Hyundai Offers a $1.49 Price Lock on Gas
On Tuesday, June 30, the Korean automaker is launching a summer promotion that guarantees buyers of its vehicles one year's worth of gas at $1.49 per gallon.
Who Said a Yacht has to Look Like a boat?
Yacht concepts.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Why a Chrysler lemon + Bankruptcy = Sucks To Be You....
Why a Chrysler lemon + Bankruptcy = Sucks To Be You.
Since Chrysler filed for bankruptcy protection in April, financial claims incurred before the filing can be paid only if approved by the bankruptcy judge, including refunds for its defective vehicles.The company said it had no plans to ask the bankruptcy judge to approve payments to settle outstanding 'lemon law' complaints.
Since Chrysler filed for bankruptcy protection in April, financial claims incurred before the filing can be paid only if approved by the bankruptcy judge, including refunds for its defective vehicles.The company said it had no plans to ask the bankruptcy judge to approve payments to settle outstanding 'lemon law' complaints.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Friday, June 26, 2009
Car Sharing Goes Electric...
Car Sharing Goes Electric
A company out of Baltimore has rolled out an electric car sharing program featuring 10 small city cars that deliver as much as 120 miles per charge. While the company does not intend to compete with ZipCar’s market, there’s no reason the program couldn’t be launched elsewhere.
A company out of Baltimore has rolled out an electric car sharing program featuring 10 small city cars that deliver as much as 120 miles per charge. While the company does not intend to compete with ZipCar’s market, there’s no reason the program couldn’t be launched elsewhere.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Prius Hearse Makes Your Last Road Trip a Green Ride...
Prius Hearse Makes Your Last Road Trip a Green Ride
Think "hearse" and a long black Cadillac is what usually comes to mind. Toyota has a better, greener idea however: the Prius Hearse.
Will your car qualify for the Cash for Clunkers program?
The "Cash for Clunkers" program is finally becoming law. Once President Obama signs it, thousands of car owners may be eligible for a voucher for as much as $4500, that they can use toward the purchase of a new car. It's potentially a great deal, if you qualify. Unfortunately, theres a good chance your old car won't.
First Genuine Chevy Volts Have Been Built
In mid-June of 2009, the first pre-production Chevy Volts have been completed at the GM pre-production assembly plant in Warren Michigan. The next era of personal transportation has begun.
Ford's best 'new' idea? A car already killed once
Ford chief executive Alan Mulally makes no secret about his love for the Taurus. Ford had already killed the car when Mulally joined the company in '06, but he brought it back.Now, he's is hoping a new version of the Taurus will help save his struggling company. There's no doubt that Taurus was a huge hit for Ford. But can lightning strike twice?
Think "hearse" and a long black Cadillac is what usually comes to mind. Toyota has a better, greener idea however: the Prius Hearse.
Will your car qualify for the Cash for Clunkers program?
The "Cash for Clunkers" program is finally becoming law. Once President Obama signs it, thousands of car owners may be eligible for a voucher for as much as $4500, that they can use toward the purchase of a new car. It's potentially a great deal, if you qualify. Unfortunately, theres a good chance your old car won't.
First Genuine Chevy Volts Have Been Built
In mid-June of 2009, the first pre-production Chevy Volts have been completed at the GM pre-production assembly plant in Warren Michigan. The next era of personal transportation has begun.
Ford's best 'new' idea? A car already killed once
Ford chief executive Alan Mulally makes no secret about his love for the Taurus. Ford had already killed the car when Mulally joined the company in '06, but he brought it back.Now, he's is hoping a new version of the Taurus will help save his struggling company. There's no doubt that Taurus was a huge hit for Ford. But can lightning strike twice?
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
10 Highly-Suggestive Car Ads That Might Not Fly Today [PICS]...
10 Highly-Suggestive Car Ads That Might Not Fly Today [PICS]
Sex sells and these ten highly-suggestive automotive print ads show how far automakers are willing to go to sell cars. The best examples come from the "Mad Men" of the 1960s, when men were men and copywriters were horribly sexist.
