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Honda Tops 800,000 Hybrids, Still Trails Toyota’s 3 Million ...

Honda announced today that, as of the end of 2011, its total count of hybrid-powered vehicles has now crested the 800,000 mark. Honda was one of the first automakers to sell a hybrid vehicle with its first-generation Insight in 1999. [...]

Posted On : Jan, 25 2012 | Comments : 0

Hyundai - Sonata and Other Hybrids Are Here to Stay

To learn more, we spoke with Michael Deitz, the product manager for the Sonata line. We started by talking about the design of the hybrid Sonata, which is expected to match the Toyota Prius for aerodynamics, by using sculpted front and r [...]

Posted On : Apr, 09 2010 | Comments : 0

Auto Show Spotlights Hybrids, Electrics

Judging by the trends at the Chicago Auto Show, cars of the future will use less gas and more electricity. The Kia Ray is named after sunshine. The concept hybrid gas-electric car is made to look sexy and still be practical. Kia designer [...]

Posted On : Feb, 12 2010 | Comments : 0

Hybrids, Luxury cars, world debuts and 'green' car of the ye...

The Los Angeles Auto Show, one of the top automotive events worldwide, opens Dec. 4-13 as optimism begins to return to the auto industry and vehicle sales show signs of recovery. The annual event, held at the Los Angeles Convention Center, [...]

Posted On : Nov, 25 2009 | Comments : 0

BMW for 2010 - 5-Series GT, X1, and Two Hybrids

2010 BMW 5-Series GT Concept Enlarge Photo BMW has a busy year ahead, with introductions of four important new models throughout the rest of 2009 and into 2010. Earlier this year, we showed you the first photos of the 2010 BMW 5-Series GT. [...]

Posted On : May, 08 2009 | Comments : 0

Ford, Toyota Disagree Over Marketing Statements for Hybrids

What is a mid-size car? Many consumers would think mid-size has something to actually do with the size of the car in physical dimensions, which is doesn't. The federal regulations that determine what class a car falls into actually have to [...]

Posted On : Jan, 31 2009 | Comments : 0

Nissan mulls plug-in hybrids

Nissan is considering developing plug-in hybrid vehicles that can be charged at home, as it seeks to catch up with its rivals in fuel-sipping cars, an official said Wednesday. Japan's third-largest automaker is considering the move as cons [...]

Posted On : Sep, 04 2008 | Comments : 0

At Reva launch, govt welcomes hybrids

Governments do not usually launch cars. Companies do. Wednesday, however, was different as Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit launched the battery-operated vehicle Reva and announced a 29.5% discount on the vehicle. The Delhi government al [...]

Posted On : Jun, 26 2008 | Comments : 0

Toyota reveals plan for new hybrids, including plug-in model

As $4 gas has pushed American drivers into fuel-efficient cars, the news has been full of reports chronicling the Detroit Three's small car development and GM's upcoming plug-in hybrid, the Volt. But what about the current leader in hybri [...]

Posted On : Jun, 12 2008 | Comments : 0

After a surprise hit with Prius, Toyota looks to next-genera...

Since he was a teenager, Takeshi Uchiyamada's dream was to make a car. But as he entered his 50s as a Toyota engineer, he had all but given up hope he would ever head a project to develop a model.In 1994, he finally got his dream. L [...]