Coverage tagged Hybrids.
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Three Toyota Prius hybrids join Berlin’s police fleet under Initiative 120, expanding the city’s push for low-emission patrol vehicles alongside other electric and hybrid models.
Nagano-based builders reveal a fibre-reinforced plastic camper shell for the Prius, extending the hybrid by over 50cm and raising its roof by more than half a metre.
Volkswagen presented the latest Touareg, new Beetle and the XL1 hybrid concept at the 2012 New Delhi Auto Expo, highlighting its ambitions in India and its focus on efficiency.
Oil giant’s latest energy outlook predicts a dramatic shift towards hybrid vehicles, but expects oil-based fuels to dominate global transport for decades to come.
Honda will launch a hybrid version of the Accord in 2012, following confirmation from company president Takanobu Ito at the Tokyo Motor Show.
Shanghai GM will bring the Buick Envision concept SUV to market in 2012, marking the joint venture’s first locally-built SUV for the Chinese market.
Toyota will return to the Le Mans 24 Hours in 2012 with a new hybrid-powered LMP1 prototype, marking its first factory entry since the late 1990s.
Ferrari has announced its next flagship supercar, the Enzo successor, will pair a mid-mounted V12 with hybrid technology, marking a first for the marque.
Lexus has taken the wraps off the all-new GS in California, introducing a new platform, wider stance and a choice of V6 and hybrid powertrains.
Audi's A6 Hybrid, originally expected much sooner, will not reach US showrooms until 2014, with the model borrowing its hybrid system from the Q5.
Ferrari is moving ahead with a hybrid supercar project, following the unveiling of a 599-based hybrid concept as it targets reduced CO2 emissions and new technical advances.
Peugeot has unveiled the 508 RXH, a diesel-electric hybrid estate with all-wheel drive and upmarket ambitions, before its official debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.
Mitsubishi will introduce a plug-in hybrid version of its next-generation Outlander SUV, based on the PX-MiEV concept, with a launch preview at the Tokyo Auto Show.
Mitsubishi has announced it will discontinue the all-wheel drive turbocharged Lancer Evolution, closing a chapter on its most celebrated performance saloon.
Kia's first hybrid for the US market arrives next month, priced from $26,500 before destination, offering a 2.4-litre hybrid drivetrain and strong standard equipment.
Volkswagen presented the XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle at the 2011 Qatar Motor Show, aiming for record-low fuel consumption with its diesel plug-in hybrid system.
AMG's next generation will adopt hybrid systems focused on efficiency, as Daimler signals a move to lower fuel consumption rather than chasing extra power.
Toyota has released a new teaser image showing the cargo area of its upcoming Prius MPV, hinting at a more spacious and versatile interior ahead of its 2011 Detroit auto show unveiling.
From January 2011, buyers of nine electric and plug-in models can claim up to £5,000 off the purchase price as part of a push to boost ultra-low emission vehicle adoption.
Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Opel, Hyundai and Kia are among the manufacturers revealing new models and technologies at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show.
General Motors begins full-scale production of the Chevrolet Volt today at its Detroit-Hamtramck plant, with a live video stream marking the milestone for the extended-range hybrid.
BMW and PSA Peugeot Citroën have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop hybrid components for future front-wheel-drive vehicles, aiming to cut costs and accelerate electrification.
Audi, Volkswagen, Porsche and SEAT will introduce a string of new models and updates in 2011, including the Audi RS3, Porsche 911, VW up! and several hybrids.
The second-generation Porsche Cayenne drew 16,000 global orders within its first month on sale, with strong demand for the new S Hybrid and a notable UK showing.