News By Topic: Vehicles and the Environment: Hybrids

2016 Chevrolet Volt claims top honours as AJAC's 2016 Canadian Green Car of the Year

Mar 24, 2016

What is a Green Vehicle?It is a vehicle which, for its size and purpose, provides the Canadian consumer with environmentally-friendly returns that compare favourably with other vehicles in its class. 2016 Canadian Green Car of the Year and 2016 Canadian Green Utility Vehicle of the Year VANCOUVER, March 23, 2016 /CNW/ ... Continue reading

2017 Infiniti QX70 Limited debuts at the New York International Auto Show

Mar 24, 2016

2017 Infiniti QX70 Limited debuts at the New York International Auto Show ... Continue reading

2016 New York Auto Show - Toyota Reveals

Mar 23, 2016

March 23, 2016 2016 New York International Auto Show 2017 Toyota Prius Prime Reveal New York, N.Y. Wednesday, March 23, 2016 Bill Fay, Group Vice President and General Manager – Toyota Division, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. ----- Good morning everyone, and thanks for helping us kick off the 2016 New York Auto ... Continue reading

2017 Hyundai Ioniq Model 3-Way EV Lineup Makes U.S. Debut At New York International Auto Show

Mar 23, 2016

NEW YORK, March 23, 2016 -- Hyundai Motor America today unveiled the Ioniq Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid, and Electric models for the U.S. market at the New York International Auto Show. The Ioniq eco-focused vehicle is the first in the world to offer three distinct electrified powertrains on a single, dedicated vehicle platf ... Continue reading

BMW Announces i8 Roadster and New Strategy

Mar 21, 2016

BMW Group driving the transformation of individual mobility with its Strategy NUMBER ONE > Next By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor MUNICH - March 17, 2016: During the Annual Accounts press conference, BMW announced its new strategy Number One>Next, which will transform the company from a technology company into a p ... Continue reading

Acura To Start Production of the 2017 Acura NSX +VIDEO

Mar 18, 2016

Performance Manufacturing Center is exclusive global production home for Acura NSX with serial production to begin late April World-class facility boasts quality, craftsmanship and technological innovation MARYSVILLE, Ohio, March 17, 2016 – Acura today announced that the all-new Performance Manufacturing Center wi ... Continue reading

2017 Acura RDX Speeds to Market as the Benchmark Compact Luxury Performance SUV

Mar 10, 2016

TORRANCE, Calif., March 9, 2016 -- Coming off an all-time annual sales record last year, the 2017 Acura RDX goes on sale tomorrow with incredible momentum and a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP)1 starting at $35,370 – unchanged from the current model. The 2017 RDX is offered by the luxury marque that KB ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2016 ACURA RLX SPORT HYBRID REVIEW

Mar 9, 2016

HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE ACURA RLX SPORT HYBRID VEHICLE The luxurious Acura RLX Sport Hybrid puts an athletic spin on a hybrid engine and adds a tailor-made approach to a spacious large-sized sedan. The RLX does receive more attractive standard equipment on th ... Continue reading

New 2017 Chrysler Pacifica (Gasoline) Offers Best In Class Fuel Economy, Greener Ownership Experience

Mar 8, 2016

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 8, 2016 -- 28-mpg highway unsurpassed in minivan segment; 12 percent better than model it replaces Combined-cycle rating of 22 mpg is 10 percent better Improved fuel efficiency contributes to nine-percent reduction in Global Warming Potential (GWP) All-new Pacifica's superior performance attr ... Continue reading

Low Operating and Maintenance Costs Will Help to Drive the Growth of the Global Micro Hybrid Vehicle Market Through 2019, says Technavio

Mar 8, 2016

LONDON—Technavio analysts forecast the global micro hybrid vehicle market to reach 14.18 million units in 2019, growing at a CAGR of more than 18%, according to their latest report. The research study covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global micro hybrid vehicle market for 2015-2019. The repo ... Continue reading

Car Question? Get Straight Answers From The Auto Lab Saturday 8-10 AM

Mar 5, 2016

March 5, 2016 Car Question or Opinion? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 27 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million peopl ... Continue reading

Future Look At EV Batteries

Mar 4, 2016

Special to The Auto Channel From: Dr. Brian Morin President & COO of Dreamweaver International •There are technologies that can take >50% of the cost out of manufacturing batteries. •If the Tesla Model 3 and Chevy Bolt can achieve volume, these technologies and others are sure to be implemented. •Once im ... Continue reading

Hyundai Three Way EV's - Gasoline Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid and Fuel-Cell Electric To Turn On At Geneva Car Show

Feb 25, 2016

World’s first vehicle platform with three electrified powertrains, making low- to zero-emission mobility accessible to everyone Innovative IONIQ offers customers uncompromised driving experience and design Unveiling of the IONIQ line-up at the Geneva Motor Show is available as live stream High Wycombe, 24 February ... Continue reading

Build Your Personalized Acura NSX With Online Vehicle Configurator

Feb 25, 2016

Configurator site is live for potential customers and enthusiasts to create their ideal NSX supercar Online configurator is the first step in the NSX custom order process NSX fans can share their dream NSX on Twitter to win exclusive opportunity to drive the supercar The 2017 Acura NSX online configurator launched toda ... Continue reading

First Drive: 2016 Toyota Prius Review by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO

Feb 25, 2016

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor THE HAGUE - February 25, 2016: Until last November I would never have guessed that I a Toyota Prius would ever be called a dynamic car. Never say never, a saying that now refers to the Prius. When the California test route of our first drive event lead us from Laguna Niguel to El ... Continue reading