WASHINGTON – Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center might recall 14,728 2011-2012 model-year Hyundai Sonata Hybrid vehicles because the center rear seat belt in these vehicles fails to meet all applicable federal safety standards, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported. However, the full recall is still in question.
Read More →LONDON – The hybrid vehicle market will see steady growth over the next eight years, according to an ABI Research study on hybrid and electric vehicles.
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TORRANCE, CA – Toyota announced MSRP for the all-new 2012-MY Prius. Toyota said the new vehicle will be available in March in four grades. Starting MSRP is $18,950.
Read More →TORRANCE, CA – Electric drive system developer Enova Systems Inc. said a pre-production vehicle -- resulting from the company’s “Green for Free” initiative with Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. -- will be on display at the Portland International Auto Show Jan. 26-29.
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The Camry is known for its spacious interior, and the 2012 edition is the roomiest yet. As well, the Camry Hybrid, also new for 2012, boasts a 30% improvement in fuel efficiency, now earning up to 43 mpg.
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DETROIT - Toyota introduced the latest addition to its Prius vehicle family, the Prius c, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The automaker said it plans for the vehicle to go on sale in March, 2012, and that MSRP will start below $19,000.
Read More →DETROIT-- Volkswagen debuted the Jetta Hybrid and the E-Bugster concept at the North American Auto Show in Detroit on Jan. 9. The 2013 Jetta Hybrid will launch in the North American market at the end of 2012.
Read More →COSTA MESA, CA – Hyundai announced it is adding a lifetime battery replacement guarantee to its Sonata Hybrid coverage to expand the benefits of the Hyundai Assurance warranty program.
Read More →There are numerous second-stage manufacturers and aftermarket suppliers who can convert gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles to a variety of alternative-fuel options, delivering the same performance with the benefits of a lower total cost of ownership.
Read More →INGOLSTADT, GERMANY - The automaker said on its official Facebook page that “2012 is the year of the low emissions, high miles per gallon Audi."
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