Calling it more powerful and more fuel efficient, Honda has revealed the 2017 Accord Hybrid, expected to launch this spring. Powered by a second-generation two-motor hybrid powertrain, which includes a 2.0-liter i-VTEC Atkinson Cycle engine, the 2017 Accord delivers the highest EPA fuel economy of any midsize hybrid sedan. Honda says the 2017 Accord Hybrid powertrain, “will achieve peak combined output of
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The Clarity Electric and Clarity Plug-in Hybrid will be joining the Clarity Fuel Cell as part of Honda’s vehicle electrification efforts in the coming year. Later this year we’ll see Honda’s Clarity Fuel Cell hit the market, to be followed by the Clarity Electric in 2017. The Clarity Fuel Cell is slated to be available to customers in select California markets in
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In January, Ford introduced the all-new 2017 Ford Fusion, complete with technological innovations that make it stand out in its class. Here are five reasons it stands out: It combines all-wheel drive and a twin-turbocharged V6 engine. The combination is a class-exclusive and is set to outpower the 2016 BMW 340 with a projected 325 horsepower and 350 lb.-ft. of torque.
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Chevrolet has announced that it will sell a select number of 2016 Chevrolet Silverados with eAssist technology. In the Silverado, eAssist will use technology already in place in the Malibu Hybrid and Volt. With eAssit, Silverado drivers are expected to achieve up to 13 percent better fuel economy in city driving. “Silverado already leads the full-size truck segment in V8 fuel economy,”
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Are you a young couple that puts fuel economy at the top of your vehicle buying priority list, Toyota has the hybrid vehicle you’re looking for. The 2016 RAV4 Hybrid is ready to hit the streets with anticipated EPA ratings of 34 mpg city/31 mpg highway/33 mpg combined for both the 2016 RAV4 Hybrid XLE and Limited models. Both models come equipped
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Earlier this year, Lexus debuted the 2016 Lexus RX, showcasing two models, the 350 and the 450h (dubbed the RX Hybrid). Here’s what you’ll find when you shop for the RX 450h (RX Hybrid) at a Lexus dealership near you: 2016 Lexus RX 450h 2016 Lexus RX 450h F-SPORT images courtesy of Lexus
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Audi has announced that the all-new 2016 A3 Sportback e-tron® will begin at $37,900 in the United States. Some buyers may be eligible for state and federal incentives and tax credits. The first Audi plug-in hybrid, or PHEV, to hit the market will be priced from $37,900 for a Premium package to $46,800 for a Prestige package. The vehicle will offer even
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Audi has announced plans to bring the all-new 2016 A3 Sportback e-tron to the United States this October. What will buyers be able to get with this new model? Under the Hood The A3 Sportback e-tron is a plug-in hybrid. If features a 1.4 liter TFSI® engine with a six-speed S tronic® transmission. Audi says that when the engine and transmission
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It’s sporty, it gets great gas mileage, and it’s fun to drive. No, it’s not a sportscar. It’s the 2016 Lexus CT 200h. The 2016 model is set to get an EPA-estimated 42 MPG combined fuel economy and will feature safety technology including Lexus Enform Remote and Lexus Enform Service Connect, options families can’t ignore. Fuel Economy EPA fuel economy estimates
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The Pacific Northwest is charged up and ready to go. Now, Soul EV drivers can go even further thanks to new charging stations and dealers selling the vehicle. Twelve of 20 dealers are located in Washington state and eight in Oregon. In addition to each dealer being equipped with two Level-2 chargers (40 total in the PNW region), 10 of the dealers
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Calling it more powerful and more fuel efficient, Honda has revealed the 2017 Accord Hybrid, expected to launch this spring. Powered by a second-generation two-motor hybrid powertrain, which includes a 2.0-liter i-VTEC Atkinson Cycle engine, the 2017 Accord delivers the highest EPA fuel economy of any midsize hybrid sedan. Honda says the 2017 Accord Hybrid powertrain, “will achieve peak combined output of
Read more
The Clarity Electric and Clarity Plug-in Hybrid will be joining the Clarity Fuel Cell as part of Honda’s vehicle electrification efforts in the coming year. Later this year we’ll see Honda’s Clarity Fuel Cell hit the market, to be followed by the Clarity Electric in 2017. The Clarity Fuel Cell is slated to be available to customers in select California markets in
Read more
In January, Ford introduced the all-new 2017 Ford Fusion, complete with technological innovations that make it stand out in its class. Here are five reasons it stands out: It combines all-wheel drive and a twin-turbocharged V6 engine. The combination is a class-exclusive and is set to outpower the 2016 BMW 340 with a projected 325 horsepower and 350 lb.-ft. of torque.
Read more
Chevrolet has announced that it will sell a select number of 2016 Chevrolet Silverados with eAssist technology. In the Silverado, eAssist will use technology already in place in the Malibu Hybrid and Volt. With eAssit, Silverado drivers are expected to achieve up to 13 percent better fuel economy in city driving. “Silverado already leads the full-size truck segment in V8 fuel economy,”
Read more
Are you a young couple that puts fuel economy at the top of your vehicle buying priority list, Toyota has the hybrid vehicle you’re looking for. The 2016 RAV4 Hybrid is ready to hit the streets with anticipated EPA ratings of 34 mpg city/31 mpg highway/33 mpg combined for both the 2016 RAV4 Hybrid XLE and Limited models. Both models come equipped
Read more
Earlier this year, Lexus debuted the 2016 Lexus RX, showcasing two models, the 350 and the 450h (dubbed the RX Hybrid). Here’s what you’ll find when you shop for the RX 450h (RX Hybrid) at a Lexus dealership near you: 2016 Lexus RX 450h 2016 Lexus RX 450h F-SPORT images courtesy of Lexus
Read more
Audi has announced that the all-new 2016 A3 Sportback e-tron® will begin at $37,900 in the United States. Some buyers may be eligible for state and federal incentives and tax credits. The first Audi plug-in hybrid, or PHEV, to hit the market will be priced from $37,900 for a Premium package to $46,800 for a Prestige package. The vehicle will offer even
Read more
Audi has announced plans to bring the all-new 2016 A3 Sportback e-tron to the United States this October. What will buyers be able to get with this new model? Under the Hood The A3 Sportback e-tron is a plug-in hybrid. If features a 1.4 liter TFSI® engine with a six-speed S tronic® transmission. Audi says that when the engine and transmission
Read more
It’s sporty, it gets great gas mileage, and it’s fun to drive. No, it’s not a sportscar. It’s the 2016 Lexus CT 200h. The 2016 model is set to get an EPA-estimated 42 MPG combined fuel economy and will feature safety technology including Lexus Enform Remote and Lexus Enform Service Connect, options families can’t ignore. Fuel Economy EPA fuel economy estimates
Read more
The Pacific Northwest is charged up and ready to go. Now, Soul EV drivers can go even further thanks to new charging stations and dealers selling the vehicle. Twelve of 20 dealers are located in Washington state and eight in Oregon. In addition to each dealer being equipped with two Level-2 chargers (40 total in the PNW region), 10 of the dealers
Read more