2010 Ford Flex Ecoboost – Click above for high-res image gallery
Despite its many functional charms, the U.S. car market has simply never warmed up to the Ford Flex in the two years it has been on sale. Nonetheless, Ford will persevere with the big…
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Why the Lexus GX may be rollover-prone (and the 4Runner isn't)
The latest blow to the formerly sterling reputation of Toyota came this week when Consumer Reports gave the new Lexus GX460 a “Do Not Buy” rating. It's not often that CR gives its worst rating to a vehicle and it's never happened to a Toyota or Lexus…
Chrysler adds content, efficiency and cuts price on Avenger, Sebring and 300
Click above for high-res gallery of the 2009 Chrysler LLC model changes
All recent indications point to Chrysler LLC's days as a going concern being numbered. Nonetheless, the engineers and marketers who remain on staff are still tweaking the…
Is Tesla Motors working with Daimler?
A few months back, Tesla Motors revealed that its upcoming WhiteStar sedan would be available in two variants, a pure battery electric like the Roadster and a range-extended electric more like the Chevy Volt. We still don't have many details on the…
Officially Official: All the details on the 2010 Porsche 911 GT3
We'll be getting our first in-person look at Porsche's newest hard-core 911 version when we arrive at the Geneva Motor Show in just over four weeks time. However, we've now got more photos and details on the 911 GT3 to share with you thanks to the…
EVS23: A123 shows off new cell design for Volt battery pack
Continental and A123 Systems are due to deliver their first prototype battery packs for the Chevy Volt the GM Tech Center later this month. In preparation for that moment, A123 has just unveiled the new prismatic cell that will be used. Previous A123…
Mitsubishi launches iMiEV survey on consumer site
For those that have been eagerly anticipating the arrival of Mitsubishi's battery-powered iMiEV, the carmaker has just launched a site that might be of interest. The US consumer site now has a link to a survey for prospective drivers. Mitsubishi is…
Toyota supplying hybrid and hydrogen vehicles for IAAF Championships
The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Championships are coming up in Osaka Japan from August 25-September 2 and Toyota is providing 220 vehicles for the event. The fleet will include 134 Priuses to be used to move…
Acura won't get into horsepower war, will focus on efficiency
In typical Honda fashion, its premium Acura division will take a different path and has decided not to get sucked into a power race with its rivals. We already knew Acura had shelved plans for a larger V8 engine and a rear wheel drive platform.…
The chicken VS the egg: what's wrong with American trains?
In many ways the United States is a land of contrasts, politically, culturally and even in terms of language. One of those contrasts is mass transit. Aside of from a few large, densely populated cities, public transportation is largely ignored in the…