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
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
Honda Motor Corp will start its second production-line of hybrids in Malaysia as local market demands for green cars continue to be on a dramatic increase. The vehicles will roll-off from the Melaka production plant starting by the end of 2013. Continue reading
British giant sports-car manufacturer Lotus is set to release the Lotus Evora 414E Range Extender Hybrid Electric car which is currently undergoing tests ahead of schedule.
Lotus has in this model showcased ingenuity in development of plug-in, new electronic technologies and range-extended electric propulsion.
The Porsche 918 Spyder made its UK debut yesterday at the Goodwood Moving Motor Show. The hypercar which will go on sale in LHD format from November 2013 will cost €645,000 (excl VAT) and only 918 units will be made available.
The Spyder 918 is designed by Porsche as a sports car and it was the company’s first plug-in hybrid vehicle. Continue reading
There might be millions of hybrid Toyota Priuses already manufactured and sold globally, but the new Prius C (where C stands for “city”) has emerged to be the least expensive, though slightly smaller. This is in comparison to earlier models like the Prius V, which is station wagonish.
Given the name Toyota Aqua in Japan, the Prius C model is a full gasoline-electric hybrid designed as a subcompact hatchback by the giant motor corporation, Toyota. It is third in the Prius family and the lowest priced. It has been on sale in some Asian markets since January 2012 whereas in the US and Canada it was introduced in March 2012. Continue reading