Ford’s vanlet spins off electric-, propane-, and natural gas–powered variations, plus one for serialized people-hauling. Ford’s little Transit Connect utility van is about to try out some new forms of versatility. At the Chicago auto show , Ford is debuting two new powertrains for the TC—a battery-powered electric vehicle and one powered by natural gas or propane—as well as a taxi. All these models are, of course, primarily aimed at... 

Most car design is evolutionary and derivative. Rarely does a manufacturer make a complete clean break with the past, and risk everything on a fresh stylistic new beginning. Except of course, when you’re at the end of your rope, and staring death in the face. Suddenly, anything, even something boldly original, is very possible and  Read More →

Filed under: Marketing/Advertising , Toyota Southeast Toyota , which is the largest franchised distributor of Toyota vehicles in the world with 173 dealers in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina & South Carolina, has reportedly pulled all of its advertising from local ABC stations. Why? Apparently, the group decided that the television stations were airing “excessive stories on the Toyota issues ” by…  Read More →

The burliest Mustang loses some weight and gains 10 hp and an optional track-focused package for 2011. The Blue Oval is leaving no Stang untweaked for 2011, now announcing significant updates to the Shelby GT500 to go along with the already revealed 5.0-liter Mustang GT and base 3.7-liter V-6 cars . The most important alteration to the Shelby is a switch in engine-block material, tossing the…  Read More →

Filed under: Spy Photos , Geneva Motor Show , Europe , Crossover , Hatchback , Hyundai Hyundai HED-5 – Click above for high-res image gallery It’s been nearly two years since the Hyundai HED-5 concept bowed at the Geneva Motor Show , but in late 2008, the Korean automaker announced that a production version of the compact crossover would arrive in 2010 . And here it is. Spied while testing in Northern Scandinavia, Hyundai’s... 

For many years, electric cars didn’t look so much like cars, as they did… well… they didn’t much look like anything anyone would want to drive. I never understood half-covering the rear-wheels (that has never been cool) or the funky lines and shapes electric cars inevitably filled out. And so, in recent years, electric cars have begun to look more like… well… cars. Whether or not this is a good thing is up... 

As run-out models go, this has to be the ultimate – Porsche’s fastest 911 yet, the Turbo S. The 390kW all-wheel-drive flagship will make its debut at Geneva and sit at the top of the 911 range for the last two years of 997 production. It’s the first 911 to hook up steering wheel-mounted paddle shi  Read More →

EVERETT, Washington — Boeing’s biggest commercial airplane took off for the first time today, one day short of the 41st anniversary of the maiden flight of the first 747. The 747-8 , airframe No. RC501, taxied onto runway 34L at Paine Field, then sped down the runway and into the air at 12:39 p.m. It quickly vanished in low clouds as Boeing employees cheered. The flight window opened at 10 a.m. but fog delayed the takeoff for more... 

Each Monday, Edmunds takes a look at the most recent recalls published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ). NHTSA's recall coverage is extensive, addressing everything from tractor trailers to motor homes. We pore over this coverage and whittle it down, spotlighting only those recalls that are of pressing concern to owners of passenger cars and trucks. Listed after the jump is this week's batch.  Read More →

Shai Agassi boldly predicts one-third of Israel’s cars will run on electricity within five years. It would be an outlandish claim if the entrepreneur hadn’t lined up a sweet plan to jump-start the country’s adoption of EVs. Agassi’s Silicon Valley startup Better Place has signed a deal under which 92 corporate fleet owners will replace their conventional vehicles with electric vehicles when their leases begin expiring... 

Green Police, the much-anticipated Super Bowl ad from Audi, debuted today in advance of its airing during the fourth quarter of the big game on… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]  Read More →

Inside Line: 2011 Toyota Sienna vs. 2010 Honda Odyssey Minivan Comparison The current-generation Odyssey has prevailed in these comparisons for more than three years.Meanwhile, the fully redesigned 2011 Toyota Sienna has come to the market with a barrage of features and a new transmission. Auto Observer: Ford Tiptoes Around Toyota Storm with Its Own Hybrid Fix Ford is seemingly just as anxious to stay clear of the net of bad public perception... 

Once again, JE DESIGN confirms that they are one of the fastest tuners. The experts from Leingarten in Germany already developed an own programme for… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]  Read More →

If there’s one certainty in the car business, it’s that you know a company is in trouble when their ads forgo showing off their latest models in favor of gauzy images of beloved products past. It’s a trick that the Detroit firms have played to death over their 30 years of decline, and now Toyota  Read More →

Posted on 02.8.2010 17:00 by Simona Alina Filed under: Ford | Ford GT | sports cars | car tuning | Cars | Car News The legendary Ford GT will enter the 2010 24 Hours of Le Mans thanks to a preparation made by Matech Competition team. “This is great recognition for the whole team who have worked very hard on this Ford GT1 project. That our car has been considered for this 78th edition exceeds our wildest dreams. The 24 Hours of Le Mans...