“I expected a science fair experiment. But this is a moonshot.” Chris Theodore is a wily veteran of the auto business, a seasoned development engineer whose impressive resume includes vehicles as thoughtfully executed as the Chrysler minivan and as tightly focused as the Ford GT. As one of the consultant judges on this year’s... More

Nearly one million Prius Hybrids have been sold in the U.S. over the past decade, and with the third generation model sitting in every other politician and Hollywood starlet’s garage, its appeal is at an all-time high. In Toyota’s estimation it’s a great time for the Prius brand to expand and kicking things off is a new crossover... More

Honda unveiled the all-new Fit EV Concept electric vehicle and the platform for a midsize plug-in hybrid vehicle. Both vehicles are integral to the Honda Electric Mobility Network, the company’s comprehensive approach to reducing CO2 emissions through innovative products, energy-management and energy-production technologies. The... More

On-sale date set for August 24 The all-new 2011 Honda CR-Z sport hybrid coupe is set to debut at dealers on August 24, 2010, with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) starting at $19,200, plus a destination and handling charge of $750, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced. Developed as a stylish, driver-focused vehicle... More

Honda Civic GX natural gas car earns top spot for seventh straight year Four Honda vehicles earned recognition from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) as among the greenest vehicles of 2010 with the Civic GX natural gas car earning the title of American’s greenest vehicle for the seventh consecutive year,... More

All-new hybrid model set to go on sale in the U.S. this summer The all-new 2011 Honda CR-Z sport hybrid coupe, making its U.S. production debut at the North American International Auto Show, introduces sleek styling and sporty handling to the hybrid segment, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced. “The CR-Z is a personal sport... More

The Honda Personal-Neo Urban Transport (P-NUT) design study model demonstrates a futuristic concept for an ultra-compact and sophisticated city coupe, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show. neoartworkConceived around a small “footprint” for maximum convenience in tight urban settings, the... More

With the introduction of the third generation Toyota Prius, hybrid-electric vehicles have now been on the road for more than 10 years. They’ve received much attention for offering substantial fuel savings and fewer emissions then their traditional counterparts. But questions remain. What is a hybrid? How do hybrids work? Any vehicle... More

Insight targets entry segment as gateway to hybrid technology The all-new 2010 Honda Insight and its distinctively styled, five passenger, five-door dedicated hybrid vehicle is powered by an Integrated Motor Assist™ (IMA™) system comprised of a 1.3-liter i-VTEC® gasoline engine and a 10-kilowatt electric motor that together... More