Automobile Today

75 Memorable Cars of Hollywood...

2010-01-24T09:11:00.001-08:00

75 Memorable Cars of Hollywood
Whether it’s the paint job, the model of car, the engine, the special custom features, or the way it’s driven on screen, these cars steal our attention. They may or may not be your dream car, but I’ll bet that you can pick them out of a crowded parking lot.

A Secret Garage (pics)...

2010-01-23T09:11:00.001-08:00

A Secret Garage (pics)
Creative garage.

Toyota recalls 2.3M US cars to fix sticking accelerator...

2010-01-22T09:11:00.001-08:00

Toyota recalls 2.3M US cars to fix sticking accelerator
TORRANCE, Calif., January 21, 2010 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc, today announced it would recall approximately 2.3 million vehicles to correct sticking accelerator pedals on specific Toyota Division models.

Early EVs Won't Need Many Public Charge Points, Says NYC
New York City often startles people, and it stayed true to form in a recent analysis done by McKinsey & Company for the city's PlaNYC planning group, "Exploring Electric Vehicle Adoption in New York City."

Top 10 Most Stolen Cars in the US
You may want to think twice when purchasing your next car. You may be purchasing a thief's next target!

World trip in wind and solar powered car
Mark Muller, a Swiss engineer, plans to go on a 40,000 km trip around the world in this car that is powered only by the wind and the sun.

Man wins Hyundai on eBay for $16k, dealer says no...

2010-01-21T09:11:00.001-08:00

Man wins Hyundai on eBay for $16k, dealer says no
Man wins a Hyundai Genesis Coupe on eBay auction but Kentucky dealer refuses to let him have the car for the winning price.

Cadillac: An American Classic
For much of the 20th century, Cadillac was both--at home and abroad--a recognized status symbol. If you drove a Caddy, you were someone. Or you were just a grandpa.

Electric Cars Revving Up (PICS)
With gas prices above $3 a gallon and possibly headed to $4 by summer, it’s no wonder that automakers are starting to think seriously about producing more alternative-fuel vehicles.

That's A Weird Customer Incentive (PIC)
Kelly Blue Book seems to be having some issues with oversharing in its incentives. Or something.

The NSX That Could Have Been: Honda's Race-Only SuperGT Car...

2010-01-20T09:11:00.001-08:00

The NSX That Could Have Been: Honda's Race-Only SuperGT Car
A replacement to Honda's NSX was eagerly anticipated ever since the last one rolled off the assembly line in 2005. But over a year ago the company announced the new NSX was canceled. Now Honda has launched the car not as a consumer vehicle, but as a race-only SuperGT car called the HSV-010 GT.

Top 10: The Cars of the Detroit Auto Show [VIDEO]
We’ve put together a short video counting down the ten most important debuts of the 2010 show. From concepts to production models, we share our favorites.

Halo concept vehicle designed for extreme energy efficiency...

2010-01-19T09:11:00.001-08:00

Halo concept vehicle designed for extreme energy efficiency
it is a front wheel drive vehicle that utilizes an intense magnetic field generated by the large loop passing through the front wheel.

Inspiration and Desperation at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show...

2010-01-18T09:11:00.001-08:00

Inspiration and Desperation at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show
As we wave goodbye a year that saw overall sales volumes plummet to sad fractions of the glory days and two of the Big Three go bankrupt, it’s safe to say that these are desperate times for the automobile industry.

The Stig has been spotted on Google StreetView!
It's like 'Where's Waldo' for Top Gear fans!

Bugatti Veyron So Expensive, It's Cheaper To Use Private Jet
There are frightening bills, horrific bills, and Bugatti Veyron bills. The legendarily expensive to buy, it seems that the Veyron is equally expensive to keep running, with some pegging yearly running costs at $300,000. It's so expensive, in fact, that Autocar says there's an owner who trailers his car to a particular driving route...

2010-01-17T09:11:00.001-08:00

GM, Chysler's New Ink Color: Black...

2010-01-16T09:11:00.001-08:00

GM, Chysler's New Ink Color: Black
The government takeovers of GM and Chrysler will bear fruit this year. They’re successfully transforming themselves into leaner, more efficient operations, with about a $2,000-per-vehicle cost advantage over Japanese and European car manufacturers.

29 Extremely Overloaded Vehicles (Pics)
Man’s ingenuity and need to push the limit knows no bounds. This is especially true when it comes to overloading his vehicle with as much shit as humanly possible. Here’s 29 of the best examples.

In Pictures: The 2010 North American Auto Show...

2010-01-15T09:11:00.001-08:00

In Pictures: The 2010 North American Auto Show
Exclusive pictures from the Largest Auto show of the year – the 2010 North American Auto Show.

Tesla Builds 1000th Roadster, Pushes Back Model S to 2012
"He said that his company has now built 1,000 Roadsters (a year ago, it was just 150), negotiated a lease for the Model S plant (but he wouldn't say where it was) and that the 1,000th Roadster will be auctioned off for charity."

Top Gear Returns to BBC AMERICA on January 25th (w/ Trailer)...

2010-01-14T09:11:00.001-08:00

Top Gear Returns to BBC AMERICA on January 25th (w/ Trailer)
GREAT NEWS to all the Top Gear fans all around America, the International Emmy award-winning car show returns to BBC AMERICA after a rather long break. Season 13 premiers on January 25th, Monday at 8pm. Season 14 will air immediately after Season 13, premiering on Monday, March 15.

Ford Steals Spotlight at 2010 Detroit Auto Show
Ford hit several home runs this week during media preview days at the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Ford wasted little time dominating the preview, sweeping the 2010 North American Car and Truck of the Year Awards with the Fusion Hybrid and Transit Connect.

Detroit Auto Show:The Confusing Wrongness of Electric Avenue
Only four electric vehicles really matter at the Detroit Auto Show: the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, the 2012 Nissan Leaf, and the 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid, plus the current 2010 Tesla Roadster.

The Rise of the Chinese Auto Industry? ...

2010-01-13T09:11:00.001-08:00

The Rise of the Chinese Auto Industry?
China's BYD, Greely and Sichuan are showing their wide-eyed dream of building vehicles for a U.S. market. While their gas-guzzlers are still a long way from being competitive in North America, their electric vehicles are remarkably advances. Could China takeover the new market? A report live from the 2010 Detroit Auto Show.

7 Surprises on Day One of the 2010 Detroit Auto Show
#5. "From SUV to UUV? GMC unveils Granite concept" GMC launched it's new Granite concept, which Executive Director of Design Dave Lyon called an Urban Utility Vehicle. Lyon said he hopes the Granite, which is two feet shorter than the Terrain, will "redefine GMC...."

