If nothing else, politics is about showmanship, grandstanding and appearances. If you've ever watched a Congressional hearing on C-Span you might have noticed that members of Congress tend to spend a lot more time speechifying than actually asking…
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Motor oil from cow fat that biodegrades in days
The gasoline or diesel that goes in the fuel tank is by no means the only petroleum used in cars. Oil is also used as a lubricant to keep all the metal parts sliding smoothly over one another. That lubricating oil needs to be changed periodically as…
A123 Systems gets battery supply contract for Navistar-Modec JV
Modec electric truck – Click above for high-res image gallery
The joint venture that was formed last year between Navistar and Modec has selected A123 Systems to develop and produce lithium ion battery packs for its trucks. Modec is a British company…
Corvette C6-R still the machine to beat in ALMS GT1
Just as the Audi R10 is dominating the LMP1 class, the Corvette C6-R has again captured the top two spots in qualifying for the GT1 class for the 12 Hours of Sebring that runs tomorrow. Jan Magnussen, who will be driving the number 3 Vette for the…
MyCar EVs now available in London from evstores for 9,995
The Hong Kong-built, Italy-designed MyCar CV.2 is now available for sale in the UK through Ev Stores in London. The little two-seater seems to fit in the quadicycle category along with the likes of the Reva G-Wiz thanks to its 40 mph top speed.…
2008 Chevy Malibu Hybrid to debut at Baseball All-Star Game
Click the Malibu for a high-res gallery
The new Chevrolet Malibu hybrid was spotted roaming the streets of suburban Detroit the other day and yesterday it had its official coming out at the Baseball All-Star Game. Chevrolet is showing off the Malibu…
Reinventing a transportation icon, a double-decker for the 21st century
When you you think of London England, there are certain iconic images that come to mind, Big Ben and house of Parliament, Piccadilly Circus, the red-coated black hatted guards at the palace, the black London taxi and, of course, the bright red double…
New York 2009: Performance, the past and the hoped for future
The Dodge Viper sits in the shadow of the Circuit EV prototype
Out in the middle of the Dodge display here at the Javits center lies the past and future of performance cars. Sitting on the floor is the epitome of old school performance, the Viper…
SEMA 2007 Preview: Jeep Wrangler All-Access adds opulence to off-roading
click above image for a high-res gallery of the Jeep Wrangler All-Access
The Jeep Wrangler All-Access that's debuting at SEMA this year takes the off-road capability of your traditional Jeep and adds to it premium interior materials and accessories.…
Ask Autoblog: How are Michigan roads made?
The process of constructing roadways in a Michigan is a long and arduous one that takes many millions of dollars, countless workers standing around and at least five seasons to finish. Roadways here on the home turf of the American auto industry are…