HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 TOYOTA PRIUS TWO ECO REVIEW
May 23, 2017
How can you go wrong with 56 miles-per-gallon?” This was my standard response when friends and acquaintances would ask me what I thought of my Prius test drive. While the hatchback shape still stumps some, Toyota has pushed for more than just the sensibility vote and offers models that are shorter, longer, fancier, a ... Continue reading
May 21, 2017
* Buzz in the automotive business world the past few weeks has centered around the revaluation that electric car maker Tesla has a market capitalization (a measure of a company’s value based on stock price and amount of stock in existence) exceeding Ford and GM, in spite of those traditional company's much bigger siz ... Continue reading
11 Companies Form Fuel-Cell Consortium To Develop Hydrogen FCV Infrastructure
May 20, 2017
Toyota Motor Corporation Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. ... Continue reading
Infiniti Research Announces Top 5 Trends Impacting the Automotive Industry for 2017
May 20, 2017
Infiniti Research has announced their top automotive trends for 2017. ... Continue reading
Bentley Defining The Luxury Electric Vehicle +VIDEO
May 1, 2017
Bentley’s EXP 12 Speed 6e makes its debut in China today at the 2017 Auto Shanghai. The concept showcases the British brand’s ambition to define the electric luxury segment and will allow Bentley to gauge public opinion and customer feedback to help shape its future luxury strategy. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Mobis Succeeds In Developing 48V Mild HEV Core Technology
Apr 27, 2017
Hyundai Mobis succeeded in developing the core technologies of the 48V Mild hybrid vehicle (hereinafter referred to as 48V Mild HEV), which will become one of the mainstays of future environment-friendly car trends, one after another. It’s creating tangible results in related markets. ... Continue reading
All-new Honda CR-V Hybrid SUV at Auto Shanghai 2017
Apr 23, 2017
SHANGHAI, Apr, 19 2017 - Honda exhibited the world premiere of its all-new SUV model, CR-V Hybrid, at Auto Shanghai 2017 (The 17th International Automobile & Manufacturing Technology Exhibition, Press days: April 19-20, 2017, Public days: April 21-28, 2017). Equipped with the Honda Sport Hybrid i-MMD(1) two-motor hybri ... Continue reading
Apr 23, 2017
* The U.S. auto show circuit has calmed for this year but global auto news is still in the making. At the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show VW debuted its I.D. Cross SUV concept, following on the heals of the I.D. sedan shown in Paris and the I.D. Buzz van shown in Detroit. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell Drivers Accumulate More Than Two Million Zero-Emission Miles
Apr 21, 2017
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 21, 2017 -- In celebration of Earth Day 2017, Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell drivers have again surpassed an important threshold, accumulating more than two million miles on the roads and highways of both Southern and Northern California. These fuel cell CUVs have emitted only clean water vapor ... Continue reading
Apr 21, 2017
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Mild Hybrid 48V Vehicles 2017-2027" report to their offering. Vehicle emissions regulations for 2025 and 2030 are unlikely to be met by conventional vehicle technology as applied to most vehicles beyond small cars. ... Continue reading
Qoros Debuts Its Super EV at 2017 Shanghai Auto Show
Apr 20, 2017
SHANGHAI, April 20, 2017 -- Qoros Automotive Co., Ltd. (Qoros Auto) is showcasing the progress of its two-pronged strategy highlighted by an array of world-class products at Auto Shanghai 2017 (Shanghai Auto Show). The Qoros booth sees the Qoros Model K-EV, a high-performance electric vehicle (EV), taking center stage. ... Continue reading
Automakers Go Green, But Are They Making Green?
Apr 19, 2017
CHICAGO, April 19, 2017 -- As Earth Day approaches, Cars.com digs into its mountains of data to determine how the hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) market is faring. The company found that while automakers continue to pump out hybrid and electric models – 55 in 2016 and 59 in 2017 – sales have tumbled over the past ... Continue reading
Apr 17, 2017
TOKYO, Apr, 17 2017; Suzuki Motor Corporation, Toshiba Corporation and Denso Corporation have reached basic agreement on establishing a joint venture company for production of automotive lithium-ion battery packs in India, and signed the agreement. In India, higher attention is being paid to environment, and new CO2 st ... Continue reading
2017 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring Review By John Heilig
Apr 13, 2017
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Senior Editor Mid-Atlantic Bureau The Auto Channel REVIEWED MODEL: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring ENGINE: 2.0-liter DOHC I-4 TRANSMISSION: ECVT HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 212 total horsepower/232 net lb.-ft. torque WHEELBASE: 109.3 in. ... Continue reading
2017 BMW i3 (94 Ah) Wins Inaugural World Urban Car
Apr 12, 2017
NEW YORK, April 12, 2017 -- At a press conference hosted by the New York International Auto Show, Bridgestone Corporation, and Autoneum, the BMW i3 (94 Ah) was declared the inaugural winner of the 2017 World Urban Car award. "We are delighted and honored that the BMW i3 has been recognized as the World Urban Car," said ... Continue reading
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