25 great sci-fi license plates (PICS)
Check out the 25 autos that proclaim their owners' love for Star Trek, Star Wars, The X-Files and more.

Ford Introduces Next-Gen Focus, Confirms Plans for Electric ...

2010-01-12T09:11:00.001-08:00

Ford Introduces Next-Gen Focus, Confirms Plans for Electric
Ford unveiled its next-generation Focus today at the 2010 North American International Auto Show, where the company showed off its best bet for making deeper inroads into the market for fuel-efficient -- as well as efficiently made -- compact cars.

BART Ridership Plummets During Recession
What do people in the world's tenth largest economy do in a severe recession? They stop taking the bus, fill up their tanks, and start driving. It's happening all over California.

Toyota Unveils Plans For Prius Family of 8 New Hybrid Models
"In the early 2010s, Toyota plans to sell a million hybrids per year globally, a majority of those in North America. To accomplish this, Toyota will launch eight all new hybrid models over the next few years."

Ford sweeps Detroit Auto Show awards
Ford Motor Co. won both the North American Car and Truck of the Year Award presented Monday at the start of Detroit's North American International Auto Show.

2010-01-11T09:11:00.001-08:00

Bugatti pulled from lake after 73 yrs to be sold at auction...

2010-01-10T09:11:00.001-08:00

Bugatti pulled from lake after 73 yrs to be sold at auction
A LEGENDARY car that lay at the bottom of a lake for 73 years is set to fetch more than £80,000 at auction — the same as a brand new luxury motor. The rare Bugatti was dumped in the water in 1936 by a frustrated Swiss official because the owner had abandoned it without paying the import tax.

How To Build The First Chevy Volt Battery... Very Quickly...

2010-01-09T09:11:00.001-08:00

How To Build The First Chevy Volt Battery... Very Quickly
GM's really got to get the Chevy Volt to market fast. So fast, they've had to speed up production of T-cell batteries. A lot. Oh, look, they're also playing Yakkety Sax on the plant floor — you know, for inspiration.

Have Americans Stopped Loving Their Cars?...

2010-01-08T09:11:00.001-08:00

Have Americans Stopped Loving Their Cars?
The year 2009 was terrible for Detroit, the worst in three decades. Americans bought 10.4 million cars -- 21% fewer than 2008 and a whopping 40% fewer than the 17M or so sold, on average, in the early 2000s. But what if the bad news for US automakers, their workers and the economy of the industrial Midwest turns out to be good for the rest of us?

Ford launches an idiot-proof car Interface
Ford unveiled an advanced version of Sync with a new touchscreen interface called MyFord Touch, cellphone-like rocker switches on the steering wheel (instead of an iDrive-like wheel), and an app store that runs apps such as Twitter, Pandora, and Stitch on your phone, all controlled by Sync.

Porsche CEO Says No Hybrid Sports Cars
It's no secret that hybrids are a snooze-fest for the curve junkie, and accordingly Porsche CEO Michael Macht has no need for them, according to the latest report.

The $290,000 Speeding Ticket
A Swiss court has slapped a wealthy speeder with a chalet-sized fine.

V-6 engines fade into history
Little engines will be the big stars at next week's North American International Auto Show. The days of the V-8 in passenger cars are over and things are starting to look bleak for the venerable V-6, as the four-cylinder engine starts to replace it in bigger cars and crossovers.

Automotive Cheers and Jeers of 2009...

2010-01-07T09:11:00.001-08:00

Automotive Cheers and Jeers of 2009
If ever the automotive world had an annus horribilis, it was 2009, a year of recession, bankruptcies and ever-shrinking sales figures. But there were a few positive moments. Here are the best and worst moments of 2009.

Ford Motor offers more buyouts to autoworkers
Less than two weeks after Ford Motor Co. said it would restore merit pay and other benefits to its salaried workers, the increasingly successful automaker is offering its 41,000 U.S. hourly workers their second buyout program of the year -- saying it has more workers than it needs.

Car tech: Better driving through technological enhancements
Today's cars can do everything from parallel-park to alert you if someone's in your blind spot. Consider adaptive cruise control and collision detection as two examples. Technology assists have not only improved vehicle operation, but could even improve the way we drive.

Video: Chainlink 4x4 is frighteningly awesome...

2010-01-06T09:11:00.001-08:00

Video: Chainlink 4x4 is frighteningly awesome
We aren't sure who built this or why – we're not even sure what it's called (we think it's "Chainlink") – but we're quite sure it's brilliant.

US Car Fleet Shrinks by 4 Million, First Time in 50 Years
2009 was not a good year for car sales. No surprises there. An interesting side effect of lowered sales last year, though, is that the total number of vehicles in the overall U.S. car fleet dropped. There were 250 million cars here in 2008, and only 246 million at the end of 2009.

Why "Going Social" Can Make or Break the Automotive Industry
The car business has been notoriously slow at embracing aspects of the Internet since the beginning. Social media is no exception. In 2010, more in the industry from manufacturers down to dealers will learn to engage in social media or be left behind.

Porsche Considering Three-Cylinder Engine For 2012 Boxster
Porsche is in the midst of developing its next-generation Boxster sports car, which has been seen undergoing testing in prototype form on a number of occasions in recent months. The new car is expected to go on sale late next year as a 2012 model and according to a new report Porsche may be...

Guy Adds Boat Tail to Car, Increases MPG by 15.1%...

2010-01-05T09:11:00.001-08:00

Guy Adds Boat Tail to Car, Increases MPG by 15.1%
Darin Cosgrove has increased the fuel efficiency of his car by 15.1% by adding a homemade boat tail made from cardboard, aluminum and duct tape to the vehicle.

Will Audi's E-tron be a 'Tesla Killer'?...

2010-01-04T09:11:00.001-08:00

Will Audi's E-tron be a 'Tesla Killer'?
Picture this: Elon Musk and Henrik Fisker -- impresarios of the electric Tesla Roadster and the soon-to-be, sort-of-electric Fisker Karma, respectively -- are running for their lives through a cave. Rolling behind them, gathering momentum, thundering ever closer, is an enormous boulder. I just spent a few minutes driving the boulder.

Teens lose control at the wheel ... to gain it
The late-model Mustang goes sideways at speed -- tires screeching and smoking.There's a teenager behind the wheel.But the teen isn't making the car do that. It's an instructor trying to teach the teen control.

Is your Speeding Ticket a case of Mistaken identity?
A little-known fact in many states' Motor Vehicle Departments is that there are often several vehicles that share the same license plate numbers. We know from experience that that fact doesn't always make a difference to lazy enforcement officials.

