Volkswagen unveiled an all-new concept that they call the CrossBlue Coupe Concept for the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show. But a coupe is something the CrossBlue Coupe Concept is not, despite its name. According to Volkswagen, it provides a glimpse into the future for a potential crossover SUV segment a la affordable BMW X6-style. “The disproportionate [...]
Germany’s Autobild reports that Audi is going to give the A4 a nice little diet and dollop of luxury for the 2014 model year. The new 2014 Audi A4 is expected to get more luxurious and more features, with a new and more advanced MMI infotainment system. Autobild also reportedly said that the boffins in [...]
Audi revealed another vehicle that they’ll be showcasing at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, ahead of its debut. In the spotlight, the new 2014 A3 e-tron plug-in electric hybrid. Powering the hybrid electric luxury compact is, as you’ve guessed, a hybrid powertrain that consists of a 1.4L TFSI four-banger good for 150hp that’s linked up [...]
Earlier this month, FoMoCo announced that its new plug-in hybrid version of the Fusion sedan, the Ford Fusion Energi, achieved an EPA rating of 108 MPGe. Now that doesn’t really mean much to the average buyer besides that that figure is higher than a fully gasoline powered car with an ‘e’ at the end of [...]
Right before its 2013 Detroit Auto Show debut, GM has released a teaser image of the new Cadillac ELR plug-in hybrid vehicle. The model was photographed driving through the mountains of Southern California during development testing. Check out more news on the Cadillac ELR. “Cadillac customers are going to enjoy the unique features ELR will bring [...]
One of my favorite concepts from 2012 has to be the Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo. Porsche has now dropped a video showing the design process involved in getting the Panamera Sport Turismo on the auto show circuit. Check out our original post on the Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Concept. Hit the jump for the video. [...]
The Chevrolet Volt may be GM’s pride and joy but some Chevy dealers have decided to stop selling the car due to the high-cost of tools needed to service the plug-in hybrid vehicles. Last month, GM sent out a letter to Chevrolet dealers that additional tools will cost $5,100 to keep selling and servicing the [...]
While Ford is still under some scrutiny for fuel-economy ratings on the Ford Fusion Hybrid and the Ford C-MAX Hybrid, the company has decided to drop the EPA-rating on the Ford Fusion Energi Plug-in Hybrid. Rating for the Fusion plug-in hybrid is rated up to 108 MPGe, making it America’s most fuel-efficient sedan. Check out [...]
General Motors announced today that the 2014 Cadillac ELR extended-range electric luxury coupe will make its world debut at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show on Jan. 15. “Based on the Converj concept, ELR combines dramatic design with industry-leading extended range electric vehicle technology in a unique luxury coupe,” Cadillac said in a statement. GM previously [...]
It was reported earlier this week, that a decision on whether or not to push the Jaguar C-X75 plug-in hybrid supercar into production was at a very ‘critical stage of its development.’ Well, a decision has been made and we’re sad to say the car has been axed. Check out more news on the Jaguar C-X75. [...]
