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2011 Ford Explorer: Building Better Gas Mileage Into An SUV
If you're one of the 50 million Americans reached by Ford's marketing today, you'll know by now that the company launched a new 2011 Explorer sport utility. High Gear has covered the 2011 Ford Explorer from pretty much every angle, including our post earlier today on some fuel-saving tricks it...
First Look: 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman, A Much Maxier Mini
When it launched in the States in 2002, the Mini Cooper taught the auto industry that U.S. buyers will pay real money for very small cars. If, that is, they offer... June 11, 2010 by John Voelcker 5
Roundup: Hybrid SUVs and Crossovers from Ford, Toyota, Chevy
Our reader Celeste wrote to ask us about available hybrid SUVs and crossovers, and we thought our answer might be useful for the site. At the moment, there are three main... May 24, 2010 by John Voelcker 2
First Drive: 2011 Porsche Cayenne Hybrid
Performance hybrid systems don't have a record for being strong sellers. There's the Lexus GS 450h, and of course the Honda Accord Hybrid, which rather than focusing on high... May 20, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson 4
Hybrids Are For Soldiers Too, Not Just Elite Effete Eco-Wimps
Yeah, yeah, we know. The only people who buy hybrids are the ones who want to show off their green credentials. They're effete, elite coastal residents who probably drove... May 13, 2010 by John Voelcker 1
Ford Hybrids: Tough Enough To Be Police Cars in New York City
As New York City works aggressively to reduce its carbon footprint and cut exhaust emissions, it has encouraged large fleets to switch to hybrids. From utility ConEd to the... April 28, 2010 by John Voelcker 8
The 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid: An Oldie, But A Goodie
The 2004 Ford Escape Hybrid was the first hybrid SUV on the market. When Ford introduced the first version, they received several accolades for their groundbreaking approach... April 20, 2010 by Shannon Arvizu 1
Future Mazda Hybrids To Use Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive Technology
Mazda has long been known for its high-efficiency, fun-to-drive gasoline engines. It's also developing diesels. But the company had little ongoing research in hybrid and... March 29, 2010 by John Voelcker 3
Green-Car Tip: Hybrid Vehicles Get Discounts, Incentives Too
While the auto industry in general offers an average incentive of more than $1,000 off the sticker price of any new vehicle, many buyers somehow assume this doesn't apply to... March 15, 2010 by John Voelcker 1
2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid: First Details of 28-MPG Crossover
After more than three years, Porsche has taken the wraps off its first-ever hybrid-electric vehicle, the 2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid. It's one of several models in a... February 25, 2010 by John Voelcker 2
2012 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid: First Official Details
Last week, Volkswagen unveiled the all-new 2011 Touareg sport utility vehicle, including its first-ever hybrid-electric powertrain. It has new and crisper styling that... February 16, 2010 by John Voelcker 2
Hyundai: No More V6s For Midsize Cars or Compact Crossovers
One of the standouts among the global carmakers at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show was Hyundai. The Korean company has seen its market share rise from 3 to 4 percent during a... December 4, 2009 by John Voelcker
2009 Los Angeles Auto Show: Preview
Only a handful of U.S. auto shows count as important. Detroit, in January, is one; historically, New York in April has been another. But the up-and-comer is the Los Angeles... December 1, 2009 by John Voelcker 1
Four-Way Two-Mode Hybrid Project Ends, Lab Closes; Now What?
The Two-Mode Hybrid project was hailed as a model of technical cooperation when it was announced five years ago. But now the partners are going their separate ways, and the... November 23, 2009 by John Voelcker 1
2011 Volkswagen Touareg To Include Hybrid, Launch in January
The completely redesigned 2011 Volkswagen Touareg sport utility vehicle, which will be unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show this January, will include a hybrid model in the... November 12, 2009 by John Voelcker 4
First Drive: 2010 BMW ActiveHybrid X6
"Our goal was to fundamentally change the view of hybrids," said Peter Tünnermann, project manager for the 2010 BMW ActiveHybrid X6. "We wanted to make a 'non-hybrid'... November 7, 2009 by John Voelcker 9
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