Click for more photos of the Mercedes-Benz S400 Bluehybrid
Mercedes Benz will be launching its first hybrid, the S400 BlueHybrid next spring and Phil Floraday from Automobile got a chance to sample it on a recent trip to Europe. The S400 is a mild…
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Tesla Motors founder Martin Eberhard fired!
Late Friday evening, Tesla Motors issued a brief statement that company founder Martin Eberhard was transitioning from his management role as President to the company's advisory board. This announcement came barely a day after the announcement that…
Japanese government to crank up fuel efficiency standards to world's toughest
The Japanese trade and transport ministries are in the process of drafting new fuel efficiency standards on car-makers. The new rules are expected to be released before the end of 2006 and are expected to be the toughest in the world. The Japanese…
Charting the Top 10 Best-Selling Cars and Trucks of 2009
Top 10 Best-Selling Vehicles of 2009 – Click above to view the list
The most tumultuous year in the history of the auto industry draws to a close this week with two-of-three U.S.-based automakers having gone through bankruptcy, all all three have…
Lutz to be succeeded by Opel's Forster
Rick Wagoner, Carl-Peter Forster, and Bob Lutz
Bob Lutz has already retired at least once from an executive position at a car-maker when he left DaimlerChrysler following the merger. When he joined General Motors a few years back to oversee its…
Carlos Ghosn says no more alliances for a while
Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn doesn't expect to see any more big auto alliances in the near future. That actually shouldn't be a surprise when we're seeing Detroit automakers actually unwinding their existing relationships. With General Motors…
GM comments on NHTSA proposal for fuel economy rules
We just spoke to GM's Greg Martin, Director, Policy and Washington Communications, about the fuel economy regulations that are being proposed by NHTSA today. Martin reiterated that although the new CAFE rules are tough, it is the company's position…
The real world of EV operation may double Vauxhall Ampera emissions
Click above for a high-res gallery of the Opel Ampera
The big problem with hybrid vehicles with plug-in capability is that the real world mileage and emissions are highly dependent both on duty cycle and the ability to actually plug in. The Vauxhall…
Paris Preview: Renault DeZir concept signals new styling direction
Renault DeZir Concept – Click above for high-res image gallery
Renault's home auto show in Paris this Fall will mark the beginning of a new styling direction for the brand, and that means a new concept car. The DeZir is the first major project under…
2010 BMW 5-series Gran Turismo to debut BMW's brake energy regeneration system in U.S.
During a preview this week of the new 5-series Gran Turismo, BMW North America product planning manager Martin Birkmann revealed that the vehicle would include brake energy regeneration when it arrives in the U.S. this fall. BMW has been including…