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

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?...

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 ...

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...

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.

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

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...

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)...

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.

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

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...

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]...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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)...

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...

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?...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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

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...

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...

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...

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]...

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.

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

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...

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...

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...

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]...

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)...

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?...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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.

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

$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

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

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.

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

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...

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)...

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...

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)...

Wacky Fun For The Whole Family (Pic)

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

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.

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

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...

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...

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?

How Weight Affects a Vehicle's Efficiency...

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...

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

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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?...

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...

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...

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

Crazy Tesla Taxi Takes Customers On Delusional Journey...

Crazy Tesla Taxi Takes Customers On Delusional Journey
A New York taxi company owner makes enough money to not only live near Monaco but also to buy a Tesla Roadster. More shocking? He wants his neighbors to actually know how he made his money with a taxi-liveried Tesla.

Just another drive to work on the highway...

Just another drive to work on the highway
Seriously, isn't your commute like this?

$1.5M Russian SUV Features Diamonds & Whale Penis Leather
Whale penis leather interior. That's all you really need to know about the $1.5 million Dartz Prombron Monaco Red Diamond Edition. Yes, the diamond-encrusted white gold gauges and gold-plated bulletproof windows are impressive, but seriously, whale penis leather interior.

Top 10: 2009 Frankfurt Production Car Reveals (Pics)
There were so many amazing vehicles at the Frankfurt Motor Show that it was a really difficult task to pick just 10. We decided to feature just the cars set to hit a road near you in the near future.

Cadillac-Powered SpeedLiner Sets Speed World Record (vid)
Different automakers seek out different bragging. The same goes for tuning houses. The bogey in question may be the quickest lap time around a given race track (usually the Nürburgring), a particular horsepower figure, a performance benchmark, or, in some cases, a world land speed record.

Winter Gas: What Is It and Why Is It So Much Cheaper?
Every year in late summer, you will start hearing references in the media about the conversion to winter gasoline, and why is that fuel so much cheaper?

Satellite Is My Co-Pilot on Fords of The Future
Researchers at Auburn University and Ford have teamed up to develop new accident-avoidance technology that allows satellites to communicate with a vehicle’s on-board electronic stability control (ESC) to prevent a crash.

Cell Phones and Driving: A Dangerous Duo...

Cell Phones and Driving: A Dangerous Duo
Many people claim they can multi-task and they are not the problem and therein is the biggest one concerning this topic. It doesn't matter if you were born with a cell-phone growing out of your ear, if you are talking on the phone and driving at the same time you cannot possibly be giving your full attention to the road ahead and all of its peril

Cadillac-Powered Streamliner Shoots for 400 MPH
The man behind Infidel, a streamliner powered by a twin-turbo 529-cubic-inch Cadillac engine with 1,900 horsepower and 1200 foot-pounds of torque, hopes it’ll do 400 mph, which would make it the fastest gasoline-powered vehicle on the planet.

Latest Electric Car Design From Peugeot (PICS)
Peugeot draws inspiration from the 1940s for its latest quirky electric car design.

Chrysler lost us 30 seconds in, and thus began their slide
Chrysler Turbo Encabulator: whatever the heck id does, we know less now than we did when they first tried to explain it to us.

GM signs Deal to sell Hummer to Tengzhong...

GM signs Deal to sell Hummer to Tengzhong
General Motors Co signed a deal on Friday to sell its iconic but tarnished Hummer brand to an investment partnership headed by an obscure Chinese machinery maker in an agreement that...

Drives On What Side? [PIC]...

Drives On What Side? [PIC]


WaterCar Python Offends All 5 Senses On Land And Water
A California company has combined a Corvette with a luxury speedboat and thrown in some jet ski to create a holy trinity of awesomeness it calls the

For men scared of girls - we present the "Mannermobil" RV
If you don't like traveling with your wife, or you just think girls will give you cooties, check out the Männermobil RV. This "boys only" mobile home has absolutely nothing that appeals to (most) women.

Dugg for Truth [PIC]
Your car sounds like it's broken, thanks for bursting my ear drums.

Selling Mercedes under Sharia...

Selling Mercedes under Sharia
Daimler is hoping to boost its troubled sales with a financing and leasing company in the United Arab Emirates that offers Islamic-friendly financing. The new companies, joint-ventures with local Mercedes distributors, will give Mercedes dealers a host of financing services to entice more customers.

Nissan Unveils New Car Where You Glide To Turn (w/vid)
Nissan is pulling out all the zero emission stops at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show. In addition to the expected Leaf electric vehicle, the Japanese automaker will also be showing off a new concept called the Land Glider. Intended to be an urban runabout, the two-seat Land Glider is fully electric and is extremely narrow to ease congestion...