Top 10 Reasons Why the BMW M3 Is the Perfect Car (VIDEO)
Most car tests are subjective affairs delivered from the reviewer's perspective based on his or her personal experience with that particular car. And that's good, because while we want some objective data, what we really want to know is what it feels like. Unfortunately though, most reviews don't really break it down for you...

Chrysler Will Display Electric Fiat 500 at Detroit Auto Show...

2010-01-03T09:11:00.001-08:00

Chrysler Will Display Electric Fiat 500 at Detroit Auto Show
Does an electric Fiat 500 stand a chance? Chrysler canceled its short-lived ENVI program after just a few months, and made more realistic projections about how much of its fleet will be electrified in the new few years. Are they serious about an electric 500 now, or still putting on a show for their Washington overlords?

Are L.A.'s Streets Any Safer with $446 Red-Light Tickets?
In October, a piece of what looked like junk mail sent to me from a P.O. box turned out to contain grainy pictures of my car, license plate and face in the classic L.A.-driving-trance position. I’d been captured on camera doing a “California roll” while making a right turn at a red light at Balboa Avenue and Vanowen Boulevard. The damage was $446.

Audi E-Tron concept supercar hits the road
The Audi E-tron will hit 0-60 in 4.8 seconds, reach a top speed of 125 mph, last for 155 miles on a charge, and cost somewhere north of the R8's $155,100 sticker price.

Subaru WRX Pulls Semi-truck Out of Snow with Ease (Video)...

2010-01-02T09:11:00.001-08:00

Subaru WRX Pulls Semi-truck Out of Snow with Ease (Video)
Subaru's are good cars in a lot of ways. They can be raced at high speeds and have had some success. On a personal use level, they are affordable and quality automobiles. None of that really fully allows us to appreciate what they can do. This clip will help in that department.

Good advice ... Carry a spare tire and a decent tire iron...

2010-01-01T09:11:00.001-08:00

Good advice ... Carry a spare tire and a decent tire iron

So Ugly They're Beautiful: 20 Cool Frankencars...

2009-12-31T09:11:00.001-08:00

So Ugly They're Beautiful: 20 Cool Frankencars
If two cars are better than one, then one car made of two or more cars has to be even better, right? With the help of our own Dr. Frankenstiens we've collected 20 extreme examples of weird-yet-cool frankencars.

France To Give Tesla Buyers an Effective 20% Discount
"There are two other models that qualify for a special maximum bonus: a subsidy worth 20 percent of the value of the car. These are the Tesla Roadster and the Reva, which both fall into the "less than 60 g/km" category."

Concept Motorcycles: 20 Bad-Ass Bikes To Hope For In 2010
Lean, mean and sometimes even green, concept motorcycles often make us what to head out on the highway. Here are 20 of the most bad-ass bikes to hope for in 2010.

'Back to the Future' DeLorean Now for Sale (PICS)
Someone spent a loooooooot of time building a near exact replica of the DeLorean from Back to the Future.

$191,000 F1 Car Simulator Costs Way More Than a Sportscar
Every little boy wants to race in the F1 at some point, but does he want to spend $191,500 on a simulator? Cruden's Hexatech simulator can be fully customized for the real F1, NASCAR or WRC experience.

Stop-start tech saves fuel, why can't we get it in the US?...

2009-12-30T09:11:00.001-08:00

Stop-start tech saves fuel, why can't we get it in the US?
Are there any among us that wouldn't prefer a meaningful boost in fuel mileage from our current car or truck, all other things being equal? Sure. And the good news is that there are a couple of easy ways to achieve that laudable goal, starting with adding stop/start technology to the car's powerplant.

Futuristic Off-Road Hummer Concept Car ...

2009-12-29T09:11:00.001-08:00

Futuristic Off-Road Hummer Concept Car
With Hummer's future seemingly in the hands of China, questions naturally turn to the automaker's visionary product future. How will Tengzhong replace Hummer's current crop of SUVs? A Romanian designer has envisioned something like this... included two separate windshield designs, one of which sees the screen sectioned into thirds...

Car Crashes: The 30 Most Expensive Of 2009
Supercars continue to get faster and more exotic, but there's little evidence to suggest their drivers are getting any better at driving. We've been keeping score.

SMS on Wheels: CarPong Is Vehicle-to-Vehicle Messaging
Did you just get cut off? Is a professional driver behaving badly? Was your car towed? Or better, did you see a cute driver (or a really cool car) in the next lane? CarPong is a fun and innovative idea that allows users to send messages to other drivers by using their car's license plate number.

How to talk your way out of a speeding ticket...

2009-12-28T09:11:00.001-08:00

How to talk your way out of a speeding ticket
It's the holidays, we're coming off a brutal recession, and the last thing any of us needs is a speeding ticket. And yet someone reading this is going to get a speeding ticket in the next week or so.

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R36 Nissan GT-R To Go Hybrid, Arrive In 2012 - Motor...

2009-12-24T09:11:00.001-08:00

R36 Nissan GT-R To Go Hybrid, Arrive In 2012 - Motor
The development and launch of the current R35 Nissan GT-R was an epic achievement for the Japanese automaker. After all, Nissan was able design and engineer a sports car capable of outperforming exotic supercars with pricetags twice as high or more, as well as make it seat four adults in relative...

Shaping the future of the automobile
These 6 insurgent automakers are outmaneuvering the Big Three to shape the future of the automobile.

Oklahomans can get a new electric car for $865!
When automotive talk turns cheap, the most common vehicle that comes up is the Tata Nano, which currently holds the title as the Cheapest New Car in the World and is only available in India. So, Americans, how would you like to snag a brand-new electric car for the low, low price of just $865 right here in the United States? If you happen to...

Ford agrees Volvo sale to Geely
Ford has agreed to sell Swedish carmaker Volvo to China's Geely and expects the deal to be completed early 2010.

There's An App For That: 20 Apps Your Car Will Download...

2009-12-23T09:11:00.001-08:00

There's An App For That: 20 Apps Your Car Will Download
Within the next couple years your car will come equipped with an "application store" where you'll download apps to tweet your car's performance, check your emissions and order a hamburger. Below, the first 20 apps you'll download to your car.

NY Times: A Two-Stroke Revival, Without the Blue Haze
There is renewed interest among automotive engineers in developing two-stroke engines as a possible solution to meeting future mileage standards.

2011 Ford Mustang to have 412 HP 5.0L V-8
The Mustang is not just an iconic pony car or a retro-modern throw-back to simpler times. It's a fan-favorite performance vehicle that has a rabid and enthusiastic base of drivers, tuners and manufacturers behind it. So news of the return of the '5.0' badge to the front fender of the 2011 Ford Mustang is likely to be met with a roar of approval.

Predator Motorcycle is the Scary Beast on the Road (PICS)...

