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Sparks Fly over Electric Car Funding Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 11:37AMAs the Senate struggles with energy legislation this week, one of the few fixes with bipartisan support is a bill that would invest billions in putting electric-powered cars and trucks on the road. But it`s not clear whether it would be environmentally beneficial to do so. That debate has played out in an open conflict between electric vehicle proponents whose proposals would be implemented in ...
Porsche 918 Spyder Officially in the Works Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 3:47PMThe Porsche 918 Spyder was so popular with the public at auto shows the company Porsche, decided to produce the car.
20. Toyota may post US$1b profit Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 4:09PMTOKYO: Toyota Motor Corp is likely to have secured a group operating profit of about 100 billion yen (US$1.1bil) in April–June, thanks to solid sales and a sharp recovery from the previous year’s loss, the Nikkei ...
Most hybrid cars less cost-competitive since B.C. tax rebate eliminated Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 3:23AMOnly one of the 16 hybrid gas-electric cars on the market in B.C. delivered substantial savings over its gasoline-only equivalent, a B.C. Automobile Association study has found.
Hybrid gas savings no deal says report Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 10:02AMOnly one model of hybrid, the Mercedes Benz S400 delivers substantial savings over its gas-powered equivalent after five years of driving, according to a new report.
Honda Civics in Japan to Be 100% Hybrid Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 5:16AMYear after year, the Honda Civic has been one of the most popular car models in the United States. The model has done relatively well in Japan, too. The company introduced a hybrid Civic in the US, but we all know how well they sold—drive around certain neighborhoods in LA and Northern California and you would think the Toyota Prius was the only car available on the market. The hybrid Civic ...
Honda plans plug-in hybrid, electric cars by 2013 Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 9:39PMTOKYO - Honda plans to roll out a plug-in hybrid and an all-electric car by 2013, a news report said Tuesday.
July 20: Crime Watch Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 1:44PMCrime Watch is compiled by Newton TAB staff based on reports from the Newton Police Department. Punks purloin pink teddy bears Two Brighton teens were charged with larceny after stealing a bag of pink and red teddy bears on July 16, according to police.
Honda targets 2012 rollout of electric cars Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 11:23AMWAKO (Japan): Honda said yesterday it would roll out an electric car and plug-in hybrids in Japan and the US in 2012 as it tries to catch up in the race to make clean, battery-powered cars.
Honda Joins Plug-in Car Push Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 11:22AMHonda Motor Co. will start selling a battery-powered car in 2012, retreating from skepticism about such vehicles that’s made it the last of Japan’s largest automakers to enter the market.
C.A.R. Report On Fuel Technologies Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 10:14AMDetroit June 10, 2010; Perhaps you, like we at The Auto Channel, love cars, trucks and anything that offers mobility on wheels. Yes, bicycles, motorcycles, wheelchairs, scooters, and unicycles are included but we are talking about cars and their future.
Honda to Sell Plug-In Hybrid Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 8:22AMHonda Motor Co., whose fleet of vehicles is rated the most fuel-efficient in the U.S., will introduce an all-electric car and a plug-in hybrid in 2012 as rival carmakers threaten its leading position.
Honda aims for electric cars by 2012 Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 5:11AMWAKO, Japan (AFP) - Honda said Tuesday it would roll out an electric car and plug-in hybrids in Japan and the United States in 2012 as it tries to catch up in the race to make clean, battery-powered cars.
Drivers and automakers see hybrids a growing market Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 6:03PMMany new hybrid vehicles are expected to come out this fall, and they are faster and more innovative than ever.
Surge in production for Japanese cars Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 9:37PMJapanese carmakers benefited from improving demand in Asia and the US with a surge in global car production.
Volt warranty details: 8-years, 100,000-miles Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 6:48AMChevrolet is offering an eight-year or 100,000-mile warranty on the 400-pound lithium-ion battery pack that will power the Volt range-extended electric car. That is about the same as warranties on nickel-metal hydride batteries in the first generation of gasoline-electric hybrids such as the Toyota Prius, Honda Insight and Ford Escape or Fusion hybrids.
