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Owner Turns Prius Into Hybrid Convertible

Modified Prius

Usually we are excited to see a car that has been modified. Most of the cars that we see have been given more power, better interior, and even the exterior has been tweaked enough to give it a fresher look. Unfortunately not everyone has the knack for this and this modified Prius is a perfect example of that.

Ferrari Torn Over Forumla One’s Hybrid Change

Formula One Ferrari Race Car

Formula One is changing the face of racing by implementing hybrid vehicles into the race. The FIA stated this week that starting next year racers must drive hybrid cars in order to comply with the Kinetic Energy Recovery System. Formula One stated that it will take until 2013 before all of the changes from the new system to take effect – but it will start with the 2009 season.

Fiat Prepares To Debut Fiat 500 Aria Concept

Fiat 500 Aria Concept

Fiat will be debuting two versions of the 500 minicar at the up and coming 2008 Geneva Auto Show. The red version will sport a 135 horsepower 1.4 liter turbo four engine. This version of the minicar is no surprise to us and we have known about it for some time now.

Honda Improves Hybrid With ‘Heat-Harnessing’ Technology

Honda Technology

Hybrid cars are great for saving money on gas – but they are more ideal for those who go everywhere in town and don’t make many trips onto the highway. Because they are built with regenerative braking it makes it hard for them to reach the speeds that they need to use while on the highway.

BMW To Show Off Hybrid X5 Concept At Geneva Auto Show

BMW Hybrid X5

BMW has chosen 2008 as the year of showing off their ‘green’ side at the 2008 Geneva Auto Show. One of their most expectant concepts that they will be showing off is the X5 Vision EfficientDynamics Concept. This new concept has been built with a 2.0 liter four cylinder, twin turbo diesel that can be mated to a hybrid motor.