2010 Ford Escape Hybrid – Click above for high-res image gallery
Ford will be ending production of the current generation Escape crossover by the end of 2011 and move production of its replacement from Kansas City, Missouri to Lousiville, Kentucky.…
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New Mercedes-Benz bus meets EEV emissions without particulate filter
Over in Europe, Mercedes-Benz has just introduced a version of the diesel powertrain for its buses that passes the EEV emissions standards without having to use either a particulate filter (DPF) or selective catalytic reduction (SCR).
The enhanced…
2010 Ford Fusion 4-banger scores best-in-class 23/34 mpg!
Click above for high-res image gallery of the 2010 Ford Fusion
When we drove the thoroughly refreshed Fusion out in California after the LA Auto Show, it proved to be a thoroughly enjoyable ride. It now turns out that the Fusion is not only fun to…
MINI hands over 40 EVs to British test drivers at Oxford plant
MINI E – click above for high-res image gallery
MINI has officially begun the UK phase of its electric vehicle test program. Six months after 500 MINI Es were delivered to customers in the U.S., another 40 examples have found new homes in British…
Rendered Speculation: One possibility for next-gen New Beetle
2012 Volkswagen Beetle rendering – Click above for high-res image gallery
The current Volkswagen Beetle will be going out of production later this year, but VW has promised an all-new replacement by 2012. So far VW hasn't released any teasers or…
BMW remains firmly committed to diesel in America
Speaking to an Automotive Press Association luncheon today in Detroit, Jim O'Donnell made it clear that BMW was firmly committed to diesel technology even as it begins to roll out hybrid and electric vehicles. BMW delivered 500 electric MINI Es…
Daimler looking for an extra partner in its lithium battery venture
Late last year, Daimler AG announced that it would partner with Evonik for the development and manufacturing of automotive lithium ion batteries. Daimler bought half of Evonik's LiTec battery unit at that time. Now, Daimler is looking to bring in…
A history of exotic fuel formulations in F1
As gas prices have steadily climbed in the United States in recent years, many excuses have been made. One of the reasons frequently given by politicians who tend to legislate in ways favorable to the interests of large oil companies has been…
Mazda to license hybrid technology from Toyota
Starting in 2013, Mazda will become the second manufacturer, after Nissan, to directly use Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive technology. Mazda has signed a licensing agreement with the hybrid behemoth that will see the smaller company get a supply of…
Review: 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 goes to Hell and back
2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 – Click above for high-res image gallery
Torque is good. More torque is better. And when you have more than 600 lb-ft of the stuff at your disposal with just a tip of your right toe, life is fantastic. Now, if it would…