Saturn Vue becomes Buick plug-in hybrid crossover

The mid-size Vue crossover will become a Buick in 2011, and a plug-in hybrid will be part of the program. The Two-mode hybrid system that was originally scheduled to launch in the Vue last November will be installed in the Buick-badged version along with an 8 kWh lithium ion battery pack. The pack will use the same LG Chem cells going into the Volt and, as originally planned, the PHEV will be paired with the direct injected 3.6L V6. Continue reading at ModernOffroader.com »

Toyota Highlander fuel-cell hybrid gets 431-mile range

Toyota has announced the results of a recent collaborative fuel cell hybrid vehicle range and fuel economy field evaluation. The Toyota Highlander Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle – Advanced (FCHV-adv) achieved an estimated range of 431 miles on a single full tank of compressed hydrogen gas, and an average fuel economy of 68.3 miles/kg (approximate mpg equivalent) during a day-long trip down the southern California coast. Continue reading at ModernOffroader.com »

Devon GTX sets lap record at Laguna Seca

The all-new Devon GTX supercar has yet to be introduced to the public but the computer-rendered supercar is already claiming to have set a record. In testing at the famed Mazda Raceway at Laguna Seca, the first vehicle from California-based industrial design house Devon Motorworks turned in a production car lap record time of 1:35.075. Already recognized for its breakthrough design, the Devon GTX record lap demonstrates the GTX will stand on its own with the world’s best supercars. Continue reading »

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback U.S. pricing

Mitsubishi Motors North America has announced pricing for its newest addition to the multiple award-winning Lancer lineup – the versatile five-door 2010 Lancer Sportback GTS and Ralliart. The Lancer Sportback carries with it similar distinctive and aggressive styling as the rally-inspired Lancer Evolution, yet with greater flexibility to accommodate active lifestyles. Continue reading »

2010 Porsche 911 Turbo gets power boost

Porsche has unveiled the 2010 version of the Porsche 911 Turbo. All key features of this high-performance sports car have been significantly improved, the new 911 Turbo combining a substantial improvement in fuel efficiency and lower weight with more power, even higher speed, and enhanced driving dynamics. Continue reading »

Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe making a comeback

The long-awaited new CSX 9000 series Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe MKII with a number of improvements, upgrades and new features has arrived in the USA. The new model will be allocated CSX9000 series chassis numbers and will come complete with a Shelby-issued MSO certificate and Chassis tag. Continue reading »

The history of Nissan EV development

“His other concern was the batteries themselves. Thorne had selected the new lithium-ion batteries from Nissan, which were extremely efficient on a weight basis.” This quote could easily be from a government official at a pitch for a future fleet of zero emission vehicles. In reality, the source is a scene from Michael Crichton’s 1990 novel – and later blockbuster movie – Jurassic Park. Nearly two decades later, Nissan is still an industry leader in lithium-ion battery development. However, the real story of Nissan’s history of Electric Vehicles starts much earlier, though not quite in the Jurassic era, in 1947. Continue reading »

Porsche Carrera GT doused in gold by Gemballa

GEMBALLA Automobiltechnik are amazing tuners which specialty is to build exclusive sports cars which are based on the Porsche models. The very last exotic addition to their range is called MIRAGE GT GOLD EDITION, based on the Porsche Carrera GT. The words ”MIRAGE GT” in the model name reminds us for a few other GEMBALLA creations, but ”GOLD EDITION” speaks for a Midas touch in that particular one. Continue reading »

Hennessey HPE650 pack for 2010 Chevy Camaro

Texas-based tuner Hennessey Performance continues to churn out the HPE packages for the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. The latest is the HPE650 model which comes with a long list of modifications on its LS3 engine, all for more horsepower. Continue reading »

Beware of “Cash For Clunkers” scams

As of July 31, the initial $1 billion allocated to the “cash for clunkers” program had been nearly depleted and the House passed a bill to provide an additional $2 billion to the program. In the meantime, the program remains in limbo with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the agency that administers the program, unable to confirm or deny if the program is currently operating. However, White House spokesmen have assured consumers that the program continues to run and can still be used. Continue reading »

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