The last time we heard about Jaguar’s C-X75 Concept, it was reported that the British automaker is producing 5 working prototypes with hopes to produce 200 units for sale. It is now reported that the decision to produce the Jaguar C-X75 is entering a ‘critical stage of its development’ – meaning the company will ultimately [...]
At the 2012 Paris Motor Show earlier this year, Porsche showed up with the beautiful new Panamera Sport Turismo Concept. The concept is now making its video driving footage debut on Porsche’s YouTube channel. Check out the footage after the break. Check out our original post on the Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Concept. Refresher: Power [...]
Fisker Automotive’s CEO Tony Posawatz (the former chief engineer of the Chevrolet Volt), says that the plug-in hybrid automaker is on its way to partner with other automakers next year. The reason? Posawatz says that the pitfalls facing independent small automakers is driving the decision. Fisker said that the company is talks with three potential [...]
Chevrolet announced that Volt owners have collectively driven more than 100 million all-electric miles since the plug-in hybrid went on sale two years ago. Chevy said that on average, Volt owners travel more than 65 percent on pure electric-power and only end up using gas for longer trips. Read our review on the Chevrolet Volt. “The [...]
At the 2012 LA Auto Show, Honda announced the pricing details for the new 2014 Accord Plug-in Hybrid, which will be going on sale starting Jan. 15 in California and New York. Prices will start at $39,780. The 2014 Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid gets the highest EPA MPGe rating in its class of 115 MPGe [...]
General Electric has announced that it will be buying 2,000 Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrids frot its fleet. FoMoCo and GE are both teaming up to market GE’s alternative fuel infrastructure solutions to commercial customers and provide new alternative fuel vehicles for use at GE’s Vehicle Innovation Center. The two companies will also collaborate with [...]
Ford has announced the pricing details for the new 2013 Fusion Energi, which will hit dealerships in early 2013. The 2013 Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid is projected to get 100-plus MPGe. The 2013 Fusion Energi SE trim will be priced at $39,495 while the Fusion Energi Titanium will cost $40,995. No word on tax [...]
Fisker Automotive has announced that it plans to establish a new Technical Center in the Midwest, with South Eastern Michigan as one of the potential locations. The move is being made for the development of the brand’s second model, the Fisker Atlantic. The new facility is currently planned to open its doors in 2013 and [...]
GM announced today that it will have up to 500,000 vehicles on the road with some form of electrification by 2017. The company said that its main focus will be plug-in hybrid technology. “The plug-in offers a unique opportunity to change the way people commute,” Mary Barra, senior vice president of Global Product Development told [...]
FoMoCo has announced that it has tripled the number of dealers certified to sell its lineup of plug-in hybrid vehicles including the C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid that is on sale now. “In total, 900 dealers are either certified or enrolled for certification, nearly triple Ford’s initial plans for about 350 certified dealers by early 2013,” [...]
