Archive: March 2009
Toyota Predicts 2010 Prius Will No Longer Be a Second Car
Debuting nearly nine years ago, the Toyota Prius took front stage on the hybrid scene. Sales quickly outpaced predictions, but Toyota was in a way still disappointed. Research determined that most Prius buyers bought the car as a second car. Most buyers used the Prius for travelling to and...
Detroit Electric to Introduce $25,000 Electric Sedan Next Year
Detroit Electric recently partnered with Malaysian company Proton Holdings in a joint venture with the intent of producing an all electric vehicle. Detroit Electric would... March 31, 2009 by Eric Loveday 2
30 Days of the 2010 Toyota Prius: Day 7, Chief Engineer Akihiko Otsuka
Often, new car introductions are led by corporate executives or vehicle marketers. But at Toyota, recognizing the chief engineer is a tradition for every new car. Here... March 31, 2009 by John Voelcker
2010 Toyota Prius: This Gas Sipping Hybrid is Causing a Stir
Last Wednesday, March 25th, the 2010 Toyota Prius was launched into the automotive media and it is proving to cause quite a stir. TheCarConnection.com’s Marty Padgett... March 30, 2009 by Jonathan McGrew
Charge Your Car From the Sun
Not relying on gasoline and all of its political and environmental baggage is the key advantage of driving an electric car. But one British company called Romag adds... March 30, 2009 by Lyle Dennis 2
Video: Tesla Model S Test Drive
How would you like to test drive a Tesla Model S today? Too bad. Unless you've already committed to buying one, this video is probably as close as you'll get - at least until... March 30, 2009 by Robert Scardino 1
30 Days of the 2010 Toyota Prius: Day 6, The 5 Not-So-Great Things
Soon we'll dive into much more detail on each aspect of the 2010 Toyota Prius, covering every facet of the car exhaustively. Think of it as "Everything You Need to Know," but... March 30, 2009 by John Voelcker 6
Ford Commits Additional Funding to EV's, Downplays Fuel Cell Technology
According to a top engineer at Ford, the company will be moving funds from hydrogen fuel cell research to focus on hybrid and electric vehicles. The move comes on the heels... March 30, 2009 by Eric Loveday
The Numbers Are In, Hybrid Sales Break Records in 08
Buyers have shown increasing interest in hybrid vehicles during the past few years and 2008 is no exception. Despite economic downturn, hybrid sales still increased... March 30, 2009 by Eric Loveday
2010 Chevrolet Camaro: Splendidly Competent, Utterly Irrelevant
Kingston, New York--This battered Hudson River city, just 90 miles north of New York, is full of collector cars if you know where to look. Friday and Saturday evenings... March 29, 2009 by John Voelcker 1
Kia to Unveil Forte LPI Hybrid at Seoul Auto Show
The opening of the Seoul Auto Show in South Korea is just days away now and several unveilings will take place. Notably, the unveiling of the Kia Forte LPI hybrid has... March 29, 2009 by Eric Loveday 2
30 Days of the 2010 Toyota Prius: Day 5, The 10 Best Things
There's a whole lot to love about the 2010 Toyota Prius. So far, we've given you "Everything You Need to Know," run down our first impressions and what's new, and talked... March 29, 2009 by John Voelcker 1
Ford Partners with Smith EV to Build Commercial BEVs in U.S.
Ford and Smith Electric Vehicle announced plans to partner together to build battery electric vehicles at a new site in Kansas City. Smith EV purchased a portion of an... March 29, 2009 by Eric Loveday
Detroit Electric and Proton Holdings to Sign Deal For EV
According to Reuters News Service, the Malaysian automaker Proton Holdings is close to signing a deal with battery developer Detroit Electric. The deal includes a possible... March 29, 2009 by Eric Loveday
2009 Green Car Parade at the Colorado State Capital
Today at the Colorado State Capital the Colorado Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) held their 2nd annual Static Green Car Parade. This event, held before the opening of... March 29, 2009 by Jonathan McGrew
First Fiesta Movement Agents Soon to Blitz Social Media About the 2011 Ford Fiesta
This week's arrival of 100 Ford Fiesta test cars from Europe means your social media may soon be barraged with messages (presumably positive) about how great Ford's future... March 28, 2009 by John Voelcker
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