Posts Tagged ‘hybrid’
Autos
2014 Volkswagen XL1 Hybrid Achieves 261MPG
Volkswagen’s designs are becoming very futuristic as seen with their 2014 XL1 Hybrid, which also boasts better fuel economy, in addition to its good looks. The exterior borrows some design cues from the Audi R8, while sti...
Autos
2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Review
Doing good is never a far off feat. Doing well at something, however is. Fortunately, BMW’s 2013 5A ActiveHybrid excels in both these respects, though like any do-gooder it’s not completely devoid of wrong. But a...
Autos
Volkswagen Introduces CrossBlue; a Diesel-Hybrid
Volkswagen has unveiled an exciting new car concept: the CrossBlue, a mid-size, seven-seater SUV with innovative diesel-electric plug-in hybrid powertrain. With an estimated fuel economy of 35 mpg combined, 89 mpg in electric m...
Autos
Kepler Motors’ Motion Hybrid Supercar (video)
Kepler Motors might not be a huge name yet, but their first hybrid supercar, the Motion Hybrid, might change all that! First unveiled in 2009, they’ve been working on their super-lightweight hybrid super car for the past three ...
Autos
Lexus LF-CC Concept Car
Originally scheduled to debut at the upcoming Paris Motor Show, Lexus decided to release details on its LF-CC two-door hybrid coupe concept. The hybrid concept features the same L-finesse design language that was seen on the LF...
Autos
Buick LaCrosse with E-Assist Review
This is not your Grandad’s or even your Father’s Buick. In fact, the LaCrosse was anything what I expected it to be. It was not only a pleasure to sit behind the wheel and drive, but it ain’t to shabby lookin...
Autos
BMW i8 Concept Spied Driving (video)
It’s no secret that car manufactures road test their vehicles in the public domain. To keep their worst kept secrets, well, slightly more secret they’ll generally finish the car in a vinyl covering or some sort of ...
Autos
Acura NSX Concept (video)
Long ago Acura discontinued the all mighty NSX. Despite being a futuristic car of its time, it still managed to garner a small following and loyalty that is equitable to that of Porsche owners. So who knew that Acura would fi...
Autos
Lexus LF-LC
This is Lexus’ latest concept vehicle, the LF-LC. Yup, it bears some resemblance to the LFA, a $375,000 vehicle that Lexus loses money on every time they build one. They’re currently mum on the LF-LC’s perfo...
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Mercedes-Benz F125 Concept: The Future of the S-Class
Mercedes-Benz is gearing up for the car of tomorrow and has envisioned a very futuristic 2025 S-Class, with its F125 Concept that will be unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show a taste of what’s to come. The “F” stands for “F...
Cars
London Black Cabs Going Hydrogen
Londoners are on track to receive free WiFi in all of their tube stations and soon they’ll be transported in brand new zero emission black cabs thanks to a hybrid Hydrogen fuel and battery pack system. The taxis we’...
Autos
Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid Goes On Sale For $845,000, 0-60MPH In 3.1 Seconds
For $845,000 you can pick up Porsche‘s latest hybrid vehicle, the 918 Spyder. Under the hood is a V8 gas powered engine that produces 500 horses of power, while two electric motors, one at the front and one at the rear, ...
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