Design Ford Taurus 2.0L

Design Ford Taurus 2.0L

The first Taurus blasted onto the scene in the mid-1980s as Ford’s volume sedan, stunning the automotive world with an aero-focused design that sent competitors scrambling and buyers storming into Blue Oval showrooms. (It subsequently appeared on seven straight 10Best Cars lists.) By 1992, the Taurus was the bestselling car in America, a title it held through 1995.

Design Hyundai Sonata hybrid

Design Hyundai Sonata hybrid

Despite what you might have heard, not every U.S. government agency is big enough to insert itself into every aspect of our lives. Witness the EPA, which does not test every make, model, and engine combination for which it publishes ratings.

Design Ford Ecosport Limited Edition

Design Ford Ecosport Limited Edition

The Mercedes S500 Hybrid has been revealed, and it's the first ever plug-in electric model from the German manufacturer. It will make its official debut at the Frankfurt motor show next month.

Design and Specifications Lincoln MKS

The arrival of the MKS sedan last year spurred hopes that it might revitalize Ford’s historically uncompetitive luxury brand, helping Lincoln to better compete with Cadillac, Lexus, and other aspirational marques. Most of the hype stemmed from the stunning MKR concept that debuted at the 2007 Detroit auto show; it floated the idea that future Lincolns wouldn’t be dowdy, livery-service specials like the current Town Car.

Design Car Lexus LF-CC

Lexus LF-CC Design

The Lexus LF-CC, a new two-door hybrid coupe concept, will make its debut at the Paris Motor Show later this month.

Design Car Ford Escape 2011

Ford Escape 2011 Design

The 2011 Ford Escape has not been altered too much from previous year’s models, but the main selling points on the Escape are sure to keep the SUV quite popular.

Price Car Nissan Altima

Nissan Altima Design

The 2012 Nissan Altima falls in the middle of the class in most areas. Its base engine is adequate for daily driving and it offers a comfortable, soft ride. If you prefer a more dynamic daily driver, reviewers suggest shopping the competition.

BMW Activehybrid X6 Design

BMW Activehybrid X6 Design

The 2011 BMW ActiveHybrid X6 is a sports activity coupe that delivers distinctive and aerodynamic finesse. Equipped with 20-inch wheels made of a light metal alloy, the car and its styling have been streamlined in order to minimize air resistance and lower fuel consumption.

Price Tesla Roadster

Tesla Roadster Design

The Tesla Roadster is a fast two-seat convertible sports car. But that description could fit any number of cars; the Roadster will go down in history for being the first high-performance electric car sold in the U.S. since the 1920s.

Design New Car Jaguar C-X75

Jaguar C-X75 Design

“The Jaguar C-X75 is one of the most visually arresting cars ever. Call it aggressive elegance. The novel turbine-based range-extender hybrid powertrain recalls the Chrysler Turbine Car, but looks ahead to what could be a practical alternative to conventional power sources,” said juror Chris Poole.

Price Car Hybrid Nissan Fuga

Nissan Fuga Design

At about this time last year, I wrote about Nissan's plans for a new hybrid with lithium-ion batteries based on the Fuga (known as the Infiniti M35 in the US). Right on time, the Fuga hybrid is coming out on November 2nd in Japan, and will come to the US in 2011. Read on for more details.

Design Car Hybrid Nissan Altima

Nissan Altima Design

Nissan's own hybrid car has previously had the Nissan Altima, but Nissan Altima still uses technology licensed Toyota's technology. While the Infiniti as one of the Nissan Corp. divisa. trying to develop its own hybrid engine, Infiniti M35h using concepts such as hybrid cars Hyundai, Porsche and Volkswagen is a single electric motor located between the engine and automatic transmission in place of a conventional torque converter.

Price Car BMW ActiveHybrid 7

BMW ActiveHybrid 7 Design

On the heels of the ActiveHybrid X6 the 2011 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 reaches American shores in spring of 2010. Based on the newest BMW 7 Series, this unique car sets new standards for performance and efficiency in the premium luxury class.The BMW ActiveHybrid 7 is available is standard wheelbase at an MSRP of $103,175 or long wheelbase for $107,075. Both prices include $875 destination and handling.

Price Car Ford Fusion Hybrid

Fusion Hybrid Design

Why did the Fusion Hybrid rack up awards? Because the vehicle established a new benchmark in hybrid technology. Marrying a seamless, sophisticated hybrid powertrain to the outstanding Fusion platform positioned solidly in the middle of the mainstream market proved to be a winning combination.

Design Car Golf Blue E-Motion

Golf Blue E-Motion Design

The German automaker announced that their first all-electric Volkswagen Golf that will be launched in 2013 will be the VW Golf Blue E-Motion.