19 February 2009, 08:55 AM
The all-new RX 450h will make its European debut as the centrepiece of the Lexus stand at the Geneva motor show on 3 March.
Significant revisions to the Lexus Hybrid Drive powertrain will deliver substantially lower carbon dioxide emissions when the luxury crossover goes on sale in the UK this summer, setting a new benchmark in its class, well below the figures achieved by the current best-performing diesels. At the same time it will also be more fuel efficient and more powerful than its
18 February 2009, 05:21 PM
Honda's worldwide, total hybrid sales hit the 300,000 mark earlier this month, and will soon be bolstered by the all-new Insight, which goes on sale in April as the most affordable hybrid car on the market.
The new Insight follows in the tracks of the Civic Hybrid, Civic IMA and first generation Insight – the world’s first mass production hybrid car, launched in 1999.
Over 10,000 Insight orders have been placed in Japan already; double the anticipated monthly order rate, and in just 11 day
15 January 2009, 12:28 PM
First seen as a concept at last years Paris Motorshow – Prologue Hybrid 4 – Peugeot’s new 3008 cross-over vehicle can now be revealed in all its glory.
This new, compact and spacious cross-over, represents a totally new offering in the UK car market. It is aimed at sport-loving couples, modern families, senior citizens and active young people who desire a type of car which does not fall into existing categories, such as hatchbacks and MPVs. Due to this positioning; it was perfectly natural th
13 January 2009, 09:18 AM
A new chapter in the history of Prius opens at the Detroit motor show with the official unveiling of the all-new, third-generation of Toyota’s world-leading hybrid power car.
With a heritage of more than one million sales worldwide since the original model was launched in 1997, new Prius takes the benefits of hybrid to a new level, promising even better fuel economy and performance and reduced full lifecycle emissions, from manufacturing through to ultimate disposal. These qualities are comb
24 December 2008, 10:52 AM
The all-new Ford Fusion Hybrid is now officially America’s most fuel efficient mid-size car with a certified 41 mpg rating in the city and 36 mpg on the highway, topping the Toyota Camry hybrid by 8 mpg in the city and 2 mpg on the highway.
“The new Ford Fusion Hybrid not only significantly exceeds the competition but also embodies Ford’s 100 percent commitment to fuel efficiency leadership, quality, innovation and advanced technology,” said Derrick Kuzak, group vice president, Global Pro
04 December 2008, 09:05 AM
Honda has today given the first glimpse of the American specification, production version of the all-new 2010 Insight hybrid will make its world debut in January 2009 at the Detroit Motor Show.
This first image of the US version of Honda's latest production hybrid shows how the Insight Concept, first shown at Paris in October 2008, will be transferred into an aerodynamically inspired, athletic looking road car. The new five-passenger, five-door Insight is powered by a lighter, more compact ve
27 November 2008, 10:39 AM
Citroën's new Berlingo Multispace has been named 'MPV of the Year' in 4x4 & MPV Driver magazine's 2009 awards, whilst the Company’s mesmerising Hypnos concept was named 'Best Concept Car'.
The brand new version of Citroën's legendary Berlingo MPV beat off all of its competitors to take the top spot. 4x4 & MPV driver magazine – the only title specialising in the vital MPV segment – heaped praise on the Multispace's 'unbelievable' load space, modular layout, refined styling, comfo
18 November 2008, 04:39 PM
smart is set to clean up when it comes to environmental compatibility and driver enjoyment with the launch of a new model with micro hybrid drive (mhd) technology and enhanced equipment levels.From November, 61hp and 71hp versions of the iconic smart fortwo will feature micro hybrid drive as standard, which is an automatic start/stop start function helping to provide significant savings in terms of both fuel economy and emissions.
The smart mhd models return fuel savings of up to 24 per cent
18 November 2008, 02:36 PM
Hypnos, Citroën’s spectacular crossover concept which wowed the crowds at the Paris Motor Show, has just been named ‘Concept Car of the Year 2008’ at the prestigious Autocar Magazine awards. One of the car’s interior designers, Briton, Leighanne Earley, was also named ‘Autocar Courland Automotive Leader of the Future’.
Managing Director of Citroën UK, Xavier Duchemin, commented; “This is a great honour for Citroën, a fantastic accolade for the Hypnos concept and major recognition of the excit
17 October 2008, 09:40 AM
Yeah, it’s gotta HEMI® Hybrid. And best-in-class fuel economy, too.
Official EPA fuel economy numbers for the 2009 Chrysler Aspen Hybrid and Dodge Durango Hybrid are 20 city and 22 highway, achieving best-in-class fuel economy ratings for a full-size 4x4 SUV.
Chrysler LLC’s first production hybrids are coupled with the renowned 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine with fuel-saving Multi-Displacement System (MDS) technology. Total output, when combined with the advanced two-mode hybrid system, is 400 ho
10 October 2008, 04:48 PM
Honda’s Civic Hybrid scooped Green Gadget of the Year at T3 magazine’s annual awards ceremony last night.
Voted by T3 readers themselves, it was the Civic Hybrid’s low emissions and excellent fuel economy that won them over.
The Civic Hybrid’s innovative petrol-electric drivetrain enables it to achieve excellent fuel economy of 61.4mpg and low CO2 emissions of 109g/km, making it exempt from the London Congestion Charge and eligible for reduced road tax of £15. From April 2009, road tax
07 October 2008, 10:28 AM
Three cars that explore new frontiers for hybrid cars of the future will be unveiled by Toyota Australia at this year's Australian International Motor Show in Sydney.
The cars, which reveal Toyota's plans for Prius and its other Hybrid Synergy Drive vehicles, represent vital steps in Toyota's quest to develop the ultimate environmentally friendly car.
Hybrid X, an evolution of today's Prius, proposes creative solutions that will potentially become signature points of a specific hybrid iden