Hybrids
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The appointment of Regional Directors for North America and Europe makes the start of McLaren's return to sales in the U.S.
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Corvette Could Go Hybrid To Survive Strict Fuel RulesIt's not a likely scenario at the moment, but General Motors is prepared to do what it takes to keep the Chevrolet Corvette.
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2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid PreviewAt $87,950, the 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid is the cheapest S-Class in the automaker’s American lineup.
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First Ferrari Hybrid Likely To Be A V-12Ferrari boss Amadeo Felisa stressed that the V-12 engine is here to stay.
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Report: Saab 9-5 Hybrid In The WorksA Saab 9-5 hybrid may eventually be followed by a smaller 9-1 hybrid.
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First Look At Jaguar XJ 'Limo-Green' Plug-In Hybrid ConceptThe Jaguar XJ Limo-Green has a claimed fuel economy for the combined cycle of 47 mpg.
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According to BMW, American luxury customers still want a V-8.
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Mark Wahlberg Gives It To Us Both Ways In His EscaladeBut then, he's a giving sort of guy
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Report: High Demand For Lexus HS250h Could Mean Short Supply In U.S.Over 10,000 orders for the new luxury hybrid have been placed in Japan.
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Preview: 2011 BMW ActiveHybrid 7The new ActiveHybrid 7 will reach showrooms in the Spring of 2010.
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2011 Chevrolet Volt Expects 230mpg EPA City RatingThe fuel-sipping extended range EV gets even better numbers than most expected.
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Mercedes-Benz to offer 58 BlueEfficiency models by end of 2009Green isn't always green - sometimes it's blue. Or at least that's what Mercedes-Benz wants us to think when we think of efficient, environment-friendlier motoring. And to help back up Mercedes' claim to being one of the cleanest luxury carmakers, it has announced it will have 58 BlueEfficiency...
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The EcoBoost four-cylinder made news today with its impressive 240hp output from a small 2.0L displacement, raising hopes for enthusiasts everywhere that the engine might see use in a small and sporty hatch or sedan - or possibly even an SVO-type Mustang. But that's not the only thing Ford has in store over the coming years, and today the company took the time to detail some of its plans for the near future. The 355hp-365hp 3.5L EcoBoost engine already in the Ford Taurus SHO and Flex and the Lincoln MKS and MKT will begin its full production rollout this summer, featuring advanced...
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Report: Next-gen Honda NSX could get 'Super Hybrid Sports' badgeLast year Honda - or more specifically, Acura - confirmed the NSX replacement would be on its way by 2010 as a 2011 model. Since then the global car market has fallen through the floor, and Honda had canceled the NSX replacement, but the car could still make its target debut date. A report emerging...
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Lexus prices the 2010 HS 250h dedicated luxury hybridAlready selling strongly in Japan in pre-order sales, Lexus today announced U.S. pricing for the 2010 HS 250h dedicated luxury sedan. Starting at a mere $34,200, the hybrid is firmly positioned at the entry-level sector of the luxury sedan market. The carmaker hopes to hit 25,000 sales in the HS...
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Honda president says no need for RWD sedansFront-wheel drive cars, no matter how well-engineered, are always a compromise when it comes to being fast. They do enjoy some advantages in terms of packaging and efficiency, however, and Honda's new president Takanobu Ito is firmly behind the continued absence of RWD cars in the company's lineup...
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Report: GM working on new dedicated hybridGeneral Motors' engineers are quick to point out that the 2011 Chevrolet Volt isn't a hybrid at all - it's powered only by electricity, with the combustion engine serving only to extend its range. But according to a new report, GM does have plans for a dedicated, high-efficiency hybrid to one-up...
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Toyota-GM hybrid partnership rumors stir againJust ten days ago, General Motors denied a story that it was planning to license Toyota's hybrid Synergy Drive system, but today a new report has broken claiming Toyota could offer GM the Prius hybrid, to be re-branded as a GM product. Aside from being completely off the wall, the report doesn't...
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Former president Bush signed the $25 billion Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Incentive Program into life last year, but for the past 8 months, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has sat on the money, carefully evaluating applications to see which companies would make the best use of the funds. That was until last week when the first announcements of disbursement were made from Ford's Research and Innovation Center in Dearborn, Michigan. The same funding program, earmarked for both automakers and suppliers, would be doubled to $50 billion under a bill passed by the House on Friday...
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GM pitching Volt as sporty, green alternative to Prius, InsightAt first glance, there's very little to differentiate the main contenders for your hybrid sedan dollar - the new Insight looks remarkably like the Prius. For that matter, so does the upcoming Chevrolet Volt. Aerodynamic necessity is a harsh master. But General Motors is planning to set the Volt...
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First pre-production Chevrolet Volt prototypes hit the roadYou may think you've already seen the 2011 Chevrolet Volt inside and out (online at least) but in truth you've only seen mock-ups. The first real, complete pre-production Volts are currently testing on the streets around GM’s Warren test center in Michigan and these are the first images of...
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U.S. DOE announces $8 billion in loans for fuel-efficient vehicles at Ford, Nissan and TeslaPresident Bush signed the $25 billion Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Incentive Program into life last year, but for the past 8 months, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has sat on the money, carefully evaluating applications to see which companies would make the best use of the funds...
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Porsche: Cayenne Hybrid on the streets by late 2010It's no secret that Porsche's planning a range of production Cayenne hybrids, but today Porsche board member Wolfgang Dürheimer told the German daily Rheinische Post that the vehicle would be in dealerships and on the street by the second half of 2010 with a starting price around €90,000...
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Report: Buick to get two-mode hybrid for new crossoverIf the rumors are true, General Motors may be in the process of developing a new Buick crossover - with a new two-mode plug-in hybrid engine that should take the alternative fuels fight to its competitors. GM, Daimler, Chrysler and BMW have been jointly developing the two-mode hybrid for some time...
Alex Kaufmann