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The new 2012 Toyota Prius c hybrid hatchback Following the U.S. debut of the all-new 2012 Prius c at the 2012 North American International Auto Show here, Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., plans to bring this dynamically styled, five-door hatchback to market in March of 2012, and introduce Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive to the subcompact segment. 2012 Toyota Prius c photo The letter “c” represents “city” in the Prius c name. Designed to function as an urban-friendly vehicle with an engaging driving experience, hatchback utility, and a city fuel economy rating of 53 mpg, Prius c offers the highest city mpg rating of any vehicle without a plug. The all-new Prius c joins the Prius Family, which includes the third generation Prius Liftback, the versatile new Prius v and the Prius Plug-in Hybrid, which will debut in early 2012. 2012 Toyota Prius c photo Beginning with the first generation fourteen years ago, over two million Prius units have been sold worldwide. P...

The new 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid sedan Ford’s all-new Fusion brings alive the next generation of more expressive vehicles from Ford and is the first sedan to offer gasoline, hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions – each expected to deliver top fuel economy and an engaging driving experience. 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid photo Featuring a sleek silhouette and fresh face, the all-new Fusion is the latest in a series of vehicles from Ford – following the 2011 Fiesta subcompact and 2012 Focus small cars – developed to satisfy customers everywhere who want leading fuel efficiency, helpful technologies and game-changing looks. 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid photo “Our vision for Fusion was clear – deliver the very best of what One Ford stands for,” said Derrick Kuzak, group vice president of Global Product Development. “We brought our global teams together around a blank slate with the charge to develop a midsize car with groundbreaking design and jaw-dropping fuel economy – one that f...

The new 2012  Kia  Optima Hybrid Mid-size hybrid sedan Kia Motors America (KMA) is one of the automotive industry's current fuel economy leaders, and that position was strengthened with the launch of the 2011 Optima Hybrid, the brand's first hybrid vehicle in the U.S. 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid photo Designed to appeal to consumers looking for a stylish and well-appointed sedan that does not sacrifice style, comfort, performance or value for fuel efficiency, the Optima Hybrid offers the same combination of head-turning design and modern amenities that earned critical and consumer acclaim for the Optima following its debut, and adds a more fuel-efficient drivetrain and state-of-the-art lithium-polymer battery pack to deliver up to 35 miles per gallon (mpg) in the city and a class-leading 40 mpg2 on the highway. 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid photo Available in two configurations – base model or with an advanced Hybrid Premium and Technology Package – all Optima ...

The new 2012  Chevrolet  Tahoe Hybrid hybrid  SUV Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid delivers a dramatic improvement in fuel economy over non-hybrid models –33-percent in city driving – with the spaciousness and capability customers seek in a full-size SUV. It offers seating for up to eight and a towing capacity of up to 6,200 pounds (2,812 kg) on 2WD models. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid photo The Tahoe Hybrid’s improved fuel economy over gasoline-only models is due largely to GM’s state-of-the-art two-mode hybrid system, which helps 2WD Tahoe Hybrid models deliver an estimated 20 mpg in the city. That’s comparable to the city fuel economy of many smaller cars. Updates for 2012 include a new hard-drive navigation radio with a USB port, Time Shift Recording capability and more. StabiliTrak now incorporates trailer sway control and hill start assist. Two new exterior colors are offered, as well: Crystal Red Tintcoat and Silver Ice Metallic. Also new for 2012 are seat-m...