Hagora by Segula Technologies - Great-Looking Hybrid Set for Paris Debut
4 Oct 2012, 11:53 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Segula Technologies is a company which has participated in the development of the Formulec EF-01 all-electric single-seater racing car, as well as other EV-related projects in recent years. Now, the...
Ford Fusion Hybrid Gets Upmarket Titanium Edition
3 Oct 2012, 14:39 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / The hybrid version of the American Ford Fusion, which is exactly the same car as the European Mondeo, has just gained a new upmarket trim level, called Titanium. It has been used for quite a few yea...
Take a Peek at the Ferrari F70 Engine
3 Oct 2012, 13:46 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Ferrari’s upcoming hypercar, the successor of the Enzo, is getting a huge amount of power. It combines a V12 engine, rumored to be producing around 900 hp, with a 120 hp KERS system, to reach ...
2013 Toyota Auris Hybrid First Commercial Released
3 Oct 2012, 12:02 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Toyota says that the new Auris reflects their determination to engineer more appealing, dynamically engaging cars and builds on a long-established reputation for quality, durability and reliability....
Range Rover Plug-In Hybrid Officially Gets Green Light
3 Oct 2012, 08:39 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / The all-new Range Rover is here, and it’s better-looking and lighter than ever. It is also the most efficient Range Rover ever, as well as the most technologically-advanced. However, Jaguar-La...
Infiniti Emerg-E Not Reching Production
2 Oct 2012, 09:13 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Infiniti really needed an image booster, which would make all their other cars look even more appealing than they actually are. They were planning on doing this with a production version of the fran...
More Frugal Base Model Lexus CT-200h Launched in UK
1 Oct 2012, 15:59 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / If the regular Lexus CT-200h wasn’t green enough for you, UK buyers can now opt for a version of the car which is even more efficient. However, unlike other manufacturers who charge you extra ...
Lithium Extracted from Salt Water May Bring Cost of Batteries Down
1 Oct 2012, 12:00 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Lithium, the lightest metal known to man, is the key ‘ingredient’ in all modern EV and hybrid vehicle battery packs, and with demand on the rise, its price has increased by 35% over the ...
300 Honda CR-Zs to Get Mugen Treatment
1 Oct 2012, 11:35 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Honda has just unveiled a mildly-updated version of their CR-Z sporty hybrid at the Paris Motor Show. To emphasize its sporty character, they have asked in-house tuner Mugen to give it some extra go...
Volkswagen Planning XL1 Limited Production Run for 2013
1 Oct 2012, 09:00 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / We were wondering when all the spyshots of Volkswagen’s ultra-frugal XL1 would materialize into some concrete news. Well, according to whatcar.com, VW board member, Professor Ulrich Hackenberg...
See the Ferrari F70 Chassis in Paris
28 Sep 2012, 18:44 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / The Enzo-successor is well on its way and Ferrari have decided to show off its all-carbon fiber chassis in Paris. The company has been lacking a true flagship offering, ever since the last Enzo roll...
The Surprisingly Good-Looking Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo
28 Sep 2012, 15:42 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / We really like the new Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo concept (HD gallery here), as it finally marks a departure from the bloated and rather unappealing shape of the current production Panamera...
Paris 2012: Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
28 Sep 2012, 15:01 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has officially made its debut at the Paris Motor Show. The firm’s first plug-in hybrid SUV, the Outlander features a 2.0-liter petrol engine, which is complimente...
Paris 2012: BMW Active Tourer Concept Previews 1-Series GT · Live Photos
28 Sep 2012, 14:12 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / BMW has finally shown the car that proves they are making a front wheel drive hatchback. It’s called the Active Tourer Concept, and it’s just a skillfully disguised version of the expect...
Paris 2012: Lexus LS-CC Concept · Live Photos
27 Sep 2012, 16:40 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Probably the most exciting concept coupe we’ve seen all year was the LF-LC from Lexus. It won numerous awards for its advanced shape, and it our eyes shows Lexus can do more than just follow B...
Paris 2012: Toyota Auris Touring Sports · Live Photos
27 Sep 2012, 13:39 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Making its debut at the Paris Motor Show right now is the second model of Toyota’s new Auris range. The car is called the Auris Touring Sports and it’s a wagon body style. Wagon represen...
Kia Announces European Pricing for Optima Hybrid
26 Sep 2012, 10:09 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Kia has just announced the official pricing information for the new Optima Hybrid, a car which should steal some of the sales of diesel cars, which are so popular on the Old Continent. Now, Kia has ...
Audi A6 Hybrid Visits Copenhagen
25 Sep 2012, 11:00 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Audi sent its latest hybrid model, the A6, on a tour of Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, an urban center that mixes old and new, as well as elements from different cultures. The A6 Hybrid is t...
PSA Stops Hybrid Research Program With BMW
25 Sep 2012, 08:48 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Since GM has acquired a 7% stake in PSA Peugeot Citroen, it was only natural that the French giant would sever its ties with BMW, ties which had been set up in October, in view of jointly developing...
BMW Test Driver Killed in 3-Series Hybrid Prototype Autobahn Crash
24 Sep 2012, 13:59 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / A BMW test driver was killed in an accident that took place on the Autobahn while the man was behind the wheel of a 3-Series hybrid prototype. The crash took place on September 21 on the A92 in t...