Category: Autoblog

In the last couple of weeks, Toyota has gotten most of the attention when it comes to fuel economy proposals in Congress, but other car-makers are having their say, too. Like pretty much every other major manufacturer, Chrysler is coming out in…

During a speech at the Geneva Motor Show today GM chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner repeated the mantra from the Chevy Volt introduction in Detroit in January that the future of energy supplies would be much more diverse than they are today. In light of…

Geely Gleagle GS – Click above for high-res image gallery
The first time we saw something that could roughly be equated to a sport coupe from Geely was a few years ago at the Detroit Auto Show. That red car had some enormous panel gaps and dubious…

For several years, Azure Dynamics has been selling a variety of delivery vans and shuttle buses equipped with its parallel hybrid system. It recently sold its first Type A school bus so equipped to the Napa Unified School district in California. The…

Coda EV Sedan – Click above for high-res image gallery
As Coda Automotive moves toward the first deliveries of its battery-powered sedan later this year, it will continue to need cash to fund development and production. A new cash infusion this week…

The costs of competing in Formula One and trying to develop alternative power trains for its future production vehicles are proving to be too much for BMW. The German automaker has announced its intention to follow Honda and quit Formula One at the…

Since shortly after it's introduction in 2003, the Hummer H2 has been a lightning rod for people critical of General Motors' environmental policies. Although the H2 had a hefty thirst for fuel it was by no means the worst. However the militaristic…

Ford is working hard to unload Jaguar and Land Rover, and unlike Aston Martin deal, the Oval wants to be completely out. While Ford kept a small stake in Aston just like Daimler did with Chrysler, whoever buys the other two British brands will have…

Click the Jeep for a high-res gallery
Let's get something out the way first. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is not green. Now that we can agree on that, why is it being reviewed here on ABG? Because it's the first chance we've had to to spend an extended…

2011 Hyundai Equus prototype – Click above for high-res image gallery
Judging by these spy shots of a Hyundai Equus we just received from an alert reader, the Korean brand may be considering giving Rhys Millen a new ride to try and break the class…