GM cancels gas-electric mild hybrid in Malibu, working on system with better gas mileageJune 11th, 2009 GM cancels Malibu hybrid, works on new systemDETROIT — General Motors says it is working on the next generation of its gas-electric mild hybrid system that will be more efficient than the one it is canceling in the Chevrolet Malibu and Saturn Aura. Company spokesman Terry Rhadigan says cars equipped with the current system weren't selling and inventory is backing up on dealer lots.
Toyota to start leasing plug-in hybrids in Japan, US, EuropeJune 3rd, 2009 Toyota to start plug-in hybrid leasingTOKYO — Toyota said Wednesday it will start leasing plug-in hybrid cars, that are even greener than its hit Prius, by the end of this year in the U.S., Japan and Europe. Toyota Motor Corp., the world's top automaker, will start leasing 200 plug-ins in Japan, 150 in the U.S.
Faster Bluetooth chips that piggyback on Wi-Fi coming early next yearApril 22nd, 2009 Faster Bluetooth chips coming early next yearNEW YORK — The next version of the Bluetooth wireless technology is expected to transfer data 10 times faster than the current incarnation. Gadgets using it could be on the market by early next year.
Report: Toyota, Mazda to form partnership on hybrid technologyJuly 16th, 2009 Report: Toyota, Mazda to form tie-up on hybridsTOKYO — Toyota is in talks with Mazda about providing its key hybrid technology in a tie-up, the nation's top business daily reported Thursday. Both automakers said no decision has been made.
How the Volt compares with other electric and hybrid vehiclesAugust 12th, 2009 Hybrid and electric power systems at a glanceHybrids like Toyota's Prius and plug-in vehicles such as the Chevrolet Volt run on systems other than purely gas-fired engines. The systems, or powertrains, that drive the so-called greener cars use electricity generated by batteries and electric motors to either supplement or largely take the place of internal-combustion engines.
Toyota executive banks on hybrids without battery breakthrough for electric carsJune 4th, 2009 Toyota: hybrids best 'green' car for some timeTOYOTA, Japan — A Toyota executive overseeing research said Thursday a battery breakthrough is needed for electric vehicles to become mainstream, and hybrids will remain the best "green" car choice for some time. His comments came just hours after the Japan Automobile Dealers Association said Toyota's Prius hybrid was the No.
Japan incentives on energy-efficient gadgets lifting sales at electronics retailersJune 1st, 2009 Japan green incentives lift electronics salesTOKYO — Japanese incentives for ecological gadgets are helping lift electronics sales, according to ministry and industry data, in what may be an early sign of some recovery in a recession-battered economy. Under a government stimulus package, that kicked in May 15, people who buy energy-efficient flat-panel TVs, refrigerators and air conditioners accumulate "eco-points," which the government promises will convert to discounts or trade-ins for products that have yet to be announced.
Ford invests $550 million to covert SUV facility to build new Focus for small-car marketMay 6th, 2009 Ford invests $550M to bring new Focus to marketWAYNE, Mich. — Ford Motor Co.
GM investing more than $21M at Flint plant to build 2011 Chevrolet light-duty crew cab truckSeptember 21st, 2009 GM investing $21 million in Flint Assembly plantFLINT, Mich. — General Motors Co.
Daimler focuses on efficiency; shows hybrid and electric cars at Frankfurt Auto ShowSeptember 15th, 2009 Daimler bets on efficiency, shows electric, hybridFRANKFURT — Daimler AG unveiled a number of new electric and hybrid cars Tuesday at the Frankfurt Auto Show, saying it plans to keep its focus on luxury and fuel efficiency. The Stuttgart-based company presented the Mercedes-Benz Vision S 500 plug-in hybrid, a spinoff of the only existing production hybrid from a German carmaker on the market, the S 400 Hybrid.
Toyota Prius tops monthly auto sales in Japan in May, passing up Honda's InsightJune 4th, 2009 Toyota Prius tops monthly auto sales in JapanTOKYO — Toyota's Prius was the No. 1 selling vehicle in Japan for May, clinching the top spot in the domestic market for the first time and overtaking Honda's new hybrid, the Insight, which fell to third.
Toyota Prius Next Gen will Cost the same as Earlier!April 21st, 2009 No price hike on 2010 Prius; cheaper model to come
NEW YORK — Toyota Motor Corp. said it won't change the price tag on its next-generation Prius when the hybrid hits U.S.
General Motors to stop making Pontiac Vibe at California plant it shares with ToyotaJune 18th, 2009 GM to end Pontiac Vibe production at Calif. plantDETROIT — The Vibe is the latest Pontiac model to be officially killed by General Motors Corp.
JD Power study says Detroit automakers improve quality but foreign competitors remain on topJune 22nd, 2009 Study: Detroit lifts quality but Toyota still kingNEW YORK — Ford, General Motors and Chrysler have made strides in new vehicle quality over the last year, but they still lag behind their foreign competitors, according to a closely watched study released Monday by J.D. Power and Associates.
Toyota's Prius hybrid best-selling car in Japan for 4th straight monthSeptember 3rd, 2009 Toyota Prius top-selling car in Japan for 4 monthsTOKYO — An auto industry group says Toyota's hugely popular Prius hybrid ranked as Japan's top-selling car in August for the fourth straight month. The Japan Automobile Dealers Association said Friday the Prius kept the top spot in auto sales with 21,669 vehicles sold.
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