2009-12-22T09:11:00.001-08:00

Predator Motorcycle is the Scary Beast on the Road (PICS)
Just imagine seeing the crazy Predator face staring at you in your rear view mirror on the highway – it would easily scare anyone that was just minding their own business.

Hot Mess Hall of Fame
Introducing the inaugural edition of SoJones’ Hot Mess Hall of Fame. We’ve scoured the planet far and wide to bring you the best of the worst examples of our fellow human beings’ attempts to upgrade either themselves or their material possessions… but instead resulting in a wholehearted, monumental FAIL.

Study Confirms: Women Worse at Parking Than Men
Female drivers take an average of 20 seconds longer to park their cars but are still less likely to end up in the middle of the spot, the research suggests. While the researchers expected the women volunteers to be slower, they were surprised to find that the cautious approach did not lead to a tidier final result.

2009-12-21T09:11:00.001-08:00

No one's ever had sex in this car! [PIC]...

2009-12-20T09:11:00.001-08:00

No one's ever had sex in this car! [PIC]
The seller went to a lot of trouble to check.

Saab Officially Borked - Saab - Jalopnik...

2009-12-19T09:11:00.001-08:00

Saab Officially Borked - Saab - Jalopnik
GM announced moments ago they couldn't seal a deal to sell Saab, its 62-year-old Swedish brand. As a result, the brand is officially dead, with GM starting a three month orderly wind-down of Saab operations

Car Illusion [PIC]...

2009-12-18T09:11:00.001-08:00

Car Illusion [PIC]

Hotel Valet Caught Abusing Guests Cars
The video is being called appalling and unreal. It shows a valet at the Hyatt Hotel in downtown St. Louis doing donuts, peeling out, burning out, revving engines and spinning tires in expensive cars, without the owners ever knowing it. Someone calling himself "valet underground" posted dozens of videos on YouTube, showing fancy cars being driven...

OMG! 2 MN-E TNS TXTG WHYL DRVG
Half of U.S. teens with cell phones admit talking on them while driving and a third say they've written text messages while they were at the wheel, according to a new report. The study contained some troubling comments from the teenagers surveyed...

Homemade Rocket Launcher Attached to Motorcycle [video]
In the hierarchy of bad ideas, mounting a rocket launcher to a motorcycle then firing it on public roads definitely falls under the "genius" category.

Seven Things You Didn't Know About the 2010 Tesla Roadster...

2009-12-17T09:11:00.001-08:00

Seven Things You Didn't Know About the 2010 Tesla Roadster
The Tesla Roadster is fast and mighty fancy. Here are 7 things you didn't know about it - unless you are a true Tesla enthusiast of course.

Ribbed... For Her Pleasure

Water-fueled Hydrogen Engines Tested in Baltimore...

2009-12-16T09:11:00.001-08:00

Water-fueled Hydrogen Engines Tested in Baltimore
Extracting hydrogen and oxygen from water and burning the gas in your vehicle engine? Crazy, many engineers and other experts say. But four Baltimore highway workers say they've made devices to do just that and successfully used them on their own vehicles, and now they have the OK to test them on more vehicles.

New report offers grim assessment of plug-in hybrids
The Chevy Volt and future models of the Toyota Prius will offer drivers the chance to avoid using gasoline for short trips. But a new report from the National Academies of Science indicates that they'll need decades and billions of dollars in incentives to flourish unless gasoline prices rise above four dollars a gallon.

Russian Space Program Provides Breakthrough Hydrogen Storage...

2009-12-15T09:11:00.001-08:00

Russian Space Program Provides Breakthrough Hydrogen Storage
A more lightweight way to carry hydrogen for fuel cell vehicles emerges from the Russian space program.

Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid On Sale in 2011
Toyota announced today that it would put a production version of its Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid on sale to consumers in 2011, likely as a 2012 model. And a company spokesman specifically stressed that it would compete on price.

Good News/Bad News/Good News For Disenfranchised Dealers
Last week, we told you about General Motors' "Comprehensive Plan to Address Dealer Concerns", in which GM essentially said,"Ok, dealers: we'll explain our criteria for cutting you from our network, and if you think you were treated unfairly, we'll go to arbitration. That was good news to dealers- fairly limited good news, but good news nonetheless.

No Speeding Tickets for Fast Sounding Cars ...

2009-12-14T09:11:00.001-08:00

No Speeding Tickets for Fast Sounding Cars
The Ohio Court of Appeals on Monday ruled that a motorist cannot be convicted of speeding based solely on how fast his car may have sounded.

Wicked Campers always have the coolest stuff written on them

Car Doors Must've Sucked Back in the Days (PIC)...

2009-12-13T09:11:00.001-08:00

Car Doors Must've Sucked Back in the Days (PIC)
The look on the brother's face is priceless.

Ten Most Optimistic Car Names Of All Time...

2009-12-12T09:11:00.001-08:00

Ten Most Optimistic Car Names Of All Time
There are laws preventing automakers from making outrageous and false promises about their vehicles — but these laws don't apply to car names.

O RLY?...

2009-12-11T09:11:00.001-08:00

O RLY?

How To Gas Up Safely And Not Blow Up Your Car
Sure, I knew about not smoking and turning off the engine, but don't get in and out of the car? Static electricity? Really?? Wow.

Riding across Australia on a solar-powered trike...

2009-12-09T09:11:00.001-08:00

Riding across Australia on a solar-powered trike
Year 8 to Year 12 students from Ballarat’s Damascus College are attempting to ride their way into the record books by riding a distance of 3775 km in about two weeks time on a solar-powered three-wheeled bike.

EPA Now On Road to Regulate Auto Greenhouse Gas Emissions...

2009-12-08T09:11:00.001-08:00

EPA Now On Road to Regulate Auto Greenhouse Gas Emissions
As world leaders began gathering in Copenhagen Monday to draft a new climate change treaty, the EPA formally declared greenhouse gases to be a threat to public health and the environment. The widely anticipated move -- which singled out vehicle emissions -- sets the stage for the agency to begin regulating the emissions blamed for climate change.

Making Your Car Your Computer
Not that anyone needs more proof that we've left the 20th Century in the dust, but our cars are becoming indistinguishable from our laptops.

Bloodhound 1,000mph land-speed record project
"Faster than a speeding bullet," is what screenwriter Jay Morton used to say about Superman and, almost 80 years on, wing commander Andy Green could well surpass Clark Kent's alter ego if plans for the Bloodhound land-speed record car bear fruit.

Awesome New York Giants Party Bus...

2009-12-07T09:11:00.001-08:00

Awesome New York Giants Party Bus
Here is a ride that any Giants fan will be proud to get into, even if their season is going the wrong direction down a one way street.

