The New BMW 740e and 740Le xDrive
Jul 22, 2016
LONDON - July 22, 2016: The sixth generation of the BMW 7 Series is a true flagship of the BMW range, blending comfort, style, dynamic ability and cutting edge technology in equal measure to create an inspiring mode of luxury transport. To complete the range, the BMW 7 Series has borrowed technology from the BMW i sub- ... Continue reading
2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Review by John Heilig +VIDEO
Jul 15, 2016
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Jul 12, 2016
BOSTON—XL Hybrids, Inc., the leader in fleet electrification solutions for commercial and municipal fleets, today announced the company received approval from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for the first California Heavy Duty Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) vehicle eligibility allowing significant discoun ... Continue reading
Hyundai's 2016 Plug-In Hybrid. Fast, Frugal, and Sexy.
Jul 8, 2016
Lede Photo CannellHYPHEV16-9173 With the drop in gas prices you’d think the bottom had fallen out of the hybrid market. Not so, particularly in hybrid heaven, California. There, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs)remain popular due to their frugality and their admittance to the sometimes-faster HOV (high occupancy) freeway ... Continue reading
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Jul 7, 2016
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS When you think “hybrid midsize sedan”, the first manufacturer to come to mind is probably not Chevrolet. So change your mind — the all-new 2016 Chevy Malibu Hybrid leverages technology from the plug-in hybrid/extended-range EV Volt to create a car that is not merely a good hy ... Continue reading
Problems With Automotive Autonomous Reliance
Jul 5, 2016
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New Energy Vehicle Makers Gather at Shanghai International Green Auto Show
Jun 30, 2016
SHANGHAI, June 30, 2016 -- The Shanghai International Green Auto Show, the largest new energy vehicle exhibition in China, is being held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) from June 28 to June 30, 2016. Nearly one hundred new energy vehicles will be on display at the event, drawing much attention fro ... Continue reading
2016 Chevrolet Volt Review +VIDEO
Jun 18, 2016
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Jun 16, 2016
TORRANCE, CA - June 16, 2016: America's best-selling midsize sedan bolsters its resume for 2016 with the arrival of the restyled and reengineered 2017 Accord Hybrid, America's most powerful and fuel-efficient midsize hybrid sedan, launching today at Honda dealerships nationwide. Featuring an advanced second-generation ... Continue reading
2017 Acura NSX Supercar Debuts at 2016 Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
Jun 9, 2016
TORRANCE, Calif., June 9, 2016 -- Acura will field a pair of 2017 Acura NSX supercars in the 100th Anniversary of the running of the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on June 26, marking the North American racing debut of Acura's next-generation NSX: the pinnacle expression of Acura Precision Crafted Perfor ... Continue reading
2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited AWD Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Jun 9, 2016
Combining the useful functionality of a small crossover with hybrid efficiency DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS What took so long? Toyotaâs RAV4 kickstarted the compact crossover class when it debuted twenty years ago. At a time when large truck-based SUVs were the most popular things on four wheels, the RAV4 ... Continue reading
Hyundai Ioniq Aims To Steal Eco-Car Crown From Toyota Prius
Jun 3, 2016
Washington DC June 2, 2016; The AIADA newsletter reported that with low gas prices, American consumers are largely steering clear of alternative fuel cars. But, reports Forbes, Hyundai expects that to change over the next few years, with the global market for 'green' cars predicted to grow to more than five million uni ... Continue reading
2016 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD Advance Package +VIDEO
Jun 3, 2016
Innovative technology meet luxury comfort DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Acura's claim for differentiation in the luxury classes has been technology. And while that word has been appropriated to mean the latest in electronic gadgetry for entertainment, information, and safety â which Acura is more than plea ... Continue reading
May 28, 2016
DUBLINâResearch and Markets has announced the addition of the "Strategic Analysis of Mild and Full Hybrid Vehicles in North America and Europe" report to their offering. The trend of hybridization in passenger cars is increasing as a result of the demand for emission regulation compliance. This market insight give ... Continue reading
2016 Lexus RX 450h Review By Steve Purdy
May 28, 2016
2016 LEXUS RX 450h Review By Steve Purdy The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau Weâre testing the new Lexus RX 450h luxury midsize crossover this week but it is a pre-production model so we want to offer a disclaimer. Niggles we may find could be just because it is not fully sorted for production. I must say, though, we ... Continue reading
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