2011 Hyundai Equus prototype – Click above for high-res image gallery
Judging by these spy shots of a Hyundai Equus we just received from an alert reader, the Korean brand may be considering giving Rhys Millen a new ride to try and break the class…
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Ford to Jag and Land Rover: Don't let the door hit you on the way out!
Ford is working hard to unload Jaguar and Land Rover, and unlike Aston Martin deal, the Oval wants to be completely out. While Ford kept a small stake in Aston just like Daimler did with Chrysler, whoever buys the other two British brands will have…
BMW quits F1 to focus on alternative drivetrains and sustainability
The costs of competing in Formula One and trying to develop alternative power trains for its future production vehicles are proving to be too much for BMW. The German automaker has announced its intention to follow Honda and quit Formula One at the…
Azure Dynamics sells first hybrid Type A school bus
For several years, Azure Dynamics has been selling a variety of delivery vans and shuttle buses equipped with its parallel hybrid system. It recently sold its first Type A school bus so equipped to the Napa Unified School district in California. The…
Mahalo CEO Jason Calacanis giving away his Tesla Model S (you know, when he gets it)
Tesla Model S – Click above for high-res image gallery
Jason Calacanis, CEO of Mahalo.com and erstwhile founder of Weblogs Inc. (of which Autoblog and AutoblogGreen are a part) is a big fan of Tesla, and now he's announced that he's giving one away.…
ORN reports on move by environmentalists in Alabama to promote solar power
ORN is probably the my favorite news source after The Daily Show, and never fails to get to the heart of what's happening in our world every day. Host Doyle Redland had an outstanding report the other day about an effort by environmental groups in…
Schaffer to lead BMW's California design studio [w/VIDEO]
BMW has announced that Laurenz Schaffer will be taking over as the president of its Newbury Park, California-based DesignworksUSA studio on December 1. Schaffer will be replacing Verena Kloos who has been running the facility for the past five years.…
Continental nominated for PACE Award for smart NOx sensor
Continental has developed a smart NOx sensor to help manage automotive emissions and Automotive News has recognized it with a nomination for its annual PACE awards. As more and more sensors are added to cars, suppliers are trying to drive down the…
C7 Corvette likely to get smaller, lighter and more efficient
Last month Chevrolet officially revealed the fastest, most powerful Corvette of all time, the 2009 ZR1. At a minimum of 620hp, the ZR1 will very likely be the most powerful Corvette that ever gets built, at least with an internal combustion engine.…
Geneva Preview: Rinspeed to unveil the UC? electric city car
Rinspeed UC? – click above for high-res image gallery
When we get to Geneva next March, eccentric Swiss design house Rinspeed will be showing off a design for a new electric commuter vehicle called the “UC?” The design of the car itself doesn't…