US Hybrid Market Fell 44 Percent in March
6 Apr 2009, 14:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The whole industry slowly but sure migrates to hybrid cars and electric models, right? That's a thing we all know and an obvious consequence of the economic recession. But despite this obvious ...
Lightning LH4 Hybrid Unveiled in Denver
6 Apr 2009, 14:56 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As we reported at the beginning of March, Lightning Hybrids was working around the clock to complete their LH4 hybrid in time for the official unveiling at the 2009 Denver Auto Show. The manufacture...
Chrysler, A123Systems Form EV Strategic Alliance
6 Apr 2009, 14:17 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Chrysler has just announced the signing of a new strategic alliance with A123Systems, a US-based battery supplier that would provide advanced battery systems for Chrysler's future electric cars...
2009 GMC Yukon Denali Hybrid Detailed
6 Apr 2009, 07:53 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The 2009 New York Auto Show will witness yet another world debut of one of GMC's vehicles, this time in the shape of the 2009 Yukon Denali Hybrid. The eight seater full size SUV will be availab...
Honda Won’t Lower Insight Prices Despite Toyota’s Aggressive Campaign
5 Apr 2009, 11:34 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The “fight” between the two Japanese giants Honda and Toyota in the green car sector is getting more interesting day by day. After Toyota this week announced it plans to cut prices of it...
SsangYong C200 Aero and Eco Concepts Get Real in Seoul
3 Apr 2009, 14:14 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / SsangYong has just debuted the C200 Aero and Eco concepts at the Seoul Motor Show. First displayed at the Paris Auto Show last year, SsangYong C200 is expected to go on sale in the United Kingdom in...
Hyundai BLUE-WILL Comes to the US in 2012
2 Apr 2009, 15:48 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The first Hyundai made plug-in is planned to reach the United States in late 2012, as a main competitor to the soon to arrive Chevrolet Volt and the Toyota Prius, Autonews reported. The US plug-in w...
Toyota Axes Prius Prices to Meet Insight Standards
2 Apr 2009, 15:45 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Although a number of rumors claimed the Japanese automaker might consider rolling out a new and more affordable hybrid model to compete with Honda's Insight, Toyota is now trying a different ma...
General Motors Sales Down 45 Percent in March
2 Apr 2009, 14:03 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / As if the economic recession and the desperate situation the company currently experiences weren't enough, General Motors is continuously recording very low sales, especially in the United Stat...
2009 Cadillac Escalade Platinum Hybrid Launched
30 Mar 2009, 11:01 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The so-called most technically advanced large luxury SUV in the world, the 2009 Escalade Platinum Hybrid was officially launched today. The car delivers a city fuel consumption rating of 20 mpg, a &...
2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Gets IIHS Top Safety Pick
27 Mar 2009, 10:04 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The 2010 Ford Fusion is surely one of the most promoted model in the entire Ford production line, despite the fact that it hasn't reached the market yet. Every once in a while, the American com...
Mazda Threatens Hybrids with Fuel-Efficient Diesel
26 Mar 2009, 14:39 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Just when everybody thought that the auto sector slowly but surely migrated to the hybrid industry, Mazda Motor Corp comes out and denies intentions to develop such a model but instead, confirms it ...
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...
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 ...