Infiniti confirms new M, QX, and hybrid model

Early last year Nissan product boss Carlos Tavares revealed that he would like to see Infiniti’s lineup expand to “10 or so” nameplates in the next couple of years, and soon after this speculation about a new Q flagship sedan and super-sports car based on the Nissan GT-R platform quickly emerged. The word on the [...]

Next hybrid for Mercedes Benz will be a diesel-electric M-Class

Mercedes Benz will launch its first ever hybrid model with the introduction of the all-new S400 BlueHYBRID, a petrol-electric hybrid based on the S-Class sedan, later this year. Its next hybrid, however, will reportedly be a more advanced diesel-electric model based on the M-Class SUV.
According to a new report, the M-Class hybrid will go on [...]

Official photos reveal 2010 Peugeot 3008

Peugeot’s work on its new 2010 3008 compact crossover model, planned for launch in the first half of this year, has so far been well-documented by spy photographers and the public alike. Today, official photos of the new crossover have emerged along with new details on the vehicle’s final specification.
The 3008 is based on [...]

Cadillac reveals Converj plug-in hybrid coupe concept

General Motors unveiled a further glimpse at the potential of electric propulsion today, this time in the form the Cadillac Converj Concept. The new show car was developed as an upmarket GT with a bold design and a bevy of advanced powertrain technology.
The four-passenger Converj concept is intended to show how GM’s electric propulsion technology [...]

Toyota reveals iQ-based FT-EV Concept

Toyota has announced that it will display its new FT-EV concept at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show, while also confirming that it will launch an urban commuter ‘battery-electric vehicle’ (BEV) by 2012. The world’s largest carmaker also revealed that it will start consumer trials of a fleet of 150 plug-in hybrids towards the end of [...]

Americans flock to Mini E

In a sign that Americans may truly be ready to embrace electric vehicles, including living with any shortcomings and paying a significant price premium, demand for BMW’s Mini E electric vehicle has outstripped supply by 4-to-1. The Mini E, which was revealed late last year at the Los Angeles Auto Show has a range of [...]

Hyundai releases teaser sketches for Equus flagship

New images of a large luxury saloon have leaked onto the Internet and are believed to be official sketches for Hyundai’s upcoming Equus flagship. The new model is currently code-named as the ‘VI’ sedan and is scheduled to be launched in South Korea next month. Power will come from a range of V6 and V8 [...]

Teaser video for 2010 Toyota Prius

Toyota’s next-generation petrol-electric Prius hybrid is scheduled to make its world debut at the Detroit Auto Show in January, however new images of the car, plus this latest teaser video, have made their way onto the web, showing up-close details of the interior and exterior of the upcoming hybrid.
Previous shots revealed on the ‘PriusChat’ Internet [...]

Morgan unveils pedal-powered three-wheeler

British sports carmakers Morgan Motors has unveiled its most environmentally friendly model to date - a pedal-powered car for 6 to 13 year olds that shuns petrol or hydrogen for simple human propulsion.
Known as the Morgan SuperSports Junior, the new pedal car will be built alongside the normal range of cars at Morgan’s factory. The [...]

GM reveals 2010 Chevrolet Equinox

General Motors has taken the wraps off the first of its all-new models planned for next month’s Detroit Auto Show. The vehicle is the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox compact crossover, which also debuts GM’s new compact direct-injection petrol engine range.
Chevrolet expects nearly two-thirds of customers will choose an efficient 182hp (135kW) 2.4L engine. The new mill [...]

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