DaimlerChrysler has said that all of its future vehicles will be available with an optional hybrid powertrain. DaimlerChrysler CEO Dieter Zetsche told German automotive magazine Auto Motor und Sport that hybrids are “very important” due to new European and U.S. regulations on CO2 emissions.
DaimlerChrysler’s first hybrid will be a hybrid version of the Dodge Durango, […]

Volkswagen Group CEO Martin Winterkorn has once again confirmed that the automaker is working on a hybrid system for its compact cars, like its Golf and Polo.
Winterkorn has acknowledged that Japanese automakers, especially Toyota and Honda, have a clear lead on VW in the development of hybrid technology. However, Winterkorn believes VW will catch up quickly.
Volkswagen […]

Toyota staged the world premiere of its Hybrid X concept at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show. The Hybrid X offers hints at Toyota’s new design DNA for its hybrid vehicles, as well as showcasing future hybrid technology.
With a similar, one-box shape to the current Prius, the Hybrid X concept could be previewing styling cues that […]

Ford of Europe today announced at the Geneva Motor Show that it will add three new flex-fuel models to its line up to reduce CO2 emissions. Ford said that its all-new Mondeo, and Galaxy and S-MAX MPVs will be available with flex-fuel powertrains from early 2008.
“Flexifuel technology offers us a real opportunity to make […]

Toyota is the dominate player in hybrids, but it’s not Toyota’s way to rest on its laurels and let others catch up. That’s why it is working on developing a plug-in hybrid vehicle, said Toyota North America President Jim Press. Toyota hasn’t announced plans for a production plug-in hybrid, but it is in product development […]

If a Mercedes BLUETEC diesel isn’t green enough, Mercedes-Benz has another option with its 2007 line of bikes. Coming from Mercedes-Benz Accessories, th2 2007 Mercedes Bike Collection features “Fitness” and “Trekking” models and an ultra lightweight high-end racing bike with a carbon frame
Both Fitness and Trekking models come in mens and womens models, and feature […]

While the car’s name sounds like it is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Camry Hybrid — which is still 49 years off, the limited edition Camry Hybrid 50th Anniversary Edition celebrates Toyota’s 50 years of business in the United States.
The Camry Hybrid 50th Anniversary Edition features a unique, brilliant white Blizzard Pearl paint, unique […]

The California Air Resources Board announced that it has slapped Jesse James, host of “Monster Garage”, with a monster fine of $271,250 for selling more than 50 new or custom-built motorcycles that did not meet agency standards.
James, known for his outlandish custom cars and motorcycles, was informed of the noncompliance with agency standards in […]

In local news here in Colorado, Governor Bill Ritter and General Motors are scheduled to hold a press event regarding increased availability of E85 ethanol in the state. The announcement is part of a broader, ongoing national GM campaign to boost the use and awareness of ethanol-based E85 fuel in the U.S. The event will […]

The American Le Mans Series has announced that it will switch to an ethanol-enriched fuel for the 2007 racing season. ALMS will partner with the Ethanol Promotion and Information Council (EPIC) to make E10, gasoline containing 10 percent ethanol.
“At a time when alternative fuel initiatives are in the daily headlines, we could not be more […]