Ten Best Vehicles For Urban Warfare...

Ten Best Vehicles For Urban Warfare
Society is crumbling and most of us live in cities, which means we're going to be fighting in urban jungles for scarce resources. With the help of our readers we've identified these ten best vehicles for urban warfare.

DeLorean Motor Company Considers Building Pontiac Solstice
The DeLorean Motor Company is a brand without a car and the Pontiac Solstice is a car without a brand. That leaves the company wondering: if John DeLorean were still alive, would he try to save Pontiac?

15 Favorite Sports Cars (Then and Now) {w/Pics}
A fast car is sort of like your first BJ. When you dump the clutch in one of these muscle machines; your eyes, mouth, and cornhole (in some cases) will fully open. You’ll put this experience in your memory, where it stays for the rest of your life.

Top Gear in America's redneck country...

Top Gear in America's redneck country
Of all the hair-raising escapades in the show, being chased by murderous Alabamans was the scariest says presenter.

EXCLUSIVE: The Chevy Caprice Police Car Is Back!...

EXCLUSIVE: The Chevy Caprice Police Car Is Back!
After a 15-year absence patrolling U.S. streets, an all-new law-enforcement-only Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle (PPV) joins GM'a fleet in 2011.

Compact pickups on way from India - Mahindra TR20 & TR40
Truck buyers are renowned for their brand loyalty and willingness to disparage other makes. With that in mind, do the little pickups from India with a name few will have ever heard - Mahindra - stand a chance?

Top 10 stolen cars in California (PICS)...

Top 10 stolen cars in California (PICS)
Hot wheels.

What Went Wrong With Saturn?
GM pulled the plug on Saturn, ending nearly 20 tumultuous years with this bold, creative automotive experiment. Now, the many Saturn owners, lovers and admirers are asking, What happened? Here's how Saturn came up short.

How to Park Your Car Like a Man [PICS]


Should the US Tax Mileage or Fuel?
The government's push to raise mpgs may have a disturbing, unintended consequence: deteriorating highways. Nick Chambers of Gas 2.0 takes a close look at some of the high-tech and low-tech ideas that are being talked about now.

How To Stop Your Toyota Floor Mats From Killing You
Toyota's provided this handy guide for what to do if you think your Toyota/Lexus is part of the recall. Click "more" to avoid a fiery death.

Rumormill: Electric Rolls-Royce Phantom on the Way?...

Rumormill: Electric Rolls-Royce Phantom on the Way?
"Yes, an electric Rolls-Royce. And why not? The torque curve of an electric motor – making maximum pulling power right at zero RPM – would seem to suit the R-R mission perfectly, as would the distinct lack of noise, vibration and harshness. Sounds like a match made in heaven, no?"

e-Wolf Electric Supercar Gets 536hp, 187 Mile Range
The lightweight supercar will weigh just 900kgs (1985 pounds) and be powered by four in-wheel electric motors, each generating a healthy 134hp. The combined power output can be rated at 536hp, while the combined torque output is at 737.6 lb-ft.

Toyota issues largest U.S. recall in its history...

Toyota issues largest U.S. recall in its history
Toyota says it will recall 3.8 million vehicles in the United States to address problems with a removable floor mat that could interfere with the vehicle's accelerator and cause a crash.

"urgent" warning to owners of several Toyota and Lexus model
The Federal Department of Transportation has issued an "urgent" warning to owners of several Toyota and Lexus models, strongly advising them to remove the floor mats on the driver's side to prevent the accelerator pedal from sticking.

The Full List Of Every Cash For Clunkers Trade-In
Prepare to be devastated, car lovers. From Audi S4 wagons, armored BMWs, GNXs and other treasures the list of all 690,114 trade-ins

License Plates for Internet Geeks
Have you ever thought of a cool way to take your web life offline? To show off you are an Internet geek? Here's a cool idea for you: a web-geeky automobile license plate.

California Sen: Hybrid Cars Just Not Good Enough
As of Jan. 1, 2011, those yellow HOV stickers are set to expire and lawmakers say, sorry, your current hybrid just isn't good enough for an extension.

Hotel Finds New Way To Get Hybrids Keyed
This week's sign of the Carpocalypse? Close-to-the-door hybrid-only parking spaces. Our only question is how much carbon Greenhouse emissions are spewed out the tailpipes of the tow trucks coming to tow away violators?

'09 Malibu Vs '59 Bel Air Crash Test - Car Safety Progress...

