Subaru launches Impreza Sport Hybrid in Japan

Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, will launch an Impreza Sport Hybrid on July 10, 2015, through Subaru dealerships in Japan.

The new Impreza Sport Hybrid is the second fun-to-drive hybrid from Subaru, following on from the

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First all-new Ford Mondeo Hybrids leave the assembly line

Ford has started production of its all-new Ford Mondeo Hybrid - the first hybrid electric car built and sold by Ford in Europe.

The Mondeo Hybrid combines a specially-developed 2.0-litre petrol engine with an electric motor and 1.4 kWh lithium-ion battery for 67.3 mpg (combined),

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GKN produces world's first two-speed eAxle for Hybrids and EVs

GKN has produced the industry's first two-speed eAxle. The technology has entered production on the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car.

"GKN's customers aren't just looking to make their next car more efficient; they want to create new driving experiences. Our expertise in driveline

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All-new Ford Mondeo first to offer pedestrian detection technology

Ford Motor Company announced the all-new Ford Mondeo will be its first car globally to offer a new pedestrian detection technology that could help reduce the severity of accidents or help drivers avoid them altogether.

Additionally a new high-power diesel engine will lead a range

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BMW launches all-new BMW ActiveHybrid 7 in India @ Rs. 1.35 crore

The all-new BMW ActiveHybrid 7, the most efficient way to experience luxury and dynamics, was launched at Bird Automotive, the BMW dealership in Gurgaon, Haryana.

The all-new BMW ActiveHybrid 7 seamlessly integrates the highly efficient combustion engine

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Toyota develops 'Diamond-like' semiconductor wafer to boost hybrid mileage

Toyota is using one of the hardest materials in nature after diamonds to develop a semiconductor it hopes will improve the fuel efficiency of its hybrids, such as the Prius, by as much at 10 per cent.

The company and its partners announced today that they have developed

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World debut for new Range Rover Hybrid Long Wheelbase in Beijing

Land Rover has further progressed the development of its acclaimed Range Rover with the global debut of the Range Rover Hybrid Long Wheelbase at the Beijing Motor Show. The derivative brings together two of the most recent innovations in the Range Rover line-up

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Bentley to introduce its first plug-in hybrid concept SUV at Beijing International Automotive Exhibition

Bentley is envisioning a powerful and even more efficient future with the Bentley Hybrid Concept - a technology showcase that previews Bentley's first plug-in hybrid model, set to be a dedicated version of the all-new SUV available in 2017. The Bentley Hybrid Concept

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Toyota Hybrid Battery System - Power to the people

This winter - one of the worst on record - has left many people in the dark, literally, with millions experiencing power outages during the last few months. But what if a car, or parts of it, could provide power during an emergency? Toyota engineers are looking

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Toyota pulls the plug on plug-in charging with new wireless technology

Recharging a Toyota plug-in hybrid or all-electric vehicle could in future be as simple as parking the car. Toyota has announced verification testing is to begin later this month of a new wireless battery charging system it has developed for vehicles that use an electric powertrain.

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Kia to show all-new Soul EV and next-generation hybrid powertrain at Geneva

The all-new Kia Soul EV will make its European debut at the 84th Salon International de l'Automobile in Geneva on March 4, 2014, alongside a special technology exhibit for the brand's next-generation hybrid powertrain. These will be joined on the stand by the

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Kia unveils Niro Concept, Soul EV and Optima Hybrid at Chicago Auto Show

Kia Motors has unveiled its first ever mass-production electric vehicle, the Soul EV at the Chicago Auto Show.

Set to go on sale in the United States market in third-quarter of 2014 and in Europe and the UK after that, the Soul EV will be Kia's first all-electric, zero-emissions car

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Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team unveils its 2014 challenger 'F1 W05'

The Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team unveiled the F1 W05, its 2014 challenger, at the Circuito de Jerez in southern Spain. Ahead of the first morning of official winter testing, Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton took the wraps-off the first all-new Silver

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Volkswagen Jetta receives NHTSA 5-star safety rating

Volkswagen of America, Inc. has announced that the 2014 Jetta has earned a 5-star safety rating from the government's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). NCAP is part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which is affiliated with the

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The Coca-Cola Company and Ford unveil Ford Fusion Energi with PlantBottle Technology interior

The Coca-Cola Company and Ford Motor Company are fueling more sustainable design by collaborating on a first-ever interior fabric made from the same renewable material used to produce Coca-Cola's PlantBottle Technology packaging.

The two companies

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2014 Lexus CT to make world debut at the Guangzhou Motor Show 2013

The world premiere of the 2014 Lexus CT 200h will take place at the 2013 Guangzhou Motor Show in China on November 21, 2013. When the CT 200h was introduced in 2010 it was the world's first full hybrid luxury compact car.

This compact luxury hybrid receives

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World premiere of the Lexus LF-NX crossover concept at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show

A new Lexus compact crossover concept, the LF-NX, will make its world premiere at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA). This concept explores the potential for a compact crossover within the Lexus model range.

Reinforcing Lexus' leading position in full hybrid drive technology,

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TKM launches India's first locally manufactured Hybrid car - all-new Camry Hybrid @ Rs. 29.75 lakh

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) launched India's first-ever locally manufactured hybrid - The all-new Camry Hybrid. The vehicle will be manufactured at a separate assembly line within TKM's second plant located in Bidadi, near Bangalore, in Karnataka. Globally

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Land Rover launches world's first premium diesel SUV hybrids models

Land Rover is launching its first-ever hybrid models - the Range Rover Hybrid and Range Rover Sport Hybrid - which will deliver outstanding fuel economy, significantly lower CO2 emissions and retain Land Rover's renowned capability and performance.

Order

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Lexus to reveal a new concept vehicle at Frankfurt Motor Show 2013

Lexus will stage the world premiere of a new concept vehicle at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA).

Furthermore, Lexus will stage the European premiere of the first-ever GS 300h, featuring Lexus' highly efficient 2.5L hybrid powertrain. Positioned at the

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