Details of production-ready Honda CR-V Hybrid
Honda has taken the plunge and revealed a hybrid-powered SUV. The CR-V hybrid performance system uses intelligent Multi-Mode Drive (i-MMD). This system features two electric… Read more →
BMW M confirms that it is ‘working on hybrid power’
BMW M’s vice president has confirmed that the German brand’s high-performance division is “working on hybrid power already”. Dirk Hacker told Autocar that the firm… Read more →
Mazda’s rotary to return as an EV range-extender?
Since the demise of the RX-8, Mazda has been struggling to revive its rotary engine despite it having a dedicated development team for the department…. Read more →
Just how expensive are hybrid and EV batteries in SA?
The few hybrids and pure-electric vehicles offered new in South Africa all come with pretty comprehensive battery warranties. But what happens if you need to… Read more →
BMW announces plan to electrify EVERY model series
The BMW Group has announced that all of its model series will in the near future be able to accommodate electrification, with a full-electric or… Read more →
New Volkswagen Polo: hybrid plans scrapped…
Volkswagen brand CEO Herbert Diess has confirmed that the German automaker does not plan to develop a hybrid or electric version of the new sixth-generation… Read more →
New Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid has serious power…
Porsche recently took the covers off its Panamera 4 E-Hybrid and the world seemed quite impressed with its 340 kW power output. But now the high-end… Read more →
Supra to employ TS050-inspired hybrid powertrain?
We already know that the fifth-generation Toyota Supra will share much with the upcoming (co-developed) BMW Z5, but new rumours suggest that the highly anticipated sportscar… Read more →
DRIVEN: Mercedes-Benz C350e
The claimed fuel consumption figure on the Mercedes-Benz C350e is 2,1L/100 km…
Fisker reborn as Karma Revero … and it’s quicker
The Fisker Karma had a tough time since the initial concept was revealed back in 2008. After a number of design and investment issues, the brand was forced… Read more →