Back in December, BYD Motors and the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) inked a deal to test out the automaker's F3DM plug-in hybrid. HACLA's Luisito Bacierto, a housing inspector, took delivery of one of BYD's dual-mode sedans and hit the streets.
January auto sales have been announced, and amidst the surging numbers lies an interesting competition: The first full month that the electric Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt have been available for purchase.
Call us crazy, but the sedans stowed tightly away on this car carrier reportedly spotted in Japan don't look like the Honda Civic we all know and love here in the United States. According to Notícias Automotivas, what we see here are 2012 Civics awaiting delivery to America.
If you just can't wait for SEMA 2011, head to this year's Chicago Auto Show. Lexus is bringing a little Las Vegas to the Windy City with a version of the company's CT 200h hybrid hatchback tuned by the go-fast gurus at Five Axis. The car wears a custom widebody kit, unique paint and a lower suspension courtesy of Tein.
