Coverage tagged Hybrids.
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BMW is developing the Z5 Roadster with Toyota, taking cues from the Vision ConnectedDrive Concept and planning both standard and hybrid versions.
The Volvo Concept Coupe introduces a new styling language, a 400hp hybrid drivetrain and advanced interior features ahead of its 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show premiere.
BMW will unveil its Concept X5 eDrive, a plug-in hybrid SUV with a 30 km electric range and sub-90g/km CO2 emissions, at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show.
Volkswagen is preparing to invest in a new assembly facility in Indonesia, with plans potentially tied to the country’s green car incentives and eco-friendly vehicle production.
Mitsubishi’s upcoming Evolution is set to move to a hybrid system with around 500hp, drawing on technology from the MiEV Evolution II Pikes Peak racer.
Honda will introduce hybrid versions of its Fit-based crossover and sedan for the US market, aiming to challenge Toyota’s lead in small hybrid cars.
The 2013 Lexus GS450h F Sport Hybrid combines a 338hp hybrid powertrain with dynamic handling technology, offering buyers a unique mix of performance and luxury saloon comfort.
A Congressional Budget Office analysis presented in June 2013 found that even with federal tax credits, electric and hybrid vehicles remain more expensive to own than comparable petrol models.
A production-spec McLaren P1 in Vulcano Orange made a rare public appearance on Rodeo Drive, marking its US debut at the 2013 Beverly Hills Father’s Day car show.
Infiniti’s 2013 M35h brings 360hp hybrid performance to the luxury saloon segment, pairing strong acceleration with real-world fuel economy and a distinct driving experience.
Takeshi Uchiyamada, set to become Toyota’s chairman, has called for a new flagship sports car reminiscent of the Supra, with development linked to BMW collaboration.
Toyota has reclaimed its position as the most valuable automotive brand globally, surpassing BMW with a brand value of $24.5 billion according to the latest BrandZ ranking.
Mercedes-Benz presented the 2014 S-Class in Hamburg, introducing new safety systems, all-LED lighting, and a choice of efficient engines, with European sales starting July 2013.
Terrafugia's TF-X concept proposes a plug-in hybrid vehicle capable of both road driving and vertical takeoff, targeting a 500-mile flying range and semi-autonomous operation.
Porsche confirmed in May 2013 that the 918 Spyder hybrid supercar remained available to order, while McLaren's P1 and Ferrari's LaFerrari approached sell-out.
Electric and hybrid vehicles took centre stage at the 15th Shanghai International Auto Show, with foreign brands outnumbering local entries in the new energy segment for the first time.
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.