Hybrid SUV Competition Heats Up with Debut of 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid

Liz Opsitnik/U.S. News and World Report Last Wednesday at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), Nissan announced their first hybrid SUV, the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid. Nissan said the seven-passenger hybrid will go on sale in late summer. Nissan said at their press conference on Wednesday that the Pathfinder Hybrid will feature a supercharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and an electric motor. It will cost about $3,000 more than the standard V6 engine model, which has a current starting price of $28,650. At ... continue reading»

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Volkswagen Cross Coupe Debuts at Tokyo Motor Show

There’s no denying that the Volkswagen CC took some styling cues from the Mercedes-Benz CLS. Now, Volkswagen has introduced its latest concept, the Cross Coupé, which shares some traits with the BMW X6. The Cross Coupé, however, does offer a unique twist under the hood. “The compact crossover gives a strong hint toward the future design language and technology of the company’s coming vehicles,” says The Wall Street Journal. “The car maker says the Cross Coupe, which seats ... continue reading»

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