Archive: October 2009
Today’s New Car Designs: Visibility Not Included
Visibility is defined as: quality or fact or degree of being visible; perceptible by the eye or obvious to the eye. The word when used in combination with automobiles generally means a couple things; it can mean how easy the car is to actually see or how easy the car is to see out of from inside...
Why AllSmallCars.Com Says Bring On the Small Cars
Recently, I have read several articles that cut Ford at the knees for their perspective on the small car segment in the U.S. and how it differs (or doesn’t) from the... October 30, 2009 by Jonathan McGrew 2
How Far Can the 2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI Go On a Tank of Diesel?
We seem to be covering the 2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI clean diesel hatchback an awful lot here, but a recent blog post raised an issue we hadn't considered: How far can the... October 30, 2009 by John Voelcker 3
Smith Electric Vehicles Expands U.S. Line To Include Heavier Trucks
Smith Electric Vehicles U.S. announced today that it's Newton truck line, the first commercial all-electric truck to receive new vehicle emissions certification in... October 30, 2009 by Jon Vandervelde 1
Tesla Joins Tax-Incentive Trail for Not-Yet-Sited Model S Factory
It's starting to seem like tit-for-tat around here, as startup electric automakers Tesla and Fisker vie for--and get--federal- and state-funded loans and tax concessions to... October 30, 2009 by John Voelcker 3
Tesla Roadster Sets New World Record With 313 Mile Journey
The Global Green Car Challenge took place this week in Australia. Participants in numerous categories faced off for supremacy. One vehicle, the Tesla Roadster, set a new... October 30, 2009 by Eric Loveday
GM Insider Admits Company Knew Consumers Demanded Efficient Vehicles Decades Ago
Finally the cup holder has been overtaken as the most important feature of a new car. It was beat out by fuel economy. Americans have finally confessed and admitted that... October 30, 2009 by Eric Loveday 9
Fiat Bringing 500 Abarth To America
Editor's note: High Gear Media wants you to write for us. Here's what happens when you do--you get published alongside the pros, if your post is smart, well-written, and (for... October 29, 2009 by Robert Dillman 5
Talking 50th Anniversary Edition MINI: A Little Car With A Lot Of Attitude
The 2010 model year is shaping up to be one of innovation. We have seen the debut of the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid with record fuel economy for a mid-size sedan, the 2010... October 29, 2009 by Jonathan McGrew
Japan's Tokai Challenger Wins The 2009 World Solar Challenge
Carrying the regulation-maximum 6 square meters of solar cells and reaching speeds of up to 94 mph, the Solar-powered Tokai Challenger built by a team from Tokai University... October 29, 2009 by Jon Vandervelde 2
Toyota Prius Coupe May Be In The Works
British motor magazine Autocar reports that Toyota is working on a sporting coupe version of its Prius as a direct competitor to the sporty Honda CR-Z. Although it was... October 29, 2009 by Jon Vandervelde 3
ROBRADY Design Innovates With New Business Model
Recently, I spoke with Rob Brady, Owner / CEO / Design Director of ROBRADY Design, who has worked with alternative vehicle companies such as Vectrix, Segway and, most... October 29, 2009 by Jason Hendler
Coupe To Join Expanded Prius Lineup, Perhaps Even Minivan
It's long been the dream of Toyota's U.S. arm that the company would add additional body styles to the Prius line. And Toyota finally gave the nod to that idea earlier this... October 29, 2009 by John Voelcker 3
2011 Chevrolet Cruze Compact Car Launch Delayed Til Next Fall
As U.S. carmakers get serious about building world-class compact cars, one of the most eagerly awaited entries is the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, which will face off against a... October 29, 2009 by John Voelcker 5
Better Place Experimenting With EV Car Sharing at Train Stations
Better Place, well known for their somewhat controversial battery swapping technology and their growing partnership with Renault is now toying with yet another new idea. ... October 29, 2009 by Eric Loveday 4
Ford's Director of Global Electrification Discusses Battery Swapping
There are many methods for charging EVs. From using household current, to battery swapping, to fast charge stations, the list is continually growing. However, not... October 29, 2009 by Eric Loveday 11
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