Coverage tagged Hybrids.
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Honda has begun accepting £5,000 deposits for the new-generation NSX in the UK, with early buyers securing a place in line ahead of the car’s expected 2015 launch.
Audi will introduce a redesigned A4 next year, featuring lighter construction, updated styling and new hybrid options to compete with the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
Lexus will debut a production-ready hybrid compact SUV at the 2014 Geneva motor show, targeting the BMW X1 and Audi Q3 with a model based on the Toyota RAV4.
The 2014 Porsche Panamera range gains a facelift and a new plug-in hybrid S E-Hybrid model, offering 36 km electric range and improved efficiency across the line.
Mitsubishi has asked 4,000 owners of its electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles to stop charging their cars while it investigates two battery overheating incidents linked to its supplier.
Luxury brands dominated the 2013 New York Auto Show, with major unveilings from Acura, Cadillac, Jaguar, Jeep and more as manufacturers targeted the US market’s appetite for premium and performance models.
Leaked order guide details trims, engines and options for Infiniti’s new Q50 saloon ahead of its summer 2013 showroom debut.
Volkswagen has revealed the production-ready XL1 at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, delivering a plug-in hybrid two-seater with fuel consumption of just 0.9 l/100 km.
Ferrari has unveiled the LaFerrari hypercar at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, combining a 6.3-litre V12 with electric power for a 963hp total output.
Mitsubishi presented the all-electric CA-MiEV and hybrid GR-HEV concept vehicles at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, previewing future directions for its electric and pickup ranges.
Ferrari’s next hypercar, the F150, is claimed to reach 230 mph and aims for a Nürburgring lap under seven minutes, with hybrid power and limited production.
Infiniti replaces the G37 with the 2014 Q50, unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show, offering a choice of V6 petrol or hybrid power and a suite of new driver aids.
A leaked photo reveals the production-ready Honda NSX with subtle design changes, as the hybrid supercar edges closer to launch and a 2015 market debut is expected.
Ferrari has confirmed its next flagship, codenamed F150, will combine a 6.3-litre V12 with a Formula 1-derived HY-KERS hybrid system for over 900hp.
Jaguar has abandoned plans to build the C-X75 hybrid supercar with Williams, citing global economic conditions as the key reason for the decision.
Chevrolet’s Volt has again claimed the highest spot in Consumer Reports’ annual owner-satisfaction survey, outpacing rivals including Nissan’s Leaf and Toyota’s hybrid range.
Lexus brought the LF-LC Opal Blue and LF-CC hybrid concepts to the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show, highlighting bold design and future powertrain direction for the brand.
The International Energy Agency projects the number of vehicles worldwide will reach 1.7 billion by 2035, driven mainly by rapid growth in China and India.
Sixteen Fisker Karma plug-in hybrids caught fire and burned after Hurricane Sandy’s floodwaters submerged vehicles at Port Newark, raising questions about battery safety in extreme conditions.
The 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid receives a 45 mpg rating from the EPA, outpacing rivals like the Lexus ES 300h and BMW ActiveHybrid 3 in both efficiency and price.
Honda maintained steady sales through 2012’s global downturn by focusing on fuel-efficient models, strong brand loyalty and a reputation for reliability, even as rivals struggled.
Honda and Mugen have unveiled the CR-Z Mugen RZ, a 156hp supercharged hybrid coupé, with production capped at 300 units and sales exclusive to the Japanese market.
Mitsubishi has unveiled the production Outlander PHEV in Paris, confirming a 2.0-litre petrol engine, dual electric motors and up to 55 km electric-only range.
Lexus has unveiled the LS600h, its most advanced and powerful hybrid saloon, at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, showcasing new design, technology and luxury features.