Category: Autoblog

Kia Ray plug-in hybrid concept – Click above to enlarge
Kia is hoping to step into the void of what may be another relatively quiet auto show in Chicago next month with a new plug-in hybrid concept dubbed the Ray. The teaser image sent out by Kia…

Chrysler's Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, Deb Morrissett spoke at the National Biodiesel Board Conference and addressed one of the biggest problems in the industry, a lack of formulation standards. She urged biodiesel producers to focus on…

2012 Hyundai Accent hatchback – Click above for high-res image gallery
Eagle-eyed Autoblog reader James spotted a camouflaged compact hatchback sitting in a parking lot in South Korea the other day, and fortunately for us, he had a camera with him.…

One of the Jalops was cruising the freeway the other day and spotted yet another 2009 Dodge Challenger prototype on the prowl. With camera in hand, he started snapping away and upon further examination realized that this particular example had an…

If you aren't already on the list to purchase a 2011 Nissan Leaf, you're officially out of luck. During a speech to the Detroit Economic Club today, Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn announced that the U.S. market allotment for the first year's production of…

Click on the photo for a high-res gallery of the 2007 MINI
At next week's Geneva Motor Show, BMW will be adding two new more efficient models to the 2007 MINI lineup. A second generation MINI One and Cooper D will be unveiled for the first time in…

Thailand has been moving heavily to promote the use of biodiesel produce from palm oil. Unfortunately, they are already running short of the palm oil, so now the government is examining whether to allow imports of the oil. The Thai government Oil…

2010 Volkswagen Golf – click above for a high res gallery
At the recent Vienna Engine Symposium in Austria, Volkswagen announced a pair of new engines that will join the Golf and Polo lineups and expand on existing technologies. The new 1.2-liter TSI…

2011 Chevy Spark – Click above for a high res image gallery
General Motors officially announced a deal with India's Reva that had been rumored for several weeks. The maker of Jeremy Clarkson's “favorite” car — the G-Wiz — will be partnering with GM…

Starting this fall, commercial fleet customers will be able to order full-size GMC Savana and Chevrolet Express vans with either compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquified petroleum gas (LPG) fuel systems. The CNG/LPG vans will be delivered direct…