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concept cars
Frazer-Nash Namir By Giugario Tackles Goodwood
The almost too-good-to-be-true Frazer-Nash Namir, the self-proclaimed world's fastest hybrid, took to Goodwood for the hill climb. More »
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Comment by pj134 can comment from work no more: Why a rotary? I would use something... you know... reliable... and...well... torquey. I would just slap a 2 cylinder diesel... 16 Responses | Other threads
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Carpocalypse
California Lawmakers Spend $400K On Luxury Hybrids During Budget Crisis
The State of California is nearly broke, overwhelmed by expenses and shrinking tax revenues, yet they're paying eight lawmakers to drive around in $400,000 worth of fancy-pants, expensive luxury hybrids. More »
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Comment by FromaBuick6: This is why it should be legal for registered voters to murder politicians. 16 Responses | Other threads
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jalopnik reviews
Hybrid Car Wars: Honda Insight Vs. Ford Fusion Hybrid
The 2010 Toyota Prius is tops in fuel economy. But what if that's not your only motivating factor? Maybe the 2010 Honda Insight or the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid's what you're looking for. But which is better? Let's find out. More » -
spy photos
Pre-Production Chevy Volt Plugged In, Testing In Real World
The first pre-production Chevy Volt "Integration Vehicle" was completed this week ahead of schedule. Looks like GM's putative four-wheeled electrified savior is getting closer to reality. More » -
celebrity cars
McCain Tweets Ford Fusion Hybrid Purchase Plans
The election is over, but Senator McCain is still wooing the eco-patriotic-tech-literate crowd by tweeting his purchase of a Ford Fusion Hybrid. Maybe they'll forget he bought his daughter a Toyota Prius six months ago? More »
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Comment by bmoreDLJ: BY THE WAY, HIS DAUGHTER WENT TO COLUMBIA, A VERY PRESTIGIOUS UNIVERSITY. COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY. IN NEW YORK. 8 Responses | Other threads
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over the back fence
REPORT: New Buick CUV To Get Two-Mode Plug-in Hybrid Drivetrain
Lyle Dennis over at GM-Volt.com claims the new unnamed small Buick CUV leaked by CBS News shares the same platform as the Saturn VUE and will likely get the same two-mode hybrid drivetrain. So yes, that's a Saturn. [GM-Volt]
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By Ray WertComment by leavethegun-takethecannoli: I thought the Saturn was a Buick?I have a question too- What did Penske buy? The entire Saturn line, including... 5 Responses | Other threads
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alternative energy
Lamborghini Developing Hybrids, Biofuel Engines
Under pressure to reduce emissions and increase fuel economy, Lamborghini says it's developing hybrid engines and researching biofuels. Would you drive a Lamborghini Hybrid? More »
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By Wes SilerComment by pauljones: I don't really see too much wrong with the idea from an enthusiast standpoint. This is simply an evolution of... 10 Responses | Other threads
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alternative energy
First Look: Ferrari’s Upcoming AWD Hybrid Concept
European patent filings already show us how Modena plans to use hybrid technology for performance instead of economy. Now we know when. Reports indicate a gas/electric Ferrari Hybrid may show itself at this year's LA Auto Show. Let's peek inside.
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Jeremy Clarkson On Honda Insight: "Biblically Terrible"
Reviewing the new Honda Insight hybrid, Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear's bombastic hater-of-all-cars-not-designed-over-tea-and-crumpets, echoed claims from our first drive. Then he dialed them up from ten to eleven, saying the hybrid's "...terrible. Biblically terrible." [Times Online]
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By Ray WertComment by mechimike: I've said it before and I'll say it again, Clarkson is more American than he lets on. I think he's... 15 Responses | Other threads
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JalopnikGreen
Bob Lutz To Pimp Volt On David Letterman
An aviation enthusiast who sorta still works in the car industry is going to appear on David Letterman's Late Show next Wednesday to defend the love child he had with former boss Rick Wagoner. More »
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By Wes SilerComment by FlakJack: I like this trend. More car content on Letterdude, pls. Now that Leno is going off air, pop culture needs... 5 Responses | Other threads
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Hybrid Car Wars
Honda Insight Hybrid Best-Selling Car In Japan
For the first time ever, a hybrid vehicle is the best-selling car in Japan. But the champ is not the new Prius, but rather the newcomer 2010 Honda Insight. Green is big in Japan. More »
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Comment by X5SoB went to Jamaica!: Good for Honda! I've always thought of Honda as the front wheel drive Japanese company that most closely resembles BMW. 9 Responses | Other threads
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i feel gassy
NYPD Green: Altima Hybrids On Patrol
In a first for the NYPD, they now have Nissan Altima Hybrids. Criminals in the NYC area better keep their gas tanks full. More »
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Comment by Flathead Smith: I am all for cops driving slow cars. This is a win. 26 Responses | Other threads
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Auto Tech Wars
CNBC's Dennis Kneale Wouldn't Know A Car If It Hit Him In The Ass
Dennis Kneale, CNBC's bespectacled lunchtime loud-mouth attacked American cars for not having an "iPod jack in every car." Kneale's obviously never heard of Ford's epic Sync system or the aux-in jack in every GM vehicle. More »
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By Ray WertComment by RLJ676-LS3 Commuter Car - for the environment: I believe you have summarized this well, perhaps we should start a write in campaign on why you should be... 19 Responses | Other threads
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i feel gassy
NASCAR Star Drives Ford Fusion Hybrid Slowly, Gets 1,445.7 Miles On Single Gas Tank
NASCAR star Carl Edwards, using eco-driving tips, drove this 2010 Ford Fusion hybrid non-stop 1,445.7 miles on one tank of gas. Over 69 hours he averaged 81.5 MPG and annoyed 5,180 fellow drivers.
