Apparently, some people think that $83,000 just isn't enough money to spend on a new Escalade. That's the sticker on the Platinum edition of the big Caddy SUV. The marketing department has decided the truck needed to move closer to 6 figures to be…
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VW makes electronic stability control standard on entire 2009 line
Spinning out in a new Volkswagen will become a lot harder later this year. Starting with its 2009 models sold in the U.S., Volkswagen will be adding electronic stability control as a standard feature. The National Highway Traffic Safety…
Honda's Marysville, OH plant builds 10 millionth vehicle
Less than 28 years after becoming the very first Japanese brand to begin producing cars in the United States, Honda turned out the 10 millionth car from its Marysville, OH factory on Tuesday. Marysville began car production in November 1982 with the…
New York 2009: Chrysler's new flex-fuel V6 debuts in 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
When Chrysler revealed the new Jeep Grand Cherokee this week in New York, it marked the first public appearance of the company's new V6 engine family. What had previously been referred to as the Phoenix is now officially dubbed the Pentastar V6. Over…
3,000 MW of wind power to added in 2007
Wind power has some definite advantages as an energy source, being readily available and infinitely renewable and definitely pollution free. It's also increasingly popular with 3,000 MW of new wind powered generating capacity being installed in the…
British Columbia introduces carbon tax; drivers, homeowners pay, industry not so much
Carole Taylor, Finance Minister of Canada's western-most province (British Columbia) delivered the provincial budget on Tuesday and introduced what would be the first carbon tax in North America. The tax will be applied to fossil fuels used for…
Toyota to launch sales of the iQ in Japan on Nov. 20
Just over a year after debuting in concept form at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Toyota iQ will be going on sale in Japan. Japanese drivers will be able to pick up Toyota's answer to the Smart ForTwo starting November 20. Toyota has managed to…
Renault signs with Electronic Arts for its Twizy Z.E. to appear in Sims 3
Renault Twizy Z.E. in Sims 3 – Click above for high-res image gallery
In the coming weeks, players of Electronic Arts' Sims 3 game will be able to go green thanks to Renault. Renault and EA have signed an agreement that will see the release of an…
Mercedes-Benz ML450 Hybrid 4Matic not for sale, lease only
2010 Mercedes Benz ML450 hybrid – click above for high-res image gallery
This week brings the official launch of the first European-branded vehicle equipped with the two-mode hybrid system that was co-developed between General Motors, Daimler, BMW…
LA 2008: Honda pulls a surprise with FC Sport concept
Click the FC Sport concept for a high res gallery
In an age when there are fewer and fewer surprises at auto shows as embargoes get broken and information leaks out early, Honda pulled off a big surprise at the LA Auto Show this morning. After…