New Mazda RX-9 could use Toyota’s hybrid drivetrain
Mazda’s next rotary powered machine is often the subject of rumour and speculation with claims that the RX-Series of vehicles may end with the RX-8. But fresh reports are suggesting that there will be...
View ArticleKia to sell first global hybrid car – may come to NZ
Kia Motors is about to launch its first ever global hybrid car with the introduction of the Optima Hybrid into the U.S market next month. The Optima Hybrid uses a Kia-developed powertrain with lithium...
View ArticlePeugeot reveals AWD diesel-hybrid 508 RXH wagon
Peugeot’s new 508 RXH diesel-electric hybrid has been revealed with photos and details released by the French carmaker ahead the model’s world debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show in September. The...
View ArticleMazda’s rotary engine program on death row
Mazda has keenly championed the rotary engine since it was originally used in the 1967 Mazda Cosmo but now the future of this iconic motor is uncertain. The Wankel rotary has powered numerous Mazdas...
View ArticleCadillac confirms production for electric ELR Coupe (+video)
Cadillac’s smooth styled ELR Coupe has been given the green light for production. With its sharp looks and range-extending hybrid drivetrain, General Motors has high hopes for the luxury two-door. The...
View ArticlePeugeot HX1 crossover concept revealed before Frankfurt debut
Peugeot has revealed the striking lines of its latest concept car – the HX1 before it officially debuts at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show. Peugeot claims the concept marks the future of crossover...
View ArticleCitroën reveals Tribek concept – shagging wagon of the future
Keen bumper sticker readers would have surely seen the classic “If the wagons rocking don’t come a knocking” label affixed to the occasional van. Now Citroen has brought the shagging wagon into the...
View ArticleJaguar unveils stunning C-X16 sports car concept (+video)
Jaguar has revealed its latest concept car, the C-X16 before it makes an official debut at next week’s Frankfurt Motor Show. The concept is already touted as being a likely future production model that...
View ArticleKia sets new world record for Hybrid vehicle economy
Kia has broken the world record for the lowest fuel consumption in a hybrid petrol vehicle, while driving through 48 adjoining states in the USA. After a 14-day journey that started at the company’s...
View ArticleToyota building hybrid LMP1 racer for Le Mans assault
Toyota has been the front runner in hybrid-powered passenger vehicles for many years and is now setting its sights on hybrid race car domination. The company’s racing division, Toyota Motorsport,...
View ArticleVolvo putting plug-in hybrid V60 on sale next year
Volvo is preparing to put its V60 Plug-in Hybrid diesel car on sale in European markets from next year. The Plug-in Hybrid has been built in close cooperation between Volvo Car Corporation and Swedish...
View ArticleMitsubishi taking new Mirage and electric concept to Tokyo
The Tokyo Motor Show is rapidly approaching and the latest automaker to show its hand is Mitsubishi. The Tri-Diamond automaker will display two brand new machines one a production model and the other a...
View ArticleToyota unveils Prius C hybrid small hatch
Toyota has officially revealed its new standalone hybrid hatchback model that will be called the Aqua in Japan and be known as the Prius C in the rest of the world. The Prius C is Read More
View ArticleVolvo’s petrol plug-in hybrid
Volvo will unveil an innovative petrol plug-in hybrid XC60 at the Detroit Auto Show later this month. It is an electric car, a highly economical hybrid and a powerful high-performance car all rolled...
View ArticleHonda CRZ 2012 Review
To date, hybrid vehicles have certainly been rather dull automobiles that have failed miserably to excite anyone with the need for speed. Just when you thought all was lost for anyone wanting to save...
View ArticleToyota Prius c 2012 Review
Today I read a scathing dissertation on global warming in Rolling Stone magazine. The main thrust of the article was that the globe simply can’t tolerate a 2% rise in CO2, but the oil companies Read More
View ArticleToyota Prius i-Tech 2012 Review
There’s an interesting exercise in brand pricing going on with the Prius i-Tech. You can get into the Prius range with the Prius c for around thirty-one to thirty-five thousand, but then there’s a big...
View ArticleToyota Camry i-Tech Hybrid 2012 Review
The top-of-the-line Toyota Camry i-Tech is a hybrid with no performance compromise. There’s not a whole lot of price difference between the Camry i-Tech and the Prius i-Tech (only a couple of grand),...
View ArticleLexus RX450h F Sport 2012 Review
If there are any vehicles that are poised to reap the best market acceptance from hybrid technology, it should be SUVs. People like SUVs because of their practicality, but they don’t like stupendous...
View ArticleToyota Prius v S-Tech 2012 Review
Whether it’s by happy accident or you’ve planned it, your four or more children put you in a small minority in New Zealand. Strictly speaking, having lots of children isn’t the most environmentally...
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