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By Ray WertComment by aSoundofSleep: Kind of off-topic: For my little excursion last week in Kansas we rented a brand new 2009 Fusion. I really have... 9 Responses | Other threads
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Hybrid Car Wars
2010 Toyota Prius Pricing Tops Out At $32,520
Yesterday we told you the base 2010 Toyota Prius would cost $21,000. Now, full pricing details have been released; you can spend up to $32,520 on the most fuel-efficient car in America. More »
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By Wes SilerComment by pauljones: And how much is the Lexus version going to start out with? My guess is that $32,520 is within spitting... 5 Responses | Other threads
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new york auto show
2010 Mercedes ML450 Hybrid: V8 Power With V6 Fuel Economy
With a combined output of 335 HP, the 2010 Mercedes ML450 Hybrid returns the power of a V8 with the fuel economy of a six-cylinder: 24 MPG Highway, 21 MPG City. More » -
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2010 Mercedes S400 Hybrid: World’s Most Efficient Gas-Powered Luxury Car
Achieving an estimated 29 MPG combined while wafting its occupants between plastic surgeries in Miami, the 2010 Mercedes S400 Hybrid will be the world's most efficient luxury car. Well, with a gas engine that is. More »
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By Wes SilerComment by DoctorNine's D9 Cat: It's a nice car, but I also have to echo Capatain Slow's comments. The complexity of the electronics in... 5 Responses | Other threads
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Carpocalypse
Honda Axes Diesels For Large Car, Favors Hybrids Instead
Honda has canceled plans to develop new clean diesels in favor of new hybrid powertrains. The news makes us sad pandas, but makes sense given the US market proclivity for leafy green hybrid badges. More »
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By Wes SilerComment by CPO Alfisted: I receive this news with an element of disappointment, as a diesel car would be a better fit for me.... 16 Responses | Other threads
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Hybrid Car Wars
New Prius Vs. Fusion Hybrid Vs. Honda Insight: Which Hybrid Should You Buy?
A battle even more hotly contested in the car world than the Muscle Car Wars: the introduction of the Ford Fusion Hybrid, 2010 Prius and Honda Insight gives us the Hybrid Car Wars! Who survives? More » -
over the back fence
Hybrid Luxury Sedan In Infiniti's Future?
Rumor has it Nissan is developing a lithium-ion battery-equipped, luxury hybrid sedan based on the Infiniti M (Nissan Fuga) for both the American and Japanese market. More »
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Comment by engineerd: I suppose this isn't really a big surprise. It is newsworthy, don't get me wrong, just not surprising considering... 6 Responses | Other threads
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chevy volt
ABC Detroit Affiliate Catches Obama's Task Force Driving Volt Mule
Channel 7 WXYZ, Detroit's ABC affiliate, managed to capture President Obama's auto task force driving the plug-in Chevy Volt mule during their visit to GM's suburban Detroit Technical Center today. More »
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Comment by FromaBuick6: Actually, I agree with McCain. And despite voting for him, it's very rare that I say that. 6 Responses | Other threads
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chevy volt
Obama's Auto Task Force To Drive Chevy Volt Mule Tomorrow
President Obama's auto task force will drive a Chevy Volt test mule during a visit to GM's Technical Center in Detroit tomorrow to help decide if the company deserves more federal loans. [GM-Volt via AP]
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Comment by FromaBuick6: A couple things: a) Why don't they just use the Cruze body instead of the shitty-looking Volt. The technology obviously fits... 15 Responses | Other threads
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geneva motor show
2011 Opel Ampera: Screw The Schedule, Here's The Full Reveal
The Opel Ampera had its coming out party a wee bit early for the Geneva Motor Show. Don't fret, our European breathren, your emo-ecomobile is here and we've got all the photos, and details below. More »
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Comment by Mad_Science: I'll want to see it in person. All too often pretty renderings like these are terribly executed in the physical world. 3 Responses | Other threads
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geneva motor show
Opel Ampera Officially Unveiled!
GM has officially unveiled the Opel Ampera, Europe's version of the Chevy Volt. In a reversal of usual practice, the Ampera is mechanically identical to its American cousin but is much better looking.
