EcoVElectric LSEV – Click above for high-res image gallery
Richard Marks spent twenty-five years as an engineer at General Motors, finishing out his tenure there working on the EV1. Following the demise of that project, he went on to work for some…
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Detroit 2008: Toyota unveils the new A-BAT hybrid pickup concept
click the photo of the A-BAT for a high-res gallery from the reveal
At Toyota's media reception this evening, new Toyota USA President Jim Lentz revealed the company's latest concept, the A-BAT hybrid pickup. We first saw pics of the new concept a…
Senate approves spending bill that includes $25B in auto loans
The U.S. Senate on Saturday passed a continuing resolution that keeps funding federal government operations at current levels for several more months and also includes funding for low interest loans for U.S. automakers. The bill is expected to be…
Chrysler and Nissan play to strengths, swap cars and trucks
Late this afternoon Chrysler and Nissan announced a major product cooperation deal that would allow both automakers to focus on their current product strengths while expanding their lineups with new entries. Beginning in 2010 Nissan will start making…
O2Diesel to Begin Testing New Ethanol – Biodiesel Blend
O2Diesel is a Delaware-based company that's trying a new approach with diesel fuel. One of the drawbacks of diesel fuel is that it tends to solidify at a considerably higher temperature than gasoline. In most northern regions they blend No. 1 and No.…
BMW M and Mercedes AMG each see huge sales spike in 2008
Click on the image above for a high-res gallery of the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG
No one would argue that 2008 was anything but a miserable year for the auto industry worldwide. Even high end brands like Bentley, Porsche and Ferrari were feeling the pain.…
Toyota dealer shows us fix for sticking accelerator pedals
Autobog visits LaFontaine Toyota to find out how a recalled pedal is fixed – Click above to see the process step-by-step
Toyota has built up the most enviable reputation for quality and durability in the auto industry, but the once unassailable…
AutoblogGreen Q&A: GM Battery Director Denise Grey
After Bob Lutz made the announcement about the deal to work with A123 Systems on the cells for the Chevy Volt battery packs to be supplied by Continental, AutoblogGreen sat down to chat with GM's battery chief Denise Grey. Denise is responsible for…
Audi adds three new drivers to 2010 Le Mans lineup, teases R15 “Plus”
After finally losing the top spot on the Le Mans podium to Peugeot last June, Audi is bound and determined to recapture victory this year. To that end the automaker has signed on three new drivers for this year's squad including one Peugeot veteran.…
Ford Racing to introduce new intake manifold for modular V8s
During the recent Ford Racing Invitational, one of the Mustangs being raced by the journalists on hand featured a newly developed intake manifold on its 4.6-liter V8. The current production manifold works very well with all kinds of engine…