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Volkswagen begins taking orders for new Polo BlueMotion in Europe

When Volkswagen rolled out the all new 2010 Polo last March in Geneva, the automaker also showed a revamped BlueMotion version as a concept. That updated Polo BlueMotion is now available for order in European markets. The new high-efficiency Polo is powered by a new 1.2-liter three cylinder TDI diesel that is essentially the 1.6-liter Golf engine with one cylinder lopped off the end. The diesel triple is rated at 73.8 hp, which helps contribute to the 22 percent drop in fuel consumption compared to the last Polo BlueMotion. Like other ... Read more →

Honda CR-Z brochure leaks out, production specs revealed Damon Lavrinc

The variable valve-timing obsessives at the Temple of VTEC have scored a leaked brochure of the 2011 Honda CR-Z, and in addition to getting a glimpse of the production version of the hybrid hatch, ...

BMW prices the ActiveHybrid X6 starting at $89,725 Sam Abuelsamid

For a mere $89,725 you can have your pick of questionable V8 powered BMW X6s. For that price tag you can get the monster 555 hp X6 M or the new the new ActiveHybrid X6. Unlike Mercedes-Benz, which ...

Audi introduces its first start-stop system with automatic transmission Sam Abuelsamid

Automatic start-stop systems have become increasingly common in Europe in the last few years, but until now they have pretty much only been available on cars with manual transmissions. Audi is ...

Officially Official: VW releases details on 2010 Golf, TDI up to 42 mpg hwy! Sam Abuelsamid

Several weeks ago someone stumbled across the web site for the 2010 Golf buried in the VW consumer site and we got a preview of the some of the details of the U.S.-spec MK VI model. VW has now ...

2010 Hyundai Elantra Blue improves fuel efficiency to 35 mpg, starts at $14,145 2 months ago on Autoblog Green

Hyundai has added a new Blue edition of the Elantra compact sedan for the 2010 model year that ups the highway mileage number to 35 mpg with 26 mpg in the city. All 2010 Elantras get engine updates that include lower friction internal components, calibration updates and a smart alternator ...

Frankfurt 2009: Lexus 600h revealed in full detail 3 months ago on Autoblog Green

For 2010, Lexus is doing a mid-cycle refresh on its flagship LS lineup, including the hybrid drive LS600h. The system mainly carries over hardware, but some of the controls are enhanced with the latest updates featured on the new Prius, HS250h and RX450h. Among those are a new ECO mode that ...

Mercedes-Benz now shipping the S400 hybrid to U.S. dealers 3 months ago on Autoblog Green

Mercedes-Benz has apparently begun shipping the new S400 BlueHybrid sedan to its U.S. dealer network. One of our readers spotted one and grabbed a photo of the window sticker. The S400 is Mercedes' first production hybrid vehicle and utilizes the mild hybrid system it developed in conjunction ...

2010 Hyundai Santa Fe gets new diesel in Europe along with 6-speeds 3 months ago on Autoblog Green

Hyundai is introducing a refreshed version of its Santa Fe SUV for the 2010 model year. The European version will be shown next week in Frankfurt with updated fascias and powertrains. Europeans will be able to get a new diesel engine in addition to a revised gas engine. The 2.2-liter diesel is ...

Dead Diesels: Six automakers reportedly kill plans for oil burners 5 months ago on Autoblog Green

Diesel's near-term prospects in America took a huge hit with the revelation that nine diesel-powered 2010 models are on hold. Ford, General Motors, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan have put the kibosh on rolling out more oil burners due to cost and perception issues. Toyota's obviously on a ...

Nissan electric car for sale in America in 17 months 10 months ago on Autoblog Green

Somebody start the countdown clock! We've been hearing promises from Nissan for some time now that they would be selling an all-electric car in America. They've trotted out several interesting concepts over the past few years but they still haven't shown a design that they are committed to ...

Nissan and Renault heart Chrysler, seek menage-a-trois 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

General Motors may be seeking some sort of coupling with Chrysler but apparently there is another would-be suitor waiting beneath the balcony. And this one brought roses. The perpetually-troubled maker of Hemi's and recent electric vehicle espouser now has a new offer from the head of ...

Citroen preparing new C4, with plenty of green features 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

French motor magazine l'Auto Journal has published pictures of the prototype of the new C4 that is coming in 2010. Besides the new styling themes, which eliminate parallel lines, the new model is built on the same platform as the current C4 and with similar proportions. Interviewed by French ...

The EU is going to rethink its biofuel policy 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

After admitting that no one thought about the environmental or the economic implications of turning specific cropsinto biofuels, the EU has decided to think again about the use of those fuels. The EU's target for biofuels was 10 percent by 2010 but this target is now going to be reviewed. Stavros ...

2008 Detroit: videos of the Dodge Ram Hemi hybrid, Chevy Volt, E85 Coupe 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

Yesterday we told you about what looked liked an early press release about the Dodge Ram Hemi hybrid. MSN Autos has great videos from the 2008 Detroit Auto Show, including this video which confirms the news that the Dodge Ram (as you can see in the screen grab above) will be made into a hybrid in ...

Nissan bringing fifty state clean diesel to the US market in 2010 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

Speaking to the Council on Foreign Relations yesterday, Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn announced that the 2010 Nissan Maxima would be getting a diesel engine option. This will be Nissan's first US market clean diesel and should come about a year behind Honda's entry. The engine will meet Tier 2 Bin 5 ...

DOE proposes to delay energy bill's 2010 alternative fuel deadline 20 years 3 years ago on Autoblog Green

Here's a lesson in legislation over-estimating reality. In 1992, Congress passed an aggressive energy bill requiring that 30 percent of the fuel powering U.S. cars come from sources other than gasoline. Sounds great, but the problem is that we're no where near meeting that deadline. Due to a recent ...

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