Audi gave the world a preview of its new A1 mini-car last fall in the form of the MetroProject and the production version of the new A1 is expected to debut in 2010 with a lineup that should include a drop-top version to take on the MINI Cabriolet.…
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Report: Bryan Nesbitt out as Cadillac boss, Mark Ruess consolidates
Most agree that the majority of General Motors' recent products are easily on par with the competition in terms of design, quality and performance. And having shed much of its legacy costs in bankruptcy last year, GM should be making money on those…
Toyota Prius and Camry sales up, LS600h surpsingly strong, all other hybrids down
Toyota has just released their hybrid vehicle sales results for the year through October and the results are mixed. The Prius continue on a strong growth path with global sales up twenty-six percent although Japanese sales were stagnant. The Camry…
Second drive: 2009 Ford Flex SEL AWD, I concur!
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As things turned out a brand new Ford Flex turned up the Ypsilanti branch of the Autoblog garage just a week after my friend Chris had one. While Chris used the Flex as a daily hauler, my family and I…
Fiat 500 billboard in Berlin talks back
Since its debut last year, the new FIAT 500 has been one of the most talked about small cars in Europe. Now people in Berlin can share their thoughts on the 500 with th everyone in the immediate vicinity. A pair of billboards installed near the…
Honda F1 team to promote “Green” with their 2007 livery?
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No, there isn't much green about Formula One. But over on Autoblog, they've got a photo of what may be the new 2007 paint scheme that will adorn Honda's RA107. This will be the first time the cars from the…
David Vespremi on Tesla's relevance in bringing EVs to the masses
While things have been quiet on the official legal front in the battle for recognition between Martin Eberhard and Elon Musk, some of the bystanders in the saga are continuing to come forward with their takes of the story. Earlier this week we heard…
Micro-hybrids set to take off in coming years
One of the biggest contributors to pollution and wasted fuel in urban areas is vehicles sitting in traffic jams with their engines idling. Hybrid vehicles address this problem by automatically shutting engines off when the vehicle is slowing or…
Nissan LEAF named one of Time's top 50 inventions of 2009
2010 Nissan Leaf EV – Click above for hi-res gallery
As we approach the waning days of 2009, it's time for everyone to compile their lists of best and worst of this and that for the year. Time magazine is no exception to this grand tradition and…
Dueling press releases: Which is the Truck of Texas? F-150 or Ram
Yesterday we told you that the new Ford F-150 was selected by the Texas Auto Writers Association as the Truck of Texas. However, it turned out there were two seemingly contradictory press releases on the Ford and Chrysler web sites both laying claim…