Carmakers

Two Paths to Clean Diesel

As more clean diesel vehicles begin to hit the market, consumers should be aware that diesel car manufacturers are taking different technology paths. The two main paths mean different responsibilities for car owners, although the goal is the same: to reduce emissions.

Energy Department Hired Restructuring Adviser for Fisker Loan

The Department of Energy hired an outside restructuring adviser last year to monitor Fisker Automotive's financing efforts, according to a Bloomberg report.

Audi Confirms First Hybrid For U.S. Market

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[HCDATE] Audi has confirmed that the long-awaited Q5 Hybrid will finally be coming to the United States for 2013. The compact crossover will be Audi's first hybrid available for purchase in North America.

GM Loans Volts in Effort to Win Over Doubters

In an effort to cut through the noise, GM has reportedly loaned out Volts to more than 300 select individuals in Southern California through its communications team.

Nissan Gears Up for U.S. LEAF Production by Doubling Workforce at Smyrna Plant

Total employment at Nissan's Smyrna, Tennessee facility will soon push 6,000 workers—nearly double its current workforce—as it gears up for production of battery packs and eventually the Nissan Leaf electric hatchback.

Toyota Hybrids and Other Models Take Five Spots Out of 10 on CR 'Top Pick' List

The latest “top pick” list by Consumer Reports has five out of 10 Toyotas on it, including the Camry Hybrid and Prius.
The last time domination by a single brand of this magnitude happened was by Honda in 2003, according to USA Today, which observed also that no Hondas were found on this year's CR list.
Note that the updated 2012 Camry Hybrid was named best “family sedan,” not green family sedan or hybrid family sedan. It edged out all the other Camrys in doing so.

Tesla's Net Loss Widens, But Company Expects Revenue to Increase Dramatically in 2012

Tesla Motors projects that its revenue will increase in the second half of 2012 as production and sales of the Tesla Model S are expected to outpace the automaker's now-extinct Roadster.

Camry Hybrid Production Begins in Taiwan

Last week Toyota Motor Corporation began production and sales of the Camry Hybrid in Taiwan for the domestic market.

Initially 7,000 units per year are to be produced at Toyota’s production affiliate in Taiwan, Kuozui Motors, Ltd. (Kuozui) of which Toyota owns a 65-percent share of the facility that also produces other Toyota models.

Tesla Model X Reservations Hit 500 in 24 Hours

Tesla reports that "one day after the reveal, without any advertising, advance sales of the Model X exceeded $40 million."

Coda Sedan Awaits Final EPA, NHTSA Certification

Despite multiple delays, Coda Automotive chief executive Phil Murtaugh told the media last week he remains confident that sales of his company's debut vehicle, the electric Coda Sedan, will commence before the end of February.