Car Mod Gone Bad (PIC)
I would rather take public transit than ride in this car mod FAILAGE.

2009-12-06T09:11:00.001-08:00

8 Weird (or Ugly) Design Details at the LA Auto Show...

2009-12-05T09:11:00.001-08:00

8 Weird (or Ugly) Design Details at the LA Auto Show
At the LA Auto Show, there were very few true design faux pas. But that doesn't mean every aspect of every car looks right. As car designs become homogenized, carmakers sometimes resort to odd touches to separate their cars from the pack. Here are eight of the most bizzare and ugly design details from the show.

Ford's New Remote Start Reduces Emissions by 75%
Ford predicts that the remote start system will help the vehicle's exhaust catalyst heat up more quickly, thereby reducing hydrocarbon, carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxide emissions by up to 75 percent.

Wild Rides for Teenagers, Circa 2030...

2009-12-04T09:11:00.001-08:00

Wild Rides for Teenagers, Circa 2030
The LA Auto Show design challenge for 2009 focuses on cars that will appeal to teenagers in 2030. In these out-there concepts, we found plenty of eyebrow-raising ideas,with a choice few smart kernels of practicality.

The World's 18 Strangest Roads...

2009-12-03T09:11:00.001-08:00

The World's 18 Strangest Roads
Engineers must calculate the most efficient routes over mountains, through densely populated cities and around water, all while accounting for the ecological and financial cost of such projects. Sometimes, the results are astonishing. Here are some of the world's most notable roads and why they stand out.

New Engine Design Saves 15% in Fuel Cost (w/cool animations)
Eco Motors calls this the OPOC engine, which stands for opposed piston, opposed cylinder. The most intriguing part is that it's a design which is half the size and uses half the parts of a conventional piston engine. Eco claims it can be built for 20% lower cost and 30% lower investment than traditional...

Audi Intros 2011 A8: The Sportiest Luxury Sedan in the World...

2009-12-02T09:11:00.001-08:00

Audi Intros 2011 A8: The Sportiest Luxury Sedan in the World
Audi has introduced its answer to the recently redesigned BMW 7Series -- the 2011 Audi A8. Revealed at a special event Monday evening, the car will be on display in the next few days at the LA Auto Show.

Mamma mia ... 200mph Police Car is Wrecked at Petrol Station
ITALIAN cops destroy 200mph Lamborghini used for high speed chases in petrol station smash. Officers were left red-faced after the £150,000 Lamborghini Gallardo ploughed into parked cars.

The 10 Best Cars of the Year (w/PICS)
This year, for the 28th running of our annual 10Best competition, the rules were simple. First, we raised the price cap from $71,000 to $80,000 (roughly three times the average transaction price of a new car) in the belief that 80 grand is the current point of automotive excellence’s diminishing returns. Cars get more expensive than that, but...

New 2011 Chevrolet Volt Pre-Production Test Drive [w/ Video]...

2009-12-01T09:11:00.001-08:00

New 2011 Chevrolet Volt Pre-Production Test Drive [w/ Video]
A comprehensive test drive of a pre-production Chevy Volt in pure-electric and then sustained-charge modes. This car's going to be big...

2011 Mustang can get up to 30 mpg
The base model of the 2011 Ford Mustang will come with nearly GT power and could get up to 30 miles per gallon in highway driving, Ford Motor Co. announced today. The 3.7-liter powerplant, which replaces the 4-liter V-6 now in Mustangs, will produce 305 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque.

Why LA truckers shouldn't be sent to San Francisco (PIC)
To quote "The Music Man": You gotta know the territory!

2011 Chevrolet Cruze Arrives on U.S. Soil to Replace Cobalt
GM's European economy sedan, the Chevrolet Cruze, has finally come to America. On display this week at the LA Auto Show, the Cruze will serve as the replacement to the Cobalt.

2009-11-30T09:11:00.001-08:00

Mercedes-Benz Showcases "Splitview" Technology for U.S....

2009-11-29T09:11:00.001-08:00

Mercedes-Benz Showcases "Splitview" Technology for U.S.
Co-developed between Mercedes-Benz and Bosch, the Splitview technology allows for dual-use of the S-Class’ center-mounted LCD screen. The system allows the driver to have access to the vehicle’s navigation system while the front seat passenger can watch a DVD on the very same screen.

Toyota To Recall 3.8M Vehicles To Replace Pedals...

2009-11-28T09:11:00.001-08:00

Toyota To Recall 3.8M Vehicles To Replace Pedals
Toyota has announced that it will recall some 3.8 million cars and trucks to reshape and/or replace their accelerator pedals. The action is the result of fears that loose floormats may cause the accelerator pedal to stick, increasing the risk of an accident. The recall will be the largest in the Japanese automaker's history, and it will cover...

Top Gear team builds EV, shows how complex car production is...

2009-11-27T09:11:00.001-08:00

Top Gear team builds EV, shows how complex car production is
The presenters of Top Gear, among the finer specimens of British television talent (Dr. Gregory House being another), were this past week engaged in

By 2015, Fuel Cell Cars Cheaper Than a Rolls Royce...

2009-11-26T09:11:00.001-08:00

By 2015, Fuel Cell Cars Cheaper Than a Rolls Royce
By the time FCVs are commercially available in 2015 they will be cheaper than a Rolls-Royce [$550,000], but it will be difficult to price them down to the level of a Corolla [$22,000].

How to Get Your Car Stolen [Pic]...

2009-11-25T09:11:00.001-08:00

How to Get Your Car Stolen [Pic]
Seen on a car window in the Tenderloin neighborhood of San Francisco!

Ex-F1 Champ Drives Through Channel Tunnel (Slideshow)
To celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Channel Tunnel, former F1champion John Surtees has become the first person to drive a privatecar from Folkestone to Coquelle.

Tricked out Saudi Honda Accord (25 photos)
Some people just have way to much money

Major BMW 5-Series Redesign Unveiled (Photos)...

2009-11-24T09:10:00.001-08:00

Major BMW 5-Series Redesign Unveiled (Photos)
The 2011 model marks the sixth-generation of the venerable sports sedan. The 2011 BMW 5-Series Sedan will make its public debut at next month’s LA Show.

First Official Shots of New BMW 5 Series Leaked Online
BMW's official unveiling ceremony isn't until Monday, but a few authentic shots of the all-new "F10" BMW 5 Series are floating around cyberspace. These three low resolution images only give us a frontal glimpse of the upcoming 5 Series sedan, apparently as it does a dress rehearsal for its big show at the beginning of the week.

Scoot Coupe: Hot Holiday Gift Or Barely-Legal Nightmare?...

