‘Hybrid Cars’ Archives
Video of the 2011 Porsche Cayenne Hybrid
Speaking of the Porsche Cayenne hybrid, here's something from Review Cars.com. Gorgeous....
What Happens When a Hybrid Doesn’t Drive Like One?
So...I was riding in a Camry hybrid and I asked the owner about performance. "You know it's hard to drive it so perfectly..." he said. Which for some reason stuck in my head when I read this review of the new Porsche Cayenne hybrid SUV and scooter. Automobile Magazine reviewed the 2011 Porsche Cayenne hybrid and says driving it is a [...]
Fifth Gear: Driving the Honda FCX Clarity
A good video review of the Honda FCX Clarity that's sold in the UK; from our friends at Fifth Gear TV:
Honda FCX Clarity: Hydrogen Fuel Cell Clarity, Safety–and Ewan McGregor!
Below is a good video on the Honda FCX Clarity, their fuel cell car that's on the roads now. Unless you're a fan, you don't hear much about it. Partially because fuel cell is seen by the masses as "hybrid". Which is bad and good. Bad because it's the powerplant that will overtake everything else in time, and you should know more about [...]
The BMW 3-Series Goes Hybrid in 2012
Somewhere there's a "hater" that's groaning in anguish, because the marque that set the standard for the modern performance sedan is going hybrid. According to BMW Coop.com, the inimitable BMW 3-Series will add a hybrid to their 2012 model year lineup. Don't just take it from the BMW Coop. Read the words of Dr. Norbert Reithofer, BMWs [...]
Toyota FT-HS: Vids and Pix of the Coming 400-hp Hybrid Supra
This concept and the car it may just replace has become an internet legend. Pix and video of the "new hybrid Supra" or "Toyota FT-HS (Future Toyota Hybrid Sport)" have been floating around the intertubes for the past 3 years. It's one of the most searched topics at HECN. Carsandsense.com wrote a little on the new Supra (?). Their take, [...]
Toyota Prius and Camry Hybrid Car Special Offer and Sales Incentives for May 2010
Toyota extends their sales promotions through May 2010. Here's a quick recap, I'll have more details soon: 2.9% APR financing on a 24, 48, or 60-month Toyota Camry Hybrid car loan through Toyota Financial Services $239/month for a 36-month Toyota Camry Hybrid car lease. $2,139 due at signing, which includes first month’s payment, [...]
The Mercedes F800 Concept: the Future isn’t Diesel….
A little vid from our boys at Mercedes Benz. With the new F800 Concept, the Germans see the future in fuel cell, by way of a stop at hybrid technology. Nice vid. Enjoy!
A Reply to “7 Hot Hybrids: Will They Save You Money?”
Last week, Tara Struyk from Investorpedia.com wrote a story ("7 Hot Hybrids: Will They Save You Money?") about saving money on hybrid cars through higher gas mileage only. It's starting to appear in major newspapers and services like the SF Chronicle. The article takes MPGs of the most popular hybrid cars, compares them to a gasoline powered [...]
Video Test Drive: 2010 Lexus HS 250h
Real World Test Drives takes the 2010 Lexus HS 250h hybrid sedan out for spin. As with a lot of Lex-i (if that's plural for Lexus), there's plenty of gadgets-cameras that help you enter traffic, a Lexus version of OnStar--and something to help you stay in your lane. For other HECN stories on Lexus and Lexus hybrid cars, click here