Let These Auto Stocks Drive Your Portfolio Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 9:59PMLeft for dead, the auto industry is primed for a comeback.
Honda offers three-year support deal Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 7:24AMHonda is providing an attractive three-year support package on selected Jazz, Civic and Insight models. The campaign lasts until 28 September.
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: Honda, Ford, Nissan, Toyota and Daimler AG Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 7:08AMZacks Industry Outlook Highlights: Honda, Ford, Nissan, Toyota and Daimler AG
Production surge for Japanese cars Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 1:23PMJapanese carmakers benefited from improving demand in Asia and the US with a surge in global car production.
Auto Industry Outlook and Review - July 2010 Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 12:12PMThe recent economic crisis has provided an impetus to a massive structural change in the auto industry, setting the stage for growth over the next decade. We see some opportunities with Honda and Ford.
What your smartphone says about you Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 7:58PMMuch like the car you drive, the type of smartphone you carry can certainly say something about you, or at least it may be used by others as a way to try to glean something about you.
Honda Has Most Fuel Efficient Cars Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 2:14AMTULLAMARINE, AUSTRALIA – July 12, 2010: Five of the top ten most fuel-efficient cars produced since 1984 are Honda vehicles with the first-generation Honda Insight taking out the top honour, according to a US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) study.
Hyper hybrid Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 5:08PMFlat-out in the 911 racer that gets its performance boost from twin electric motors. By JONATHAN THOMAS.
Toyota president open to raising wages in China Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 3:13AMToyota president open to raising wages for Chinese workers in wake of strikes
Green machine Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 12:37AMThe 2010 version of the Toyota Prius hybrid boasts key improvements in engine power, fuel efficiency, better steering feel, and a much sleeker design.
Cash will get car mechanics up to speed Monday, July 5, 2010 @ 6:22PMWith more hybrids and alternative fuel cars on the road, the state is pitching in to help accelerate the training for auto mechanics.
A cyclist survived being run over by an SUV near a busy Murrayville intersection last month. Now police are asking for ... Monday, July 5, 2010 @ 3:38PMFirst introduced for the 1993 model year, the Altima replaced the disappointing Stanza and took up the role of middle child between the smaller Sentra and larger Maxima. It was a decent--if unspectacular--vehicle, but its compact-car dimensions limited its usefulness.
3 modes, 2 seats, 1 hybrid Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 4:50PMhere are a few cars from Honda Motor Co. whose passing I really regret. Models like the low-slung Acura NSX sports car and the lithe Legend were mega-cool. Not to mention the CRX, a terrier-sized 1980s hatchback with the heart of a lion.
Hyundai Leads Asian Brands’ U.S. Gains as Sales Slow Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 6:46PMHyundai Motor Co. led Asia-based automakers’ U.S. sales gains in June as waning consumer confidence cooled demand for new cars and trucks.
Toyota hit by new setback as Lexus models suffer engine fault Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 4:41PMThe company warned engines of 270,000 of its cars - including more than 3,200 of its Lexus models sold in the UK - could cut out while the vehicle is moving.
Hyundai Leads Toyota, Honda U.S. Sales Gains Amid Cooling Vehicle Demand Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 4:09PMHyundai Motor Co. led Asia-based automakers’ U.S. sales gains in June as waning consumer confidence cooled demand for new cars and trucks.
Toyota warns of engine defect in 270,000 cars Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 6:40AMToyota Motor warned on Thursday of an engine fault affecting eight models of its luxury Lexus and Crown sedans, potentially requiring a global recall that could affect up to 270,000 units.
