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So far Nissan hasn't been particularly enthusiastic about hybrid vehicles, not considering them to be a particularly good business proposition. However, new emissions…
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Chat with retiring GM research VP Larry Burns today at 3pm EDT
Larry Burns has served as General Motors Vice president of research and development for 11 years, a tenure longer than anyone else since the original holder of that office, Charles Kettering. This fall however, Burns will be strolling off into the…
Report: Jaguar XF to get four-cylinder diesel, CO2 emissions of under 150 g/km
The Jaguar XF lives in very competitive segment alongside the BMW 5 series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Audi A6. All three of those cars offer something Jaguar does not: a four-cylinder diesel engine. This is a curious situation, since 80 percent of…
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…
SEMA 2007 Preview: Jeep Wrangler All-Access adds opulence to off-roading
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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.…
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…
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…
2008 Chevy Malibu Hybrid to debut at Baseball All-Star Game
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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…
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…
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…