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Tuners Pimp Out Honda CR-Z Hybrid in Las Vegas (Gallery)

The Wraptivo 2011 CR-Z Type-F Concept Twelve modified 2011 Honda CR-Z sport hybrid coupes were unveiled today at the 2010 SEMA (specialty equipment) Show in Las Vegas. Honda placed a strong claim on the tuner tradition of the classic Honda CRX, which served as inspiration for the CR-Z hybrid. “With the CR-Z sport hybrid coupe, [...] [...]

Toyota adds Plus Performance Package to Prius

A hipper Prius? Check out those phat Prius rims Starting in April 2011, Toyota will add the Plus Performance Package as a Prius option. The new package includes 17-inch rims, low-profile tires, body kit and lowered springs according to Kicking Tires. While fuel economy numbers are said to be unaffected, KT expects a reduction in ride quality. No [...] [...]

New gas engines could spark fuel economy wars

Suddenly cheap, powerful fuel efficiency could rule. Hybrid fuel economy without hybrid technology? In the last few weeks and months there have been some very interesting stories regarding new developments in gasoline engines. For instance, HCCI engines utilizing longer chain alcohols that offer diesel-like efficiency without the noxious emissions; or highly turbocharged alcohol-fueled direct-injection spark-ignition (DISI) engines [...] [...]

McLaren Sportscar Will Beat Hybrids in CO2 per Horsepower

McLaren MP4-12C in San Jose, Calif. (Photos by Michael Coates. All rights reserved.) When you think of vehicle efficiency, perhaps a Toyota Prius comes to mind. But then there’s supercar efficiency. British high-performance vehicle maker McLaren has a reputation for building fast Formula One racecars and fast street versions of those racecars. Now, with [...] [...]

Senators Push Back on Proposed Tar Sands Pipeline

At an appearance in San Francisco last month, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton tipped her department’s hand in its plans to approve a vast 2,000-mile expansion of [...] [...]