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Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Nissan Esflow Concept 2011

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; Nissan’s unveiling the ESFLOW EV concept at the Geneva Auto Show next month. Well, here it is. Click through for the interior shot. God I wish the CE industry had the guts to show-off their forward-thinking concepts — just the Microsoft Courier comes to mind. Anyway, the European auto show is actually expected to feature a fair amount of

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Tesla Losses Soar to $154.3 million in 2010

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; Tesla Motors has just released a preliminary, unaudited financial report concerning the year than ended on Dec. 31, 2010. The company reported losses of US$51.4 million in Q4 2010 and US$154.3 million for 2010, which was almost triple the US$55.74 million loss for the year ending Dec. 31, 2009. The EV automaker's revenue, however, rose

New Smart ForSpeed Concept

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; At next week's Geneva Motor Show, Smart will reveal a new concept model called the ForSpeed that signals a new design direction and hints at future products from Daimler's small car brand. The ForSpeed is a zero-emissions roadster model with a unique look that is powered by an electric motor.In a similar fashion to Smart's 2001

Will China's BYD Bring the F3DM to the U.S. ?

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; When it comes to making cars, China is king. We’re talking the world’s largest car market, with over a hundred individual marques. So why is it that there are virtually zero Chinese car manufactures selling cars in the U.S. aka the world’s other largest car market? So far, China’s “Big Four” (well, the four most visible to those outside

Friday, February 25, 2011

Hseih’s Aerius: The Hypercar Goes Green in 2025

http://carsandtec.blogspot.com/search/label/BMWhttp://carsandtec.blogspot.com/2010/12/read-more-in-cars.htmlvar addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; Imagine it’s the year 2025. The Bugatti Veyron is an overpriced collector’s item outlawed on U.S. streets as it doesn’t meet the nation’s recently introduced (and some say draconian) emission laws. Dozens of tired Corvette Z06’s

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

BMW-i BORN ELECTRIC

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; BMW i is the beginning of a new world of visionary mobility: With pure, progressive shapes and lightning performance. With innovative applications and intelligent services. With an unparalleled use of sustainable technology. BMW i goes above and beyond the development of cars and is constantly evolving. Experience that evolution here.

New Honda Civic Ti

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; A new limited edition version of the Civic hatchback inspired by its BTCC-sibling has been added to Honda's car lineup in Britain. The new Civic Ti is based on the five-door 1.4-liter and 1.8-liter i-VTEC SE gasoline variants and according to Honda, it comes with £3,700 worth of extra equipment over and above the standard model. Offered

Hartge Releases More Goodies for 2010 BMW Z4 Roadster

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; After showing us its initial offerings for the new BMW Z4 that were limited to a few alloy wheel options, a dual-pipe exhaust system and a new speedometer, Hartge has taken one step further by releasing a new set of upgrades for the hardtop roadster.For the exterior, Hartge has created a new front apron that covers the air inlets,

Monday, February 21, 2011

Credo E-Bone Designer Takes on the Ferrari Enzo

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; Remember the humorously named yet somewhat plausible Credo E-Bone? It was a design study for a hydrogen powered bus from Hungarian artist Peter Simon, and with a name like "E-Bone", who could forget?Well, Simon is back, only this time he's taking on something a little more exotic than public transport: he's envisioning the next generation

Saturday, February 19, 2011

Jammed Vandals Destroy Seven New Toyota Models at 2011

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; Auto shows seem to have become risky business for car manufacturers. After the BMW 750i that was stolen at the Detroit motor show earlier this year, now more disturbing news comes from the Chicago Auto Show, where the Toyota booth attracted unwanted attention. According to local newspapers, seven new Toyota models had their interiors

Toyota iQ Pure-Electric Prototype

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; An all-electric prototype of the Toyota iQ will make its European debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The iQ EV is equipped with an electric motor fed through a newly developed, flat and compact lithium-ion battery that is mounted under the car's floor. According to Toyota, the battery pack doesn't reduce the regular iQ's load area

2011 Toyota Matrix

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; Toyota has chosen this week's Chicago Auto Show to stage the reveal of the 2011 model year Matrix. If you're having a hard time finding the styling differences between the 2010- and 2011-MY versions of the Matrix, that's because the revisions are barely noticeable. On the outside, the subtle refresh is limited to all-new front and rear

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Rising Gas Prices Might Affect Large SUV Sales

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; As crude oil reached $91 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange last week, U.S. gasoline prices started going up reaching an average value of $3.05 per gallon. That’s about half a dollar more than what Americans had to pay a year ago and the highest level since October 2008, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Diesel prices

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Toyota recalls 1.7 million cars for fuel leaks

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; TOKYO — Toyota recalled nearly 1.7 million cars worldwide Wednesday for fuel leaks, the latest in a ballooning number of quality problems that could add another dent to its tarnished reputation in the crucial U.S. market.Toyota's latest recalls are mostly in Japan, but they also include the IS and GS Lexus luxury models in North America,