2009-11-23T09:10:00.001-08:00

Scoot Coupe: Hot Holiday Gift Or Barely-Legal Nightmare?
Is it a car? A scooter? A motorcycle? All of these questions are fair game when talking about three-wheeled cars, and the issue has even risen as high as the White House, with the Obama administration deciding they are in fact cars in the case of electric-powered three-wheelers like the Aptera 2e.

Tesla Motors Preparing Public Offering
Tesla Motors, a six-year-old start-up electric car maker, is planning to go public "any day" with hopes to cash in on investor appetite for green technology and interest in battery-powered vehicles. The company, who's investors include Google founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page, will be the first U.S. auto company to go public since Ford in 1956.

Yamaha Wants You To Hear The Lexus LFA...

2009-11-22T09:10:00.001-08:00

Yamaha Wants You To Hear The Lexus LFA
One of the world's foremost musical instrument manufacturers helped design the Lexus LFA's cabin. Why? Because Toyota wanted its supercar to crawl inside your ears and invade your soul.

Criminals Beware: Abu Dhabi Unveils Police-Issue Nissan GT-R
The Abu Dhabi police department took the wraps of its latest cruiser on Monday at the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix — a 2010 Nissan GT-R carrying a price tag of over $83,000.

1936 Mercedes 260D Was First Successful Diesel Passenger Car...

2009-11-21T09:10:00.001-08:00

1936 Mercedes 260D Was First Successful Diesel Passenger Car
Rudolf Diesel filed the patent for his signature engine in 1893. However, its installation in a passenger car didn't occur until 1933, when Citroën installed a diesel engine into a Rosalie bay, although this car was never authorized to run on roads. Not until 1936, when Mercedes showed off the 260D, can we talk about the first successful diesel car

The Top 10 Most Aggravating Types of Drivers (PIC)...

2009-11-20T09:10:00.001-08:00

The Top 10 Most Aggravating Types of Drivers (PIC)
Don't you just love the guy who leaves his blinker on for hours and hours?

USA, China Announce Electric Car Initiative...

2009-11-19T09:11:00.001-08:00

USA, China Announce Electric Car Initiative
The Chinese government and many Chinese businesses have been making pretty big bets on electric cars in the past few years. So it isn't surprising that electric cars were on the agenda during the meeting between Barack Obama and Hu Jintao

Exclusive: The Redesigned 2011 Dodge Charger (Illustrations)
With a sweeping character line reminiscent of the 1999 Dodge Charger Concept, the car is expected to combine qualities of the present retro model with the more modern show car that preceded it.

2009-11-18T09:11:00.001-08:00

$15 Billion in Aid Later, McCain Expects Chrysler to Die ...

2009-11-17T09:11:00.001-08:00

$15 Billion in Aid Later, McCain Expects Chrysler to Die
It was all about the unions. The unions didn’t want to have their very generous contracts renegotiated so we put $80 billion into both General Motors and Chrysler, and anybody believes that Chrysler is going to survive, I’d like to meet them,” McCain told The Detroit News.

Top Distractions While Driving (Infographic)
Texting is probably one of the worst things to do while driving because it's so distracting...

Toyota Prius SUV Available Next Year
News came from the Yomiuri newspaper in Japan that the automaker is building a Prius sport wagon or a Prius SUV to be available in 2010

2009-11-16T09:11:00.001-08:00

EXCLUSIVE: Video Of Bugatti Veyron Crashing Into Texas Lake...

2009-11-15T09:11:00.001-08:00

EXCLUSIVE: Video Of Bugatti Veyron Crashing Into Texas Lake
Remember the amazing $1.6 million Bugatti Veyron lake crash blamed on a low-flying pelican? Well it turns out someone caught it on video as they drove past.

The first Aston built outside UK
THIS is the first Aston Martin to be built outside the UK in the firm's 95-year history.

2009-11-14T09:11:00.001-08:00

Ignoring Tale of 3 Little Pigs, Ford Builds Car Using Straw...

2009-11-13T09:11:00.001-08:00

Ignoring Tale of 3 Little Pigs, Ford Builds Car Using Straw
The 2010 Ford Flex will include the auto industry's first use of wheat straw, a waste byproduct from wheat production, and is sure to make green car fans squeal. The straw adds to Ford's growing list of bio-based and alternative materials it has added to vehicles, including soy-based seat foam, and seats made of recycled bottles.

What Your Car Says About Your Style
What would James Bond be without a sporty two-seater that drives women crazy and dispatches enemies with concealed hellfire missiles? Whether you're real or fictional, a car that speaks to your personality and style extends your taste beyond the clothes on your back...

Pelican, Cell Phone to blame for $1.6 Bugatti in Lake (VID)
The driver swerved to avoid the big bird, dropped his cell phone, and in the process the front passenger tire hit a mud patch.

Snooker Table Car...

2009-11-12T09:11:00.001-08:00

Snooker Table Car
Our main man Sudhakar, the, designer behind the Condom Bike has one-upped the motorized OutRun cabinet with this: the Snooker Table Car.Snooker is a variation of billiards and the World Snooker Championship is to be held in Hyderabad this weekend. In honor of the event Sudhakar,who is wonderfully insane, built this working, drivable snooker table

BMW Confirms 4-Cylinder Diesels for US Market
BMW will introduce the four-cylinder diesel to the U.S. lineup now that tougher fuel economy standards have been imposed. In keeping with BMW's performance image, we will get the more powerful variants.

Help! There's a Bus in My Living Room! (PIC)...

2009-11-11T09:11:00.001-08:00

Help! There's a Bus in My Living Room! (PIC)
Picture of the CTA bus that crashed into a Morgan Park neighborhood house this morning. How's that for a rude awakening?

Eco-friendly Futuristic Hybrid Car From Peugeot
Epine concept car is a hybrid eco-friendly vehicle that offers a new way of being in contact with the nature and is aiming to provide a racing track experience to its occupants. This car has a minimalist unique design that is inspired from the racing vehicles like Formula One cars and motorcycles.

Crazy Roundabout Jump captured on CCTV...

2009-11-10T09:11:00.001-08:00

Crazy Roundabout Jump captured on CCTV
Car jumps over roundabout, captured on CCTV in New Zealand. ...

50 Spectacular Shots of the New Aston Martin Rapide
Wow this is such an awesome car! Not sure who can afford to drive a car like this, but here's a peek into the serious Luxury of a new Aston Martin. This is a Hi-res gallery.

Wacky Fun For The Whole Family (Pic)...

2009-11-09T09:11:00.001-08:00

Wacky Fun For The Whole Family (Pic)

Driver in Fatal Crash: 15 Convictions for License Violations...

