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    2018 Lexus LS 500h hybrid luxury sedan to debut at Geneva show

    It should not be surprising that Toyota’s Lexus luxury brand is still keen on hybrids. Toyota hybrids have sold more than any other car manufacturers, with luxury cars selling Lexus brand totaling more than 10 million. This trend will continue with the 2018 Lexus LS 500 h, the brand’s flagship sedan hybrid version, next month […]

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    Honda hybrid minivan, SUV, or pickup coming; dedicated hybrid in 2018 too

    In recent years, Honda has announced that it planned to release advanced-technology green cars in the future—without mentioning even their names, let alone any details or specifications. That’s what happened two years ago with a pair of unnamed battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles that later proved to be two new variants of the Honda Clarity […]

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    2017 Nissan Rogue Hybrid: gas mileage review

    Last year, Nissan sold almost 330,000 Rogues in the U.S., making it by far the brand’s most popular model. For 2017, the compact crossover utility vehicle has added a new model, a hybrid that competes with the very successful Toyota RAV4 Hybrid—of which 44,000 were delivered last year. We recently spent four days and almost […]

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    Ford to test plug-in hybrid Transit Custom van in London

    Earlier this month, Ford announced a host of new electrified vehicles, including prototype and production hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery-electric models. Before its planned 2019 production launch, one of those vehicles will soon begin testing in London. It’s a plug-in hybrid version of the Ford Transit Custom van, designed for commercial use. DON’T MISS: Ford […]

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    Hybrid market share peaked in 2013, down since then

    What’s a “green car”? Is it a hybrid? A zero-emission vehicle? One that plugs in? Or just one that uses less fuel than other cars in its segment? It’s a perpetual conundrum, for Green Car Reports among others, but it illustrates one of the longstanding challenges in the field. Will the market for green cars […]

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    2017 Kia Niro hybrid ‘crossover’ wagon priced from $23,800

    Almost a year after it was unveiled at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show, the 2017 Kia Niro hybrid is finally going on sale. The Niro is Kia’s first dedicated hybrid vehicle, and the Korean carmaker has taken an unusual tack in describing its new model. Kia calls the Niro a crossover, but its relatively low […]

  • Automotive News
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    Next-Generation Ford Fusion Hybrid Autonomous Car Looks Sleek

    Ford Fusion Hybrid Auto Show updates test vehicles this month at the CES in Las Vegas. The improvement of the new computer ‘s hardware processing ability. Three years ago, General Motors introduced its first generation of autonomous vehicles with four prominent sensors mounted on the roof. While the new vehicle sits on the same platform, […]

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    Fusion Hybrid again used for latest Ford autonomous test vehicle

    If you see a hybrid Ford mid-size sedan cruising as well as no obvious input drivers, rest assured that you are not an illusion. Since 2013, Ford has used a modified fusion test to independently drive a hybrid car technology. GM is now introducing an updated version, which will form the basis for a larger […]

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    Enjoy 10 Best Motorcycles for Getting Around the City

    That said, certain motorcycles have limitations as commuters. Some are too powerful and uncomfortable for slow-moving traffic or neglected street surfaces. And, of course, while riding storage comes into play, and most bikes have very limited space. So if you’re going to use a motorcycle as your primary source of transportation in a city, make […]