Category: Autoblog

Over the last decade, billions of consumer electronics devices have been built and powered by lithium ion batteries and cars appear to be the next big li-ion applications. Even with all the lithium ion battery production that exists today however,…

During this summer's Woodward Dream Cruise in Detroit, It seemed like Smart ForTwos were almost as prevalent as Camaros and Mustangs. However it also seemed like most of the tiny two-seaters were primarily there as rolling billboards. The cars were…

It's been known for a couple of years that BMW is working on another lower-roof, more coupe-like crossover derived from the X5 platform. BMW will be unveiling something on Wednesday at the New York Auto show, but it hasn't publicly said what that…

The autos section at business magazine Forbes has compiled a top ten list of most fuel efficient luxury cars. While some of the vehicles on the list seem obvious – the Mercedes-Benz E320 BlueTec diesel and the hybrid Lexus GS450h – there were some…

Chevrolet Volt prototype at Pikes Peak – click above for high-res image gallery
One of the main concerns that many people have about the Chevy Volt is how well it will perform when running in charge sustaining mode with the engine-generator cranking…

Another one of the surviving Toyota Rav4 EVs is up for grabs on eBay and as this is written it has yet to get any bids. The starting price for this one is a steep $45,000 and there is also an undisclosed reserve price. The seller is located in Santa…

The State of Florida handed out $15 million in grants for a variety of biofuel projects resulting from the 2006 Florida Energy Act. Two thirds of that went to a variety of fuel and energy production projects, such as ethanol production facilities.…

The Santa Monica Art Center will play host to an auto show dedicated to alternative fuel and high mileage vehicles on December 9 and 19 10, 2006. The show, The Alternative Car and Transportation Expo, is being sponsored by the City of Santa Monica…

Corvette C6.R GT2 – Click above for a high-res image gallery
The is on track at Mid-Ohio this morning for the first official practice session ahead of tomorrow's American Le Mans Series Race. So far, the 'Vettes look good and sound great, although…

Lotus Elise aluminum chassis
Since the earliest days of Lotus, founder Colin Chapman lived by the philosophy of “Simplicate and add lightness.” Over the last 60 years, that has manifested in cars from the Seven and Elan to the Elise and Evora. We can…