'09 Malibu Vs '59 Bel Air Crash Test - Car Safety Progress
Modern Chevy Malibu versus vintage Chevy Bel Air; Crash test. The results speak for themselves (check the video). The two cars, one a 1959 model and the other from 2009, illustrate exactly how far vehicle safety has come in 50 years.

Teens with own cars have more crashes, study finds
Parents beware: Giving in to teens' demands for their own cars can have dangerous consequences, new research suggests. Teenagers with their own cars or free use of one are much more likely to get in crashes than those who share a car. And crashes are much less common among teens whose parents set clear driving safety rules.

The Incredibly Rich Techie's Van of Choice - Viano Lounge...

The Incredibly Rich Techie's Van of Choice - Viano Lounge
The Brabus Mercedes-Benz Viano Lounge, which is so high-end it's called a "Lounge" and not a van (spoiler: it's a van), is chock full of pretty much the most impressive array of tech gear we've ever seen on four wheels.

Incredible Accident! Bus Jumps Highway Rails Hits Video Crew...

Incredible Accident! Bus Jumps Highway Rails Hits Video Crew
Incredible Bus Accident Video Footage. A Bus Crashes and Runs Into Highway Cameramen, Jumps the Guardrail and the Man Escapes!

Official Cash for Clunkers trade-in list reveals oddities...
...that are too strange to believe!Many are down right hard to believe, suggesting either errors in the submission process, typos in the list or even some fudging by dealers who clunked a few vehicles that weren't eligible. After the jump is a list of "Clunkers" that stood out. We can't guarantee these all really went to the crusher...

The Doomed Future of L.A. Traffic...

The Doomed Future of L.A. Traffic
Many factors conspire to produce Southern California's massive traffic congestion, some of the worst in the world. But individual decision-making alone doesn't account for it. Actions by government at the state and local level also bear a big share of the blame.

Backwards Painted Truck Doubles as Pants Crapper [PIC]...

Backwards Painted Truck Doubles as Pants Crapper [PIC]
Imagine the momentary terror of a semi coming straight at you on the open road. [imgur via jalopnik]

7 future car technologies backed by your tax $$ (slideshow)
Sophisticated computer systems, sensor networks, next-gen batteries and electric grid development are among the hot research projects that U.S. lawmakers are backing with more than a half billion dollars a year in taxpayer dollars.

Crashing Bus Misses Lucky Guy by Inches [Video]
A bus in Dublin, Ireland nearly crushes a man walking between another vehicle and a telephone post that the bus crashes into. One of the closest escapes I've seen in a long time.

Amazing! Bike Faster than Cars and Helpicopters in San Paolo
Do you want more proof that encouraging car use in a city is only going to lead you to traffic hell? Take a look at Sao Paulo: the city of ridiculous car jams, where there are more privately held helicopters than anywhere else in the world.

Why Do Ferrari Drivers Think They Can Park Anywhere? [Pics]...

Why Do Ferrari Drivers Think They Can Park Anywhere? [Pics]
Is it me or can only a Ferrari get away with such a parking job?

Electric Supercharger Boosts Torque 50%, Reduces CO2 by 20%
Tests on various engine types have shown that a gasoline engine equipped with this tech can compete with a diesel, and torque has been increased by 40-50% and CO2 emissions have been reduced by around 20%.

Highway Collision Caught By Dash Cam...

Highway Collision Caught By Dash Cam
A rental van's dash cam catches a high quality head on collision in Japan.

BMW Concept Car: 90 MPG with M3-Level Performance!...

BMW Concept Car: 90 MPG with M3-Level Performance!
The BMW Vision EfficientDynamics, powered by a 163 horsepower, 3-cylinder turbodiesel engine joined by twin electric motors, produces a total of 356 horsepower. That's good enough for zero to 62 mph in 4.8 seconds and an electronically limited 155 mph top speed. And yet it produces just 99g/km of carbon dioxide.

10 Fast & Frugal Electric Cars from the Frankfurt Motor Show...

10 Fast & Frugal Electric Cars from the Frankfurt Motor Show
The BMW VisionED has a 1.5-litre plug-in electric/diesel motor that emits only 99g/km of carbon emissions and can hit 60mph in 4.8 seconds. Two electric motors power the front rear wheel respectively.

Iceland Switching Gears from Hydrogen to Electric Cars...

Iceland Switching Gears from Hydrogen to Electric Cars
Fresh buzz from the Driving Sustainability '09 conference and an intimate conversation with Icelandic President Olafur Grimsson.

