2015 Detroit Auto Show Summary and Refreshingly Honest and Knowledgeable Opinion
Jan 16, 2015
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Toyota Recalls Certain 2014-2015 Model Year Prius V Vehicles
Jan 16, 2015
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., today announced plans to conduct a safety recall of approximately 5,000 Model Year 2014-2015 Prius V vehicles. In the involved vehicles, the front passenger seat is equipped with an Occupant Classification System (OCS), which activates / deactivates the passenger seat air bag system de ... Continue reading
2015 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Jan 15, 2015
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS When you think of a mid-sized luxury hybrid sedan, Lincoln may not be the first name to come to mind. But Lincoln does have a mid-sized luxury hybrid in the form of its MKZ Hybrid, and it is a stylish, comfortable, and economical entry-luxury sedan. The MKZ Hybrid offers sleek look ... Continue reading
Eye-Opening Documentary PUMP Now Available On itunes +VIDEO
Jan 15, 2015
The Movie That Will Change Your Attitude About Fuel Forever, Narrated By Jason Bateman LOS ANGELES, CA, January 8 2015 â After a successful limited theatrical release this fall, PUMP will be available January 13, 2015 to a wider audience. Submarine Deluxe, in association with Fuel Freedom Foundation and iDeal Film ... Continue reading
Jan 13, 2015
Revised Transmission, More Powerful Electric Motor and Larger Lithium-Polymer Battery Pack Improve Fuel Economy DETROIT -- Jan. 12, 2015: Today Hyundai introduced the Hybrid version of its award-winning seventh-generation Sonata at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Sonata Hybrid continues to visual ... Continue reading
The New Mercedes-Benz C 350 PLUG-IN HYBRID
Jan 13, 2015
Following its premiere in the S-Class, Mercedes-Benz is now offering its most advanced hybrid technology yet in the C-Class and, for the first time, also in an Estate model. The dynamism and efficiency of the C 350 PLUG-IN HYBRID make it a convincing proposition in both its Saloon and its Estate guise. With a range of ... Continue reading
Hybrid-Electric Military Motorcycle
Jan 6, 2015
Logos Technologies Wins Second DARPA Award Hybrid-Electric Military Motorcycle Details ... Continue reading
Japan Auto News: Honda Begins Sales of the All-New "Grace" Hybrid Sedan
Dec 28, 2014
Tokyo, Dec 1, 2014 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today began sales of the all-new Grace hybrid sedan at dealerships across Japan.<br><br>Being developed as a compact sedan for a new era under the development concept "innovation of the compact sedan," the all-new Grace fuses together the easy handling and excellent fuel economy ... Continue reading
2015 Car Review: Lexus NX Small Crossover By Steve Purdy
Dec 28, 2014
2015 Lexus NX Review All-New Small Luxury Crossover By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau One of the fastest growing segments in both the U.S. and worldwide markets is that of small crossovers, particularly those in the luxury class. Lexus is not about to be left out of the mix so they just introduced an al ... Continue reading
Volvo's First Electric Hybrid in Commercial Service in Hamburg, Germany
Dec 20, 2014
Volvoâs new Electric Hybrid bus is for the first time placed in scheduled service. The bus will run on the Innovation Route 109 in Hamburg, Germany. GÃTEBORG, SWEDEN -- December 19, 2014: The new Volvo 7900 Electric Hybrid commenced scheduled operation in Hamburg on December 18. The starting shot for the innova ... Continue reading
Renault Lifts the Lid on Two Innovative Mobility Ideas
Dec 12, 2014
New Renault compact electric motor to improve EV efficiency Small petrol/LPG turbo engine to lower fuel bills by 25 per cent Innovations for urban deliveries and electrification âHYDIVUâ prototype: Mild-Diesel Hybrid for LCVs âPOWERFULâ prototype: two-stroke, two-cylinder super-charged and turbo-cha ... Continue reading
Interest in Alternative Fuel Vehicles Declines with Gas Prices - NACS Report
Dec 9, 2014
NACS survey shows correlation between lower gas prices and lower interest in alternative fuel cars. ​ALEXANDRIA, Va. December 9, 2014; Consumers are much less likely to consider a non-gasoline powered vehicle as gas prices continue to decline, according to a new consumer survey examining preferences related to al ... Continue reading
All-New Volvo XC90 T8 Introduces Twin Engine Technology
Dec 9, 2014
The first Volvo designed from the ground up for plug-in/electrification compatibility, the XC90 T8 delivers all the performance of a luxury SUV, but with emission levels that even small hybrid cars struggle to match. When designing the XC90 T8, Volvo Cars chose not to compromise on performance, driving pleasure, effici ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Pricing for Refreshed and Renewed 2015 Prius c
Dec 3, 2014
Aggressive, Sportier Look With LED Headlights and Newly Designed Taillights Upgraded Interiors and Available Technology Features New Eye-catching Exterior Colors TORRANCE, CA -- December 03, 2014: The 2015 Toyota Prius c (c for city) rings in the new year with an aggressive, sportier look, upgraded interior features an ... Continue reading
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