Despite growing concerns that the widespread production and use of corn ethanol is actually counter-productive to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the Canadian government is moving ahead with a mandate to require ethanol blending into all gasoline…

2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser – Click above for high-res image gallery
Chrysler's long-lived PT Cruiser will finally roll off into the sunset next month after a decade in production. According to the Detroit Free Press, when the 2010 model year winds down…

The current 2008 Pontiac Vibe
One General Motors model that hasn't received much attention lately is the Pontiac Vibe, but that will be changing in the next few months. The current Vibe has been around for six years and shares a platform and assembly…

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The German general public is still making their way through the myriad halls of the Frankfurt Motor Show but here on the interwebs it's time to shift our focus over to the other side of our pale blue dot. The Tokyo Motor…

As Ferraris have achieved progressively higher performance, the automotive world has been rife with speculation about a new, smaller model from Maranello. All the while, Ferrari has continuously thrown cold water on the idea, saying that such a new…

Click the HX for a high-res gallery at the GM Design Dome
Much to the consternation of the communications staff at General Motors the press photos and story on the new HUMMER HX concept got published a few days earlier than planned last week.…

Exide Technologies and Ballard Power Systems are teaming up to develop hybrid power systems for forklifts. Unlike most fuel cell systems for cars that have used either nickel metal hydride or lithium ion batteries, Exide is using their lead acid…

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As Capt. Starbuck might say, “That's a Big Frakkin” Truck!” The biggest of Chrysler's 2007 SEMA concept vehicles is the Dodge Ram BFT. The BFT is what happens when you take a Quad Cab…

At the Madrid Motor Show this week, Kia is showing off its latest entry in the low CO 2 derby with the eco_cee'd hatchback. With power coming from 1.6L diesel that automatically shuts off whenever the vehicle is not in motion, the oddly named…

Most people probably don't know the name PACCAR but they've surely seen Peterbilt, Kenworth and DAF. Those are three of the biggest medium and heavy duty truck brands on the market . The smoky exhaust from those big diesel trucks has surely annoyed…