Photo via MotorTrend VW's 2011 Touareg Hybrid The 2010 Geneva Motor Show was filled with so many splashy auto announcements--Porsche's first ever plug-in hybrid, a new Audi mini-car, new EV concepts aplenty, etc--that when Volkswagen unveiled its first ever... Full Article at Treehugger

First of all: hybrids. To me, hybrids seem to be the dominant theme of an auto show already dominated by small, fuel efficient cars. From the show's biggest surprise, the plug-in electric hybrid Porsche Spyder, to just-unveiled hybrids like the Volkswagen... Full Article at Treehugger

To scratch one layer deeper: what is Audi’s message to these guys who want to be good but find the effort anxious-making? Here’s a way to meet your green obligations and still have a bad-ass car! The Audi A3 is both green and desirable—indeed more desirable... Full Article at Grist

The ad mentions Audi's A3 TDI winning Green Car Journal's "Green Car of the Year" award for running on clean diesel and achieving 42 mpg on the highway, claiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30%. Leading up to the Super Bowl Sunday spots, Audi created... Full Article at Treehugger

This review comes from someone squarely in their target demo. As a family-oriented, early adopter going through a mid-life "query," I'm looking for a reason to get excited about a new car. In searching for a replacement for an old VW, I wanted to get a BMW,... Full Article at Planet Green