Are hybrid cars shedding their nerdy image, and moving into the automotive and cultural mainstream? If the comic writers and producers at The Casual Mafia have anything to do with it, the answer is yes. The LA-based entertainment production company has produced a rap song and music video called, “In My Prius.” “In My Prius,” [...] [...]
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HybridCars.com reported in 2006 that Honda was planning a hybrid version of the Fit. That news flash was based on an exclusive interview with an unidentified source—but company officials denied the report. “We’re not thinking of a Jazz (Fit) hybrid right now,” said Takeo Fukui, Honda president and CEO, in December 2006. “To us, [...] [...] Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Green, Videos, Toyota Click above to view the video after the jump The latest video from Casual Mafia, called “In My Prius,” would be a winner if for no other reason than it uses a dad wearing a Snügli as a backup dancer. It gets better though, with references to the ozone layer (back [...] [...] Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Green, Tech, GM, Saturn Since our first encounter with General Motors’ HCCI (homogeneous charge compression ignition) engines in August 2007, the powertrain research engineers at GM’s Tech Center in Warren, MI have continued plugging away at the technology, trying to turn it into a marketable reality. The basic premise of compression ignition is [...] [...] Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Green, Hatchbacks, Lexus, First Drive 2010 Lexus HS 250h – Click above for high-res image gallery Just because The Cold War is over doesn’t mean that all cold wars have come to an end. Two protagonists in the auto industry – once again, East vs. West – are currently embroiled in an in-car safety [...] [...] Filed under: Coupes, Hybrids/Alternative, Sports/GTs, Japan, Honda, Rumormill Honda is in the sea change business lately, reasserting itself in the hybrid sphere with the Insight and forthcoming CR-Z, and giving Acura the ZDX and perhaps a sleek new coupe to play with. The latest Honda rumor originating from the homeland is that the company could be [...] [...] Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Green, GM, Toyota General Motors is enduring the worst predicament in its 100-year history, and the Detroit-based automaker isn’t alone in its struggle. Toyota is also losing billions of dollars, though the Japanese automaker is far healthier than the General… for the time being. Given the less-than-ideal position of both automakers, a recent [...] [...] A car for NBA fans? I’m not the sport’s fan I was growing up. Typically these days, I might watch a few bowl games, the Super Bowl, a little Final Four action, and the NBA finals. This year, however, I’ve found myself watching quite a few NBA playoff games, and I’ve been shocked at the number of [...] [...] |
 
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