As major introductions go, the Hyundai Elantra LPI Hybrid isn’t that impressive. The first-ever hybrid electric vehicle introduced by automaker Hyundai will be sold only in South Korea, and its engine runs on liquified petroleum gas (LPG). While its sales goals for this Elantra Hybrid are modest–7,500 by the end of December, 15,000 for the [...]

The road to energy independence is quickly filling up with with many and varied concepts. Apparently Korean budget car maker Hyundai-Kia intends to muscle into a plug-in hybrid niche. According to company R&D President Yang Woong-chu, Hyundai plans to bring its Blue-Will concept into production. “We’re going after Prius and the Volt with the plug-in,” [...]

The 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid boasts claims of 41 mpg city and 36 mpg highway, which puts it among the top of the list of highly fuel efficient vehicles. Of course, hybrids are about more than just fuel-economy numbers. Consumers want to know: How does the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid stack up against its competition? [...]

Until this spring, the Toyota Camry Hybrid was the only mass-market, four-door full hybrid sedan sold in the US. Then Ford introduced the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid, and reporters have been comparing the two ever since. Perhaps to keep up with a newer, younger, hotter rival, the 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid has had a bit [...]

The powertrain in the Ford Escape Hybrid was selected by Wards Auto as one of the ten best for 2009. The 10 Best Engine Award winners are selected for their breakthrough design, outstanding output, and fuel efficiency among other categories.  The powertrain in the Ford Escape Hybrid was selected due to its fuel efficiency, ability [...]