Sunday, January 24, 2010

75 Memorable Cars of Hollywood...

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.

Saturday, January 23, 2010

Friday, January 22, 2010

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

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.

Thursday, January 21, 2010

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

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.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

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

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.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Halo concept vehicle designed for extreme energy efficiency...

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.

Monday, January 18, 2010

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

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...