Jaguar to assault BMW from all sides with new hybrid-powered coupes, sedans, and wagons
Jaguar now plans to take on BMW with not just a mid-size sedan but also a compact coupe and a wagon to boot.
5 things we learned from the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show
Outside of the outlandish concept cars and the flash of new models, what trends caught our eye this year at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show? Here's a list.
Frankfurt 2013: BMW finally unwraps i8 hybrid and it’s a high-tech beauty
After a long gestation, BMW finally unveiled the production version of its i8 plug-in hybrid sports car at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show.
Don’t laugh: Chevrolet might make a hybrid Corvette
GM President says not to laugh at the idea of a hybrid Corvette.
Don’t diss the Prius: The iconic hybrid is set for a big update and 55mpg
The Prius could get a style makeover but don't count on it losing it's famous lines in the deal, but several other important updates could arrive.
Porsche’s 918 hybrid supercar may spawn four-door version due to poor sales
Porsche's 918 hybrid supercar isn’t selling very well, which means a lower priced, four-door version called the 984 could be in the works.
400-horsepower Toyota Yaris Hybrid-R concept makes subcompacts cool…maybe
Toyota has built a 400-horsepower Yaris called the Hybrid-R that could very well debut the powertrain of the reborn Supra.
The Windows 8 Match Game: Which device best fits your workplace personality type?
What computer best fits your personality? Is it a Windows 8 tablet, hybrid, or laptop? We've found the right device for you based on how you really work.
78mpg! VW sets Guinness World Record for fuel economy with clean (non-hybrid) diesel technology
Volkswagen has set a new Guinness World Records for fuel economy with its Passat TDI Clean Diesel, providing a few tips in the process that other drivers might find useful in saving fuel.
Ford’s Director of Vehicle Electrification talks plugin politics and the EV future
Ford's Director of Vehicle Electrification and Infrastructure, talks about the future of electric vehicles in a wide-ranging interview with Digital Trends.
Stylish, roomy, 49mpg Honda Accord Hybrid gives the Prius a run for its gas money
With an all-new Accord Hybrid, Honda hopes to flip its underwhelming history with hybrids on its head.
Samsung’s insanely high-res ATIV Q notebook-tablet hybrid laughs at mere 1080p
Samsung rolled out its brand new ATIV Q notebook-tablet hybrid at this year's premier event in London, England.
Would you buy an Aston Martin plug-in ‘huubrid?’ German auto parts juggernaut Bosch hopes so
Bosch t has built the first-ever Aston Martin plug-in hybrid, which, coincidentally, is also the first all-wheel drive Aston.
Ford claims its regenerative braking tech has saved over 100-million gallons of gas
Ford estimates it has saved customers over 100-million gallons in gas, which could power a car around the globe over 100,000 times.
Sony revamps Vaio Duo slider, intros ‘world’s lightest’ Ultrabooks to Vaio line
Sony announced a revamp of its Vaio Duo laptop/tablet slider, as well as two new Vaio Ultrabooks – one of which weighs under 2 pounds – at Computex today.
Slow and silent? Porsche set to hybridize every one of its models, including the 911
Porsche plans to rollout a new Panamera S E-Hybrid in the next few years.
Prius to be all-new in 2015 and could offer all-wheel drive
Toyota aims to have a new Prius for 2015 with a revised exterior look, a new interior, a lithium-ion battery pack, and an optional all-wheel drive system.
Asus to finally release Transformer Book hybrid PC on May 21
Asus is finally unleashing the Transformer Book, a Windows 8 Ultrabook-tablet hybrid announced almost a year ago. It'll be available in the U.S. May 21.
Could your next car be a ‘micro-hybrid?’ Johnson Controls Inc. exec says yes
Modern hybrids in the near future will give way to “micro-hybrids,” which will operate on less power and offer higher fuel economy.
100mpg and 200mph: that’s the goal for the next Bristol GT supercar
The new Bristol designers have gone oddball and decided to create their own hybrid powertrain from scratch.
Ex GM engineer’s prison sentence highlights growing high-stakes world of hybrids and EVs
Considering the potential money tied to hybrid and electric vehicle technology, the sentencing of a former GM employee for plotting to sell classified information to another carmaker might be a sign of bigger concerns on the horizon.
Audi will test 510hp diesel-hybrid powered ‘long-tail’ R18 e-tron quattro racer at Spa in Belgium
Audi extends the body on one of its diesel hybrid racecars to see if a new high-speed setup will shave times in various sections of the Spa racetrack in Belgium.
Porsche turns up the power on the 918 hybrid, taking on McLaren and Ferrari
The 918 supercar will go 93 miles in an electric-only mode and round the Nurburgring in about seven minutes.
NY Auto Show preview: Subaru to unveil first production hybrid and performance concept car
Subaru is ready to unveil the production XV Crosstrek Hybrid alongside a performance concept vehicle. We’re hoping for a BRZ STI.
ExxonMobil: Diesel to surpass gasoline as world’s top fuel by 2020
ExxonMobil sees diesel hybrids taking the lion share of new car sales while EVs and plug-in hybrids remain a small portion of the new car market due to range and cost concerns.
Honda Civic Hybrid labeled a ‘risky’ purchase by Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports finds 20-percent of 2009 Civic Hybrid owners replaced the hybrid battery pack during a 12-month survey, making the model a “risky” long-term purchase.
Toyota confirms hybrid-powered GT-86 is in the works
Toyota aims to add its name to the list of automakers that made a sporty hybrid powertrain work along side Ferrari and McLaren, hoping not to repeat the Honda CR-Z debacle.
Honda aims to make hybrids even more eco-friendly by recycling the batteries
Honda has devised a way to take old, spent hybrid battery packs and renew them for reimplementation into the hybrid vehicle market.
One more German hatch to drool over: The 2014 Volkswagen Golf Plug-In Hybrid
Volkswagen has had a big week – and it just keeps getting better. The last vehicle to round out the new Mk 7 hatch: Golf Plug-In Hybrid.
Is Toyota ready to cast off its boring hybrid shackles and give birth to a new Supra?
Rumors abound surrounding the potential new Toyota Supra. Reportedly powered by a four-cylinder hybrid system, the 2017 Supra could produce as much as 400 horsepower and share underpinnings with the future BMW Z4.
Peugeot Citroën to put compressed air and gasoline hybrids into production for 2016
Has Peugeot Citroën found the new way forward for hybrids or is it just a bunch of hot air?
2013 Detroit Auto Show: Nissan Resonance Concept
Nissan proves there still might be room in the modern automotive market for space-age design 50 years after its heyday.
Production-ready Porsche 918 Spyder photo leaked
Move over Ferrari, the Germans want a turn at supercar dominance.