Car Makers

 The Subaru XV Hybrid

Car-loving tree huggers can now drive off deep into the woods, as Subaru has finally started selling its first-ever hybrid. In Japan, at least. 

The Subaru XV Hybrid began sales this week in its home country, boasting its ever-present all-wheel-drive layout combined with a CVT transmission and weight-saving features such as aluminum wheels. Most importantly, the car's 2-liter engine delivers about 45 miles per gallon, on the Japanese driving cycle. 

Honda, GM team up on green tech

Honda Motor Co. and General Motors Corp. of the U.S. will tie up in environmental technology, the Nikkei reports. 

The deal is a shift in strategy for Honda, which has been working on its own amid a big shift in car-makers approach to green technology. 

Honda Executive Vice President Tetsuo Iwamura and General Motors Vice Chairman Stephen Girsky will explain the details at a news conference in New York at 9 a.m. Tuesday, local time. 

General Motors has a joint venture in China with Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. (Group) in electric cars. The deal with Honda will allow the U.S. car maker to form a partnership with a Japanese company. 

SOURCE:

Alain Japan