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2018 Porsche Panamera Hybrid Model Unveiled

2018 Porsche Panamera Hybrid Model Unveiled

Sustainability and performance – bridging contradictions the Porsche way MISSISSAUGA, ON - September 9, 2016: The Paris Motor Show will see Porsche unveil the third model in the Panamera line: the 2018 Panamera 4 E-Hybrid with controlled all-wheel drive and an electric range of 50 kilometres in the New European Drivi ... Continue reading

2017 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron Delivers Even More Technology for a Premium Driving Experience +VIDEO

2017 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron Delivers Even More Technology for a Premium Driving Experience +VIDEO

HERNDON, VA - August 30, 2016: Audi of America’s refreshed A3 Sportback e-tron is poised to continue to bring new owners to the electric plug-in hybrid family. The compact vehicle in the A3 model-line combines performance with impressive efficiency, and now offers even more technology, for a premium driving experienc ... Continue reading

2016 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

2016 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

The Jetta Hybrid is the most fun-to-drive way to save fuel DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS If the fuel economy potential of a hybrid is appealing but you also actually like driving and have so far seen hybrids as boring transportation appliances for people who hate cars, Volkswagen has something that might be of ... Continue reading

2017 Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid Makes West Coast Debut at AltCar Expo

2017 Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid Makes West Coast Debut at AltCar Expo

The 2016 AltCar Expo will showcase the West Coast debut of the new Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid with free ride and drives open to the public. Representatives from Kia will be on hand to answer any questions. The 11th Annual AltCar Expo, is the region's premier car show dedicated to alternative fuel vehicles and transporta ... Continue reading

Scania Trucks and Asko Test Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Propulsion

Scania Trucks and Asko Test Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Propulsion

SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden—Asko, which is Norway’s largest convenience goods wholesaler, is continuing its investment in sustainable transport services. The company will together with Scania start testing trucks with an electric powertrain. Electrical energy is converted from hydrogen gas in fuel cells on board the vehic ... Continue reading

2016 Toyota Prius Four Touring Review By John Heilig

2016 Toyota Prius Four Touring Review By John Heilig

2016 Toyota Prius Four Touring Review By John Heilig ... Continue reading

2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Review By Larry Nutson ... Continue reading

2016 Lexus ES 350 Review By Steve Purdy

2016 Lexus ES 350 Review By Steve Purdy

2016 LEXUS ES 350 Review By Steve Purdy The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau It is unusual for a manufacturer to provide an unadorned car for a review but that’s what we have this week with this Lexus ES 350, nearly full-size, front-wheel drive luxury sedan. The only options on this one are body side moldings, illum ... Continue reading

2016 Toyota Prius 5dr HB Four Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

2016 Toyota Prius 5dr HB Four Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

Much improved - No longer just a car for people who hate cars DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS There’s “all-new” and then there’s really all new. The fourth-generation 2016 Toyota Prius Liftback is the most-changed in the car’s history, and meant to attract people who previously wouldn’t have considere ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - August 1-7, 2016; MBS, Cooling Car Sales; Hot Volt, Recalls of Course

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - August 1-7, 2016; MBS, Cooling Car Sales; Hot Volt, Recalls of Course

* The Center for Automotive Research presented their 51st Management Briefing Seminar conference in Northern Michigan this past week where executives, engineers, policy makers and pundits gathered to assess the state of the automotive industry, share what’s new and talk about where it is going. The general consensus ... Continue reading

2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid XLE Plus Review By Steve Purdy

2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid XLE Plus Review By Steve Purdy

2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid XLE Plus Review By Steve Purdy ... Continue reading

GAC Motors (China) Completes Phase II Factory

GAC Motors (China) Completes Phase II Factory

GUANGZHOU, China, July 30, 2016 -- China's best automaker, GAC Motor, hosted the completion ceremony of the company's new phase II factory in Panyu, Guangzhou on June 28, and launched SUV GS8 and plug-in hybrid sedan GA3S PHEV, taking a step forward to further expand production capacity with much improved efficiency. L ... Continue reading

Big Oil (STILL) Benefits From "Divide and Conquer"

Big Oil (STILL) Benefits From "Divide and Conquer"

Opinion by Bob Gordon, President The Auto Channel<p> After spending time at the 2006 Clean Cities Congress here in Phoenix, and after listening to speeches, presentations, and other facts and opinions, I believe that THE ANSWER to the "Energy Crisis" and its progeny the destruction of our earth’s ecology, is and ... Continue reading

2016 Toyota Highlander - A Three Row Car-pooler Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

2016 Toyota Highlander - A Three Row Car-pooler Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

2016 Toyota Highlander A Three Row Car-pooler REview By Larry Nutson ... Continue reading

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