Subaru might not be on the tips of tongues when discussing innovation or high sales volumes in the current market. This misperception obscures Subaru’s avid following in New England, the Pacific Northwest and Europe. The automaker has attracted loyal customers by offering wagons and SUVs that can actually handle trips [...]

Regardless of the hefty price tag, around 100,000 pounds according to the latest gossip, Volkswagen’s XL1 is a stunning accomplishment in the expanding field of environmentally friendly vehicles. The brilliant Ferdinand Piech engineered this plug-in hybrid coupé to set a new fuel economy world record: 313 miles per gallon! This [...]

McLaren Automotive introduced a concept plug-in hybrid called the P1 during last year’s Paris Motor Show. This sleek sports concept car borrowed heavily from the automaker’s experiences in Formula 1 racing while introducing green touches. A production version of the P1 plug-in hybrid is heading to Switzerland for the upcoming [...]

Ford has grown from an also-ran in the plug-in vehicle market to an industry leader thanks to a commitment to long-term research and development. The automaker produces the Focus Electric sedan as well as the C-Max Energi Plug-in for dealerships throughout the United States. Ford is now preparing dealerships from [...]

The Outlander PHEV was previewed by Mitsubishi during the 2012 Paris Motor Show. This plug-in hybrid SUV was only months away from production and Mitsubishi hoped to spark international interest. The production version of the Outlander PHEV will be hitting Japanese showrooms starting in a few weeks. Mitsubishi is building [...]

If all goes as planned, Indianapolis could become the first major U.S. city to replace its entire fleet with environmentally-friendly vehicles. And although it may seem the move is driven by a green agenda, the city’s mayor says the priority is to reduce the nation’s reliance on foreign oil. The [...]

Californians looking to avoid record-high gas prices will soon be able to buy Ford‘s new C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid. The automaker says drivers could potentially save $5,250 off the purchase price and enjoy high-occupancy vehicle lane (HOV) access. The C-MAX Energi was just approved for the Green Clean Air Vehicle [...]

BMW unleashed a flurry of new models and concepts at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. And although a few weeks have passed since the event, the German automaker is still a talking point amongst car enthusiasts worldwide. The BMW Concept Active Tourer saw its premiere in Paris. The new vehicle [...]

A press conference held in Toyota City, Japan last week revealed ambitious plans for hybrid vehicle sales by Toyota Motor Corporation. This conference was designed to show the successes of Toyota’s aggressive R&D program as well as favorable market conditions for hybrid models. Toyota plans to release at least 21 [...]

The A3 Sportback competes with popular wagons like the Subaru Forester for consumers in Europe and North America. Audi is fusing the model’s spacious profile with greener drive systems and lightweight design starting in the next model year. The revamped A3 Sportback will be available in six gasoline and diesel [...]