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Why Ford Would Be Crazy To Kill The Escape Hybrid: Real AWDWhy Ford Would Be Crazy To Kill The Escape Hybrid: Real AWD

John Voelcker

Ford has made lots of changes to its model lineup of late, some of them remarkably quickly. Now comes word that the new Ford Escape compact crossover for 2013 may not include the Escape Hybrid model...

2013 Ford C-Max Energi: Dearborn's Answer To Volt And Prius2013 Ford C-Max Energi: Dearborn's Answer To Volt And Prius

Bengt Halvorson

2013 Ford C-MAX plug-in hybrid Toyota has managed to make its Prius family iconic, instantly identified by its unique silhouettes and body styles, and almost synonymous with ‘hybrid’; and this past year, GM’s Chevrolet Volt, as...

Honda CR-Z Racer To Kick Its Tail At Le MansHonda CR-Z Racer To Kick Its Tail At Le Mans

Kevin Lee

It seems like green cars hitting the race track is a trend this year, and now a 2011 Honda CR-Z Racer will make the rounds at this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race. Of...

Now Ford Has A Prius: 2012 C-Max To Go Hybrid-Only Now Ford Has A Prius: 2012 C-Max To Go Hybrid-Only

Martin Padgett

The upcoming Ford two-row C-Max Hybrid and plug-in C-Max Energi hybrid are still on track, but today Ford says it’s canning the planned seven-seat, gas-powered C-Max minivan from its future product plan. The three-row C-Max would...

2012 Toyota Prius V Wagon: Hybrid Success, More To Be Built2012 Toyota Prius V Wagon: Hybrid Success, More To Be Built

John Voelcker

The 2012 Toyota Prius V wagon hasn’t even reached U.S. dealers–it’ll arrive this fall–but surging global demand has already convinced Toyota to raise production. The world’s largest maker of hybrid-electric vehicles will boost Prius wagon production...

Ford's Gas Mileage Goals Spawn 3-Cylinder Engine, New HybridsFord's Gas Mileage Goals Spawn 3-Cylinder Engine, New Hybrids

John Voelcker

Smaller, more efficient engines that equal the power of larger, lazier ones are how automakers all over the world plan to raise fuel economy. Today Ford [NYSE:F] doubled down on engineering as the best way to...

Cadillac SRX Plug-In Hybrid Crossover: Killed Before Birth?Cadillac SRX Plug-In Hybrid Crossover: Killed Before Birth?

John Voelcker

It may be the most star-crossed program in recent automotive history, and now it’s apparently dead. According to Reuters, General Motors has canceled work on the planned plug-in hybrid version of its Cadillac SRX crossover sport...

Fisker Karma In Monaco: Winner Of Owner Royalty Award?Fisker Karma In Monaco: Winner Of Owner Royalty Award?

John Voelcker

According to startup plug-in hybrid maker Fisker Automotive, production of its 2011 Fisker Karma luxury sports sedan recently started in Finland. The company says it is focusing on delivering cars to dealers, so aside from giving...

New Fuel Economy Label Highlights Electric Cars, Plug-Ins New Fuel Economy Label Highlights Electric Cars, Plug-Ins

Kevin Lee

2011 Fuel Economy Labels The Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Transportation have unveiled their updated fuel economy labels. There’s some new information aimed squarely to inform consumers looking to buy a hybrid vehicle, plug-in hybrid,...

Why Haven't Hybrid Sales Been Higher, And Should They Be?Why Haven't Hybrid Sales Been Higher, And Should They Be?

John Voelcker

Hybrid cars seem to bring out strong beliefs among car buyers, both pro and con. On the pro side, they get better gas mileage, offer some small degree of all-electric running, and let buyers display (to...

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Why Ford Would Be Crazy To Kill The Escape Hybrid: Real AWDWhy Ford Would Be Crazy To Kill The Escape Hybrid: Real AWD

2013 Ford C-Max Energi: Dearborn's Answer To Volt And Prius2013 Ford C-Max Energi: Dearborn's Answer To Volt And Prius

Honda CR-Z Racer To Kick Its Tail At Le MansHonda CR-Z Racer To Kick Its Tail At Le Mans

Now Ford Has A Prius: 2012 C-Max To Go Hybrid-Only Now Ford Has A Prius: 2012 C-Max To Go Hybrid-Only

2012 Toyota Prius V Wagon: Hybrid Success, More To Be Built2012 Toyota Prius V Wagon: Hybrid Success, More To Be Built

Ford's Gas Mileage Goals Spawn 3-Cylinder Engine, New HybridsFord's Gas Mileage Goals Spawn 3-Cylinder Engine, New Hybrids

Cadillac SRX Plug-In Hybrid Crossover: Killed Before Birth?Cadillac SRX Plug-In Hybrid Crossover: Killed Before Birth?

Fisker Karma In Monaco: Winner Of Owner Royalty Award?Fisker Karma In Monaco: Winner Of Owner Royalty Award?

New Fuel Economy Label Highlights Electric Cars, Plug-Ins New Fuel Economy Label Highlights Electric Cars, Plug-Ins

Why Haven't Hybrid Sales Been Higher, And Should They Be?Why Haven't Hybrid Sales Been Higher, And Should They Be?

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