Tesla CEO Musk Sets Record Straight About Pending Suit
The facts are that when I requested through AC Propulsion to meet Eberhard, he had no technology of his own, he did not have a prototype car and he owned no intellectual property relating to electric cars.
Sex sells and these ten highly-suggestive automotive print ads show how far automakers are willing to go to sell cars. The best examples come from the "Mad Men" of the 1960s, when men were men and copywriters were horribly sexist.
Tesla CEO Musk Sets Record Straight About Pending Suit
The facts are that when I requested through AC Propulsion to meet Eberhard, he had no technology of his own, he did not have a prototype car and he owned no intellectual property relating to electric cars.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
LA Cops Getting Electric MINI Coopers...
LA Cops Getting Electric MINI Coopers
Approved on Tuesday, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will lease the MINI Es for only $10 a month. With a market lease rate of $850, automaker BMW offered up the bargain price in exchange for deputy’s feedback.
Approved on Tuesday, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will lease the MINI Es for only $10 a month. With a market lease rate of $850, automaker BMW offered up the bargain price in exchange for deputy’s feedback.
Monday, June 22, 2009
As U.S. Auto Makers Struggle, Toyota Takes Over as Top Dog...
As U.S. Auto Makers Struggle, Toyota Takes Over as Top Dog
The bankruptcies of General Motors and Chrysler are changing the landscape of the auto industry. The two U.S. companies are shuttering plants, shedding dealers and reducing their product lines. As a result, Toyota Motor will become the largest seller of light vehicles in the U.S. It has held the top spot globally since last year.
The bankruptcies of General Motors and Chrysler are changing the landscape of the auto industry. The two U.S. companies are shuttering plants, shedding dealers and reducing their product lines. As a result, Toyota Motor will become the largest seller of light vehicles in the U.S. It has held the top spot globally since last year.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Flying car coming sooner than you think...
Flying car coming sooner than you think
The man behind the Terrafugia Transition, dubbed "The Flying Car," says you could see his vehicle on the road and in the skies as early as 2011. The two-seater vehicle completed its first flight last March and just recently completed 27 additional flights, wrapping up the first of a four stage process to bring the Transition into production.
The man behind the Terrafugia Transition, dubbed "The Flying Car," says you could see his vehicle on the road and in the skies as early as 2011. The two-seater vehicle completed its first flight last March and just recently completed 27 additional flights, wrapping up the first of a four stage process to bring the Transition into production.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
How To Load An Armored Bentley On A Jet [PICS]...
How To Load An Armored Bentley On A Jet [PICS]
This one-of-a-kind Bentley has a high-level of armor capable of protecting the vehicle from sniper fire, landmines, and whatever else baddies can throw at it. How do you load that much awesome on to a giant cargo jet? As you can see from the photos, it's a careful dance involving two forklifts, a lift, various staff, and precision timing.
This one-of-a-kind Bentley has a high-level of armor capable of protecting the vehicle from sniper fire, landmines, and whatever else baddies can throw at it. How do you load that much awesome on to a giant cargo jet? As you can see from the photos, it's a careful dance involving two forklifts, a lift, various staff, and precision timing.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
8th Grader Builds Solar Bike For Him And His Dog...
8th Grader Builds Solar Bike For Him And His Dog
The batteries, iPod, and GPS are all fed by the bike's 20-watt solar panels. The bike holds cargo, four people and his dog.
The batteries, iPod, and GPS are all fed by the bike's 20-watt solar panels. The bike holds cargo, four people and his dog.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Monday, June 15, 2009
R2, fire up the converters....
R2, fire up the converters.
George Will: GM & Chrysler Good Cases for Judicial Activism?
Controversy about the judiciary's proper role is again at a boil because of a Supreme Court vacancy, and conservatives are warning against "judicial activism." But the Chrysler and GM bailouts and bankruptcies are reasons for conservatives to rethink the usefulness of that phrase and to make some distinctions.
George Will: GM & Chrysler Good Cases for Judicial Activism?
