Hybrids
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Hyundai announces a new six-speed automatic transmission for hybrids.
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2015 Ford C-Max Ads To Downplay Twice-Cut Gas Mileage, Focus On Fun, TechAfter two fuel-economy cuts, Ford can no longer claim superior fuel economy for its C-Max Hybrid.
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Brazil's Green-Car Incentive Surprise: Electrics, Plug-In Hybrids OmittedBrazil unveiled a green-car incentive program for which only hybrid cars qualify.
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The Ferrari LaFerrari Hybrid Can Run Only On Electricity: Video Proves ItFerrari claims the LaFerrari can't run solely on electricity, but a new video seems to dispute that.
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Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid Coming Next Year, Kia Optima TooWhile the 2015 Hyundai Sonata is a completely redesigned vehicle for the new model year, the Sonata Hybrid for 2015 continues to use the previous-generation body. This has led to a certain amount of speculation about what direction Hyundai plans to take with its hybrid program. Now, it appears that...
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How Many Celebrities Drive Toyota Prius Hybrids? Well, What's A Celebrity?See which celebrities drive the Toyota Prius hybrid.
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Toyota not only invented the modern hybrid-electric vehicle, but it has sold more hybrid cars than any other automaker. Now the Japanese company has crossed a new milestone: It has delivered more than 7 million hybrid cars since its first Prius was bought by a Japanese driver in 1997. The news came via Toyota Division's North American group vice president and general manager, Bill Fay, during a monthly call to go over sales results that was held Wednesday: DON'T MISS: 2016 Toyota Prius: Next Hybrid Aims For 55 MPG, More Room, Better Handling "When worldwide September hybrid sales are totaled...
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2015 Honda CR-Z Hybrid Two-Seat Coupe: Unchanged For New Model YearThe 2015 Honda CR-Z enters the new model year unchanged.
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Should Plug-Ins And Hybrids Offer A Range Of Battery Sizes?You can choose from two or more engine and transmission options in most gasoline cars, so why not offer a choice of battery-pack sizes in hybrids and plug-in electric cars? That was the question posed by the launch of the Tesla Model S, which was originally offered with three different battery...
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Paris Motor Show Roundup: Electric, Hybrid, And Other Green CarsAll of the major green-car debuts from the 2014 Paris Motor Show.
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What Do Hybrid Owners Say About Their Cars? How About Everyone Else?A new study looks at the views of hybrid owners, and everyone else, on hybrid cars.
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2016 Toyota Prius Hybrid: Sportier, But Facing New CompetitionTime was, the Toyota Prius hybrid was the unquestioned technology champion and king of the fuel-efficiency battles. No longer, though. Now, as Toyota starts to plan for the launch of its fourth-generation flagship hybrid car, the legendary Prius faces more competition than ever before from newer...
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More-efficient gasoline cars may be curtailing sales of hybrids, plug-ins, and other alternatives.
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Kia Optima Diesel Mild Hybrid Planned, But Not For U.S. MarketThe Kia Optima Mild Hybrid concept will debut at the 2014 Paris Motor Show.
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Updated Ford C-Max European Models Unveiled For Paris Motor ShowJust one day after it revealed a small portion of the design in a teaser photo, the updated Ford C-Max for the European market has been unveiled ahead of the Paris Motor Show. With sleeker front styling and a host of new features, the new C-Max will go on sale as a 2015 model in Europe. U.S...
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Ford C-Max To Get 'Extreme Makeover,' Debut At Paris Motor ShowA refreshed Ford C-Max tall wagon will debut at the 2014 Paris Motor Show.
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2005-2008 Ford Escape Hybrid Recalled, Also Mercury Mariner HybridsCertain Ford Escape Hybrid and Mercury Mariner Hybrid crossovers are being recalled to fix a coolant issue.
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Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid: Gas Mileage Drive ReportThe Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid isn't a "forbidden fruit", but it sure feels like one to American customers right now. A series of delays has pushed its on-sale date to fall 2015, almost two years after it debuted in Japan and a full year after it went on sale in Europe. Luckily, that...
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French automaker Renault is expected to show a concept vehicle at the upcoming Paris Auto Show capable of hitting 117 mpg combined. Not one to be left out, rival Peugeot will also show a 117 mpg concept at Paris--albeit one that may not be too far from production. It stems from a French government target that requires automakers to produce a 117 mpg production vehicle by 2020. READ: Tesla's Nevada Gigafactory: Elon Musk, Brothel Owner, State Work Toward Deal The number isn't as arbitrary as it sounds, as it equates to 2 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers, the measure of fuel economy used...
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2015 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid Gets New Infotainment FeaturesThe 2015 Lexus ES 300h hits showrooms with minor changes.
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Ford Hybrid Sales: So Far, Not Hurt By All Those MPG ReductionsIt's embarrassing when an automaker has to reduce its EPA gas-mileage ratings after being investigated by the agency, as Ford did in August 2013 for its 2013 and 2014 C-Max Hybrid. It's even more embarrassing when the company has to cut the rating on those vehicles again--along with five...
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2014 Toyota Prius V: Hybrid Wagon Ultimate GuideThe Prius name has been around since the very first Prius sedan back in 1999, but for quite a while Toyota's flagship hybrid was a single-model range. The Prius C subcompact and Prius V changed that, and we've put together a guide on the latter to help you make the right decision when choosing your...
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2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid Priced, MPG Remains The SameToyota has announced pricing and specification details for the 2015 Toyota Camry and Toyota Camry Hybrid. Available in LE, SE and XLE grades, the 2015 Camry Hybrid starts at $26,790--$3,820 more than an equivalent 2015 Camry LE with the standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder. A Camry Hybrid in SE trim is...
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Mitsubishi Plans Sporty Outlander Plug-In Hybrid Concept For Paris Auto ShowRubbing salt in the wounds of U.S. customers as-yet denied access to the Outlander Plug-In Hybrid, Mitsubishi will show a concept car based on the model at the upcoming Paris Auto Show. The production Outlander PHEV made its debut at Paris two years ago and has since gone on sale in Japan and...
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