Five years ago, only Toyota and Honda offered hybrid gas-electric vehicles. Now, there are more than a dozen carmakers — including these German companies — that offer (or have plans for) hybrids.
BMW presented a pair of hybrids at the LA Auto Show —both with V8 engines. The BMW X6 full-hybrid crossover debuted last year. The new BMW 7-series mild-hybrid concept reduces fuel consumption by 15 percent. (Yawn.)