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By Wes SilerComment by Dhillaz 2.0: Cheerfully backwards? Last time I checked, the metric system is based on modern science, whereas the imperial system is based... 20 Responses | Other threads
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concepts
Toyota Planning to Build a Car out of Seaweed; Tofu Cushions Not Included
As if the Prius weren't green enough, Toyota plans to go even greener for the future by creating a car—the 1/X plug-in hybrid—using a bioplastic body made out of seaweed. [Gizmodo]
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By Andi WangComment by KragNaroK: now how will i drive without pants on when my cars has glass doors? 6 Responses | Other threads
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ford fusion hybrid
Ford CEO Calls Man To Thank Him For Buying Fusion Hybrid Over Prius
Ford CEO Alan Mulally personally phoned a Michigan man to thank him for canceling an order for a Toyota Prius and buying a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. Seriously? Yes. There's even video to prove it. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Tiberiuswise: Reminds me of the time Michael Moore challenged the heads of the big three to change the oil in a... 6 Responses | Other threads
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Car Crime
Road-Raging Prius Driver Rams Pickup, Result Predictable
An Earth-loving Toyota Prius driver uselessly sideswiped a pickup multiple times during a road rage incident in Colorado last Friday. The owner of the Prius is now being charged with felony assault. More »
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By Wes SilerComment by Elhigh: About half the 60+ y.o. people I know, if threatened, will hand your ass to you. Hard. 24 Responses | Other threads
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spy photos
2010 Honda Insight Spotted On Utah Ski Vacation
Intrepid reader Roger has captured what we believe to be the first shots of the 2010 Honda Insight in a ski resort town. More » -
toyota prius
Toyota Certified Used Hybrid Program: Who Needs New Batteries Anyway?
Not impulsive enough to buy a new Toyota Prius, but too scared of the world to buy a used one? Toyota has the certified used car program for you.
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Comment by leavethegun-takethecannoli: The problem is some of the smug is lost on the trade-in. So when you buy a used Prius you... 11 Responses | Other threads
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2010 honda insight
Honda Insight Gets Tacky With Euro Accessories
Like the green credentials and low price of the Honda Insight, but wish it had more fake chrome and add-on LCD screens? Well, if you’re from a shower-averse European nation, you’re in luck. More »
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By Wes SilerComment by Sloop_John_B: I like clear corners. I wish they'd come as an option on American cars. 7 Responses | Other threads
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detroit auto show
By The Numbers: 2010 Toyota Prius Vs 2010 Honda Insight
The 2010 Toyota Prius and 2010 Honda Insight take very different paths to the same answer: fuel economy. Lets take a look at how the two stack up. More » -
detroit auto show
2010 Toyota Prius: Design Dissected
The design of the newly unveiled 2010 Toyota Prius is certainly polarizing. We thought we'd take a deep-dive on the new look to help explain the changes Toyota made to their high-mileage brick on wheels. More » -
detroit auto show
Cadillac Converj Spotted Cruising Cobo, Posing With Ford Fusion Hybrid
We were schmoozing some Subaru booth professionals when something shiny caught our eye. Turns out it was the Cadillac Converj on its way to pose with a Ford Fusion Hybrid. More » -
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Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid: Quick Drive
We took to the Detroit Auto Show basement to drive the 120 MPG Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid. Our impressions below. More » -
Lexus HS 250h
Lexus HS 250h: A Prius For The Country Club
The Lexus HS 250h will offer the economy of the 2010 Toyota Prius in a more stylish, and more expensive package. More » -
jalopnik reviews
2010 Honda Insight: First Drive
The 2010 Honda Insight looks like a cynical attempt to copy the Toyota Prius. It's not. Actually, the Insight is a very cynical and clever attempt to give Americans exactly what they want. More » -
detroit auto show
Official Euro Honda Insight Hybrid Fuel Economy Numbers Leak: Less Fuel-Efficient Than Toyota Prius
According to leaked info in Honda's official magazine in Belgium, the European 2009 Honda Insight is less fuel-efficient than the current Toyota Prius — but may only be about 1 MPG less. More » -
over the back fence
New Toyota Prius May Get Larger Engine For US Market
The new Toyota Prius, debuting in Detroit next week, could be getting a larger engine for the American market. Why? US buyers want more power, not better economy. More »
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By Wes SilerComment by c0de: why the heck do americans have this fixation on LARGE engines, and then i get to hear how gas prices... 25 Responses | Other threads
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detroit auto show
Honda Insight Hybrid: Official Euro-Spec Production Model, Unofficially
Official press photos of the new European market Honda Insight made their way onto the web today a wee bit earlier than Honda wanted. But, all that means is we've got a full gallery below. -
ad watch
VW SpaceFox Fish-Dog Commercial Both Creepy And Adorable
Bear-Shark it ain't, but hit play to see a Volkswagen SpaceFox commercial starring the Fish-Dog (or maybe Dog-Fish), the strangest animal hybrid combination since ManBearPig.
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Comment by cgarison: So when is VW going to bring the SpaceFox to America? They have the perfect commercial for it to... 5 Responses | Other threads
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