BusinessWeek has just published a profile of one of our favorite car companies Tesla Motors. The article doesn't really have much in the way of new information aside from the code name to the WhiteStar follow up. If all goes according to plan we…
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Review: 2010 Acura TL SH-AWD 6MT is a mouthful, not a handful
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When the redesigned Acura TL debuted in late 2008, it represented a substantial transformation over previous iterations. The third-generation model retained the transverse V6 of its…
Seat captures opening rounds of WTCC with Leon TDI
The opening rounds of the World Touring Car Championshio took place last week in Brazil and Seat won both races with drivers Yvan Muller and Gabrieli Tarquini. Spain-based Seat is a division of Volkswagen, and like other brands in the group they are…
Ford Ka to follow Paris debut with bit part in new Bond movie
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The world will get its first official look at the new Ford Ka at the Paris Motor Show in about 6 weeks. However the production crew of the new James Bond flick have been seeing and driving it for months. Ford's new…
TiVo Alert: The 24 Hours of Le Mans is over
If you recorded the 24 Hours of Le Mans to watch later, you can move on to the next post and come back here after you're all caught up. For those who just want the scoop on what happened in the big diesel battle of 2007 or the GT1 duel between Aston…
Paris Preview: Ferrari to introduce more efficient version of California GT
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Every automaker, including low-volume, high-performance brands like Ferrari, is going to have to reduce fuel consumption in the coming years, and the Italians will show their first tangible…
Ford's Mark Fields wants more flex-fuel, less California regulations
Ford's President of the Americas, Mark Fields, wants the company to build more E85 capable flex-fuel vehicles but he doesn't want to have to deal with state level fuel economy or carbon dioxide regulations. The former should be no surprise as every…
Toyota Australia could add Camry Hybrid production if government helps
During the Tokyo Motor Show last week, Toyota executives revealed that they would like to add local production of the Camry Hybrid to their Australian plant in Melbourne. They want to add a hybrid to their Australian lineup to address demands for…
Paris Preview: Audi A1 Sportback hybrid concept leaks out
The leakage leading up to the Paris Motor Show continues as the first pics of the new Audi A1 Sportback have surfaced. The A1 Sportback is likely what the production version of Audi's new small car will look like when it hits the streets in 2010. The…
New energy bill stalled by special interest groups
Divergent special interest groups have stalled efforts to get a new energy bill passed in the US Senate. The bill seemingly has plenty to get everyone upset, including automakers, the coal industry and electric utilities. While the electricity…