Cadillac has returned to the world of hybrid and electric vehicles with its latest iteration of the ELR. Keen to tap into some of Tesla’s share in the ever-growing EV market, the 2016 ELR has been redesigned and re-engineered, sporting some performance upgrades over the outgoing model. The lithium-ion battery pack […]
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2015 Nissan X-Trail Hybrid announced for Japanese market
To help compete with the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Nissan has unveiled a hybrid version of the popular X-Trail mid-size SUV. It will go on sale in the Japanese market only, at least initially. The hybrid version is powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine which is combined with an electric motor […]
Video: Ferrari shows how it came up with the FXX K design
When Ferrari launched the LaFerrari, fans of the prancing horse brand rejoiced that there was a machine that could take it to the McLaren P1 and Porsche 918 Spyder. A clip has been released showing the design background behind the FXX K, the LaFerrari’s angrier brother. The video showcases just […]
Mean Metal Motors M-Zero set to be India’s first supercar
India’s first entry into the supercar club might not be too far away, according to a new carmaker called Mean Metal Motors. The company has just released preliminary details regarding its M-Zero supercar. The M-Zero is set to be powered by a hybrid powertrain, but not one lifted from a […]
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid unveiled, based on 2016 facelift
Toyota is keen to put yet another environmental feather in its cap, with this, the 2016 RAV4 Hybrid. It was unveiled at the New York Auto Show currently underway. The RAV4 is Toyota’s eighth foray into the world of hybrids, coming 15 years after the first Prius rolled onto the […]
All-new 2016 Lexus RX officially revealed
Lexus has pulled the wraps off the all-new, 2016 Lexus RX SUV at the New York Auto Show in the US. It brings a sharp new design, more technology, and increased output for the V6. The Lexus RX is one of the company’s most popular models. It offers a blend […]
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid confirmed, specs revealed
We’ve seen previews and teasers of the next-gen 2016 Chevrolet Malibu, but now GM has revealed the new model will come in hybrid form for the very first time. This has the potential to leave the Toyota Camry Hybrid shaking in its boots. Specific details on the complete lineup will […]
BMW X5 xDrive40e revealed, first non-‘i’ plug-in hybrid BMW
The production version of the BMW X5 eDrive concept has been revealed, called the X5 xDrive40e. It’s the first plug-in hybrid BMW, and the first BMW hybrid to feature a 2.0-litre engine. This isn’t an ‘i’ model, like the i3 and i8 which are predominately electric vehicles, and nor is […]