Holy Bike Suit Batman! A Motorcycle Wet Dream Come True...

Holy Bike Suit Batman! A Motorcycle Wet Dream Come True
Looking for a way to waste your hard earned cash on junk? Well, Universal Designs has exactly what your looking for.

Can Condoms Curb Climate Change Cheaper Than Green Cars?
A new report, Fewer Emitters, Lower Emissions, Less Cost, suggests that family planning should be seen as a primary method for curbing greenhouse-gas emissions.

Peugeot Globule Shape-shifting Electric Car [pics]
Designed by Ahmad Moslemi Far, the Peugeot Globule is made up of four separate parts each with the capacity of one passenger and powered by an electric motor, and these parts are connected together to a centralized battery system.

Electric Motorcycle passes 150 mph milestone, sets record...

Electric Motorcycle passes 150 mph milestone, sets record
This is a bike that can rip up the track at Infineon Raceway, do power wheelies at 80 mph, and then come out here to Bonneville and dismantle the prior electric world speed record. It pulls hard all the way from 0 on up to 161mph, all in one gear, with incredible torque. It's a riding experience like no other. [Video too]

Volkswagen's Diesel-Hybrid L1 Gets 170 MPG, Available 2013...

Volkswagen's Diesel-Hybrid L1 Gets 170 MPG, Available 2013
Volkswagen will display an updated version of its 1-Liter concept this week at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. The diesel-hybrid car which only weighs around 800 lbs gets an jaw-dropping 170 MPG and has a body made from carbon-fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP).

New BMW Hybrids Proclaim Their German Engineering [PICS]
New BMW cars that will be on display at the 2009 Frankfurt auto show reveal two possible futures for hybrid drivetrains in Europe and around the world.

Jay Leno Restores a Childhood Favorite: The Ford Galaxie
Jay's been busy preparing his new TV show. But that's not all he's been working on. Here, he writes about his recent work restoring a 1966 Ford Galaxie 7 Litre—a car just like the one his dad owned when Jay was 16.

GM Launches 60-Day Money-Back Guarantee...

GM Launches 60-Day Money-Back Guarantee
In an effort to boost consumer confidence in its products, General Motors has announced a 60-day satisfaction guarantee* on most 2009 and 2010 models** from Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac...will this help? (yes notice all of the *s and fine print)

McLaren reveals the MP412C supercar...

McLaren reveals the MP412C supercar
Hopes are high as the McLaren MP4-12C leads the British manufacturer's new range.

First Official Photos: 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
The disguise has finally been pulled off of Mercedes' all-new supercar. And yes, it is straight dope.

1941 Ford Made from Hemp, Runs on Biofuel
In 1941 Ford constructed a vehicle made from biodegradable cellulose fibers derived from hemp, sisal, and wheat straw. The car was even fueled by hemp ethanol.

Ludacris Gives Away 20 Cars...

Ludacris Gives Away 20 Cars
Talk about a one-man stimulus package: Grammy-winning rapper Ludacris has given away 20 cars to people who wrote about their struggles to keep their jobs for a lack of wheels of their own.

Toronto Department of Zombie Disposal Truck (Pic)

A Look Back at Ferrari's Roots (INFOGRAPHIC)...

A Look Back at Ferrari's Roots (INFOGRAPHIC)
Ferrari’s replacement for the F430 is the 458 Italia. The new car is the latest in a long line of mid-engined, two-seat, road-going Ferraris that can all trace their heritage back to the 1967 Dino-badged 206 GT. Over those 40-plus years, the price has increased more than twentyfold and horsepower has nearly tripled.

Car of the future gets propelled by electromagnetic wheels
Working to design cars for the future, Indian auto designer Nanish K R has come up with a car design aimed to revolutionize transport in the year 2020.

Toyota Prius Faces Ban Due to US Patent Suit...

Toyota Prius Faces Ban Due to US Patent Suit
Paice claims Toyota's new Prius, hybrid Camry and two Lexus models are using technology Paice created. Back in 2005, the company won a claim against Toyota for this very infringement. That claim cost Toyota a whopping $4.3 million.

Nuclear Transport Trucks Revealed
An environmental nonprofit group has obtained pictures of the Department of Energy’s specially designed trucks that are used to transport nuclear material around the country.

Cops Save $3K / Yr with Anti-Idling Technology for Cop Cars...

Cops Save $3K / Yr with Anti-Idling Technology for Cop Cars
Police cars are often left idling because if you stop the engine, you run the risk of having all the electronics and lights drain the battery. But all this idling comes at a cost in wasted gasoline, unnecessary air pollution, and even increased theft risk.

