Getrag Range Extender – Click above for high-res image gallery
When most people think of Getrag, visions of transmissions commonly pop into mind. However, with vehicle electrification increasingly becoming a reality, the transmission business will…
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Hatchback, wagon and diesel versions of new Mazda6 launched in Europe
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Here in the U.S. we have yet to get the new redesigned Mazda6 that debuted at last fall's Frankfurt Motor Show and word has it that when it does arrive stateside, the hatchback and wagon versions won't be…
Woodward 2008: LIVE STREAMING the Cruise!
UPDATE: After streaming a view of Woodward Ave. for over 8 hours, the live feed has been turned off. It was a great success and we plan on doing it again next year. If you have any suggestions on how to improve this feature, let us know in the…
Audi confirms A7 Sportback global reveal for Monday
2009 Audi Sportback concept – Click above for high-res image gallery
The long-awaited production version of the Audi A7 will finally debut on Monday, July 26 at 8:30pm CET – that's 2:30pm Eastern – and you'll be able to watch live on the interwebs at…
GM Two-Mode Hybrid SUVs to start at about $40,000
The GMC Yukon and Chevrolet Tahoe hybrid SUVs will be starting full production next week and rolling into showrooms across the countries in the following weeks. We know the EPA mileage ratings (21/22 mpg city/hwy) and the towing capacity (6,000 lbs).…
Lotus Engineering establishes group dedicated to hybrid and electric vehicles
Group Lotus is a holding company that includes two major business units, Lotus Cars and and Lotus Engineering. The Cars side builds the famed British sports cars like the late Esprit and the current Elise and Exige. Lotus Engineering has worked with…
BREAKING: Toyota to build new Prius in Mississippi in 2010, trucks to stop for 3 months
Big news from Toyota this morning. The next gen Prius is coming to America! Production that is. Toyota just announced that starting in late 2010, it would start building the Prius outside of Japan for the first time as production starts at a new…
Detroit 2008: Officially Official – It's the Lincoln MKT!
click above for more high-res images of the Lincoln MKT
We first saw spy photos of the Lincoln MKT concept only a week ago, and it's now here as a concept at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show. Based on the fact that a development mule was spotted already,…
Chicago 2009: Ford ready to offer Transit Connect van in U.S.
Click above for high-res gallery of the Ford Transit Connect
One year after announcing it would bring the compact Transit Connect van to the U.S. market, Ford is now ready to put it on sale. The little van hasn't changed much since we first saw it,…
Ford's future engine lineup to focus on fuel economy
Over the next decade, Ford will be putting the focus (no pun intended) on fuel efficiency for all of its powertrains as fuel prices continue to climb. The EcoBoost engines that debut next spring with a 3.5L V6 are expected to become the workhorses of…