Getting sufficient range out of electric vehicles is proving to be a tough nut to crack for major OEMs and start-ups alike, as battery technology just isn't up to the task for anything larger than a sub-compact or two-seat sports car. Jaguar-Land Rover and a consortium of U.K. technology companies...
The automotive world has seen a few performance-oriented hybrids already, the most recent being Honda's CR-Z, but so far not many, the Lexus GS hybrid aside, have built up... January 18, 2010 by Nelson Ireson
Green racing leagues are nothing new--we've covered some of the stranger ones off and on since 2008. The Indy Racing League has been all-ethanol for several seasons. Audi's... January 14, 2010 by Nelson Ireson
Just two days ago Bob Lutz told the world in no uncertain terms that the "Cadillac Converj is cleared for production," but today we're getting a different line from within... January 12, 2010 by Nelson Ireson
The studio shots and core information on the 2012 Cadillac XTS have been out since midnight, but there's only so much one can glean about the presence of a car from the... January 12, 2010 by Nelson Ireson
Contrary to what we’ve heard recently from other sources—which might, admittedly, have been building on rumor—Volkswagen currently has no plans to build a Jetta... January 11, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson
With internals borrowed largely from the Honda Insight, the 2011 Honda CR-Z is one of the first takes on a sporty hybrid, and one Honda hopes will bring an element of fun and... January 11, 2010 by Nelson Ireson
The new Prius has only been out for a few months, but already Toyota is previewing concepts of what looks like another body style for the Prius platform. That could make the... January 11, 2010 by Nelson Ireson
One of the most exciting cars from last year’s Detroit Auto Show was the Cadillac Converj concept, which General Motors used to showcase its plug-in hybrid technology... January 10, 2010 by Nelson Ireson
Top ten lists and hot cars are a natural pair, and Playboy's list reads like an enthusiast's dream garage...well, for the most part. The Porsche Panamera Turbo's position at... January 7, 2010 by Nelson Ireson
It's no secret that hybrids are a snooze-fest for the curve junkie, and accordingly Porsche CEO Michael Macht has no need for them, according to the latest report. The news... January 7, 2010 by Nelson Ireson
Audi of America's CEO Johan de Nysschen is not known for mincing words, infamously calling the 2011 Chevrolet Volt "a car for idiots" just a few months ago. It seems the... December 14, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
Another year, another price rise, this time, for BMW's 2010 range of vehicles. The price rise is tiny, however, at just 0.4% per vehicle, plus a $50 addition to the... December 14, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
In a move that'd make the Volt's first-drive team proud, Denmark's Crown Prince HRH Fredrik is the first outsider to drive the 2010 Fisker Karma series plug-in hybrid. The... December 14, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
Virtually the whole auto-journalist demimonde is waiting for a chance to drive the 2010 Fisker Karma. And ultimately, we knew we'd be second or third down the VIP... December 14, 2009 by Marty Padgett
Unlike the mainstream market where hybrid technology is used to maximize fuel efficiency, luxury automakers have employed hybrid systems as a way to maintain or improve... November 18, 2009 by Nelson Ireson