10 Best Values in Used Cars for 2009
As the new-car industry slides deeper into misery, the used-car market is holding rock-steady. With prices on used cars being slashed across the board, 2009 is a surprisingly good year to buy.

Cash For Clunkers Created Shortage for Demolition Derbies
There's at least one group of people who are happy Cash for Clunkers is over: demolition-derby drivers. Participants in these events don't enjoy the sight of old cars going out of commission without making a pit stop at the county fairground.

Study Says Real-Time GPS Can Cut Emissions By 21%
According to a new study, cars equipped with GPS navigation systems with real-time traffic info can save American drivers a hefty four days -- and 21 percent of their cars' carbon emissions -- a year.

Ford on Track to Be #1 U.S. Carmaker ...

Ford on Track to Be #1 U.S. Carmaker
Things are looking up for the one American automaker that didn't go for a government bailout, and it's not just because of "cash-for-clunkers.

The Cars Thieves Love Most
Auto theft is down nationwide, but old Honda Accords and Civics are still being filched for their parts.

Chrysler Sales Lag Despite Cash for Clunkers
August auto sales showed a big improvement for almost all the major automakers. But beleaguered Chrysler is bringing up the rear, and the immediate future doesn't look bright

Tesla to Go Mainstream
Tesla will take advantage of millions of dollars’ worth of low-interest government loans to expand its stable beyond $100,000 sports cars. The announced goals, aimed at appealing to mainstream car buyers, starts with a $50K family sedan in 2011, followed by a mass-market car that retails for less than $30K by 2016.

New $140K Hybrid School Bus Waits Silently For Children
Within a week or two, Napa Valley Unified School District will premiere one of the first small hybrid buses in the nation, thanks to state grants aimed at curbing school bus emissions and a transportation manager's aggressive campaign to green his fleet.

Electrifying Highways to Free Electric Cars from Batteries?...

Electrifying Highways to Free Electric Cars from Batteries?
A look at ongoing efforts to develop next-generation car technology, including "driverless" models.

The Supersonic Car That Could Break 1000 MPH
A series of recent rocket tests marked another step in the development of the 1000 mph car. The British team Bloodhound Supersonic Car is comprised of legendary racers who hold impressive land speed records: We met with them recently to learn about the Bloodhound project and the challenges that lie on the road to 1000 mph.

The Hijack-Proof Truck
Two entrepreneurs have hit anti-terrorism pay dirt with a tiny black box that shuts down vehicles at the first sign of trouble....

10 of the Baddest Cars Ever to Appear on Film & TV...

10 of the Baddest Cars Ever to Appear on Film & TV
#6 - 1970 Chevrolet Nova from ‘Death Proof’ – “It's better than safe. It's death proof.” –Stuntman Mike...

Dutch teen develops pedal-powered plane to hit the skies...

Dutch teen develops pedal-powered plane to hit the skies
19 year old boy develops pedal-powered plane to conquer the skies.

BMW Vision EfficientDynamics, Scorching Hybrid For A Perfect


Hyundai to Release $60,000 Luxury Sedan
Hyundai is getting ready to roll out a luxurious sedan, dubbed Equus, which will target some of the toughest -- and highest-priced -- competitors in the automotive market, including Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi and Lexus.

15 Most Ridiculous Car Mods (Pics)...

15 Most Ridiculous Car Mods (Pics)
15 of the most stupid/awesome/terrible/just plain ridiculous car mods out there.

How to Effectively Reduce the Cost of Electric Cars...

How to Effectively Reduce the Cost of Electric Cars
Shai Agassi delivers the 2009 Alfred Deakin Eco-Innovation Lecture, outlining how through smart business, improving technology and changing public policy, the electric car revolution can commence.

High tech wheelchair functions as a scooter as well
Developed by researchers in Japan, this high-tech wheelchair provides greater mobility to the disabled. The prototype RODEM looks and even functions like a scooter to some extent. It has an all-wheel drive, and the cushioned surfaces on the prototype provide safety for the legs and chest.

Comparing Cash for Clunkers: USA Versus Europe...

Comparing Cash for Clunkers: USA Versus Europe
Five important criteria have been used for the ranking process below. Let us know what you think in the comments

America F*** Yeah: Hummer Dealership Now Sells... Guns!...

America F*** Yeah: Hummer Dealership Now Sells... Guns!
The largest Hummer dealership in the United States, according to Motor Trend, has opened a new wing of it's store called "Adventure Shooting Sports." They have also beat Stephen Colbert to the punch and registered the domain name GunsAndHummers.com.

