Zap's plans to build a factory in Kentucky have once again run into the harsh light of reality as the cost escalated and money has become scarce. The plant, originally projected to cost $84 million now has a price tag of up to $200 million. The state…
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Citroen unveils new new 3.0L V6 diesel, more power, less fuel
Citroen is replacing its existing 2.7-liter diesel V6 with a new 3.0-liter model that, thanks to the latest technology, allows it to make more power from less fuel. That also means it emits less CO 2 along the way. Output in the new engine goes from…
LA 2009: Officially, Official: Golden state to get first dibbs on the Chevy Volt
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Chevrolet has confirmed was has been talked about for some time now: when the Volt goes on sale late next year, it will initially be available only in limited markets. First up will be the…
GM Two-Mode hybrid transmission plant goes landfill free
The factory that will be turning out all the Two-Mode hybrid transmissions for General Motors, Chrysler, Mercedes-Benz and BMW starting this fall will be doing it without sending anything to the dump. Everything that comes into GM's Baltimore…
Ford of Canada launches its own “cash for clunkers” program
Ford of Canada has launched a car scrappage program that expands on a previous government-run program to get even more older vehicles off the road. While the government program only paid for cars from 1995 and earlier to be scrapped, Ford is…
Number of alternative fuel vehicles on the road still climbing rapidly
Car makers have declared April to be National Alternative Fuel Autos Month and they're promoting it by letting people know how many more new alternative fuel vehicles are being sold every year. According to stats compiled by RL Polk, who track…
Officially Official: 2010 Ford Mustang by Hot Wheels
The Ford Mustang has always been about affordable performance and that philosphy goes all the way down to prices under $ 1. Following the official unveiling of the 2010 Mustang last week in Los Angeles comes the introduction of the least expensive…
Spy Shots: New Opel Vectra/Insignia interior shots
The new Epsilon II based replacement for the Opel Vectra is now expected to make it's official debut at the Geneva Motor Show next March, and the first interior shots have now surfaced. A pretty much camo free prototype was nabbed while testing in…
“The worst moment in history to demand biofuels”
As the world's population continues to grow toward a projected 9 billion people by the early 2040s, the demand for food, fresh water and energy will grow with it. At the same time, supplies (water, in particular) are shrinking. So, does it really…
Report: Many Detroit-area speed limits are set at 'illegally' low levels
It's probably a safe bet that many Autoblog readers find speed limits very annoying in general. To that end, it turns out that a significant number of limits in Michigan may, in fact, be illegal. Researchers have known for years that when it comes to…