Honda’s Two-Seat CR-Z Has Lines of a Legend, Heart of a Hybrid Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 9:10PMThere are a few cars from Honda Motor Co. whose passing I really regret. Models like the low-slung Acura NSX sports car and lithe Legend were mega-cool. Not to mention the CRX, a terrier-sized 1980s hatchback with the heart of a lion.
GM Volt launch will be expanded to include Austin Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 6:54PMTexans looking to drive green will be among the first to have a chance to own a Chevy Volt when General Motors begins delivering the plug-in electric vehicles this year.
Daihatsu Minicar to Compete with Hybrids Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 8:33AMDaihatsu Motor Co., 51 percent owned by Toyota Motor Corp., plans to introduce a minicar model that gets as much mileage as some gasoline-electric hybrids to meet demand from fuel-conscious buyers.
Honda new hybrid to be cheapest one in Japan Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 7:42AMTOKYO- Honda Motor Co’s new hybrid car will cost one fifth less than the cheapest hybrid on the Japanese market, according to a newspaper report -- a move that may make hybrids low profit margin models for automakers.
Toyota dangles 5-year free service Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 9:32PMSINGAPORE - Toyota has upped the ante in a shrinking and increasingly competitive market by offering five years of free servicing - including parts and labour - but some rivals are not about to follow suit.
Assembly OKs expansion of carpool perk Monday, June 28, 2010 @ 8:02PMUnder the bill, solo drivers in electric and alternative fuel vehicles could use carpool lanes through 2015. But hybrids like the Prius and Civic would get only a brief reprieve.
Production surge for Japanese cars Monday, June 28, 2010 @ 6:17PMJapanese carmakers benefited from improving demand in Asia and the US with a surge in global car production.
Hybrid price falls to the kerb Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 12:31PMHonda plans to shake up the market for environmentally friendly hybrid cars by selling its new petrol/electric Insight at the same price as traditional vehicles.Until now, hybrids have sold at a significant premium over their...
Edmunds.com Announces Used Car Best Bets for 2010 Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 6:59AMSANTA MONICA, Calif.----Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, has announced the Used Car Best Bets for 2010.
Toyota to revive legendary sports car Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 7:38PMAs Toyota tries to rekindle its sportier past, reports claim an all-new Supra and MR2 will be on sale by 2014.
Honda defends hybrid CO2 output Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 3:53PMHonda says its hybrids are cleaner than conventional cars, despite their more CO2-intensive production process.
World Cup 2010: Denmark vs. Japan, Who Advances to Second Round? Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 1:56PMNetherlands-Cameroon is perfunctory. The Dutch will be in the second round. The Indomitable Lions won’t be. As long as the Netherlands gets a point, they win the group. The interesting matchup is Denmark-Japan. Both teams beat Cameroon and lost to the Netherlands. The winner will advance to the second [...]
J.D. Power: A Satisfying Product Experience Drives High Levels of Overall Vehicle Ownership Satisfaction and Loyalty Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 10:13AMMUNICH, June 24 -- Providing vehicle owners with highly satisfying product experiences has a considerable positive impact on overall satisfaction, which, in turn, drives higher levels of owner loyalty, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Germany Vehicle Ownership Satisfaction Study(SM) (VOSS) released today in association with AUTO TEST.
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-06-24 05:39 UPDATE 2-Honda new hybrid to be cheapest one in Japan -paper Wednesday, June 23, 2010 @ 10:02PMBy Yumiko Nishitani
Honda new hybrid to be cheapest one in Japan -paper Wednesday, June 23, 2010 @ 9:23PM* Hybrid cars becoming low-margin game for car makers-analyst
Honda’s hotted-up hybrid Wednesday, June 23, 2010 @ 4:23PMHonda says its new CRZ sports coupe breaks the hybrid mould. RICHARD BLACKBURN finds out if the car lives up to the hype.
Honda Still Tops in Fuel Efficiency Wednesday, June 23, 2010 @ 12:45PMThe Japanese automaker has the most efficient fleet in the U.S. but Ford and Hyundai are gaining