Subaru has unveiled the new Subaru Advanced Tourer Concept (ATC) at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. The concept has been described as a sportswagon of the future, possibly hinting at inspiration for an upcoming Subaru Liberty. The Subaru Adavance Tourer Concept is powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder boxer engine […]
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Mugen Honda CR-Z iCF officially confirmed for production
Honda’s Mugen performance division in Europe has announced it will release the Mugen Honda CR-Z iCF onto the market. This is the production version of the Mugen CR-Z concept that has been floating around various shows and events this year. The Mugen package consists of a centrifugal supercharger for the […]
Honda CR-Z on sale in Australia December 1 from $34,990
The spiritual successor to the Honda CR-X, the all-new Honda CR-Z, will go on sale in Australia on December 1. Pricing details for the sporty hybrid have now been revealed. Kicking off at $34,990, it might seem a bit steep for a small hatch, but keep in mind this is […]
Jaguar C-X16 Concept unveiled at LA Show
Jaguar has pulled the wraps off a stunning Neutron White Jaguar C-X16 Concept at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show in the US. Is it just us or has Jaguar got some of the best-looking vehicles at this year’s show? The Jaguar C-X16 is designed to compete with rivals such […]
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution XI diesel hybrid confirmed, arrive by 2014
That’s right peeps and cohorts, the next Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (XI) will feature a diesel hybrid powertrain. Mitsubishi president Osamu Masuko has confirmed the new powertrain, and the commencement of its development which will be ready “within three” years. Mitsubishi was going to bin the entire Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution XI […]
Toyota Le-Mans 24hr comeback to take place in 2012
Toyota has announced it will make a return to the grand Le Mans 24hr event in France next year, after being absent from the sport for over 10 years. The 2012 Toyota Le Mans team will use a petrol and electric hybrid powertrain setup. Toyota pulled out of Le Mans, […]
Infiniti M35h sets Guinness World Record with quickest hybrid quarter mile
Ever wondered what the quickest production hybrid vehicle is? Wonder no more, the Infiniti M35h sports sedan has just been crowned the quickest on the quarter mile by the Guinness World Records with a time of 13.896. It’s not a bad time, and not just for a hybrid. To give […]
“You will never see a Ferrari electric” – Ferrari boss
As previously reported, Ferrari is working on a hybrid Ferrari for the future. But when it comes to an EV Ferrari, an electric Ferrari, Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo says no. He isn’t having any of that silent nonsense in any of his cars, not while he’s in power at […]