Hybrid
New Details On Hybrid Prius Wagon/SUV, Prius Family
We've been covering the development of a new family of hybrids under the Prius umbrella at Toyota for several years now, and while it's still not official, a new report out of Japan today contains hints at a new Prius-branded wagon or SUV due out in late 2010. Perhaps most interesting about the new...
Mercedes-Benz Planning New R&D Center: U.S.-Built Diesel Hybrids On The Way?
With the U.S. sales debut of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid just behind it, Mercedes is now looking to the future of its American alternative powertrain vehicles, and one... October 28, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
Subaru Talks About Hybrid Plans In Tokyo
We've covered Subaru's hybrid plans for well over a year now, and this week's details dropped at the Tokyo Motor Show confirm what we've heard before: Subaru has plans for a... October 23, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
Final 43 Automotive X Prize Contenders Announced
The Automotive X Prize is controversial for its tendency to choose what many perceive not as the most viable or realistic technologies, but the geekiest or most oddball. On... October 20, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
Video Leak: Toyota FT-86, Honda CR-Z And More From 2009 Tokyo Motor Show
When it comes to car shows, there are leaks and then there are leaks. Today a Japanese-language video of most of the cars and concepts of the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show has leaked... October 9, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
Preview: 2010 Lexus GS 450h, Starts From $56,550
While Mercedes-Benz and BMW struggle to catch up on their hybrid sedan offerings, Lexus is motoring calmly ahead with its revised hybrid sedan lineup, including the 2010... October 9, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
2011 Porsche Panamera Cabrio In The Works
As super sedans go, the 2010 Porsche Panamera is about as good as you can get, though the styling is certainly controversial. Perhaps controversial is too kind a word, but... October 8, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
2012 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid Preview
An all-new Touareg is due from Volkswagen next year as a 2011 model. Following later in 2011 as a 2012 model, VW is planning a hybrid version of the SUV to take its place... October 7, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
2012 Infiniti M35 Hybrid Confirmed For Production
The 2011 Infiniti M was virtually revealed in spectacular fashion at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in August, but today the company has revealed its plans for its... October 7, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
Lexus Updates 2010 GS Sedan Tech, Gives Hybrid GS 450h New Look
With winter rapidly approaching, the 2010 model year cars that haven't already been released are quickly breaking cover. The 2010 Lexus GS sedan range gets a new... October 6, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
Toyota, Lexus Floor Mats Now Recalled: 3.8M Vehicles Affected
Last week Toyota issued a safety advisory on a number of Lexus and Toyota-brand vehicles for a problem with the floor mats that could potentially cause the accelerator to... October 6, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
2010 North American Car Of The Year Short List Announced
Car show season and time to pick the best vehicles of the year is upon us again, and in the midst of the rush, a select handful of automotive journalists--including our own... October 1, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
Official Warning Issued To Toyota And Lexus Owners To Pull Floor Mats Immediately
UPDATE: Toyota spokesperson Wade Hoyt said on Wednesday, September 30: Despite widespread reporting to the contrary, this is not yet a recall, but a safety advisory to owners... September 30, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
2009 Los Angeles Auto Show To Host 30 Debuts
With the industry clawing its way back out of the pit of 2009, the Los Angeles Auto Show provides an early look at the cars that will hit the streets in 2010--cars the... September 29, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
Fisker Gets $528 Million From DOE For U.S. Production
Fisker's Karma plug-in hybrid electric sports sedan recently made its public driving debut on the curves and hills of Laguna Seca, and now the company has secured over half a... September 22, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
Chrysler Aiming To Rise 'A Notch Above Cadillac'
We've all been eagerly awaiting the change at Chrysler that's certain to come with Fiat taking the helm, and with a number of Alfa Romeo and Fiat models already in the... September 21, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
2014 Porsche Macan Spy Shots (With Interior) 
2015 Ford Mustang, 2014 S63 AMG Leak, 2014 Porsche LMP1: This... 
ShepTrans Builds Nissan GT-R Capable Of 8.61 Second Quarter... 
2014 BMW 4-Series Coupe: Official Details, Pricing And Video 
Mercedes-Benz To Offer Car-2-Car Communication This year 
