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Nissan plans to offer a hybrid version of its all-new Pathfinder for the 2014 model-year. The new hybrid powertrain will be available on three trim levels, SV, SL, and Platinum.

Tags: hybrid, Nissan, Nissan Pathfinder, 2014-MY

Subaru unveiled its first production hybrid vehicle, the 2014 XV Crosstrek Hybrid, at the New York International Auto Show. The automaker made a number of changes to the XV Crosstrek to adapt the vehicle to a hybrid system while retaining cargo space and overall versatility.

Tags: hybrid, 2014-MY, Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid

XL Hybrids' technology will initially be available for the 2013-model year Ford E-150 and E-250 cargo van and passenger wagon models. The company has also signed an installation partnership and distribution agreement with Leggett & Platt.

Tags: hybrid, Commercial van, Ford Motor Co., XL Hybrids, Ford E-250, Alternative Fuels & Hybrids

Hyundai announced MSRP and other details for its 2013-MY Sonata Hybrid, which features a larger but lighter lithium polymer battery pack, improved hybrid architecture, and better fuel efficiency.

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For the 2013 model-year, Ford is following its previous pricing strategy, with the MKZ Hybrid having the same base MSRP as the non-hybrid model.

Tags: hybrid, Lincoln, Lincoln MKZ, 2013-MY, Ford Motor Co.

DEARBORN, MI - The automaker said this certification makes the C-MAX Hybrid the first hybrid vehicle to get 47 mpg in different driving conditions, as measured by the EPA.

Tags: hybrid, 2013-MY, Ford Motor Co., Ford C-MAX Hybrid

BMW priced the ActiveHybrid 3 at an MSRP of $50,195, including destination and handling.

Tags: hybrid, BMW, 2013-MY, BMW 3 Series, BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Sedan

For the Avalon Hybrid, the vehicle achieves an EPA-rated 40 mpg city and 39 mpg highway, for 40 mpg combined.

Tags: hybrid, hybrid vehicles, Toyota Avalon, 2013-MY

Featuring a 2.5L four-cylinder Atkinson cycle engine, the ES 300h hybrid is expected to earn an EPA fuel economy rating of approximately 40 mpg combined city/highway.

Tags: Lexus, hybrid, Lexus ES, Lexus ES 300h, 2013-MY

TORRANCE, CA – Toyota announced MSRP for the all-new 2012-MY Prius. Toyota said the new vehicle will be available in March in four grades. Starting MSRP is $18,950.

Tags: Toyota, hybrid, vehicle pricing, Toyota Prius c

Hyundai announced it is adding a lifetime battery replacement guarantee to its Sonata Hybrid coverage to expand the benefits of the Hyundai Assurance warranty program.

Tags: hybrid, Hyundai, lithium-ion batteries, battery replacement

DETROIT - Toyota introduced the latest addition to its Prius vehicle family, the Prius c, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The automaker said it plans for the vehicle to go on sale in March, 2012, and that MSRP will start below $19,000.

Tags: Toyota, hybrid, 2012-MY, North American International Auto Show, Toyota Prius c

DEARBORN, MI - Ford's new C-MAX will each use a gasoline engine, a new 2.0L Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder, and electric motors.

Tags: hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid, C-MAX Energi, Ford C-Max, Ford C-MAX Hybrid

MONTVALE, NJ - Mercedes-Benz is launching a new E-Class hybrid model for the U.S. market, available during the second half of 2012, according to the automaker.

Tags: hybrid, Mercedes-Benz, executive vehicles, Mercedes-Benz E400 HYBRID

TORRANCE, CA - The new model gets EPA MPG ratings of 43 city/39 highway and 41 mpg combined and is on sale across the U.S.

Tags: Toyota, hybrid, 2012-MY, Toyota Camry

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN – Nissan has unveiled its new XTRONIC Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) for its 2.0L to 3.5L engines. The automaker also unveiled a new hybrid system for its front-wheel drive vehicles.

Tags: hybrid, Nissan, transmission, XTRONIC CVT

RICHMOND - The new 2012-MY standard Prius will feature exterior changes and a number of infotainment upgrades for the Two, Three, and Four models. The new, larger Prius v will come in three models, the Two, Three, and Five.

Tags: Toyota, hybrid, Prius, 2012-MY, Prius v

STERLING HEIGHTS, MI - Ford changed its plans for its C-MAX vehicles, dropping the gasoline-only seven-passenger version, to focus on two five-passenger hybrid models.

Tags: hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid, C-MAX, Ford Motor Co.