Vintage Mercedes FAIL


Toyota to cut capacity by 10%
Think Detroit has problems making money? It's no easier for Toyota Motor. The Japanese auto giant will cut its global production capacity by 10%, or 1 million vehicles. The production cut will come as early as this fiscal year to raise utilization at underused plants.

6 Cities That Were Caught Shortening Yellow Light Times For ...

6 Cities That Were Caught Shortening Yellow Light Times For
Short yellow light times at intersections have been shown to increase the number of traffic violations and accidents. Conversely, increasing the yellow light duration can dramatically reduce red-light violations at an intersection. Some local governments have ignored the safety benefit of increasing the yellow light time and decided to install red

GM To Remove 'Mark Of Excellence' Logo From Vehicles
GM spokesman Terry Rhadigan said Tuesday the company would phase out the placement of the GM logo on its cars and trucks, leaving just the GMC, Chevrolet, Cadillac or Buick logos on the vehicles.

A Killer App for Green Drivers
I Drive Green is a three-part strategy that combines classroom training with a software app and real-time feedback via Skype to make you a greener driver. It’s the brainchild of retired auto racer Jean Paul Libert and rookie Indycar driver Nelson Philippe.

Papa John Gets His Camaro Back After 26 Years
The founder of the Papa John's pizza chain has finally reunited with the muscle car he sold years ago to help keep his family's business afloat.

Bob Dylan To Voice GPS System
Bob Dylan, the singer-songwriter who has taken his fans down Highway 61 by way of Lonely Avenue and Desolation Row, is in negotiations to voice a satellite navigation system. The music star claimed that he has been approached by more than one manufacturer keen to harness his unmistakeable, rasping tones.

Will the Trabi, East Germany's Clunker, Make a Comeback?
Don't laugh, the car once reviled as a symbol of socialist dysfunction may be coming back as an environmentalist's dream ride

Maserati Resurrects the Convertible: 2010 GranCabrio
We've been waiting several years for Maserati to bring a convertible back to the market, and the company has announced it will finally unveil the new car at the Frankfurt Motor Show on September 15.

7 Car Mods That Get 100+ MPG...

7 Car Mods That Get 100+ MPG
Hand-built, eco-modified, and wood-powered cars raced this weekend driving 100 miles on just a single gallon of fuel.

How to Drive Free and Retire Rich
Dave Ramsey makes quite a compelling argument.

The Truth About EPA City/Highway Miles Per Gallon Estimates
The projections are there by law and appear boldly on the window stickers of new vehicles, for example, CITY MPG 16, HIGHWAY MPG 25. They appear authoritatively, almost like a pledge from the federal government, and motorists have put a lot of faith in these numbers.

Tesla Unveils Real Images Of Its 'Roadster Electric Sport'...

Tesla Unveils Real Images Of Its 'Roadster Electric Sport'
"Seemingly many moons later, the Silicon Valley-based automaker has finally offered up some real high-res images of the EV along with more details explaining what makes the Sport extra special."

'Fastest Kettle in the World' to Break 103 yr old record?...

'Fastest Kettle in the World' to Break 103 yr old record?
After several set backs last week, yesterday the British Steam Car Team unofficially broke the 103 year-old world steam-powered land speed record. The team's own calibrated equipment measured the two way average of 137.14 mph and a 48 min, 52 second turn-around.

Guy Dumps Hit-Run BMW In Clunkers, Blames Dings on Wild Hog...

Guy Dumps Hit-Run BMW In Clunkers, Blames Dings on Wild Hog
A man accused of using the Cash for Clunkers program to ditch his BMW after a fatal hit-and-run crash is due in a Phoenix court on Thursday.

10 Surprising Cars that Celebrities Actually Drive
#6 - Jeremy Piven: 1977 Ford Bronco -- Who knew Ari Gold rocks a Jeep in real life? The classic truck has been restored to its former glory with a few extra tweaks, including larger wheels and tires.

10 Most Awesome Car Commercials
Whether you suffer from insomnia, sheer boredom at work or simply don't get out much, we too know your pain. The channel-surfing sea is chock full of

So, What Are They Going To Do With All Those Clunkers? ...

So, What Are They Going To Do With All Those Clunkers?
This.

Little Kid Parallel Parks Like a Boss...

Little Kid Parallel Parks Like a Boss
Soon to be seen in The Fast and The Fuwious.

How do you ruin a $200,000 Bentley? Camouflage.
I guess it's useful if you ever wanted to take your Bentley on a hunting trip. Otherwise...

