Wow. I wonder why this one isn't on the front page news. Remember the Toyota witch hunt with regards to the Prius? At least the Prius "had" brakes. The latest bit of American car goodness is a recall of 4,296 2012 Chevrolet Sonics which are missing brake pads. The recalled…
Ford is now taking reservations for the 2012 Focus Electric for deliveries in California, New York, and New Jersey. This will be Ford's first electric car, with five more all-electric vehicles hitting in the next few years. The Ford Focus Electric will have a 23 kWh lithium-ion battery, a 130…
The latest Ford concept car, the Evos has a full four gullwing doors and a lithium-ion based hybrid system. Even though the doors are wacky to look at, the most unique feature is the Evos' cloud connectivity. The Evos works really hard to personalize just about everything for each individual…
At first glance it looks like this "partnership" is just Ford accepting that Toyota's hybrid technology is the best and that they want to use it. At second glance that is exactly what this is, Ford will be using Toyotas hybrid technology to create a new rear-wheel drive hybrid platform…
Tesla seems to have the electric sports car arena to themselves, for the most part. Sure there are other guys honking their horns, but most aren't readily available for purchase. Looks like a German automaker named Artega will be launching their Sport Electric (SE) in 2012 for about $200,000. The…
Again, our fine government is taking great lengths to protect us. Geese thanks. The fine piece of US legislation that made it mandatory for EV's to make more noise when moving has delayed the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The Hyundai Sonata Hybrid was supposed to launch in 2010 but had to…
The Tesla Model S is a great looking electric four door that several deposit holders are waiting anxiously for. Videos like the one after the break of the Tesla Model S shredding the corners is going to make waiting that much tougher. Damn that thing is quiet.
I don't know about you, but I keep catching myself staring at Hyundai's lately, they are starting to look pretty nice. Kudo's to whoever holds the pen at Hyundai these days. The latest is the 2012 Hyundai Veloster which is a three-door coupe (the 3rd door is on the passenger…
Another truck sure to stir the emotions of truck lovers and the debate over what truck is best. Chevy? Toyota? Ford? GMC? Either way the GMC Sierra All Terrain HD looks sweet and has some relevant off-road upgrades. The GMC Sierra All Terrain HD has beefier suspension upgrades with a…