2009-11-08T09:11:00.001-08:00

Driver in Fatal Crash: 15 Convictions for License Violations
Motorist charged with aggravated driving under the influence in crash that killed Chicago mother of five. Cited more than a dozen times for driving without a valid license, James E. Cox didn't get off the road but kept on driving, according to records.

The Mavizen motorbike: A laptop on wheels
Some are calling the Mavizen TTX02 a “laptop on wheels." Not only can the bike reach speeds of up 130 miles an hour, it also has an onboard computer system. Each bike comes with a dash-mounted computer complete with Linux, on board server, a dedicated IP address, USB, and Wi-Fi connectivity.

2009-11-07T09:11:00.001-08:00

Inside Original Back to the Future DeLorean (Pics)...

2009-11-06T09:11:00.001-08:00

Inside Original Back to the Future DeLorean (Pics)
What's better than watching Biff get arrested outside the clock tower while chilling on your hoverboard? Nothing, actually. But sneaking into a parking lot at the Universal Studios back lot to play inside the original Back to the Future DeLorean time machine is pretty damn close.

Chrysler's Complete Five-Year Product Plan [Infographs]
Here's Chrysler's complete product plan — all the brands including Fiat — for the next five years.

The 10 Ugliest Cars at SEMA 2009...

2009-11-05T09:11:00.001-08:00

The 10 Ugliest Cars at SEMA 2009
This year at the Specialty Equipment Market Association show (SEMA) in Las Vegas we have seen the usual brilliant amalgam of high-tech gadgets, tricked-out speedster, race-engineered suspensions and interiors fit for a museum. But alongside the glorious mods, there are plenty of strange, dumb and just plain ugly cars, trucks and SUVs.

Dodge Viper Logo is an Upside-down Daffy Duck
Bet you never noticed that, did you?

Ferrari Confirms All-Wheel Drive Hybrid
Ferrari hybrid drivetrain will debut on the next-gen 612 with a pair of torque-laden electric motors that will be connected to the front wheels.

Cars that stir our soul...

2009-11-04T09:11:00.001-08:00

Cars that stir our soul
They're fast, furious, deadly and ridiculously expensive. The lure of these super cars is hard for young drivers to resist.

Toyota To Launch Battery Electric Vehicles In 2012
Carter confirmed that Toyota would introduce a battery electric car in 2012.Toyota would like to have a fuel cell vehicle on the market by 2015 if there is a reasonable network of filling stations. oyota will start deploying its test fleet of 500 plug-in Priuses around the end of November to commercial and government fleets in Japan, North America

10 Neat Facts About Ferrari
Quick: what comes to your mind when I say "Ferrari"? A line of gorgeous (and exorbitantly priced) supercars? Formula One racing? How about mule-shoeing, World War I flying ace, and the H1N1 virus?

2009-11-03T09:11:00.001-08:00

2009-11-02T09:11:00.001-08:00

How Weight Affects a Vehicle's Efficiency...

2009-11-01T09:11:00.001-08:00

How Weight Affects a Vehicle's Efficiency
Let's start with the easy and simple numbers. The EPA says that for every 100 pounds taken out of the vehicle, the fuel economy is increased by 1-2 percent. Based on a gallon of gasoline costing $2.58, this translates to savings of between $0.03-$0.05 a gallon. Of course, 100 lbs. in a small hatchback is going to make a bigger difference...

2009-10-31T09:11:00.001-07:00

Tesla gets creative $28 million tax incentive in California...

2009-10-30T09:11:00.001-07:00

Tesla gets creative $28 million tax incentive in California
While not every state offers as big a rebate on the Tesla Roadster as Colorado does, there is a federal tax credit of $7,500 available to people who buy the electric sports car. Drivers aren't the only ones that various governments want to help in getting electric vehicles on the road. Tesla Motors itself will benefit from a favorable bit of tax...

Fisker to Build "Affordable" Hybrid at Former GM Plant...

2009-10-29T09:11:00.001-07:00

Fisker to Build "Affordable" Hybrid at Former GM Plant
In an announcement no one really expected, Fisker Automotive has said it will purchase a former General Motors manufacturing facility in Wilmington, Delaware, to use as the assembly location for its upcoming “affordable” plug-in hybrids.

Tesla Goes 313 Miles on Single Charge, Sets World Record
Simon Hackett shipped his 2008 Tesla Roadster down under for the event and proceeded to set a new world record for a production battery-powered vehicle. Hackett and co-driver Emilis Prelgauskas managed to squeeze 313 miles out of the lithium ion battery pack of the Roadster.

Tokyo Motor Show. Is This your Future Ride?
Take a glimpse of the near future. Electric vehicles and other types of eco-friendly cars are taking center stage at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show, which runs through November 4.Following the commercial success of Toyota's hybrid car Prius, Japanese car makers introduced their latest line up of eco-friendly cars.

15 Weird Looking And Funny Vehicles (PICS)...

2009-10-28T09:11:00.001-07:00

15 Weird Looking And Funny Vehicles (PICS)
Nice concept designs.

Owning A Bugatti Veyron Does Not Put You Above The Law (Pic)
Even though the parking ticket will not put a dent in his wallet, he sure does look like an idiot with that parking boot attached to his tire.

The 5 Men Driving the Global Car Industry
The global downturn has left the car industry facing an unprecedented challange. Graham Ruddick looks at the five men who will shape the industry's future.

Mazda Copying VW, Adding Diesels to American Line Up...

2009-10-27T09:11:00.001-07:00

Mazda Copying VW, Adding Diesels to American Line Up
Mazda in order to boost the fuel efficiency of its fleet of cars and trucks 30 percent by 2015, plans to copy VW's success with diesels in the US.

The 10 Biggest Auto Death Traps Ever Built
Some of the biggest deathtraps ever set loose on the roads of the world, so read on and pray you never find out personally what makes these cars so deadly

Everything you think you know about car care is wrong...

2009-10-26T09:11:00.001-07:00

Everything you think you know about car care is wrong
When it comes to maintaining your car, misconceptions abound. And even the best intentions can lead you to spend more money than necessary or even compromise your safety. Here are a few common car care myths that can do more harm than good.

Do Not, Under Any Circumstance, Change Your Oil Here (vid)

Honda's U3-X Taken for an Awkward Squat
If there is one thing people love, it's personal mobility. After all, what other species regularly harness other creatures for the sole purpose of getting around. The auto industry is all about personal mobility. Since the dawn of the car in the late 19th century, it has been adopted world-wide as one of the preferred means of getting around.

Yosemite Bears Targeting Minivans as Favorite Snack Wagons...

2009-10-25T09:11:00.001-07:00

Yosemite Bears Targeting Minivans as Favorite Snack Wagons
The rebellious bears of Yosemite Valley have developed a taste for that old standard of the suburban family life, the minivan. The kid-friendly vehicles are quickly becoming a bear necessity for hungry bears in search of easy pickings.

