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2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid: Video Review2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid: Video Review

John Voelcker

It’s no secret that Subaru has surged from strength to strength over the last several years. Its sturdy, all-wheel-drive lineup of sedans, hatchbacks, and crossover utilities can be seen on the roads anywhere there’s bad weather,...

Acura Kills ILX Hybrid For 2015; Only Two Mild Hybrids LeftAcura Kills ILX Hybrid For 2015; Only Two Mild Hybrids Left

John Voelcker

Another one bites the dust. Following the cancellation of the Honda Insight after the 2014 model year, Honda’s upmarket Acura brand has eliminated the hybrid model from its entry-luxury ILX compact sedan lineup for 2015. The...

Will 'Bolt-On' Plug-In Hybrid Package Succeed For Fleets Where Bright Failed?Will 'Bolt-On' Plug-In Hybrid Package Succeed For Fleets Where Bright Failed?

Antony Ingram

“Green is a tough sell if it doesn’t actually save money.” Those are the words of Echo Automotive chairman Jason Plotke, whose company aims to make bolt-on hybrid solutions for existing commercial vehicles a reality. Speaking...

Could U.S. Hybrid Car Sales Be Peaking Already--And If So, Why?Could U.S. Hybrid Car Sales Be Peaking Already--And If So, Why?

Stephen Edelstein

Suppose sales of some type of car or other reached a certain level–and then stayed there, forever. According to a new report, that may already be close to happening in at least one market segment: hybrid-electric...

How Long Do Hybrid Cars Last: Which Will Make 150,000 Miles?How Long Do Hybrid Cars Last: Which Will Make 150,000 Miles?

John Voelcker

Which hybrid cars accumulate the most mileage over time? According to a new data analysis, there’s one hybrid that stands head and shoulders above the rest–and it’s not the Toyota Prius. 2009 Toyota Prius Used-car listing...

Ford, Samsung's Twin Battery For Braking Regeneration, Stop-StartFord, Samsung's Twin Battery For Braking Regeneration, Stop-Start

Antony Ingram

Electrification is becoming an increasingly important factor in improving the fuel efficiency of vehicles. Cars like the Toyota Prius hybrid made it mainstream, but there are varying degrees to which batteries can be used for saving...

Where Do Hybrids, Diesels Sell Best? State-By-State Data Shows AnswersWhere Do Hybrids, Diesels Sell Best? State-By-State Data Shows Answers

Stephen Edelstein

If you happen to buy a new hybrid or diesel car, where are you most likely to see another one facing you across a four-way intersection? The Diesel Technology Forum–a trade group that represent diesel manufacturers–today...

Plug-In Porsche 911 Proven By Patent Drawings? Not QuitePlug-In Porsche 911 Proven By Patent Drawings? Not Quite

Antony Ingram

Hardcore Porsche enthusiasts are a picky bunch. The 1970s 914 sports car is not a real Porsche, according to them. Nor was the 924. Nor the Boxster, which saved the company in the 1990s. Or the...

2014 Honda Accord Hybrid: Video Road Test2014 Honda Accord Hybrid: Video Road Test

Joel Feder

Honda was the first car company to sell a hybrid in the U.S. by a few months, but it hasn’t done nearly as well with its hybrids as Toyota has done with its Prius. Its first...

Toyota Improves Semiconductor Tech In Hybrids, 10 Percent MPG GainsToyota Improves Semiconductor Tech In Hybrids, 10 Percent MPG Gains

Antony Ingram

Toyota has revealed it’s developing a new design of semiconductor that could improve the fuel efficiency of its hybrid vehicles by up to ten percent. Developed with in-house technology partner Denso, it plans to test the...

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2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid: Video Review2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid: Video Review

Acura Kills ILX Hybrid For 2015; Only Two Mild Hybrids LeftAcura Kills ILX Hybrid For 2015; Only Two Mild Hybrids Left

Will 'Bolt-On' Plug-In Hybrid Package Succeed For Fleets Where Bright Failed?Will 'Bolt-On' Plug-In Hybrid Package Succeed For Fleets Where Bright Failed?

Could U.S. Hybrid Car Sales Be Peaking Already--And If So, Why?Could U.S. Hybrid Car Sales Be Peaking Already--And If So, Why?

How Long Do Hybrid Cars Last: Which Will Make 150,000 Miles?How Long Do Hybrid Cars Last: Which Will Make 150,000 Miles?

Ford, Samsung's Twin Battery For Braking Regeneration, Stop-StartFord, Samsung's Twin Battery For Braking Regeneration, Stop-Start

Where Do Hybrids, Diesels Sell Best? State-By-State Data Shows AnswersWhere Do Hybrids, Diesels Sell Best? State-By-State Data Shows Answers

Plug-In Porsche 911 Proven By Patent Drawings? Not QuitePlug-In Porsche 911 Proven By Patent Drawings? Not Quite

2014 Honda Accord Hybrid: Video Road Test2014 Honda Accord Hybrid: Video Road Test

Toyota Improves Semiconductor Tech In Hybrids, 10 Percent MPG GainsToyota Improves Semiconductor Tech In Hybrids, 10 Percent MPG Gains

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