While the rumors of a whole brand of Prius from Toyota, similar to what we have seen with Scion, are still unproven and unverified by the company, more credible rumors are ramping up about more variants of the popular Prius, mainly in the form of a Prius coupe. When the Prius hit the market, it […] More »
By: Patrick Rall | November 12, 2008
The 2008 Chevrolet Corvette comes equipped with a 6.2L LS3 engine, making 420 horsepower and 424lb-ft of torque and yielding around 16/20 mpg. By no means is the new Vette considered “green”, even though it is one of the most popular sports cars in the history of the American automobile, and with rising fuel prices […] More »
By: Patrick Rall | November 10, 2008
The release of the new 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid and Mercury Milan Hybrid.is still months away, but Ford Motor Company has given us a sneak peak at their newest gadget; the SmartGauge with EcoGuide. Ford found that the key concern with hybrid owners was that they are maximizing the efficiency of their car, so […] More »
By: Patrick Rall | October 30, 2008
BMW debuted their M1 Hommage Concept at the Concorso d’Eleganza at Villa d’Este earlier this year to celebrate the 13th birthday of the legendry M1. This sleek mid-engine sports car had obvious styling cues from the original M1, with a modern touch of flare.Rumors have surfaced that BMW is now working on a production model […] More »
By: Patrick Rall | October 29, 2008
After recently taking a new electric powered Mini for a drive, new CEO Tom Purves decided that the company that some may consider the grandfather of super high end luxury cars should offer a green solution. While someone who can afford the nearly half million dollar model likely doesn’t worry about dealing with the prices […] More »
By: Patrick Rall | October 28, 2008
General Motors was the first to hit the streets with a full size sport utility hybrid, but Chrysler countered with their Aspen and the Dodge Durango. Initially, there was no clear leader in the class, but with the 2009 models, Chrysler has pulled ahead in the segment, thanks for the fact that the two-mode hybrid […] More »
By: Patrick Rall | October 23, 2008
The BMW Group will be the world’s first manufacturer of premium automobiles to deploy a fleet of some 500 all-electric vehicles for private use in daily traffic. The MINI E will be powered by a 150 kW (204 hp) electric motor fed by a high-performance rechargeable lithium-ion battery, transferring its power to the front wheels […] More »
By: IBxAnders | October 20, 2008
