Once upon a time, choosing the engine for your car was simple. It was petrol or nothing. If you wanted diesel, you chose a lorry – or a London taxi.
Hybrid
Aston Martin to race hydrogen hybrid
Aston Martin is ripping up the record books at the 41st ADAC Zurich 24 Hours of Nürburgring next month as the famous British sports car brand is to race a pioneering hybrid hydrogen car.
188MPG Audi A3 set for Geneva Motorshow
Audi will make all the right connections next month when the A3 e-tron petrol/electric hybrid – capable of up to 188mpg – adds to the roster of highlights on the Audi stand at the Geneva Motor Show.
Toyota reveals look of new Yaris Hybrid
The first pictures of Yaris Hybrid have been revealed ahead of the public debut of the car at the Geneva motor show in March.
All-wheel-drive diesel hybrid Peugeot 508 unveiled
After the launch of the 508 Saloon and SW, acclaimed for their styling elegance, high-level build quality and attention to detail, the 508 RXH again raises the profile of the entire Peugeot brand, reinforcing its technological and environmental leadership.
Toyota expands the Prius line-up
The new Prius+ makes its debut at the 2011 Geneva motor show, representing further expansion of Toyota’s Prius family. It is the first full hybrid model in Europe to offer seven seats, combining family friendly versatility with strong environmental performance and advanced technology.
Toyota’s supermini hybrid concept
The Yaris HSD concept makes its world debut at the Geneva motor show, marking an important step in the company’s strategy for rolling out full hybrid technology across its European model line-up.
Infiniti makes a noise with new M35h hybrid
The Infiniti M35h will become the world’s first hybrid to feature an audible pedestrian warning system as standard when it goes on sale in six months’ time. The ground-breaking high performance hybrid model, which can travel further and faster in silent electric-only mode than other hybrids, utilises a range of distinctive sounds to help ensure the safety of other road users.
Kia reveals Optima Hybrid at LA car show
Kia Motors Corporation today held the world premiere of its all-new Optima Hybrid sedan at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Created primarily with the US market in mind, the latest model in Kia’s design-led transformation employs a truly innovative Kia-developed powertrain that promises to deliver exceptional hybrid performance and 48 mpg class-leading fuel efficiency.
Lexus reveals all on new CT 200h
The Lexus CT 200h is the first full hybrid vehicle to be launched at the heart of the small luxury car segment. It is also Lexus’s first compact five-door car and takes its place as the new gateway model for the Lexus range.