General Motors Defends Volt All-Electric Vehicle Claim

General Motors is firing back at the automotive press after critics’ assertions that the much-anticipated Chevrolet Volt isn’t a true electric car — rather merely another hybrid, and not particularly fuel-thrifty.
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Honda Fit Hybrid Battles Toyota Prius in Japan

Honda unveiled its new hybrid Fit subcompact in Tokyo Friday. At a starting price of around $19,160, it is cheaper than any other hybrid vehicle in Japan — including Toyota’s popular Prius.
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Toyota May Supply Daimler with Hybrid Technology

Toyota is allegedly in talks to supply technology and key components for hybrid vehicles to Germany’s Daimler, according to a report Thursday in the Nikkei Business Daily newspaper. If a deal is made, Daimler would become fourt…

Toyota to Expand Portfolio of Hybrid Vehicles

Toyota Motor (TM) is already the largest maker of hybrid vehicles, offering seven different models in the U.S. market. But the automaker’s plans call for it introduce six new models by the end of 2012 and to offer two plug-in hybrid vehicles, including…