Honda has officially kicked off production of the FCX Clarity fuel cell car in Tochigi, Japan. As the first cars began to roll down the line today some of the first customers were on hand to receive ceremonial keys to the cars that they will start…
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BREAKING: Jim Press leaves Toyota for Chrysler!
Despite recently renewing his contract with Chrysler, it's looking more and more like Tom LaSorda's days at the automaker are numbered. This morning, Chrysler Chairman and CEO Bob Nardelli revealed that Jim Press would be joining the company as Vice…
Aftermarket spring kits can improve fuel efficiency by lowering drag
When most people think of aftermarket suspension components, particularly new springs, it's usually in the context of improving handling. However, performance-oriented suspension components can also have some positive, if unintended, consequences for…
Epyon Unveils Fast Charger for Electric Vehicles During Nissan LEAF Tour in Amsterdam
More and more fast charging system will hit the streets over the next decade as electric vehicles become more common. As the market grows, more and more players will enter the space. One of them, Netherlands-based Epyon, showed off its new fast…
VIDEO: Ford Fiesta, outruns Corvette, assualts beach, and it's green!
Here in the US we still have a bit more than a year to wait before we get our hands on the new Ford Fiesta. Not the Brits. Our friends at Top Gear have decided to try out a new road test format with the Fiesta as chief gear-head Jeremy Clarkson takes…
Chevy Volt program is not being delayed … yet!
You can never be certain about the information you get from fourth-hand, unconfirmed sources. General Motors will be releasing its third quarter financial results this morning, and it will be ugly for sure. Rick Wagoner will also be announcing more…
LA 2007 Preview: Honda 124, modular solar-hybrid commuter
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This year's Los Angeles Auto Show includes the fourth annual Design Los Angeles conference for automotive designers. Part of the conference is the Design Challenge which this year tries to imagine transportation a half century from…
Is it time to return to the double nickel?
With fuel prices now hitting $4.50/gallon in California and even topping $5 in Hawaii, it may be time to ask the question, Can you drive 55? The original national speed limit came about in 1974 following the first Arab oil embargo and stayed in force…
GM rear wheel drive programs back on track; Now with more MPG!
Less than a month after General Motors reportedly paused development of their future rear wheel dirve cars due to the potential for new fuel economy regulations, Vice-Chairman Bob Lutz says the programs will probably go ahead after all. The…
Zap still pursuing Daimler over Smart deal, California Supreme Court next
Once upon a time Zap had a dream to import the Smart ForTwo to the U.S. market. Unfortunately for Zap, that plan didn't work out and Smart's parent Daimler ultimately did a deal with Roger Penske to be the U.S. distributor for Smart. Zap decided not…