General Motors to sell 100 of its classic cars, Saab to avoid bankruptcyApril 7th, 2009 NEW YORK - General Motors, America's largest carmaker, plans to auction off about 100 of its classic cars and sell off Saab, in order to avoid bankruptcy. The Los Angeles Times reports that GM will auction about 100 antique and show cars to help it raise money and cut down on storage fees.
Toyota's Prius hybrid top-selling car in Japan for third straight monthAugust 6th, 2009 Toyota Prius top-selling car in Japan for 3 monthsTOKYO — Toyota's hugely popular Prius hybrid ranked as Japan's top-selling car in July, clinching the spot for the third consecutive month as tax breaks boosted sales of green vehicles, an auto industry group said Thursday. The Japan Automobile Dealers Association said Toyota Motor Corp., the world's No.
Toyota Prius tops monthly auto sales in Japan in May, passing up Honda's InsightJune 4th, 2009 Toyota Prius tops monthly auto sales in JapanTOKYO — Toyota's Prius was the No. 1 selling vehicle in Japan for May, clinching the top spot in the domestic market for the first time and overtaking Honda's new hybrid, the Insight, which fell to third.
BMW mini-E - Beginning of Next Gen Electric Cars?October 20th, 2008 We all are eager to see the day when we will have a steady and comprehensive alternative to petrol. And if there is no emission, there is no pollution too.
Toyota executive banks on hybrids without battery breakthrough for electric carsJune 4th, 2009 Toyota: hybrids best 'green' car for some timeTOYOTA, Japan — A Toyota executive overseeing research said Thursday a battery breakthrough is needed for electric vehicles to become mainstream, and hybrids will remain the best "green" car choice for some time. His comments came just hours after the Japan Automobile Dealers Association said Toyota's Prius hybrid was the No.
Uncertain future for super cars as financial crisis bitesApril 10th, 2009 MARANELLO - Manufacturers of super sports cars have just announced a host of new models, but many of them may not reach the showrooms, as the global financial crisis hits a customer segment previously immune to economic downturns. Makers of premium luxury and super sports cars could in the past always rely on an extremely wealthy clientele eager to fork out several hundred thousand dollars for a new V12 with up to 700 horsepower.
Aptera 2e : The future vehicle is hereFebruary 5th, 2009 All innovations directed towards alternative and renewable energy fascinates me more because they serve two purposes in one. Petrol/Diesel Cars are not gone yet but cars like Aptera 2e, the all electric car, are here to make a difference.
Scientist proposes way to make hybrid cars more efficientJune 14th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A scientist has proposed a way to make hybrid cars more efficient, by solving a problem in the vehicles that leads to a waste of energy and very high fuel consumption. The scientist in question is Toni Font, who recently graduated from the ETSEIB (Escola Tecnica Superior d'Enginyeria Industrial de Barcelona).is proposal is based on one of the problems of conventional vehicles: the loss of kinetic energy during braking.
After Arkansas children die, safety group asks GM to recall older cars for trunk releaseJune 20th, 2009 Safety group asks GM for trunk-latch recallLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A safety foundation asked General Motors Corp.
Saab's prospective owners used to life in the fast lane, building supercars for wealthy eliteJune 16th, 2009 Prospective Saab owners used to life in fast laneSTOCKHOLM — Until its surprise move to buy Saab from General Motors, luxury automaker Koenigsegg Automotive AB was known mainly to a privileged few who could afford to spend more than a $1 million on a high-speed, customized sports car. The company was founded in 1994 by Christian von Koenigsegg, a Swedish sports car fanatic and entrepreneur, who still is the chief executive.
Honda Insight Hybrid : Latest Technology Pumps Out High Fuel EconomyJune 22nd, 2009 The 2010 Honda Hybrid features an Integrated Motor Assist System with an efficient 1.3 liter four cylinder gasoline engine of 88 horsepower delivering 88 pound-feet of torque and a electric motor that produces another 13 horsepower and 58 pound feet of torque. It also features a Continuously Variable Transmission so that you don't need to worry about changing the gears.
15 Fastest Sports Cars December 10th, 2008 No matter whoever you are- irrespective of gender, financial status, taste and country, Cars are loved by all. Racing cars have always been a fascination for some and obsession for others.
GM to start marketing campaign by offering pitched by new chairmanSeptember 10th, 2009 General Motors to offer money-back guaranteeGeneral Motors is hoping to jump-start its revival by guaranteeing car buyers that if they don't like their new Chevrolet, GMC, Buick or Cadillac, they have 60 days to bring it back for a full refund. The marketing effort that starts Monday is called "May the Best Car Win" and aims to win back customers leery of GM since it filed for bankruptcy protection earlier this year.
New system to help hybrid and electric cars keep their coolSeptember 23rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Researchers at Purdue University have created a new system to cool high-power electronics in electric and hybrid cars, aircraft, computers and other devices. Indiana's 21st Century Research and Technology Fund provided funding to Purdue and Delphi Corp.
Toyota to start leasing plug-in hybrids in Japan, US, EuropeJune 3rd, 2009 Toyota to start plug-in hybrid leasingTOKYO — Toyota said Wednesday it will start leasing plug-in hybrid cars, that are even greener than its hit Prius, by the end of this year in the U.S., Japan and Europe. Toyota Motor Corp., the world's top automaker, will start leasing 200 plug-ins in Japan, 150 in the U.S.
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