2010 BMW ActiveHybrid X6 Starts at $89,725

BMW has announced the pricing for the 2010 ActiveHybrid X6 that will be available starting on December 5th at a starting price of $89,725. The ActiveHybrid X6 features BMW's dual-mode hybrid technology mated to a twin-turbo V8 and a...

Posted by Marc Carter on November 19, 2009 11:46 AM

Toyota Planning Larger Prius with a Lithium-Ion Battery

A new report is claiming that Toyota is planning a new larger Prius, that will be powered by a lithium-ion battery. The new larger version of the Prius will either be a wagon or SUV and it will supposedly...

Posted by Marc Carter on November 13, 2009 8:04 AM

GM to Build Cadillac Converj...Well According to One Source

The Detroit News is reporting that GM has finally decided to build the Cadillac Converj, which shares the same extended-range technology as the Chevy Volt. GM originally unveiled the Cadillac Converj concept at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show. A...

Posted by Marc Carter on November 9, 2009 4:08 PM

Dodge Ram Hybrid is Still on Target, but the Diesel is in Question

Chrysler is still planning on introducing a hybrid-powered Dodge Ram in 2010, but a diesel-powered model is up in the air. Chrysler announced last year that both models would be introduced in 2010, but those plans may have changed....

Posted by Marc Carter on October 27, 2009 9:22 AM

Report: Honda is Working on a Next-Gen Hybrid System for its Larger Vehicles

Although Honda now has the Insight and Civic hybrids and the upcoming CR-Z, Honda is missing a larger hybrid to compete with the Fusion and Camry hybrids. Honda did have an Accord hybrid with the last generation, but the...

Posted by Marc Carter on October 27, 2009 9:08 AM

Subaru Releases More Photos of its Hybrid Tourer Concept

Subaru has released more photos of the Hybrid Tourer Concept that is set to debut in Tokyo. The gullwing Hybrid Tourer Concept is a four-passenger concept that is Subaru's first attempt at a hybrid vehicle. The concept is powered...

Posted by Marc Carter on October 12, 2009 10:51 AM

Honda CR-Z Will Only be Offered as a Hybrid

If you were hoping that Honda was eventually going to release a non-hybrid version of its upcoming CR-Z hybrid, it looks like your hopes are lost. Although a CR-Z with the 2.0L from the Civic Si would have been...

Posted by Marc Carter on October 7, 2009 11:25 AM

Infiniti Confirms M35 Hybrid for 2012 Model Year

Infiniti virtually unveiled the 2011 Infiniti M at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in August and today the automaker revealed plans for the introduction of the 2012 M35 Hybrid and its JDM equivalent the Nissan Fuga. Infiniti's first hybrid,...

Posted by Marc Carter on October 7, 2009 10:26 AM

2010 Nissan Altima Gets a Refresh and Starts at $19,900

Nissan has released the official specs, photos and pricing for the refreshed 2010 Nissan Altima Coupe and Sedan. On the outside the Altima gets a restyled hood, grille and front bumper and new wheels. Inside there are new fabrics...

Posted by Marc Carter on September 30, 2009 12:41 PM

Tokyo 09' Preview: Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV has an Anti-Aging Interior

Just like almost every other preview so far of the Tokyo Motor Show next month, most of the concepts being unveiled have some sort of electric motor under the hood. Mitsubishi is following suit with the unveiling of the...

Posted by Marc Carter on September 30, 2009 10:18 AM

Tokyo 09' Preview: Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept Has Wings

Subaru will be showing off the Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show next month. The gullwing Hybrid Tourer Concept is a four-passenger concept that Subaru describes as "a new proposal for the future of [the]...

Posted by Marc Carter on September 29, 2009 10:13 PM

Tokyo 09' Preview: Honda Skydeck Concept Hybrid Minivan Unveiled

The 2009 Tokyo Motor Show is right around the corner and even though a number of automakers have already pulled out of the show, we can expect to see a number of reveals. Honda is set to unveil a...

Posted by Marc Carter on September 29, 2009 9:15 PM

Tokyo 09' Preview: Honda CR-Z Concept Gets Closer to the Real Thing

Honda unveiled the CR-Z hybrid concept at the 2007 Tokyo Auto Show and now two years later the concept that is hitting the stage at again at the 2009 Tokyo Auto Show. As typical with most Honda concepts, the...

Posted by Marc Carter on September 29, 2009 8:44 PM

Frankfurt 2009: 2010 Lexus LS 600h Gets a Refresh

Lexus has released info on the refreshed 2010 LS 600h. On the outside the LS 600h gets a new four-bar grille and new air intakes and fog lamps. The headlights have a new running light design as well and...

Posted by Marc Carter on September 18, 2009 8:27 AM

Upcoming Prius Coupe to be Designed in Italy

In response to the upcoming Honda CRZ hybrid, Toyota has decided to develop a coupe version of its popular Prius. According to the latest rumors the Prius coupe is being designed in Italy, by an Italian coachbuilder. The final...

Posted by Marc Carter on August 26, 2009 9:31 AM

Cadillac Converj May See the Light of Day

GM showed off the Cadillac Converj concept at the Detroit Auto Show earlier this year, which showcased GM's plug-in technology in a luxury vehicle. Although it was designed in such a way to give way to a production version,...

Posted by Marc Carter on August 25, 2009 9:47 AM

Overwhelming Demand for the Lexus HS 250h May Affect US Launch

Toyota recently launched the new Prius, which has been such a success that the automaker has run into a shortage of batteries. Now it looks like Toyota's next new hybrid the Lexus HS 250h is also running into issues...

Posted by Marc Carter on August 25, 2009 9:27 AM

Toyota Boosts Production of the 2010 Lexus HS 250h

Toyota has boosted production of the Lexus HS 250h hybrid due to strong sales in Japan. The Lexus hybrid was launched on July 14 and the automaker had only hoped to sell 500 a month, but has already received...

Posted by Marc Carter on August 11, 2009 10:01 AM

Honda's Insight Fails to Compete with the Prius in the Sales Race

Honda had high hopes for the new Insight hybrid and even though the automaker claims it isn't a direct competitor to the Prius, many consider it to be. Especially the fact that it even looks like the Prius. Well...

Posted by Marc Carter on July 31, 2009 9:09 AM

Spy Shots: 2010 BMW X6 Hybrid Caught in SC

BMW's first hybrid, a hybrid version of the X6 is expected to be released by the end of the year. The X6 hybrid in these photos was caught near BMW's Spartenburg, SC plant. The 2010 BMW X6 ActiveHybrid is...

Posted by Marc Carter on July 25, 2009 8:27 AM