Since the early nineties, big German car-makers DaimlerChrysler, BMW and Volkswagen Group have had an informal agreement in place to limit the top speed of their cars to 250 km/h (155 mph). Of course, that electronically limited, artificial cap has…
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Foster's again shows that beer is good for the world
The brewmasters down under have hooked up with scientists from the University of Queensland in Australia to produce electricity. They have created a fuel cell powered by waste water from the brewing process that contains sugar starch and alcohol.…
Roll out the red carpet, the GM Style show is coming to Dubai!
Cheryl Hines with the Chevy Sequel at the 2007 Detroit GM Style show
For the past couple of years, General Motors has held a series of GM Style events at various major auto shows around the world. The shows bring together an assortment of GM concept…
Aston Martin launches E85-ready GT2 race Vantage
Aston Martin is not a brand that's ever been associated with fuel efficiency or alternative fuels. However, at the Autosport International Show in Birmingham England next week, they will unveil their latest race car based on their “entry level”…
The new business cycle: comfy bikes aimed at commuters
In the past couple of decades the bicycle industry in the North America has focused mainly on fancy mountain bikes with full suspension and fast road bikes. While both of these styles of bikes are fairly well suited to their intended applications,…
Audi R10 lowers track record at Sebring by a second
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The updated 2007 Audi R10 TDi is continuing to dominate in qualifying for the Twelve Hours of Sebring. Marco Werner driving the # 2 R10 shaved almost almost a full second off the lap…
Aston Martin Rapide production goes to Austria
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One of the first decisions that David Richards and his partners made after buying Aston Martin from Ford last year was to produce the four-door Rapide. The platform architecture of the DB9…
Peugeot set to battle Audi at Le Mans, but will they last?
The Peugeot 908 with the Audi R10 in the background
The battle of the diesels is only a couple of weeks away now at the 24 hours of Le Mans and the Peugeot 908 and Audi R10 met on the track for the first time last weekend during the pre-race test…
General Motors and Iberdola to study EV charging infrastructure in Spain, UK
General Motors will be collaborating with Spanish energy company Iberdola on a feasibility study to determine the infrastructure needs to support plug-in vehicles in Europe. Similar studies are underway already between automakers and utility…
Frankfurt Preview: Renault planning 3 electric vehicles
Kangoo be bop Z.E. – Click above for high-res image gallery
The Frankfurt Motor Show will see three new electric vehicles on the Renault stand, including a concept previewing an all new model. The concept is expected to be based on the same dedicated…