Controversy about the judiciary's proper role is again at a boil because of a Supreme Court vacancy, and conservatives are warning against "judicial activism." But the Chrysler and GM bailouts and bankruptcies are reasons for conservatives to rethink the usefulness of that phrase and to make some distinctions.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Electric Vehicle Industry Facing Continued Govt. Dependence...
Electric Vehicle Industry Facing Continued Govt. Dependence
Electric vehicles are the Next Big Thing for the auto industry and environmentalists alike. But with the Obama Administration's goal of getting 1,000,000 EVs on the road by 2015, that will only represent 0.5% of the total vehicles on the road. And to make it happen, billions will be required to be poured into an industry with unproven demand.
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Tesla 2011 Model S Goes on David Letterman
Courtesy of OnCars comes backstage and driver's seat footage of the electric sedan, which was the first car ever to appear onstage with David Letterman.
Electric vehicles are the Next Big Thing for the auto industry and environmentalists alike. But with the Obama Administration's goal of getting 1,000,000 EVs on the road by 2015, that will only represent 0.5% of the total vehicles on the road. And to make it happen, billions will be required to be poured into an industry with unproven demand.
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Tesla 2011 Model S Goes on David Letterman
Courtesy of OnCars comes backstage and driver's seat footage of the electric sedan, which was the first car ever to appear onstage with David Letterman.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Seven Summertime Auto Myths Debunked...
Seven Summertime Auto Myths Debunked
Do you really need antifreeze in your radiator all summer? Should you use heavier oil? There are plenty of old wives' tales, advice from distant relatives and just plain weird stuff you read on the Internet that confuse drivers. Here are some real facts about summertime and your car.
America's best-selling car isn't what you might think...
Little Tikes Co. of Hudson, Ohio has released sales figures for its iconic Cozy Coupe showing that it has outsold all of those four-door family sedans throughout its 30-year production run. That's right, the red plastic coupe with the yellow top turns 30 this year, and last year alone the company moved 457,000 of them.
GM CEO Says Lion's Share of Cars will Run on Gas in 10 Years
Despite all the buzz about the Chevy Volt and promise of electric cars, Fritz Henderson the CEO of General Motors says he still thinks the "lion's share" of GM cars will use gasoline-powered combustion engines in 10 years.
A Guide to the Cash for Clunkers Bill [PIC]
Curious exactly how the Cash For Clunkers bill works? This handy chart and fact sheet provide all you need to know about trading in a beater Isuzu for a shiny new car.
Do you really need antifreeze in your radiator all summer? Should you use heavier oil? There are plenty of old wives' tales, advice from distant relatives and just plain weird stuff you read on the Internet that confuse drivers. Here are some real facts about summertime and your car.
America's best-selling car isn't what you might think...
Little Tikes Co. of Hudson, Ohio has released sales figures for its iconic Cozy Coupe showing that it has outsold all of those four-door family sedans throughout its 30-year production run. That's right, the red plastic coupe with the yellow top turns 30 this year, and last year alone the company moved 457,000 of them.
GM CEO Says Lion's Share of Cars will Run on Gas in 10 Years
Despite all the buzz about the Chevy Volt and promise of electric cars, Fritz Henderson the CEO of General Motors says he still thinks the "lion's share" of GM cars will use gasoline-powered combustion engines in 10 years.
A Guide to the Cash for Clunkers Bill [PIC]
Curious exactly how the Cash For Clunkers bill works? This handy chart and fact sheet provide all you need to know about trading in a beater Isuzu for a shiny new car.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Should Higher Gas Mileage Come With Higher Gas Taxes Too? ...
Should Higher Gas Mileage Come With Higher Gas Taxes Too?
As average gas-mileage increases to meet higher mileage requirements, less gas used means lower tax revenues (18.4 cents to the Feds on each gallon) to replenish federal and state highway funds unless total miles traveled soars. Worse, upcoming electric cars don't use any gasoline at all, so they contribute nothing to maintain the roads they use.
