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Marchionne: hybrid Chrysler 300 next year, hybrid minivan in 2013

Green Car Congress

Detroit News. Chrysler Group LLC will add a hybrid version of the new Chrysler 300 sedan next year as a 2013 model, and add a hybrid minivan in 2013, according to CEO Sergio Marchionne. Chrysler has developed its own hybrid technology, Marchionne said, promising details later.

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Ford: Fiesta-Based B-Max Minivan Isn't Coming To U.S.

Green Car Reports

Ford's small Fiesta-based minivan, previewed in concept form at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, is most recognizable for its innovative doors, and lack of a B-pillar. won't get to enjoy the space and innovations, as Automotive News reports that the subcompact won't be sold. Remember the Ford B-Max? Of course you do.

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Honda unveils new Odyssey minivan

Green Cars News

Japanese manufacturer Honda has applied its fuel saving technology to its minivan range as indicated by the unveiling of the 2011 Odyssey. The Honda Odyssey minivan has a lower roofline compared to the current model – down 1.6inches compared to the 2010 version – and also has a wider track – around 1.4inches wider.

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Junkyard Find: 1996 Toyota Camry Wagon

The Truth About Cars

Car shoppers on our continent had been steadily losing interest in wagons since the year of Peak Wagon (1977) , with de-wagon-ification really accelerating when minivan sales took off in the 1980s and the SUV craze took full effect in the 1990s. I don't feel much passion one way or the other for the station wagon. Room for all the accolades.

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Report: Toyota to Introduce New Medium-Sized Hybrid, the SAI

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Kyodo News reports that Toyota Motor Corp. will introduce within this year a new medium-sized hybrid sedan, the SAI. Toyota is also planning to release a less pricey compact hybrid based on the Vitz, and a minivan type hybrid as early as in 2011. The SAI price is expected to fall between that of the Prius and the HS 250h.

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GM preparing to launch 2 more EREVs and a PHEV

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General Motors is preparing to launch two more extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) and a plug-in hybrid (PHEV), CEO Dan Akerson told reporters on the sidelines of the 2011 Automotive News World Congress.

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Toyota to introduce new hybrids

Green Cars News

Having enjoyed significant success with the Toyota Prius, the Toyota Motor Corporation is now lining up a new medium-sized hybrid saloon car for introduction later this year according to reports in Kyodo News. Tags: Green cars Hybrid cars Latest news Toyota Toyota hybrid minivan Toyota hybrids Toyota Prius Toyota SAI.

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