The Nissan Leaf battery electric vehicle is on its way, and it's bringing Apple iPhone integration with it. You'll be able to use a special app to communicate with and control some of the vehicle's features, Nissan has promised. All Nissan Leafs will come with a cellular data radio built in...
Toyota Motor Sales announced yesterday that its U.S. sales of new cars were up 24.4 percent over the previous April, during the worst of the economic meltdown. Despite recent... May 4, 2010 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 1
Being the first on the scene with its hybrid SUV, the Escape Hybrid, Ford has experience in the industry that many of its competitors can’t claim. With over six years... May 3, 2010 by Kelly Smith 1
As all-electric vehicles become common, does a country’s infrastructure really need to be changed to accommodate them? As most people drive 50 miles or less per day my... May 2, 2010 by Larry Williamson 2
Do you know when to accelerate your Prius "as though there's an eggshell between your foot and the pedal," and when to move away briskly? If you do, you may already be an... April 30, 2010 by John Voelcker 2
MINI has announced that starting in February of next year buyers can opt for a pumped-up new model called the 2012 MINI Countryman. This ‘Super Mini’ of sorts is an SUV... April 27, 2010 by Chris Raymond
Everyone pretty much knows what to look for when buying a gasoline vehicle. But what about an all-electric vehicle, of the sort that will go on sale at the end of the year?... April 26, 2010 by Larry Williamson 5
At first glance, the Insight and Civic Hybrid are very comparable cars, but after looking at each in depth, one car clearly comes out on top, the Honda Insight. Priced at an... April 23, 2010 by Kelly Smith
It started as an experimental project that led me on an amazing learning experience. There were new buzzwords, concepts, terminology, and applications to learn in building... April 16, 2010 by Larry Williamson 1
Sometimes, a car--even an electric car like the 2011 Nissan Leaf--isn't the best way to transport yourself on errands or to work. Bicycling's one of the greenest alternatives... April 7, 2010 by Marty Padgett
Nissan has upped the ante on its bid to become the world's leading electric-car maker, by announcing a third global factory for production of their 2011 Leaf electric car... March 19, 2010 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
The State of Washington is currently considering a new policy that would implement a new annual registration fee of $100 on electric vehicles. This new fee would be in... February 19, 2010 by Shannon Arvizu 25
The Chevy Volt may soon have some competition. This week, both BMW and Jaguar have announced intentions to produce and sell plug-in hybrid models. Each of these models will... February 11, 2010 by Shannon Arvizu 2
Driving an electric car is empowering. No longer are you confined to gas stations for energy - suddenly, any home or business can be considered a possible energy source... February 4, 2010 by Shannon Arvizu 1
This is the way Europe drives: Compact, maneuverable, roomy enough for the average family. They drive diesels. More than half of all new cars sold in Europe are diesels... January 30, 2010 by Denis Flierl 6
Honda gets a lot of slack for their second-generation Honda Insight. It's not as fuel-efficient as its first generation model or its competitor, the Toyota Prius... January 21, 2010 by Shannon Arvizu 1