World's Fastest Planes, Trains, Automobiles and Other Stuff
In honor of our innate love of all things fast, we've gathered up a list of the fastest things on (or nearly on) Earth. You'll find no cheetahs or peregrine falcons here, just the most crazy-quick contraptions humans have ever strapped themselves into. With that, let's punch it....
The 11 Worst Cars Ever Made
The car industry is suffering through bankruptcies, controversial bail-outs, and other financial miseries. But turmoil is nothing new for auto companies: since its inception 120 years ago, the automobile has experienced all kinds of ups and down.
As average gas-mileage increases to meet higher mileage requirements, less gas used means lower tax revenues (18.4 cents to the Feds on each gallon) to replenish federal and state highway funds unless total miles traveled soars. Worse, upcoming electric cars don't use any gasoline at all, so they contribute nothing to maintain the roads they use.
World's Fastest Planes, Trains, Automobiles and Other Stuff
In honor of our innate love of all things fast, we've gathered up a list of the fastest things on (or nearly on) Earth. You'll find no cheetahs or peregrine falcons here, just the most crazy-quick contraptions humans have ever strapped themselves into. With that, let's punch it....
The 11 Worst Cars Ever Made
The car industry is suffering through bankruptcies, controversial bail-outs, and other financial miseries. But turmoil is nothing new for auto companies: since its inception 120 years ago, the automobile has experienced all kinds of ups and down.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Electric Bike Goes 120MPH, Uses iPhone For Dashboard...
Electric Bike Goes 120MPH, Uses iPhone For Dashboard
The E1pc can go from zero to 120 mph in “seven or eight seconds” according to Michael Czysz, the company’s founder. It uses ten lithium-ion battery packs with three electric motors all mounted on a carbon fiber main frame. It uses an iPhone for all its instrumentation.
The E1pc can go from zero to 120 mph in “seven or eight seconds” according to Michael Czysz, the company’s founder. It uses ten lithium-ion battery packs with three electric motors all mounted on a carbon fiber main frame. It uses an iPhone for all its instrumentation.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
10 cars that seem to last forever...
10 cars that seem to last forever
With the economy in the tank and more folks looking for these used diamonds in the rough, we compiled a list of 'forever cars' from research, reviews from places like Edmunds and Consumer Reports.
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Tesla's Electric Sedan, the 2011 Model S
"Having an electric powertrain underneath the car really set an awesome architecture. If you can imagine a skateboard, it's all in its flat floor," says the chief designer. "Every aspect is designed for efficiency. Even the door handles suck back in the car."
With the economy in the tank and more folks looking for these used diamonds in the rough, we compiled a list of 'forever cars' from research, reviews from places like Edmunds and Consumer Reports.
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Tesla's Electric Sedan, the 2011 Model S
"Having an electric powertrain underneath the car really set an awesome architecture. If you can imagine a skateboard, it's all in its flat floor," says the chief designer. "Every aspect is designed for efficiency. Even the door handles suck back in the car."
Monday, June 8, 2009
America's Best Selling Car: The Little Tikes Cozy Coupe...
America's Best Selling Car: The Little Tikes Cozy Coupe
A classic toy car is being inducted into an auto museum in Cleveland - and it outsold every other car in the U.S. in 2008. The Cozy Coupe, a plastic cherry-red sports car, allows toddlers to sit on a bench-style seat and poke their legs through to the ground. The Cozy Coupe sold 457,000 units in 2008, topping the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord.
Is GM the New Amtrak?
Taxpayers are still sinking billions of dollars into Amtrak almost 40 years after buying it. Economist James Langenfeld says the bailout of GM could be an even bigger disaster.
A classic toy car is being inducted into an auto museum in Cleveland - and it outsold every other car in the U.S. in 2008. The Cozy Coupe, a plastic cherry-red sports car, allows toddlers to sit on a bench-style seat and poke their legs through to the ground. The Cozy Coupe sold 457,000 units in 2008, topping the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord.
Is GM the New Amtrak?
Taxpayers are still sinking billions of dollars into Amtrak almost 40 years after buying it. Economist James Langenfeld says the bailout of GM could be an even bigger disaster.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Fordlandia: The Failure Of Ford's Jungle Utopia...