Corvette ZR1 Chasing Lambo LP670-4 SV Around Millbrook (VID)
This feels just like Need 4 Speed!

6 Alternative Fuel Vehicles Built by Teenagers...

6 Alternative Fuel Vehicles Built by Teenagers
While car companies like Tesla and Toyota scramble to dominate the electric car market 6 teenagers have beat them to the mark. Six amazing youth made Eco friendly alternatives to modern gas guzzling transportation in 6 'home-built' cars running on everything from sun to soybeans.

11 Classic Clunkers (Photo Gallery @Life.com)
With the refinancing of the government's popular "cash for clunkers" program, lemons may soon become an endangered species.

Bugatti Unveils The Grand Sport Sang Bleu At Pebble Beach...

Bugatti Unveils The Grand Sport Sang Bleu At Pebble Beach
The Bugatti Veyron Sang Noir is still one of the most iconic of the limited-edition Veyrons, but today it gets some in-brand competition: the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Sang Bleu.

New Porsche Turbo Gets 500bhp...

New Porsche Turbo Gets 500bhp
Twin-turbo power pack provides performance boost with improved economy and lower emissions.

GM's Work With Mercury Was More Toxic Than Anyone Imagined
In the wake of General Motors' bankruptcy and reorganization, funds for a partnership to clean up toxic mercury waste from old cars could be drying up.

BMW Hybrid X6 Has 480HP And 20% Fuel Savings
BMW’s new ActiveHybrid X6 promises to be the world’s most powerful hybrid with 480 hp (358 kW) and 575 lb-ft of torque (780 N·m).The ActiveHybrid X6 will hit 60 mph in just under 6 seconds all while providing a 20-percent fuel savings.

Retractable Fifth Wheel Helps You Parallel Park [video]...

Retractable Fifth Wheel Helps You Parallel Park [video]
This ingenious hacker from Egypt put a fifth wheel, mounted perpendicular to the other four, on the back of his beater car. The wheel can be raised or lowered, depending on if he is parking or driving.

The Chevy Volt Gets 230 mpg? Only if you use bad math
Here's a quick bit of obnoxious bad math. It's yet another example of what is called a metric error: that is, the use of a measurement in a way that makes it appear to mean something very different than what it really means.

GM Announces 2011 Chevrolet Volt Will Get 230 MPG City!...

GM Announces 2011 Chevrolet Volt Will Get 230 MPG City!
The mpg rating is based on a new methodology that the EPA will use to rate fuel economy for extended-range electric vehicles. It's will also be the first vehicle ever to achieve a triple digit rating.

GM & eBay Partner To Take Car Haggling Online
When in doubt, try the Internet. A struggling General Motors is partnering with eBay for a limited-time promotion that will allow potential California buyers to negotiate the purchase of a new car from their couch instead of the showroom.

10 Drugs You Shouldn't Be On While Driving (Funny)
This came out pretty well I think.

NY Times: Four awesome collectible cars at Monterey...

NY Times: Four awesome collectible cars at Monterey
Four notable cars in Monterey, Calif., are hitting the market.

Lamborghini Announces Hybrid Gallardo Coming In 2015...

Lamborghini Announces Hybrid Gallardo Coming In 2015
Company CEO Stephan Winkelmann told Germany's Automobilewoche that the first one is slated for 2015. He says that the Gallardo's electric motor will be used for low demand driving in slow, congested city traffic much like the Toyota Prius. When the Lambo hits higher speeds the 10- or 12-cylinder gas engine will kick in.

172 years of John Deere: An HDR Gallery (25 Photos)
John Deere fans worldwide have an unmatched affection for their tractors. Some of the most impressive are of the HDR (High Dynamic Range Imaging) variety. MachineFinder has amassed a collection of them for even the most rabid fans’ viewing pleasure.

5 Bizarre Things You Didn't Know: Cash For Clunkers
Did you know that your piece of crap car was worth so much? Well, it's not; the government is just feeling generous.

Jet Engines on Trucks (For Fun and Profit)
First of all, full disclaimer - they're not dormant Decepticons or armies of malevolent AI ready to tackle the world at the first notice. They are simply snow-blowers and jet-dryers used at some Russian airports, like the ones shown below - with Klimov VK-1 engines taken from MiG-15 planes.

Gasoline-Diesel Engine Gets 20% Better Fuel Efficiency...

Gasoline-Diesel Engine Gets 20% Better Fuel Efficiency
Gasoline and diesel have different combustion characteristics that make one or the other preferable depending on the situation. But what if you could get the best of both world? That's what researchers at the University of Wisconsin are trying to do.

