2011 Volkswagen Touran – Click above for high-res image gallery
At the Leipzig Motor Show in Germany this weekend, Volkswagen rolled out a new version of its Touran compact MPV. The Touran is based on the Golf platform and it's now up to date with…
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The Truth About Cars doesn't see much of it in Tesla
The ever cranky Robert Farago has weighed in on the subject of Tesla Motors, and makes some valid points even if his overall tone is a bit overwrought. While acknowledging that the stated specs are impressive, he emphasizes that no one has been able…
Video: Live from Dearborn – 2008 Mustang Shelby GT convertible
Click Image for high-res gallery of the Mustangs that were at DDC
I admit it, I'm an unabashed Mustang fan. I have been ever since I was a kid and a family friend had a blue '69 Mach1. The first brand new car I bought after I graduated from college…
Nissan applies for DOE loan program, purpose unknown
To date there have been 75 applications for low cost loans from the US Department of Energy through the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Incentive Program. Only one of those has been from a Japan-based automaker, Nissan. The ATVMIP is the…
KL Process Design Group to supply cellulosic ethanol for ALMS
At the Detroit Auto Show, American Le Mans Series CEO Scott Atherton announced a green racing initiative for the series. A big part of that included the announcement that the Corvette Racing team would be running on E85 made with cellulosic ethanol…
Audi and Peugeot diesels wheel to wheel halfway through Sebring w/video
As the 2009 12 Hours of Sebring closes in on the halfway point, it's a battle royal between the diesels from Germany and France with the new Acuras still running close as well. Moments ago Alan McNish in the No 2 Audi R15 TDI was running wheel to…
Spy Shots: 2009 Ford Ka spotted outside Polish factory
Ford's upcoming baby, the Ka, won't be making its public debut until October's Paris Motor Show, but it seems to be turning up all over the place these days. The latest sighting of a new Ka was outside of the Tychy, Poland factory where the Ka and…
First Drive [w/VIDEO]: 2009 Lincoln MKS
click above for high-res gallery of the 2009 Lincoln MKS
Every year, carmakers collectively trot out dozens of new concept vehicles at auto shows around the world. Some fraction of those end up making their way to production lines and onto the…
Wisconsin company tries to make veggie oil mainstream
Filling the tank with used fry oil is gaining in popularity but still far from mainstream. Part of the reason is clearly the limited popularity and availability of diesel passenger cars in the US compared to many other markets. Actually getting and…
Aston Martin axing 600 jobs to reduce costs
It looks like Ford got rid of Aston Martin just in time. With sales falling just about everywhere, Aston was hardly immune, so the automaker has announced plans to cut up to 600 jobs in the near future. The company is currently working with its union…