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GM Plug-In Hybrid Program Underway, Vehicle Still Unconfirmed

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

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 ...

Ferrari To Offer Hybrid Versions Of Every Model Within Four Years, Maserati To Follow?

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

According to AutoSpies, During the presentation of Ferrari's new 599 GTB Hybrid Sportscar at the Geneva autoshow, 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 ...

The 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata is the Perfect Escape From Family Life

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Being a part of a family means a lot of wonderful things among them a feeling of belonging and love. But there is another side of family life that is a bit darker and it usually involves off-key recitals, endless soccer practices and the ever exciting getting of groceries. But ...

Is Radiation From Hybrid Vehicles Cause for Concern?

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

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

2010 Chevy Equinox: Night and Day Difference Discovered

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

A Sunnier Disposition GM removed the "all-new" 2010 Equinox's front-fender mark of excellence. In exchange, it remodeled this formerly drab Chevy with a higher quality materials. A good swap! You'll notice the change when they hand you the key. The fob is similar to Audi's switchblade affair; its key deployment ...

2004-2008 Toyota Prius Recall Will Reshape Accelerator Pedal

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

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 ...

2010 Ford Mustang ‘Muscles’ Back Up

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

() "Dad he is getting into it," the boy said as he, his father and mother made other mouth noises that no one could hear as they stared at the 2010 Mustang GT Coupe Premium that I placed myself inside. Yes, I smiled smugly as I sat like a ...

Road Test: The Most Magical Aspects Of The 2010 Honda Fit

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

After a week of testing the 2010 Fit five door hatchback by Honda there really is only one conclusion that you can make. Honda, at one of its secret testing facilities, must be in possession of a magic shrinking ray. Why, you ask? Because the Honda Fit is so huge ...

Audi Unveils A1 e-tron Minicar in Geneva

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

The unveiling of the Audi e-tron marked a change from the company that was unexpected. Audi had previously claimed that they had no interest in electric drive vehicles and would focus on efficient diesel and gasoline options. Well, the e-tron rolled out in concept form and then was confirmed for ...

Classic Recreations Unveils 1967 Shelby GT500CR Prototype

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

In November of last year we brought you news Classic Recreations out of Oklahoma was granted a license to build new 1967 Shelby GT500's as continuation vehicles. Those vehicles will be known as Shelby GT500CR models using the classic '67-'68 as a platform. Up to this point all we had ...