Portland Getting 1,000 EVs And 2,500 Charging Stations
Oregon was named as a test market by the Electric Transportation Engineering Corporation (eTec), which announced today it’s receiving $99.8 million in federal funds to study electric vehicle usage. The funding is part of a larger commitment President Obama declared today, in which he announced $2.4 billion in funding.

How NOT to wash your car
See, spotless! Also, roofless.

If you look closely, you'll see a Smart Car (PIC)...

If you look closely, you'll see a Smart Car (PIC)
Although the name, at this point, may seem a little ironic.

'Clunkers' Pile Up On Auto Dealer's 'Death Row'
The federal government requires auto dealers to disable a vehicle's engine in order to get a refund from "Cash for Clunkers" program. Critics say the engine is the most valuable part of a junked car so destroying them is wasteful.

Mercedes Patent Drawings Reveal Plan for 3-Seater Smart Car
Trying to give buyers more chances to get into a Smart, the company produced a four-seat hatch called the ForFour in 2004. It sold so poorly that the car was axed after just two years. In spite of that, Autocar says that parent Mercedes-Benz has filed patent papers for an embiggened Smart.

Solar Forest Keeps Electric Cars Cool And Charged...

Solar Forest Keeps Electric Cars Cool And Charged
The solar panels actually follow the sun throughout the day for maximum efficiency. And that canopy provides some much needed shade for the cars below. The tree trunks are like a giant power strips for electric vehicles. Cars can just plug in and cool off.

Cash For Clunkers: The Data On Why It's Working
As enacted, the Clunkers program was something akin to the definition of a camel: a horse designed by committee. It had two goals that weren't always aligned: It had to increase the average gas mileage of cars on the road, but also encourage new car sales, period.

17 Very, Very Small Cars
17 of the world's most incredibly small cars from 1926 to present day. These things are really tiny!

Best and Worst Places to Drive
The Affinion Group, a marketing company, has released a survey of American cities and rated them on everything from road rage to how often drivers put on lipstick in the car. Keep reading to find out the other best and worst places to drive -- don't blow your top ... we'll get to them.

US vehicle fuel efficiency increased only 3 mpg in 80 years...

US vehicle fuel efficiency increased only 3 mpg in 80 years
At 25 mpg, an original 1913 Ford Model T would still give you better fuel economy that most vehicles on US roads today.

Guy Builds Engine That Runs On Mountain Dew
Inventor Paul Patone has created the GEET (Global Environmental Energy Technology) Fuel Processor. A mod that allows you to run your car on about 80% water. Or on soda pop.

NY Times: The Electric Nissan Leaf
Nissan took the wraps off its much-awaited electric car on Sunday, naming the hatchback the Leaf. Nissan and its French partner, Renault, have been aggressive proponents of pure electric vehicles with no emissions, announcing plans to mass-market the clean but expensive cars globally in 2012. The Leaf has a top speed of more than 76 miles an hour.

Nissan rolls out electric car at new headquarters...

Nissan rolls out electric car at new headquarters
Nissan Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn drove quietly out of the Japanese automaker's soon-to-open headquarters Sunday in the first public viewing of its new zero-emission vehicle.

Teen passenger in speeding car sues driver who was hit...

Teen passenger in speeding car sues driver who was hit
The driver of a minivan who was seriously injured when she was struck head-on by a drag-racing teenager doing 81 mph is now being sued by the teenager's passenger, who was also injured.

Leading the Way in Electric Car Infrastructure... Portugal?
As Portugal invests in renewable energy, its government commits to a network of 1,300 recharging stations. Has Portugal solved the electric car problem?

Drunk Driving Down; Drugged Driving Sky High...

Drunk Driving Down; Drugged Driving Sky High
While progress reducing drunk driving is good, thinking that more Saturday night drivers are on coke than booze isn't so reassuring....

BREAKING: House Adds $2 Billion To Cash-For-Clunkers
Well, that was quick. Just four days after the launch of the Car Allowance Rebate Systems (CARS) program, better known as "Cash for Clunkers," it appears that it may be suspended due to its own success.

Cash for Clunkers: I got in before the money ran out
Sneaking in under the wire, I said good-bye to my gas-guzzling carbon-footprint-leaving 1997 Isuzu Rodeo (hey, it ain't pretty, but it was long paid for), opting for a fuel efficient Suzuki Sx4 crossover...and 48 months of car payments.But the road to the rebate wasn't easy. And it certainly wasn't short.

NY Times: When Auto Plants Close, White Elephants Remain
Communities are haunted by the huge empty buildings which find few takers that have been left behind by the automakers.