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Hybrids
Honda CR-Z Gets Top Euro NCAP Score
The Honda CR-Z has been rated one of Europe‘s safest cars, following on from the success of the Honda Insight, according to the new independent crash testing results from Euro NCAP.
Toyota to Sell Noise-Making Device for New Prius
24 August, 2010 07:29:00
Toyota Prius will become a little noisier with a new onboard device designed to alert pedestrians and others audibly to the presence of a near-silent hybrid model when running on electricity, before the engine kicks in.
NYPD Adds Ford Fusion Hybrids to Patrol Fleet
19 August, 2010 07:16:00
The New York City Police Department deployed n Wednesday the first 30 of 102 Ford Fusion Hybrids for use as marked patrol cars.
Honda to Fix Battery Software for 90,000 U.S. Civic Hybrids
11 August, 2010 10:35:00
Honda Motor Co. said will fix a software flaw that could lead to a decrease in the life of the vehicles’ nickel-metal batteries in about 90,000 Civic Hybrids sold in the U.S.
Toyota Celebrates 10 Years of Prius in U.S.
29 July, 2010 04:43:00
Toyota celebrated the 10th anniversary of its ultra-successful Prius hybrid car in the U.S.
Hybrids May Not Save Consumers Money, Study Says
27 July, 2010 12:56:00
Car buyers who plan to buy a hybrid car to save money in the long run may want to think again, according to new study published by British Columbia Automobile Association’s (BCAA).
Porsche 911 GT3R Hybrid to Race at Petit Le Mans
21 July, 2010 02:46:00
Porsche announced today that its 911 GT3R Hybrid racecar will race for the first time in North America at the Series signature event – Petit Le Mans on October 2 at Road Atlanta.
Toyota and Paice Reach Settlement of Patent Disputes
19 July, 2010 01:57:00
Toyota Motor Corp., the world’s biggest automaker, and Paice LLC have entered into an agreement to settle the patent disputes that had threatened U.S. imports of Toyota’s hybrid cars, including the Prius.
Honda Updates Insight Hybrid
19 July, 2010 09:39:00
Honda has made a number of changes to its Insight hybrid in response to customer negative feedback on ride and comfort levels.
Toyota Announces Another Lexus Recall
04 July, 2010 12:30:00
Toyota Motor Co. announced Friday that it was moving ahead with plans to recall about 137,000 Lexus cars for engine problems that could, in rare instances, lead to stalling.
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