After the engineering side of Lotus has spent over a decade working on electric vehicle technology, the production side finally looks ready to take advantage of it. Lotus CEO Michael Kimberley recently told the Financial Times, “Don't be surprised to…
Category: Autoblog
Mitsui mining develops new silver based catalyst for particulate filters
Particulate filters are one of the keys to making modern diesel engines able to meet emissions requirements. They absorb the particles that comprise the black smoke people have traditionally associated with diesels. Japan's Mitsui Mining and Smelting…
Nissan asking prospective Leaf owners how long battery warranty should be [w/Poll]
Carmakers don't typically ask prospective customers how long the warranty should be on their new car. That decision is usually made based on how much the manufacturer thinks longer warranty coverage will cost and what its competitors might be doing.…
Dyson Racing debuts ethanol-biobutanol blend at Petit Le Mans
Dyson Racing B09/96 running at Mid-Ohio – click above for high res image gallery
When we spoke with American Le Mans Series CEO Scott Atherton at the Detroit Auto Show last January he revealed that discussions were being held between the series and…
Chicago 2008: Ford Transit Connect arrives in the States ready to work
click above for a high-res gallery of the Ford Transit Connect
Lots of businesses and even regular folk have a need for a vehicle with plenty of space inside to carry stuff that isn't necessarily incredibly heavy. For those applications, something…
Reader spots Chevy Volt prototype parked in a driveway
One of our ever-alert readers has been out walking the neighborhood armed with a camera this weekend when he spotted one of the most anticipated cars of the next few years. Sitting in a neighbor's driveway was a Chevy Volt IVER prototype. We know GM…
In the Autoblog Garage: 2008 Porsche Carrera S
Click above for high-res gallery of the Porsche Carrera S
As we approach the 45th birthday of the Porsche 911 and the dawn of yet another generation, we've finally managed to snag one in the Autoblog Garage for a full review. The 911 is the most…
Geneva Motor Show: 2008 Mazda2
Click on the photo for a gallery of high-res images of the new Mazda2
A pile of new images of the new Mazda2 have turned up. The new 2 will be making its debut at the Geneva Motor Show this week, and will also be forming the basis of the new Ford…
GM announces ChallengeX follow-up, EcoCAR, the NeXT Challenge
The Challenge-X student design competition sponsored by General Motors and the Department of Energy is now in the last of a four-year schedule with the final phase coming up in May 2008. The Challenge-X gave teams of engineering students the…
Report: Hyundai Sonata demand could prompt SUV manufacturing shuffle
Ever since the all-new 2011 Hyundai Sonata went on sale in February, it's been selling faster than ever. Over 18,000 units were moved in both March and April and the new turbo and hybrid models are still to come later this year. In order to continue…