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A 2010 FORD FUSION HYBRID FOR $15,500? SORRY, THIS IS ONE OFFER THAT IS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE

By eNewsAutoCar • May 16th, 2009 • Category: Auto Industry, Hybrid Cars

DEARBORN, Mich., May 15, 2009 – /eNewsAutoCar/ - According to an email that is circulating, Ford Motor Company is offering a special program to sell 500 2010 Fusion Hybrids for $15,500 each.
Unfortunately, the offer is not legitimate and the email is a hoax. Also, the sales manager listed in the email is not a company employee.



2010 FUSION HYBRID EARNS ‘TOP SAFETY PICK’

By eNewsAutoCar • Mar 27th, 2009 • Category: Auto Industry, Hybrid Cars

The 2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and their hybrid versions received the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s “Top Safety Pick” rating
Ford hybrids offer the best combination of safety and fuel economy as Fusion and Milan hybrids join the Escape and Mercury Mariner hybrids as the only vehicles in their segments with leading fuel economy, “Top […]



All-new Honda Insight Starts Under $20,000; Becomes Most Affordable New Hybrid Available in the U.S.

By eNewsAutoCar • Mar 15th, 2009 • Category: Auto Industry, Hybrid Cars

TORRANCE, Calif. - March 10, 2009 - /eNewsAutoCar/ - The all-new 2010 Honda Insight goes on-sale March 24 with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price1 (MSRP) of $19,800 for the Insight LX, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today.
The distinctively styled, five-passenger, five-door dedicated hybrid vehicle is powered by an Integrated Motor Assist™ (IMA™) system comprised […]



Honda Siel Cars India launches India first hybrid Car - the Civic Hybrid -

By eNewsAutoCar • Jun 18th, 2008 • Category: Auto Industry, Hybrid Cars

NEW DELHI, India, June 18, 2008– In a pioneering move, Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI), leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, launched India’s first hybrid car – the globally acclaimed Civic Hybrid.
In line with Honda’s long-term commitment to the development of advanced and environmentally-friendly technologies that do not compromise on driving pleasure, the Civic […]



Toyota Offers the Best Overall Average Fuel Economy Of Any Full-Line Automaker

By eNewsAutoCar • Jun 16th, 2008 • Category: Hybrid Cars

June 10, 2008 - Torrance, CA - Through advances in engine design and hybrid technology, Toyota has a wide selection of fuel-sipping cars and the best overall average fuel economy of any full-line manufacturer.*
With gas prices at an all-time high, Toyota has seven models with EPA-rated highway fuel economy of 30 miles per gallon (mpg) […]



Honda Announces Additional Details on New Small Hybrid Vehicle

By eNewsAutoCar • Jun 2nd, 2008 • Category: Auto Industry, Hybrid Cars

05/20/2008 - TORRANCE, Calif. - Honda today announced additional details regarding its new small hybrid scheduled for introduction in early 2009, as part of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. CEO Takeo Fukui’s mid-year address. An official name and full product details will be announced later this year.



Worldwide Prius Sales Top 1 Million Mark

By eNewsAutoCar • May 21st, 2008 • Category: Dealers, Hybrid Cars

May 15, 2008 - Tokyo - Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced today that worldwide cumulative sales of the Toyota Prius—the world’s first mass-produced gasoline/electric hybrid vehicle—have passed the 1 million mark, with approximately 1,028,000 units sold as of the end of April this year*1. Currently, Prius sales are robust in more than 40 countries and […]



EPRI JOINS FORD-SCE ANALYSIS OF PLUG-IN HYBRIDS ON GRID

By eNewsAutoCar • Mar 28th, 2008 • Category: Hybrid Cars

PALO ALTO, Calif. – March 27, 2008 – The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and Ford Motor Company today announced a three year agreement to develop and evaluate technical approaches for integrating plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) into the nation’s electric grid system, a key requirement to facilitate widespread adoption of the vehicles.
EPRI will form […]



The Power of Small: Mitsubishi Motors Showcases Little Cars With Big Capabilities

By eNewsAutoCar • Mar 18th, 2008 • Category: Auto Industry, Hybrid Cars, Shows

NEW YORK  - March 18, 2008 - The Mitsubishi Motors vehicles displayed at the 2008 New York International Auto Show will help North American consumers “get small” and get acquainted with Mitsubishi’s renowned small car building capabilities. Tetsuro Aikawa, Managing Director In Charge of Product Development Group Headquarters, will introduce to the North American media the […]



2008 Chrysler LLC Concept Vehicles

By eNewsAutoCar • Mar 15th, 2008 • Category: Auto Industry, Hybrid Cars

Detroit, Jan 14, 2008 - Three passionate designs combine with three advanced propulsion systems. The result: high-tech, innovative vehicles with alternative fuel choices … and exciting design and brand character.
Chrysler LLC’s mission to be more environmentally responsible is significantly changing how we envision vehicles in our future portfolio. As the entire automotive industry has basically […]