Revised 2013 Honda CR-Z Arrives in the US
20 Nov 2012, 10:27 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Honda America has released full details about the updated and cosmetically revised 2013 CR-Z hybrid, which will go on sale on November 21, 2012. Thecar comes with a new Lithium-Ion battery pack, ...
Porsche Cayenne e-Hybrid Coming in 2014 with Facelift
19 Nov 2012, 09:34 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The second generation of Porsch Cayenne has been a huge success story for the Stuttgart sportscar maker. Demand is so high that waiting lists in China exceeded a year at one time. An update for t...
Ferrari Enzo Replacement Spotted Testing
17 Nov 2012, 11:13 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / The long-awaited replacement for the Ferrari Enzo is almost here, yet the Italian manufacturer is still choosing to keep it completely covered up, and they`ve done it so well, that even now, we stil...
Next Toyota Prius Will Be Much More Efficient and Have e-4WD System
16 Nov 2012, 10:02 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Toyota is undoubtedly hard at work already on the all-new Prius, which should arrive on the market in 2015. Aside from the speculated change in its design, apparently it will be much more of a leap ...
Some Dutch Drivers Do Not Charge Their Plug-In Hybrids - Only Run Them on Gasoline!
13 Nov 2012, 16:30 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / We were shocked when we first read about this rather unusual piece of news, coming from the Netherlands, whom we assumed were the greenest of all Europeans, as sales of EVs, hybrids and extended-ran...
Honda Details New Small 1.5-Liter Hybrid System
13 Nov 2012, 07:58 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Honda has just revealed its new hybrid system, which will eventually replace their current one, called Integrated Motor Assisst (IMA), used in cars like the Civic, Fit/Jazz, the mildly-sporty CR-Z c...
Fiat Hints at Twin-Air Hybrid
12 Nov 2012, 14:29 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Fiat’s 900cc Twin-Air engine revolutionized the concept of a small city car, with a small engine. Now, a very small engine, with a turbocharger could offer surprisingly spritely performance, y...
Toyota GT86 May Get KERS Hybrid, Instead of Forced Induction
12 Nov 2012, 10:27 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / While TRD is developing a supercharged Toyota GT86/Scion FR-S/ Subaru BRZ, which is set to arrive next year, along with a turbocharged STI version. However, the car’s chief engineer, Tetsuya T...
Ford Triples Number of Dealers Allowed to Sell Hybrids and EVs
12 Nov 2012, 08:07 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Ford has announced that it has tripled the number of US dealers which can sell their EVs, hybrids and plug-in hybrids. Now, some 200 dealers can sell Ford’s green offerings, so that more peopl...
Lexus CT 200h Advance Launched in the UK, Priced at £24,995
7 Nov 2012, 13:39 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Lexus has introduced a new equipment level for the CT 200h in the UK, with the new development promising to offer “high-specification and high value”. Called Advance, this is slotted ...
Mercury Concentrates on Fuel Efficiency, Presents Milan Hybrid
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Los Angeles Auto Show is a bit special for Mercury as they've used the exhibition to introduce the new Milan model, a car which is particularly focused on fuel efficiency, class-exclusive t...
Ford Shows 2010 Fusion and Fusion Hybrid in LA
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Although it was announced a few weeks ago, the official launch of Ford's 2010 Fusion and Fusion Hybrid has captured attention of the whole automotive industry, especially since the US-based com...
Honda Shows Off with Fuel Cell Sports Car
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Alex Tudorache / The absolute surprise of the show was the Honda FC Spot, a concept car with 0 greenhouse emissions. Styling wise, the new Honda looks cute, with the front grille reminding me of a little piggy, and ...
Lexus RX Reaches Third Generation
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Mihai Boca / With the unveiling of its new generation of RX 350 and RX 450h, Lexus is making another step in the advancement of its Hybrid Drive technology. The latest RX models will feature improved powertrain ...
The Golf Made of River Grass and Bamboo
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Andrei Ursu / Volkswagen considered "green" was perfect for its Golf and used the scene of the Geneva Auto Show to present their planet-saving alternative, under the shape of the Golf TDI Hybrid. The Ge...
GM's Final Bet: All-In on Hybrid Simulating Software
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / As part of its efforts to avoid bankruptcy, General Motors is now turning its attention to a different market strategy, namely the hybrid sector which, according to analysts, may represent the futur...
Hyundai Announces Fuel Efficiency Tactics
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Alex Tudorache / Hyundai recently announced that they intend to achieve an average fuel economy of 35mpg until 2015 instead of 2020. This action will provide the Korean manufacturer with a great advantage over the c...
Citroen Introduces First Hybrid Rally Car Concept
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Dragos Rusu / Many projects and concepts have been unveiled at the Paris Motor Show and French automaker Peugeot didn't want to be left behind. So, they recently pulled from under wraps the C4 WRC Hymotion4 ...
Piaggio Hybrid Scooter to Reach Mass-Production
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / In case you think MP3 is just an audio format, you should think twice before saying it because it may soon represent the world's first mass-produced plug-in hybrid. In short terms, Piaggio unve...
Honda Unveils Insight Production Model
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Honda recently published a photo showing what seems to be the production model of the second generation Honda Insight, but no technical details were actually provided. Initially displayed at the 200...