photos
25 Mar 2009, 13:55 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The race for a spotlight role on the future eco-friendly automotive scene is getting more and more aggressive, as manufacturers all over the world seek to impress potential buyers with a wide range ...
Confirmed: Nissan Starts Zero-Emission Initiative in UK
23 Mar 2009, 15:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Following last week's report telling us about a potential partnership between Nissan and One North East, the Japanese automaker today confirmed the news saying that the agreement will help it e...
BMW Looking for Partner for Hybrid Car Batteries
23 Mar 2009, 13:28 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Rumors regarding BMW's evolution into the hybrid and electric car market have been around for a while but it appears that BMW is indeed looking for a partner for its hybrid car batteries. The n...
Infiniti's Very Own M Hybrid Scheduled for 2010
23 Mar 2009, 08:33 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Infiniti will officially roll out its very own hybrid model in 2010, according to the latest media reports, as the Japanese automaker will debut a hybrid version of the next-generation M sedan. Alth...
Renault Increases Production to Meet Growing Demand
20 Mar 2009, 15:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Paradoxically and contrary to what you may expect during so difficult economic recession times, Renault today announced that it will increase production at the Flins site in France (Clio III) and No...
Tazzari Zero EV · Video , Photos, Specs
19 Mar 2009, 15:59 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Not without a sense of regret we must say there is not much we know about Tazzari and we are pretty sure there aren't many of you who do either. But it so happens that the Italian based company...
Aluminum to Replace Traditional Automotive Materials in 2009
19 Mar 2009, 15:43 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The credit crunch and the current economic situation of the automotive market changed the industry a lot, with people becoming more interested in hybrids, electric and low fuel-consumption cars. In ...
Tesla Model S Pricing Announced
19 Mar 2009, 11:59 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Only one week separates the world from meeting what car manufacturer Tesla calls "the world’s first mass-produced, highway-capable EV," Tesla Model S. The prototype of the Model S wi...
Toyota MR2 Is Coming Back as a Hybrid Coupe
19 Mar 2009, 10:02 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Japanese manufacturer Toyota decided to step up its hybrid battle with rival Honda and produce a vehicle destined to take on the upcoming Honda CR-Z. The MR2 offspring was confirmed to autoexpress.c...
Mercedes to Develop Hybrids in Michigan
18 Mar 2009, 12:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Mercedes-Benz is aiming to use the Ann Arbor, Michigan unit to develop advanced propulsion research and hybrid systems despite the fact that some other sites for the project are also mentioned on th...
Toyota Hybrids Get Certified Used Program
16 Mar 2009, 13:42 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / After nine years of hybrid sales on the US market, Toyota decided to create a used vehicle certification program for its hybrid Prius, Camry and Highlander. The program states a 3 months/3,000 miles...
Citroen C-Cactus to Spawn New Eco Brand
16 Mar 2009, 09:42 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / French manufacturer Citroen is taking a close look at the opportunities that will arise if they choose to launch a new brand of eco friendly cars, based on the C-Cactus concept. The company contempl...
2011 Audi A8 Confirmed
13 Mar 2009, 13:11 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / German manufacturer Audi is said to have confirmed the release of the next generation A8 sometimes in 2010, according to automobilwoche.de. The same source said that, unlike rivals BMW and Mercedes,...
Toyota Plans Cheaper Hybrid to Compete with Honda's Insight
13 Mar 2009, 08:52 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Just like we told you yesterday, Toyota is the first hybrid manufacturer in the United States that reached the 1 million sold units milestone and, even if this sounds like encouraging news, it'...
Toyota US Hybrid Sales Reach 1 Million...
12 Mar 2009, 15:37 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / ... and keep on going. Toyota announced today, not without a touch of pride, that the company's hybrid range has surpassed 1 million units sold since it first became available for the US market...
Kanagawa Electric Vehicle Festa 2009 Stars Nissan EV
12 Mar 2009, 14:12 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Nissan's first electric vehicle will be the main star at the Kanagawa Electric Vehicle Festa 2009, to be held this weekend in Yokohama Akarenga Park. The event, set in motion by Kanagawa EV Pr...
Lightning LH4 Hybrid Gets Ready for the 2009 Denver Auto Show
11 Mar 2009, 15:50 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Lightning Hybrids announced that the 2009 Denver Auto Show, set to debut on April the 1st will be the event where the company presents its creations: the prototype of its hybrid LH4, as well as the ...
2010 Honda Insight Hybrid Available in the US for $19,800
10 Mar 2009, 17:20 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The largest market for Honda's Insight range will receive its newest addition, the Hybrid, no later than March the 24th. With MSRP of only $19,800 for the Insight LX, the model will be the most...