Coda sedan – Click above for high res image gallery
When we spoke with Coda Automotive's marketing director Kara Saltness a few weeks before the unveiling of the new electric sedan, she mentioned that although Lishen would be providing the batteries…
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BMW wants more people to custom-order X3s with high-margin options
When the second generation X3 goes on sale early next year BMW wants more of its American customers to start special ordering the crossovers rather than buying them off the lot. Custom orders are more the norm in Europe where about half of all BMWs…
Reader Spy: Are you the next Dodge Charger SRT8?
2011/2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 prototype – click above for high-res image gallery
It's no secret that Chrysler is unleashing redesigned versions of the 300 and Dodge Charger sedans this Fall and we've seen numerous images of them prowling the streets…
2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid priced equal to V6 at $35,180
2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid – Click above for high-res image gallery
Lincoln has dropped a bit of a surprise with the pricing of the 2011 Lincoln MKZ hybrid. Unlike most other hybrid vehicles, there will be no price premium compared to the cheapest…
Frankfurt Preview: 2011 Ford C-Max gets first 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine
2011 Ford Focus C-Max – Click above for high-res image gallery
Ford has just released some photos and information on the next generation C-Max which will be shown in a couple of weeks at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The C-Max is the tall wagon MPV…
VIDEO: Bob Lutz expounds on diesel in America
In the latest installment of the continuing video series being published on GM's FastLane Blog, this week Bob Lutz responds to the question: “What about diesel?” Clearly Lutz isn't a huge fan of diesel going forward, at least for the North American…
Cars not Carbon' is the challenge being set by the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership
The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership is a British group that includes over 250 members including car-makers, parts suppliers, fuel companies, government departments and many other businesses that are related to the auto and fuel industries. They are…
Officially Official: Reva to help GM India develop EVs
2011 Chevy Spark – Click above for a high res image gallery
General Motors officially announced a deal with India's Reva that had been rumored for several weeks. The maker of Jeremy Clarkson's “favorite” car — the G-Wiz — will be partnering with GM…
Thailand has to import more palm oil to support biodiesel production
Thailand has been moving heavily to promote the use of biodiesel produce from palm oil. Unfortunately, they are already running short of the palm oil, so now the government is examining whether to allow imports of the oil. The Thai government Oil…
Carlos Ghosn: 2011 Nissan Leaf sold out
If you aren't already on the list to purchase a 2011 Nissan Leaf, you're officially out of luck. During a speech to the Detroit Economic Club today, Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn announced that the U.S. market allotment for the first year's production of…