While Mercedes-Benz has been testing several different hybrid configurations of the Sprinter Van in North America, including plug-ins and diesels, none have come to market yet. Mercedes is now taking the first step toward that by adding start-stop…
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Bosch chairman doesn't see hybrids making a dent in CO2
Robert Bosch GmbH is the largest automotive supplier in the world and the Chairman of their automotive group Dr. Bernd Bohr doesn't see much of a future for hybrids, at least in Europe. Bohr projects that by 2015 less five percent of cars sold in…
Tivo Alert: Mid-Ohio ALMS race to be shown Sunday as 90 minute docu-drama
Last week's American Le Mans Series race at Mid-Ohio was a nail-biter right down to the checkered flag with lots of action in each of the four classes. Unfortunately, the race wasn't shown live on TV… though it was streamed over the interwebz. If…
Buick Regal likely to be launch platform for next GM hybrid system
2011 Buick Regal – Click above for high-res image gallery
Last night, General Motors publicly unveiled the 2011 Buick Regal that goes on sale in North America in the first half of next year. The Regal will be Buick's new mid-sized sedan entry and is…
Kia introduces production Forte LPI Hybrid in South Korea
Kia has just introduced its first mass production hybrid model based on the new Forte compact sedan in its home market of South Korea. The Forte LPI hybrid uses a smaller 20-hp version of the hybrid system that Hyundai showed at the LA Auto Show last…
Japan considering $3,000 incentives for hybrid and EV buyers
Just as they have in most other countries, car sales in Japan have gone in the dumpster. Now, the Japanese government is considering new incentives to at least stimulate sales of greener cars. The new program would provide cash back ranging from…
New 99 g/km Audi 1.6 TDI now available for order in the UK
Back in September, Audi first announced the addition of the new 1.6 TDI model to the A3 lineup over in Europe and now it's available to order in the UK. The newest A3 features the VW group's latest 1.6-liter common rail injected four cylinder diesel…
2008 Smart ForTwo makes it's auto show debut in Bologna with special “edition limited one”
This week and running through December 17, 2006 the second generation Smart ForTwo is making its auto show debut at the Bologna Motor Show in Italy. To celebrate the launch of the new model, DaimlerChrysler is going to build run of 1,500 “edition…
US Supreme Court rules that EPA can regulate greenhouse gases
The Bush administration was dealt a major defeat to its environmental ignorance policies today when the United States Supreme Court ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency can regulate greenhouse gas emissions under the current Clean Air Act.…
GM opens alternative fuel exhibit at Disney Epcot
As part of General Motors ongoing promotion of their alternative fuel efforts, they've opened a new edutainment exhibit at the Epcot theme park at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The facility will feature a variety of interactive exhibits covering…