The Great Electric Vehicle Race: Portland Vs. San Francisco
Portland, Oregon, and San Francisco seem locked in an ongoing battle to become the left coast's left-most city.

Tokyo's 8 Most MPG-Kicking Concept Cars
What made this year at the Tokyo Auto Show remarkable is the fact that the majority of the reveals are hybrids, fuel-cell and EVs. Here are the most interesting concept cars from Nissan, Mitsubishi, Toyota, Subaru, Mazda and Honda .

BMW Offers Plug-In Electric Diesel Hybrid ...

2009-10-24T09:11:00.001-07:00

BMW Offers Plug-In Electric Diesel Hybrid
A new design, influenced by Formula One race cars, uses a layered look, both outside and inside.

Army General Says EVs a Matter of National Security
During a speech today in Detroit, retired U.S. Army General and former presidential candidate Wesley Clark cast the effort to develop electric vehicles as a critical national security need that is essential to help the United States reduce its dependence on foreign oil.

Mythbusters test golf ball dimpling effect on fuel economy...

2009-10-23T09:11:00.001-07:00

Mythbusters test golf ball dimpling effect on fuel economy
The Mythbusters must be closet car fans, because the hour-long show on the Discovery Channel seems to be producing more and more experiments involving automobiles than ever before. Their latest again involves fuel efficiency, this time testing if a dirty car is more fuel efficient than a clean one because of the golf ball-like dimpling effect.

Bring Back Cars That Are Fun and Fuel-Efficient
Remember the Honda CRX? 56 mpg on the highway and a blast to drive. It was a great achievement: a car that was fun to drive and efficient. Things have gone pretty much downhill since.

10 Cool Concepts from the Tokyo Auto Show
Gull WingThe Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept has both a 2.0 liter boxer engine and electric motor hybrid system, a feature that could land in actual showrooms by 2011.

2009 Tokyo Auto Show: The Shape of Things to Come
Four exciting concepts from Nissan, Honda, Daihatsu and Mitsubishi give us a sneak peak at the future., The latest national and international auto show coverage, including new releases, photos and video that take you to the show floor.

Nissan Confirms Three EVs for Production, Including Infiniti...

2009-10-22T09:11:00.001-07:00

Nissan Confirms Three EVs for Production, Including Infiniti
At the Tokyo Motor Show CEO Carlos Ghosn has just confirmed that Nissan will boast a lineup of at least three electric vehicles in the next few years – and a fourth vehicle is also possible.

Ford's Social Campaign Pits Fusion Owners Against Each Other
If you own a 2010 Ford Fusion, have three gung-ho friends and would like have Ford pay off the rest of your car payments and give your whole team free gas for a year, then the Fusion41 campaign might be for you.

Top 10 Most Fuel Efficient Cars of 2010
Here are the greenest cars on the road this--and next--year. And then there's the 10 worst gas guzzlers . . .

Tokyo 2009: Lexus reveals $375,000 LFA supercar...finally
TOYOTA has unveiled a new Lexus two-seat super car, the LFA, with a 4.8-litre engine and a price tag of about $US375,000. The new addition to Toyota's luxury Lexus line uses lightweight materials such as carbon fibre.It has a V10 petrol engine and boasts a top speed of 325 kilometres per hour, with an acceleration of 0 to 100km/h in 3.7 seconds

OnStar halts stolen SUV to end a high-speed chase ...

2009-10-21T09:11:00.001-07:00

OnStar halts stolen SUV to end a high-speed chase
The 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe roared away with officers in pursuit, but shortly after the suspect made a right turn, operators at General Motors Co.'s OnStar service sent a command that electronically disabled the gas pedal and the SUV gradually came to a halt.

Bus Collision Nearly Hits Jogging Pedestrian...

2009-10-20T09:11:00.001-07:00

Bus Collision Nearly Hits Jogging Pedestrian
This guy has to be one of the luckiest men alive.

Mysterious Runaway Toyota Crashes Not Just Due to Floor Mats...

2009-10-19T09:11:00.001-07:00

Mysterious Runaway Toyota Crashes Not Just Due to Floor Mats
Five fatal crash in the U.S. over the last two years involving runaway Toyota and Lexus vehicles, along with hundreds of incidents of sudden acceleration, have been reported to Toyota or the federal government. Toyota has blamed the incidents on improperly installed floor mats, but ignition, transmission and braking systems may also be to blame.

Mental Floss: How Countries Choose on Which Side They Drive
So what is the deal with the “wrong” side of the road? How do countries decide which side they drive on?

Is this the World's Most Miserly VW Bus?...

2009-10-18T09:11:00.001-07:00

Is this the World's Most Miserly VW Bus?
...how cool is the VW Bus-shaped sidecar attached to the Lambretta scooter seen above? Apparently, the sidecar is constructed from the shell of a small go kart that was made for a time by a company called Bratz. We don't have much more information on the machine, but we think there might just be enough room for one in our garage.

Happy 100Th Anniversary, Morgan
Morgan is celebrating its 100th anniversary, but just how has this family-owned British car maker survived against all the odds?

Congress Approves DOE Funding for Three-Wheeled Vehicles
Just having got Congressional approval, the bill now heads over to get signed into law by Obama. The president says he plans on doing exactly that, which means the last hurdles for three wheeler funding appear to have been cleared.

Why America Should Pay More Attention to Korean Cars
The Koreans have arrived! (This is is a good thing, and Hyundai deserves some respect.)

Hydrogen Fuel Cells Aren't Quite Dead Yet...

2009-10-17T09:11:00.001-07:00

Hydrogen Fuel Cells Aren't Quite Dead Yet
Like Mark Twain said of his misapplied obituary, the report of the death of the hydrogen fuel cell is an exaggeration. And no wonder: Take the universe's most abundant element, hydrogen, pass it and air through an on-board fuel cell, and produce electricity to power our cars.

Ford hybrid sales up 73 percent compared to 2008...

2009-10-16T09:11:00.001-07:00

Ford hybrid sales up 73 percent compared to 2008
Last year at this time, Ford Motor Company was not yet selling the Ford Fusion or Mercury Milan hybrids. These two models have proven to be quite popular, and are a regular bright spot in Ford's sales reports. So far this year, through September, Ford has sold 26,016 hybrids.

Study: Testosterone drives men to buy fast cars
Testosterone is what drives men's desire to own fast cars, according to a study published in the journal Organizational Behaviour and Human Decision Processes.

iPhone App Remotely Drives a Minivan (amazing video)
In the future, we'll all be able to drive without leaving home. Researchers in Berlin reworked their DARPA-spec autonomous minivan to be controllable by an iPhone app