Hybrid Archives

Car Buyers Unprepared For Coming Wave Of Plug-In Hybrids, Electric CarsCar Buyers Unprepared For Coming Wave Of Plug-In Hybrids, Electric Cars

Stephen Edelstein

Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) rules require carmakers to achieve a U.S. fleet average of 54.5 mpg by 2025–meaning about 40 mpg on the window sticker. That has automakers working to improve their vehicles’ fuel efficiency...

Quiet-Car Noise Rules For Hybrid, Electric Cars To Be Finalized This FallQuiet-Car Noise Rules For Hybrid, Electric Cars To Be Finalized This Fall

Stephen Edelstein

Hybrids and electric cars don’t produce much powertrain noise running in electric-only mode. The smooth, near-silent ride is a perk for drivers and passengers, but some regulators believe it could constitute a safety issue for pedestrians....

Toyota Avalon Hybrid Discounts: Large 40-MPG Sedan Discounts RiseToyota Avalon Hybrid Discounts: Large 40-MPG Sedan Discounts Rise

John Voelcker

With gas prices still relatively reasonable, sales of hybrid cars seem to have plateaued–and that means carmakers are boosting incentives on several models. The Toyota Avalon Hybrid has always been one of our favorites, and in...

Next Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid To Have 30 To 35 Miles Of Range: SourceNext Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid To Have 30 To 35 Miles Of Range: Source

John Voelcker

Cars with plugs have been on sale since December 2010, and a second generation will start arriving next year. But while long-range battery-electric cars–the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV and an all-new 2017 Nissan Leaf–grab attention, another...

Best Deals On Hybrid, Electric, Diesel Cars For July 2015Best Deals On Hybrid, Electric, Diesel Cars For July 2015

Stephen Edelstein

Carmakers have rolled out their incentives and special offers for July and, as always, there are a few deals on hybrids, electric cars, and diesel models. Strong incentives for certain models carry over from previous months,...

Recall: 2012-2014 Toyota Prius V Software Update To Cure StallingRecall: 2012-2014 Toyota Prius V Software Update To Cure Stalling

Stephen Edelstein

Toyota will recall 109,000 2012 through 2014 model-year Prius V hybrids to address a software issue that could cause the vehicles to slow or stall suddenly. The software glitch is associated with two components: the motor/generator...

Toyota Prius Taxi Logs More Than 600,000 Miles; Batteries Last, Apparently (Video)Toyota Prius Taxi Logs More Than 600,000 Miles; Batteries Last, Apparently (Video)

Stephen Edelstein

Hybrid cars have now been sold in large numbers for more than a decade, but new buyers continue to raise concerns about their longevity. One of the best ways to reassure potential hybrid drivers of the...

Toyota Sienta Hybrid MPV (Small Minivan): Forbidden Fruit Or Bizarre Oddity?Toyota Sienta Hybrid MPV (Small Minivan): Forbidden Fruit Or Bizarre Oddity?

Stephen Edelstein

Toyota recently introduced a new minivan, and it’s like nothing sold in the U.S. Buyers on this side of the Pacific are familiar with the rather large Sienna. But this is the Sienta (with a “t”),...

2016 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid Gets Styling Update, Nicer Interior2016 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid Gets Styling Update, Nicer Interior

Stephen Edelstein

The Toyota Camry Hybrid was restyled for the 2015 model year, and now its Lexus ES 300h luxury sibling is getting a similar treatment. First seen at the 2015 Shanghai Motor Show, the 2016 Lexus ES...

Honda CR-Z Hybrid Coupe Gets Huge Sales Incentive: UPDATEHonda CR-Z Hybrid Coupe Gets Huge Sales Incentive: UPDATE

Stephen Edelstein

Dealers are now apparently looking for way to purge substantial inventories of the Honda CR-Z hybrid coupe, leading to suspicions that the model may be starting to enter its death throes. Honda announced its July incentives...

Our Latest News

Spy shots - New releases - Reviews - Auto show coverages

Car Buyers Unprepared For Coming Wave Of Plug-In Hybrids, Electric CarsCar Buyers Unprepared For Coming Wave Of Plug-In Hybrids, Electric Cars

Quiet-Car Noise Rules For Hybrid, Electric Cars To Be Finalized This FallQuiet-Car Noise Rules For Hybrid, Electric Cars To Be Finalized This Fall

Toyota Avalon Hybrid Discounts: Large 40-MPG Sedan Discounts RiseToyota Avalon Hybrid Discounts: Large 40-MPG Sedan Discounts Rise

Next Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid To Have 30 To 35 Miles Of Range: SourceNext Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid To Have 30 To 35 Miles Of Range: Source

Best Deals On Hybrid, Electric, Diesel Cars For July 2015Best Deals On Hybrid, Electric, Diesel Cars For July 2015

Recall: 2012-2014 Toyota Prius V Software Update To Cure StallingRecall: 2012-2014 Toyota Prius V Software Update To Cure Stalling

Toyota Prius Taxi Logs More Than 600,000 Miles; Batteries Last, Apparently (Video)Toyota Prius Taxi Logs More Than 600,000 Miles; Batteries Last, Apparently (Video)

Toyota Sienta Hybrid MPV (Small Minivan): Forbidden Fruit Or Bizarre Oddity?Toyota Sienta Hybrid MPV (Small Minivan): Forbidden Fruit Or Bizarre Oddity?

2016 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid Gets Styling Update, Nicer Interior2016 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid Gets Styling Update, Nicer Interior

Honda CR-Z Hybrid Coupe Gets Huge Sales Incentive: UPDATEHonda CR-Z Hybrid Coupe Gets Huge Sales Incentive: UPDATE

Categories

Recent Posts

About us

Our Latest News

Spy shots - New releases - Reviews - Auto show coverages

Categories

Recent Posts

About us

Popular Tags

Log in to your account

Welcome back! Sign in to your account

Register

Create new account today.