The newest 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco promises a smooth, quiet drive, along with satisfactory fuel economy and power. Initially, experts were slightly unimpressed with the fuel economy and drive quality of this new sedan, but that opinion seems to be changing after the new four cylinder engine was introduced on the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu.
Peugeot Hybrid4: A Family Car
Peugeot was the first automobile manufacturer to launch a diesel-electric hybrid to the world. This was Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4, a car worthy of checking out for the family.
And it is not difficult to notice why. Continue reading
At the 4th China New Energy Summit the Volvo C30 model out of the numerous contestants for the title of ‘Green Car of the Year’ was selected.
Volvo C30 is an almost all-electric vehicle. Though it might not be the commonest or the cheapest car around, it is well recognized and respected and now more so for clinching the coveted title. Continue reading
Nuburgring To File For Bankruptcy
Nürburgring, the world famous German race track has confirmed filing for bankruptcy after being denied a 13 million euro aid which would have kept it operational for another six months. Continue reading
Nissan To Release A Lighter And Better Z-Car
The next Nissan Z-car on debut schedule has been designed to be lighter and to have a lighter engine, having been downsized to feature a four-cylinder turbo. This is to make it more appealing to a wider array of people than the current 3.7-liter V6. Continue reading
Ford To Release Its C-Max Energi Hybrid
Ford’s first hybrid, the C-MAX Energi, will be available starting this fall. The model is said to do up to 550 miles when fully charged and with a full tank. Powered by battery charge only it can satisfactorily provide services involving daily commutable distances.
It has a 20-mile range, which is nearly double that of the Prius and it’s faster as well. Continue reading
BMW M3 To Battle It Out In Pikes Peak Race
The Block buster movie ‘Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol’ starring Tom Cruise starred a certain inanimate machine among the household names as well; a BMW i8 plug-in hybrid. That was last year.
This year, another BMW is going to have its name in lights, but not next to names such as Tom Cruise on the silver screen with big budgets to make the action look non-fictitious. This will be the real deal itself. This car will have its names immortalized for being an electrically operated M3 competing in the Pikes Peak race. Continue reading
Tesla To Release A $30,000 Electric Plug-in By 2015
Coming in by 2015, a BMW M3 Series Hybrid designed by giant automobile manufacturer Tesla is set to follow the launch of the current Model X- and with a smaller price-tag of as low as $30,000.
Rumors has it that Tesla Motors is also about to release a pickup. Continue reading
Electric Cars Doing Poorly In Sales, Hybrids Excelling
The sales of purely electric cars have not been promising after companies such as Ford, BMW and Honda joined pioneers Nissan in creating them- but, on the contrary, hybrids are so doing well in the market. Continue reading
2012 Mitsubishi ‘i’: Setting The Record Straight
At less than a thousand on the open roads of America, the Mitsubishi ‘i’ is one electric car that is worth checking out. Even though reviews have not been favorable to this particular model, its owners are willing to set the record straight once and for all. Continue reading