Future Mercedes-Benz S-Class could all be hybrids
Mercedes Benz has stated that they are considering making all their future S-Class models hybrids.
The German automaker said in a statement: “The modular configuration is so versatile that we’re seriously exploring the possibility of equipping the next generation S-Class models entirely with hybrid drivelines.”
Industry analysts believe that [...]
Toyota Prius remains the hottest car in Japan
Toyota Prius has now remained the hottest selling car in the Japanese market for four months.
Toyota sold 21,669 units of Prius last month in Japan.
The second most popular vehicle was Honda Fit.
Industry experts said that the hybrid cars are popular in this market because of [...]
Audi mocks Chevrolet Volt!
Johan de Nysschen, president of Audi of America has been quoted as saying this about the upcoming hybrid car from GM, Chevrolet Volt:
“No one is going to pay a $15,000 premium for a car that competes with a Corolla. So there are not enough idiots who will buy it.”
Industry sources claim that [...]
Honda CR-Z hybrid coming in February next year
Honda Motor has announced that they are now aiming to launch their CR-Z hybrid sports car next February.
In addition the company is also aiming to launch a gasoline-electric Fit subcompact by the end of 2010.
The company has decided to speed up these two launches to benefit [...]
GM might sell rebranded Toyota Prius?
Bloomberg has reported that Toyota and General Motors are in talks for a possible deal over Toyota Prius.
The report said that GM might offer a rebranded version of Toyota Prius in the US market.
Industry sources say that Toyota President Akio Toyoda and GM’s Fritz Henderson are scheduled to meet [...]
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid discontinued
Wall Street Journal has reported that GM is not going to manufacture the 2010 edition of Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid due to poor response to this model.
GM has been focusing on expanding their hybrid car range but they have decided to scrap the next update to this model as the current model is [...]
Toyota Prius: Bestselling car in Japan for May
Toyota recently launched the brand new edition of Prius in the Japanese market.
This launch was much awaited and the results are pretty encouraging.
Toyota Prius became the bestselling car in the Japanese market for the month of May.
It managed to outsell both Honda Fit and Honda Insight.
Honda Insight [...]
Volvo plug-in hybrid coming in 2012
Volvo Cars has announced that they are aiming to launch their plug-in hybrid cars by the year 2012.
The company displayed a concept car featuring a plug-in charged lithium battery with a diesel motor.
The Ford owned automaker said: “This is a significant leap compared to our earlier plans of offering [...]
Toyota Prius new edition now on sale
Toyota Motor has finally begun selling their new generation Prius hybrid car.
Toyota Prius is the most successful hybrid car in the world but it now faces intense competition from Honda Insight which was introduced in the market few months ago.
Toyota has sold more than a million units of [...]
Maruti Suzuki considering hybrids in the next 3-5 years
Maruti Suzuki is said to be working on a long term plans to get into the market of hybrid cars.
The company already has a minor presence in cars that runs on alternative fuels. This is also likely to be expanded in the coming years.
The demand for [...]