Fordlandia: The Failure Of Ford's Jungle Utopia
Henry Ford didn't just want to be a maker of cars — he wanted to be a maker of men. He thought he could perfect society by building model factories and pristine villages to go with them. And he was pretty successful at it in Michigan. But in the jungles of Brazil, he would ultimately be defeated....
Should I buy a Chrysler or GM car?
It’s understandable that consumers are wary of buying a vehicle from an automaker that’s in bankruptcy or facing an uncertain future. According to a recent Consumer Reports pulse survey, more than three quarters (78 percent) of respondents said they were unlikely to consider buying a new car from an automaker in bankruptcy
Henry Ford didn't just want to be a maker of cars — he wanted to be a maker of men. He thought he could perfect society by building model factories and pristine villages to go with them. And he was pretty successful at it in Michigan. But in the jungles of Brazil, he would ultimately be defeated....
Should I buy a Chrysler or GM car?
It’s understandable that consumers are wary of buying a vehicle from an automaker that’s in bankruptcy or facing an uncertain future. According to a recent Consumer Reports pulse survey, more than three quarters (78 percent) of respondents said they were unlikely to consider buying a new car from an automaker in bankruptcy
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Roger Penske Buys Saturn from GM...
Roger Penske Buys Saturn from GM
General Motors has agreed to sell its Saturn brand to Roger Penske, a major auto dealer, Mr. Penske and G.M. announced Friday.
Dealership has five days to sell entire inventory
The soon to be terminated 789 Chrysler dealerships have all of five days to sell thousands of Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep models, or else the damned dealers may have to eat their remaining inventory. When the termination letters went out on May 14, the pink-slipped dealers had 44,000 new cars and trucks on their lots.
General Motors has agreed to sell its Saturn brand to Roger Penske, a major auto dealer, Mr. Penske and G.M. announced Friday.
Dealership has five days to sell entire inventory
The soon to be terminated 789 Chrysler dealerships have all of five days to sell thousands of Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep models, or else the damned dealers may have to eat their remaining inventory. When the termination letters went out on May 14, the pink-slipped dealers had 44,000 new cars and trucks on their lots.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
GM's Hummer brand to be sold to Chinese company...
GM's Hummer brand to be sold to Chinese company
A day after filing for bankruptcy protection, General Motors Corp. moved quickly on two major matters: striking a deal to sell its Hummer brand to an industrial company in China and offering do-or-die operating agreements to U.S. dealers it has marked for closing.
GM Volt's fate subject of widespread debate
With Monday's announcement that General Motors will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, hybrid car enthusiast blogs are a-buzz with the fate of the Chevy Volt, a gasoline-electric plug-in hybrid, slated to roll off the assembly line in November of 2010
GM Reaches Tentative Deal to Sell Off Hummer Brand
As expected, General Motors has announced it's entered "into a memorandum of understanding with a buyer for Hummer," but under the terms of the transaction, the purchaser hasn't been disclosed.
Need For Speed [pic]
Convert a Car to Biodiesel (How to)
We've all heard stories about the wonders of biodiesel cars. Unfortunately, rigging a vehicle to run on this cheaper, more environmentally sound fuel takes more than a "Veggie-powered" bumper sticker. Here's the scoop on how to transform your ride into a petroleum-free, cash saving driving machine.
A day after filing for bankruptcy protection, General Motors Corp. moved quickly on two major matters: striking a deal to sell its Hummer brand to an industrial company in China and offering do-or-die operating agreements to U.S. dealers it has marked for closing.
GM Volt's fate subject of widespread debate
With Monday's announcement that General Motors will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, hybrid car enthusiast blogs are a-buzz with the fate of the Chevy Volt, a gasoline-electric plug-in hybrid, slated to roll off the assembly line in November of 2010
GM Reaches Tentative Deal to Sell Off Hummer Brand
As expected, General Motors has announced it's entered "into a memorandum of understanding with a buyer for Hummer," but under the terms of the transaction, the purchaser hasn't been disclosed.
