One of several interesting little surprises to come out of this week's GM product technology showcase was the upgraded 6.6-liter Duramax V8. Unfortunately, the 4.5-liter diesel developed for the light duty applications remains on the shelf for now,…
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Report: NASCAR Sprint Cup goes rookie-less as drivers age, fans leave
Who would would have thought that the emphasis on marketing rather than racing could be hurting competition in NASCAR? The influence of sponsors is just one of several factors that's led to 2010 being the first season in the series' 62-year history…
Frankfurt Preview: More details on the Volvo ReCharge
Click the image of the Volve ReCharge chassis for a high-res gallery
After the news of the Volvo ReCharge plug-in series hybrid came out a couple of days ago we got in touch with Volvo for some more information. The ReCharge that's being displayed in…
Report: Ford using government-backed loans to pay off debt
Ford was the only one of Detroit's three automakers able to avoid taking a direct government bailout in 2009 to bypass bankruptcy. However, that doesn't mean it hasn't been able to benefit from some government largess.
Back in 2006 before the credit…
GM's Larry Nitz provides another Volt update, testing mountain mode
2011 Chevrolet Volt – Click above for high-res image gallery
In the ongoing saga of what is perhaps the most public vehicle development program of all time, General Motors held another Chevrolet Volt update call today, a chat with Larry Nitz,…
Toyota VP says no Prius Plug-In MPG is available yet
Toyota's Vice President of communications Irv Miller has published a post on the company blog refuting a recent report that the small fleet of plug-in Priuses is averaging 65 mpg. The small group of converted PHEV Priuses that currently exist in the…
Video: Fifth Gear pits Audi R8 Spyder vs. Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet
Fifth Gear compares the Audi R8 V10 against the Porsche 911 Turbo – Follow the jump to watch the video
The problem with physics is that it is largely immutable. Less mass plus more low-end torque and comparable power generally equates to better…
Click and Clack talk future cars on Nova, then you can create your own re-mix
The guys that make all the traditionally staid staff at NPR cringe whenever they come on the air will be making an appearance on NOVA this week. Tom and Ray Magliozzi will be going in search of the car of the future on the PBS science show on April…
Daimler introduces new Freightliner natural gas truck
Daimler's Freightliner truck division is expanding its natural gas offerings with a new Business Class M2 112 NG chassis. The first five chassis are being delivered to the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles where they will be used in the drayage…
BMW gets approval for UK MINI E test fleet
MINI E – click above for high-res image gallery
Ford isn't the only automaker involved in a new EV test program being funded by the Technology Strategy Board in the UK. BMW will also be a part of the year-long, £25 million field test with its MINI E.…