Subaru hybrid concept set for Tokyo

It was only a matter of time before Subaru unveiled their first hybrid concept car and it’s destined for  next month’s Tokyo Motor Show.

The Subaru hybrid tourer concept car is what a concept is all about, firstly it has a gull wing-door design, something that’s been missing from concept cars for some time. Subaru says [...]

Toyota Prius Review & Road Test

Like all that is more than skin deep, so are the changes found in new Prius
Model Tested:

2009 Toyota ZVW30 Prius i-Tech; 1.8-litre four-cylinder, petrol-electric hybrid; CVT, five-door hatch – $53,500*

Options:

Metallic Paint $350 (Fitted – Silver Pearl)

Improved dynamics, steering and brakes; intuitive features; better performance
Rear vision through split window; positioning of some [...]

Kia c’eed petrol hybrid, Sorento diesel hybrid on show in Frankfurt

Kia has used the Frankfurt Motor Show as a stage to release its innovative cee’d petrol-electric and Sorento diesel-electric hybrid cars.

These vehicles will be tested over many thousands of kilometres across Europe and will generate data for inclusion in the design process of Kia vehicles during the next decade.
The new-look cee’d hybrid powertrain is similar [...]

Kia introduces ‘Eco-Dynamics’ sub-brand

The Frankfurt Motor Show will mark the world premiere of Kia’s new ‘EcoDynamics’ sub-brand – the name that will be applied to the most eco-friendly cars within each Kia model range.

The sub-brand will feature only those cars that possess innovative fuel-stretching and emissions-cutting technologies as they are progressively introduced.
The EcoDynamics vehicles at the show will [...]

Honda Civic Hybrid Review & Road Test

Discretion is the better part of valour
Model Tested:

2009 Honda Civic Hybrid; 1.3-litre, four-cylinder, petrol-electric hybrid; continuously variable automatic; sedan – $35,990*

Options (As Fitted):

Metallic Paint $475 (Neutron Blue)

Pricing & appearance against rival; smooth drivetrain; comfort & ergonomics
Inconsistent brake feel; light steering at centre; diminished cargo capacity
CarAdvice Rating:
When you drive a hybrid car then [...]

Lexus LF-Ch more details revealed

Lexus has released new details for its Frankfurt-bound LF-Ch full hybrid concept representing the brand’s first approach to the competitive European premium compact segment.

With growing demand for smaller, more fuel efficient cars without compromising refinement, Lexus expects the compact segment to claim the largest share of the European premium car market.
The LF-Ch concept presents an [...]

Lotus’ Range Extender petrol-hybrid unveiled

Lotus Engineering has developed a new engine especially for hybrid cars that will be on show at the Frankfurt Motor Show next week.

Called the “Range Extender”, this 1.2-litre unit, which can operate on petrol, ethanol or methanol, depending on its intended market, functions in two modes – both as a generator only – to allow [...]

Peugeot-Citroen to sell Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Japan’s Mitsubishi Motor Corporation has formally signed an agreement, confirming a previously announced tie-up, to build electric cars in co-operation with France’s Peugeot-Citroen.

The car, which will be based on the Mitsubishi i-MiEV that was launched in Japan in June, will be sold by Peugeot-Citroen .
Peugeot has revealed its version will be called iON and wil [...]

Toyota Corolla Hybrid Concept world premiere at Frankfurt

Toyota is set to unveil a new hybrid concept based on its Corolla model at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor show, a car that is expected to be the second of eight new hybrid models that Toyota Australia plans to roll out over the next four years.

Known in Europe as the Auris HSD Full Hybrid Concept, [...]

Lexus LF-CH revealed ahead of Frankfurt

Lexus has given a first glimpse of just what its compact entry into the premium hybrid market will look like when it is released at the Frankfurt Motor Show later this month.

The premium Toyota brand says the LF-CH, you can bet that won’t be its final name, will offer Lexus Hybrid Drive in a practical [...]

Toyota Hybrid Camry begins pilot build

Toyota today moved a step closer to local production of the Hybrid Camry that it will introduce to the Australian market in February next year with the commencement of the pilot build program.

It has also indicated that it hopes the program, which is a mid-life move for the current model, will lead to the next [...]

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