Need For Speed [pic]
Convert a Car to Biodiesel (How to)
We've all heard stories about the wonders of biodiesel cars. Unfortunately, rigging a vehicle to run on this cheaper, more environmentally sound fuel takes more than a "Veggie-powered" bumper sticker. Here's the scoop on how to transform your ride into a petroleum-free, cash saving driving machine.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Wall Street Journal: How GM Lost Its Way...
Wall Street Journal: How GM Lost Its Way
Timid management and coddled workers couldn't compete with Toyota. A company with a cautious, slow-moving management and a union committed to defending ridiculous work rules won't have a chance of succeeding. Perhaps everyone remaining at the new GM will realize that. The rest of us can only hope for the best.
Goodbye 2000’s: The Ten Cars That Defined The Decade
Now that the calendar reads ‘2009′ and summer is upon us, we can already begin shutting the book on the first decade of the new millenia. All the cars that will be produced have either made it to dealerships or have half a dozen reviews already printed in some magazine collecting dust on your shelf.
The Fast And The Fuhrer: Own Hitler's Car For £5.5m
In Adolf Hitler’s estimation, the Auto Union D-type was up there with the Blitzkrieg – lightning fast in the 1939 season. Now you can own it but – schnell! – at £5.5 million you’ll be facing stiff Russian opposition...
G.M. - "Another 30 billion dollars of Taxpayers $$$, please"
Mr. Obama plans to tell the nation on Monday that he believes G.M. can be brought back from the brink of insolvency, even if the company looks almost nothing like the titan of old. But to get there, American taxpayers will invest an additional $30 billion in the company, atop $20 billion already spent just to keep it solvent.
Timid management and coddled workers couldn't compete with Toyota. A company with a cautious, slow-moving management and a union committed to defending ridiculous work rules won't have a chance of succeeding. Perhaps everyone remaining at the new GM will realize that. The rest of us can only hope for the best.
Goodbye 2000’s: The Ten Cars That Defined The Decade
Now that the calendar reads ‘2009′ and summer is upon us, we can already begin shutting the book on the first decade of the new millenia. All the cars that will be produced have either made it to dealerships or have half a dozen reviews already printed in some magazine collecting dust on your shelf.
The Fast And The Fuhrer: Own Hitler's Car For £5.5m
In Adolf Hitler’s estimation, the Auto Union D-type was up there with the Blitzkrieg – lightning fast in the 1939 season. Now you can own it but – schnell! – at £5.5 million you’ll be facing stiff Russian opposition...
G.M. - "Another 30 billion dollars of Taxpayers $$$, please"
Mr. Obama plans to tell the nation on Monday that he believes G.M. can be brought back from the brink of insolvency, even if the company looks almost nothing like the titan of old. But to get there, American taxpayers will invest an additional $30 billion in the company, atop $20 billion already spent just to keep it solvent.
Monday, June 1, 2009
From the Auto Industry Collpase Shall Rise the Electric Car...
From the Auto Industry Collpase Shall Rise the Electric Car
Close observation of recent developments in the automotive sector leads to a certain conclusion; financial collapse is necessary to bring about needed change. I do not propose it is the case that the birth of the electric car caused this chaos, but rather it is this chaos that will allow the electric car industry to rise.
Fortune: Meet the new, government-owned GM
Bankruptcy will force lots of changes on the automaker, putting bureaucrats in the driver's seat. Assuming an entity called "General Motors" does emerge from bankruptcy, it will be a different company than the one that went in.
Close observation of recent developments in the automotive sector leads to a certain conclusion; financial collapse is necessary to bring about needed change. I do not propose it is the case that the birth of the electric car caused this chaos, but rather it is this chaos that will allow the electric car industry to rise.
Fortune: Meet the new, government-owned GM
Bankruptcy will force lots of changes on the automaker, putting bureaucrats in the driver's seat. Assuming an entity called "General Motors" does emerge from bankruptcy, it will be a different company than the one that went in.
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