Category: Autoblog

USA Today finally noticed a study that was released by the Pardee Rand Graduate School couple of weeks ago that ranked ethanol third behind diesel and hybrids in a cost-benefit analysis. Based on the increased fuel consumption and the total life…

The Lotus Elise and Exige are extremely popular among owners as track cars, thanks to their light weight and phenomenal handling. Given its chassis DNA from the Elise, the idea of using the Tesla Roadster in a similar manner has come up repeatedly…

Many entrepreneurs have tried to break into the auto industry over the past century. Since the very early days, almost none have succeeded – or even lasted very long. Most such names have been forgotten and consigned to the dustbins of history. On…

The bickering over new CO 2 emissions limits in Europe may finally be coming to an end. A draft directive could be released as soon as this week that includes a proposal that would allow car-makers to pool their emissions. With the goal of the whole…

This seems to be a case where the image says pretty much all that needs to be said. Driving in to the office this morning, I spotted this peculiar looking Firebird and felt it needed to be immortalized on this site. For some reason, the wing plane…

If you like the idea of the new GMC Yukon hybrid but can't quite swing a little more than $50,000 to buy one, now you have the the opportunity to get one free of charge (sort of, you will have to pay the taxes on it). The cable channel HGTV is having…

A new dual overhead cam V-8 engine for General Motors luxury car applications that was scheduled for production in 2009 has been canceled. This is the first known change in future product plans to follow the recent passage of new fuel economy rules.…

AutoCar rendering of possible next generation Range Rover
When the current version of the Jaguar XJ was introduced a couple of years ago, the styling didn't change radically from the look that has prevailed on the big cat sedans since the late…

The far right wing of the American political spectrum has begun channeling its displeasure over the federal government's involvement in the restructuring of General Motors into calls for a boycott of the company's products. Reportedly spearheaded by…

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When we arrive in Switzerland next month for the Geneva Motor Show, Kia will have a brand new concept to share with the world in the shape of an MPV concept. In this case, Kia claims the MPV stands for “Million Possibilities…