Honda CR-Z: The tuner’s hybrid
Can hybrid tuning spark an increase in hybrid sales?
Mugen and other CR-Z hybrid modifications key to CR-Z sales?
Last month Honda sold 1,419 CR-Z hybrids, which isn’t too bad for a two-seat hybrid vehicle. Nevertheless, since the CR-Z hybrid is just hitting the market, it’s not hard to wonder whether such sales figures are sustainable.
The answer to that question might have been found at the SEMA show where modified CR-Z hybrids took center stage. Read more…
Categories: Fuel Economy, Honda CR-Z hybrid, Hybrid Cars Tags: honda crz hybrid, Hybrid Cars
Toyota Supra hybrid on deck?
The FT-HS hybrid at NAIAS
Toyota seeks trademark on Supra name
Back when Toyota debuted the FT-HS hybrid at the North American Auto Show in 2007, company reps were pretty sure this hybrid sports car would go into production as the new Supra, and over the next couple years such a hybrid seemed a done deal.
Then the economy tanked and so did plans for this hybrid. Now, the Supra is back. Read more…
Categories: Honda CR-Z hybrid, Hybrid Cars Tags: hybrid car, toyota
Honda’s new hybrid a good Fit for the US
Hybrids all about Japan, not US?
Honda needs some new US hybrid mojo
The $19,000 Honda Fit hybrid has been launched as the cheapest hybrid in Japan where sales of hybrid cars dwarf US sales thanks to tax incentives and, until recently, subsidies. Still, the conventional Fit is the second best selling vehicle in Japan.
If Honda can afford to cannibalize Fit and Insight hybrid sales in Japan with the Fit hybrid, why not in the US? Read more…
Categories: Buying Hybrids, Honda CR-Z hybrid, Honda Civic Hybrid, Honda Fit hybrid, Honda Insight, Hybrid Cars, MIsc. Tags: Honda Fit hybrid, Hybrid Cars
IMA’d: Has Honda killed its hybrid rep?
Upgrading to worse fuel economy and performance?
Will Honda hybrid buyers stick with Honda?
Since Honda began implementing a software upgrade on Civic hybrids to help fix an issue that could cause batteries to fail prematurely, many have complained about declines in both fuel economy and performance in their Civic hybrids.
Is Honda slowly but surely killing their hybrid rep? Read more…
Categories: Buying Hybrids, Honda CR-Z hybrid, Honda Civic Hybrid, Honda Insight, Hybrid Cars, MIsc. Tags: honda, Honda Civic Hybrid, honda crz hybrid, Honda Insight, Hybrid Cars
Can the Honda CR-Z hybrid shine at SEMA?
Will SEMA go hybrid?
Damn right a CR-Z hybrid is better than a Mustang, right?!?
Only one hybrid is up for this year’s “Hottest Vehicle” award at SEMA. The Honda CR-Z hybrid will challenge the Chevy Camaro, the Ford Mustang and a number of other conventional vehicles at this year’s show, set for November 2 – 5 in Las Vegas. Read more…
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CR-Z hybrid and the irrational exuberance of America
Perfect for every day commuters.
A bad omen for plug-ins?
As the Honda CR-Z hybrid makes it way to dealerships, a number of reviewers have remarked how unappreciated will be Honda’s latest hybrid. It’s just not made for Americans.
In a market defined by waste, the CR-Z hybrid just makes too much sense.
Categories: Buying Hybrids, Energy Independence, Honda CR-Z hybrid, Hybrid Cars, MIsc., Plug-in Vehicles, electric cars, plug-in hybrid cars Tags: electric cars, honda crz hybrid, Hybrid Cars, plug-in hybrids
36 mpg in a two-seat Honda CR-Z hybrid
Just two seats?
A unique little hybrid, but…
Like most automakers, Honda could use a little hybrid buzz. Despite a decade in the market, Honda still hasn’t really found its hybrid mojo.
Can a hot little sporty hybrid shake things up a bit? Read more…
Categories: Honda CR-Z hybrid, Honda Civic Hybrid, Honda Fit hybrid, Honda Insight, Hybrid Cars Tags: honda crz hybrid, Hybrid Cars
Much cheaper Honda hybrids coming soon?
Coming soon, the $15,000 Honda hybrid?
Honda’s renewed mission to again own fuel economy
For a very long time, Honda has offered the most fuel efficient fleet of vehicles in America. Recently, however, other automakers have moved much closer to matching Honda’s fuel efficiency. In fact, Hyundai even surpassed Honda recently.
Fortunately, however, Honda is not going down without a fight, and things could soon become quite interesting. Read more…
Categories: Honda CR-Z hybrid, Honda Fit hybrid, Honda Insight, Hybrid Cars Tags: honda, honda crz hybrid, Honda Fit hybrid, Honda Insight, Hybrid Cars
Honda CR-Z: Sporty hybrid ready to zip in August
Less fuel efficient, but more sporty?
Can – should – a hybrid be sporty?
Honda has announced that the Honda CR-Z hybrid will go on sale August 24 in the US. While final pricing hasn’t officially been announced, the base model should begin at just under $20,000 and top out at $24,000 for the higher end of three trim levels.
But, we’ve already known those specs. What we really want to know is, what does it mean to be a sporty hybrid? Can a hybrid be sporty? Should a hybrid be sporty? Read more…
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Luxury, smuxury. Sporty hybrids set to fuel change
The FT-HS at the Detroit Auto Show
Some sizzle for hybrid cars
Hybrid cars aren’t cheap, and most hybrid models available are either high end or luxury models. In fact shopping for a luxury hybrid is a lot more interesting than shopping for a more cost-effective hybrid. There’s just more choices from more brands, with many more luxury hybrids, including plug-ins, on the way.
Unfortunately, the killer cheap hybrids are almost certainly coming, but just not yet, and possibly not for several more years. In the interim, sporty hybrids seem to be the next trend, and while that won’t significantly increase overall hybrid sales or market penetration, sporty hybrids could provide the kind of sizzle hybrids and electric vehicles need for serious market share. Read more…
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