The first production examples of the Lotus Evora have now started down the build process with its aluminum chassis being fabricated at Lotus Lightweight Structures in Worcester, UK and final assembly taking place at Lotus' Hethel factory. With the…
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REPORT: New Grand Bentley will feature cylinder deactivation
The new Grand Bentley replacement for the Arnage will be making its world-wide debut in just a few weeks at the Pebble Beach Concours. Like every other upcoming model from the classic British luxury brand, it will be adopting technology to help…
13th National Alternative Fuels Conference & Expo in Anaheim, April, 2007
The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi) is holding its thirteenth annual National Alternative Fuels & Vehicles Conference + Expo from April 1-4, 2007, in Anaheim, California. Over 1500 people are expected to attend the conference, and the…
Tesla Model S to spawn other derivatives including van, CUV, minivan
Tesla Model S – Click above for high-res image gallery
While fans of electric vehicles were largely ecstatic to see Tesla's application for a low cost loan under the Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing program approved a few months ago, not…
New BMW 7-series hybrid uses lithium, still won't match efficiency of diesel
When BMW launches a hybrid version of the new 7-series sedan next year it looks like it will probably use the same Two-Mode hybrid system going into the X6 crossover. That configuration mates the hybrid transmission with the twin-turbocharged 4.4L…
VIDEO: SunEco and JB Hunt test algae biodiesel, 82% particulate reduction
SunEco Energy has been working with partner Global ReNergy Systems for several years to develop algae biodiesel and the company has been operating a pilot facility in Chino, California for two years. During this time, the company has been growing…
2010 Chevy Camaro – LIVE from the reveal
Click above for high-res gallery of 2010 Chevy Camaro live!
UPDATE: Live video from the unveiling added after the jump!
UPDATE 2: Another video added after the jump, along with 33 more images.
UPDATE 3: One more video added from the West Coast…
Spy Shots: 2012 Chevrolet Aveo spotted wearing spots
The last time we saw photos of the next-generation Chevrolet Aveo out and about, it was still wearing a lot of heavy vinyl camouflage. Now, another prototype has now been captured wearing just a black and white wrap so that the body is pretty much…
Volkswagen limiting Bluemotion sales to retail only to meet demand in UK
Huge demand in Great Britain for Volkswagen's BlueMotion variants of the Polo and Golf has prompted the company to restrict sales to fleet markets. Requirements for local councils and other agencies to meet efficiency and greenhouse gas standards has…
Motorcycles in California may soon need smog tests
For several decades, drivers in California have had to go through an annual ritual of getting the emissions systems of their cars tested to make sure they comply with state regulations. While air quality in the Golden State has undoubtedly improved…