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A new study concludes that last summer's government-funded "Cash For Clunkers" program didn't hurt car sales rates in future months, and in fact did just what it set out to do: get old, low-mileage cars off the road and stimulate auto sales in the U.S. An analysis by Maritz Research refutes one of...

On numerous occasions in the recent past, reports have stated that lithium-ion and batteries made with this material would be in short supply for the near future.  The reasoning behind the shortage is simple, battery makers simply don't have the capacity right now to churn out these batteries at a...

We anticipate that the Nissan Leaf will be a hot product when it comes to the market soon.  As of right now, the company has already reported 56,000 pre-orders, a number which continues to grow as the vehicle's release draws near.  It will be produced in limited numbers this year, followed by a...

The 2010 Geneva Motor Show is over, but we realized that we missed out on covering one significant vehicle: Hyundai's i-flow diesel hybrid concept. While the first gasoline hybrid was the 1997 Toyota Prius, only this year will French maker Peugeot introduce the world's first production hybrid with...

The Anything-But-Normal Crossover Is Bound To Get Attention

If you drive a small car or, heaven forfend, a hybrid or a clean-diesel, you may have heard the jokes. And the jibes. "Hey, Mister, how many rubber bands that thing have?" And so on. But we've got a foolproof way for you to grin all the way past the gas pumps. Suppose your fuel-efficient green car...

Every so often, an automaker presents a concept vehicle that is outside of the box.  The idea of the concept really is to gauge public interest and reaction, though production is not necessarily a consideration.  Honda has unveiled an interesting electric drive concept that could trigger positive...

Concept cars come in all forms, shapes, and sizes.  There are concepts destined for production some day and there are concepts that are just good lookers and nothing more.  That is were the newest concept from Tesla likely fits in.  The concept, called the EYE, carries a Tesla badge and was on...

Recent spy shots posted by our sister site Motor Authority show that despite delays, General Motors is continuing to develop the plug-in version of its Two-Mode Hybrid system. While the system is being tested in a discontinued Saturn Vue crossover, it now seems likely to appear in a version of...

 According to AutoSpies, at the presentation of Ferrari's new  599 Hy-KERS Hybrid Sportscar in Geneva,  Chairman Luca di Montezemolo (who is also chairman of Fiat Motors, majority owner of Ferrari) told the assembled reporters “This is a first step of a long project and we want within three...

Could hybrid cars actually be dangerous to drivers?  It seems like an unfounded question.  How could hybrids actually hurt their occupants?  A study conducted by a research committee funded by the Environmental Protection group of Israel suggests that hybrid could actually be harmful to the...

It's not often that you hear about oil companies claiming that electric vehicles will make a significant impact in the future, and even less often that a major oil company claims that electric vehicles will soon makeup 40% of the automotive market, but this is exactly what has occurred. Shell CEO...

Introducing the latest of what seems like a steady stream of green concept vehicles from Hyundai, the company unveiled its new i-flow hybrid sedan  at the 2010 Geneva auto show on Thursday.  Developed with the company's "Fluidic Design Philosophy", the i-flow's exterior lines yield a drag...

Owners of Toyota's iconic Prius hybrid model who thought they'd escaped the rash of Toyota recalls need to think again. The company is working on a fix to reshape accelerator pedals so that they cannot be trapped by floor mats, and will issue details within weeks. The upcoming recall took center...

Introduced as a Europe-only model in 1999, the A2 was remarkable for its revolutionary use of weight-saving aluminum and its focus on efficiency; a diesel variant was the first five-door vehicle in Europe to achieve an average mileage of less than 3 litres per 100 km (approximately 80 mpg).   But...

 Word circulated around the car blogs a few days ago about the upcoming release of the next in line BMW ActiveE prototype electric vehicle.  Many reports, including our own, incorrectly stated the amount of ActiveE prototypes coming here to the states.  BMW has responded with a press release...

I can see the long line forming already to be 1 of the 700 lucky individuals selected to lease BMWs latest electric vehicle.  They came in droves trying to get a chance at the Mini E and the same thing is sure to happen again.  How do tens of thousands of people get narrowed down and selected for...

Here we go again.  It seems like just awhile back we wrote an article bidding Bob Lutz farewell.  Oh wait, we did write an article wishing our goodbyes.  Well as you all likely know, Mr. Lutz returned after a short hiatus to help out the then struggling GM get back on its feet.  Now, we...

Electric vehicles are coming and they will come in all shapes and sizes.  From vehicles with the traditional 4 wheel setup, down to trikes, and even two wheel vehicles, there will truly be an EV for everyone soon.  How many EVs can we expect?A recent study in the two wheel category predicts that...

Over in Europe, diesels engine are the preferred choice for most drivers. They offer fuel efficiency, lower fuel prices, and represent only a modest increase in price over gasoline versions. Here in the States, many drivers turn to hybrids for more fuel efficient motoring. Why...