Tuesday, January 13, 2009

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$50K Smart Electric Vehicle set for Limited Production Run - powered by Tesla
A new business relationship has been cemented where Tesla Motors will supply Mercedes-Benz with 1,000 EV battery packs and chargers for its Smart cars.
01.13.2009 10:46 PM ... view
Ferrari Approves of Kimi Raikkonen's rally outing
Ferrari has no problem with Kimi Raikkonen contesting Finland's famous Arctic Lapland Rally later this month, team boss Stefano Domenicali has insisted.
01.13.2009 10:16 PM ... view
Mini Crossman SUV Caught Winter Testing
Mini continues to expand model lineup with a new compact SUV set to be launched in 2010. With a wheelbase of 2606mm and a length of over 4 meters, this Mini SUV will be the largest yet.
01.13.2009 9:46 PM ... view
VW Concept BlueSport roadster needs Audi and SEAT to make it into production
Volkswagen's Concept Bluesport, one of the stars of the Detroit auto show, is a Mazda MX-5 rival based on a new group platform.
01.13.2009 9:16 PM ... view
Peugeot 3008 LWB 7-Seater First Spy Photos
Peugeot's new, seven-seat extended MPV based on the Peugeot 3008 was caught on the road undergoing testing.
01.13.2009 8:46 PM ... view
Q5 Hybrid Back in Audi Product Plan for 2010
Having been buried as a non-starter in recent reports, the Audi Q5 Hybrid is now confirmed to go on sale in 2010.
01.13.2009 8:16 PM ... view
Toyota plans to sell their latest lithium ion battery packs to other hybrid manufacturers. A company executive believes they will still hold a strong position, despite giving rivals access to their innovations.
01.13.2009 7:46 PM ... view
2010 Mercedes E-Class Sedan Presented on Video for First Time
New Mercedes-Benz E-Class in motion - First official video of 2010 E-Class. The E-Class goes on sale in Europe in March with a litany of engines, including three diesels, all with improved fuel economy.
01.13.2009 6:12 PM ... view
Toyota Confirms Hydrogen Vehicle for 2015
Continuing in their pursuit of alternative energies, Toyota will now produce a hydrogen powered car by 2015.
01.13.2009 5:42 PM ... view
Ford Ka considered for U.S.
Ford CEO Alan Mulally is reportedly in talks to bring the Ford Ka to the States. If so, it would become the smallest car sold in North America
01.13.2009 5:12 PM ... view
2009 Detroit Auto Show
Over 200 High Res Photos from the Show Floor
01.13.2009 4:24 PM ... view
Japanese automakers consider cancelling Tokyo motor show
Japan Automobile Manufacturers' Association may cancel Tokyo auto show due to lack of participating car makers.
01.13.2009 3:54 PM ... view
Mercedes-Benz E-Class pricing (DE)
New details have surfaced about the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The ten different models start with a base price of €41,590.50, with the standard equipment E500 4matic going for €70,269.50.
01.13.2009 3:24 PM ... view
SEAT presents its electric car project to Spanish government
SEAT is presenting a prototype of its first electric car to the government of Spain. The vehicle is based on a León and currently returns a range of about 50km in battery mode.
01.13.2009 2:54 PM ... view
BYD announces F3DM hybrid and e6 EV models for US Market in 2011
Chinese automaker BYD will enter the market with a plug-in hybrid sedan and all-electric crossover with a single-charge 250 mile range. BYD claims its Fe battery technology is capable of a 50 percent quick-charge in only 10 minutes.
01.13.2009 2:24 PM ... view
Subaru Legacy Concept Promo Video
A promotional video of the Subaru Legacy Concept is now available to click on. It shows mainly the exterior angles and lines of the car from side to rear.
01.13.2009 2:09 AM ... view
New generation Ford C-Max test mule spied winter testing
Next Ford C-Max will be longer or may be set to offer an extended seven-seat version alongside the standard five-seater. Rumors abound that Ford may be planning to bring a seven-seat C-Max to the North American market.
01.13.2009 1:39 AM ... view
Production Fisker Karma Debuts in Detroit
Luxury plug-in hybrid sports sedan can do 100 miles per gallon. The Karma features two 210 hp electric motors on the rear axle and a range of 50 miles solely on electric power. Range is extended to 300 miles with a 2.0 liter Ecotec engine.
01.13.2009 1:09 AM ... view
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