2011 Ford Explorer Deep Dive – Click above for high-res image gallery
UPDATE: When you're done reading part one, check out part two of our introduction of the 2011 Ford Explorer that focuses on new technology, powertrains and fuel efficiency.
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VIDEO: Top Gear finally tests the Tesla Roadster
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“Say goodbye to dial-up and say hello to broad band motoring!” That's the assessment of of Top Gear's chief wordsmith, Jeremy Clarkson, after testing the Tesla Roadster last night on Top Gear. Clarkson pitted the…
Bentley apprentice team wins “Spirit of GreenPower” award at Greenpower Corporate Challenge
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BMW introduces new pedal power machines
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USF1 boss Peter Windsor confirms deal for Cosworth engines in 2010
For a time in the 70s and 80s, Formula One wasn't dominated by automaker-backed factory teams. They were there, but independent teams were plentiful and often competitive. For many years most of those teams were powered by Cosworth engines,…
Toronto to experiment with plug-in hybrid conversions
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Thomas Built gets order for 288 SCR-equipped school buses
Thomas Built, the school bus manufacturing unit of Daimler Trucks North America, has received an order for 288 buses equipped with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems. SCR is the urea injection system used in conjunction with a catalyst to…
VIDEO: Tesla's ex-CEO Martin Eberhard in his own words
Now that the news about Martin Eberhard's new role at Tesla has been out for a few days, the man himself has finally spoken up about the change. Martin has published his side of the story on the company blog and there are no real surprises relative…
Detroit 2008 Preview: BYD to show plug-in hybrid and battery electric cars
A Chinese company plans to jump into the green parade at January's Detroit Auto Show. BYD Auto, which has previously announced plans to build a battery electric car later in 2008, will be one of five Chinese companies showing their wares at Cobo…
New investments by GE and others net A123 Systems another $69 million
With the closing of the latest round of private fund raising, Massachusetts-based A123 Systems now has an extra $69 million in the bank. General Electric put up $15 million of that amount, bringing its ownership stake in the advanced battery startup…