As the new Ford Fiesta goes on sale in Europe, on of the highlights of the lineup is the new ecoNetic model that gets a combined fuel efficiency rating of 63.5 mpg (U.S.) on the EU cycle. Yes, I know the European cycle is different and testing the…
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Renault introduces Twingo Gordini R.S. hot hatch
Renault Twingo Gordini R.S. – Click above for high-res image gallery
A few weeks back, Renault announced plans to revive the classic Gordini badge for its new high performance variants and now, the first model has been unveiled. Based on the…
Follow the Audi Mileage Marathon starting Monday morning
At 9AM Eastern on Monday morning, a fleet of 23 diesel-powered Audis will roll out from Manhattan's Tavern on the Green on a trans-continental trek to demonstrate diesel efficiency. I'm in Manhattan this afternoon preparing to spend the next week in…
Saab 9-3 hybrid and the Aero-X vs the Chevy Volt – there was no conspiracy
The unveiling this week of the new Chevy Volt concept at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit has generated a huge amount of interest and traffic here at AutoblogGreen. With interest comes comments and around these parts, that…
Ford Mondeo 2.0L might fall victim to EU CO2 regs
Mid-sized D-Class cars are considered larger cars in the European market and one of the more popular engine sizes in these cars are 2.0L gas engines. With the onset of new EU CO2 emissions limits in the next few years the 2.0L gas engine is expected…
Formula One could have biofuel turbo V-6s in 2011
The sanctioning body for Formula One racing, the FIA, is currently examining options for new engine rules for 2011 and beyond. Over the past year they've been throwing out various proposals including hybrid powertrains. The latest proposal is a…
Tokyo 2007 Preview: Personal mobility from Toyota, i-Real concept
Picking up the extreme personal mobility theme last seen in the i-Swing from the last Tokyo show, this time Toyota has the i-Real. As before, the battery-powered single seater has three wheels. The rear wheel can extend out back for greater stability…
Think launches production of lithium ion version of City electric vehicle
Norwegian electric vehicle builder Think has finally launched production of the lithium-ion battery version of its City EV. The 22 kilowatt-hour battery pack is being supplied by Indiana-based Enerdel which owns an equity stake in Think. Enerdel is…
Jaguar XKR GT2 will debut this week at Petit Le Mans
Jaguar XKR GT2 – Click above for high-res image gallery
After announcing earlier this year that it would enter the American Le Mans Series with a new GT2 class XKR, Jaguar has remained silent on when the car would actually appear. That silence is now…
BMW develops microNavigation, augments in-car GPS with downloadable microMaps
BMW microNavigation – Click above for high-res image gallery
That ultra-expensive in-dash navigation system can be a huge help when finding a destination in an unfamiliar area. Unfortunately, if you're just a visitor, it might not be clear where to…