From the file of “Oh my god, oh my god!” Porsche sends out several images of the stunning Porsche 918 Spyder. This is, by all accounts, not only one of the sexiest Porsches built, it’s one of the most beautiful machines out there – period. Only vehicles like the Ferrari LaFerrari can turn as many [...]
Being the fastest Hybrid vehicle is a bold claim. Yes, the upcoming Ferrari LaFerrari and McLaren P1 hyper cars also have hybrid drivetrains and near 1,000 combined horsepower? They also cost more than a million dollars. In the meantime, Infiniti M35h sedan rules over all hybrids at the drag strip. Can it beat all competition [...]
April was not a good month for the Chevy Volt which was outsold by the Nissan Leaf and maybe even the Tesla Model S. The Volt did manage a slight sales increase of 3% over the first four months of 2013, but sales for this April were down 12% from April of last year. The [...]
The new 2014 Mazda6 and the Infiniti M35 Performance Hybrid do not compete for the same buyers. Why mash them up in a technology mashup review. Because the two Japanese sedans take completely different and distinct means to achieve the same goal. Both of these cars get about 30 MPG in combined fuel economy and [...]
The all-new 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid is designed to outgun the popular Prius V model, which is the largest Prius hybrid model. That’s a big job because the Prius is the darling in its various forms of the hybrid-car crowd. However, the front-drive C-Max appears to be a fairly well proven vehicle in that Ford [...]
The Renault Twin’Z Concept is a four-door, rear drive, electric vehicle collaboration between British-born designer Ross Lovegrove and Renault. It has a rear mounted, 50kW motor that supplies 68 horsepower to the rear wheels. The range is 100 miles. Four lithium-ion battery packs make 96v and they are located under the floor. What immediately grabbed [...]
The 2013 Lexus ES 300h is a part of the freshly redesigned Lexus 2013 model year lineup, which also includes the GS and the LS. The ES has a long lineage that dates back to 1992 and it’s also the second best selling Lexus vehicle (behind the RX crossover). This year it defends its position [...]
Porsche is introducing their newly redesigned 2014 Porsche Panamera that will be a first in its class and will have other luxury manufactures take notice. Porsche sent out a press release confirming the debut of the two new versions and a new engine, that will take place at the 2013 Shanghai auto show at [...]
Why the hell not? I know this is all editorial and it’s not based on any announcement, proclamation or prediction – but, you have to admit, it’s an intriguing idea. Lincoln is struggling to find or rediscover its identity. There was a time when Lincoln was cool, unique and thought out of the box. Think about it: [...]
The redesigned 2013 Nissan Pathfinder is already enjoying a very friendly crossover and truck 2013 sales year in North America. In March 2013, Nissan sold 9,071 Pathfinders in the United States, which also represents a 177% increase over March 2012. Not bad if you can nearly triple your sales, right? Well, Nissan is not resting. [...]
The 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid is the first hybrid I would buy with my own dough. There – I’ve come right out and said it. Now you know that I don’t want any Prius. I could live with a Honda Civic Hybrid if it were a gift, but wouldn’t choose one by a long stretch. [...]
The Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid might be the coolest hybrid this side of the Honda CRZ. I mention the little Honda as the Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid may have a similar mild hybrid system. Hopefully, the additional power from the electric motor can boost the timid 148 horsepower that comes from the 2.0-liter, horizontally opposed, four-cylinder engine. [...]
The electric-gas 2013 Chevrolet Volt’s electric-only operating range has been extended three miles to an EPA-estimated 38 miles, depending on terrain, driving techniques and temperature. Many drivers can’t control terrain or temperature, but driving techniques must be altered, which may not be easy for many Volt owners. No, they’re “not in Kansas anymore.” Total Volt [...]
Audi brings us the A3 E-Tron Hybrid at the Geneva Motor show, it looks like the real deal. In a highly competitive market of hybrids from nearly every manufacture, its exciting to see Audi getting into the game. The 2013 Geneva Motor Show is the place where Audi will show off their version of [...]
