Hybrid

Acura is taking the wraps off the redesigned 2018 RLX during Monterey 
 Car Week, and we got a preview of what changes are in store.

After more than a year of piled-high discounts, the industry is showing 
 signs of a plateau; still, strong deals exist. Start with these.

One more thing to worry about: Analysts are forecasting a shortfall of 
 hybrid and EV battery-grade lithium.

Chrysler is partnering with family ride-sharing app Kango and providing the 
 Pacifica Hybrid minivan to its drivers for lease.

A mild hybrid four-cylinder model is back for the Buick LaCrosse as the 
 new 
 base powertrain for 2018 models going on sale this fall.

The Honda Accord hybrid and Kia Optima plug-in hybrid offer similar 
 features with a smaller carbon footprint but have distinct differences.

Our team reporting from the 2017 New York auto-show floor has already 
 seen the sheets pulled off some 30-plus new models on the first day.

Hyundai announced that its Blue Link connectivity app is now compatible 
 with Google Assistant, part of Google Home's voice-activated speaker.

Registration data shows 280,000 new light-duty diesel vehicles registered 
 in 2016 with a total of 8 million on the road.

Acura's 2017 MDX Sport Hybrid will be the most powerful, most efficient 
 version of the brand's three-row SUV when it goes on sale in April.