According to a report by the Financial Times, Lotus is planning to build a battery-powered performance car. The car will be like the Chevrolet Volt and will be equipped with a fuel-based “range extender” to back up the battery. A concept is expected to make a debut at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show in March. [...]
We’re sure you’ve heard of famous drifter Rhys Millen’s New Year’s event in Las Vegas where he was attempting backflip a pickup truck. Well, New Year’s has come and gone and Millen is pretty disappointed – not because he was able to backflip a truck, but because he couldn’t stick the landing. His speed and rotation were [...]
What a way to celebrate the new year. Relatives of the late Dr. Harold Carr, an 89 year old childless bachelor, were astonished when they found he had left them a 1937 Bugatti in his will. The 130 mph Type 57S Atalante is only one of the 17 units ever made and could be worth up to [...]
According to the Nikkei Japanese newspaper, Toyota is working on a compact-car that will be solely powered by solar energy. The newspaper said that it will be years before the vehicle ever makes it to the markets but Toyota is quickly looking for ways to differentiate itself in the “green car” market. Nikkei said that [...]
General Motors yesterday got the first of $4 billion in emergency loans from the U.S. Treasury. However, it’s rival, or fellow struggling Detroit automaker depending on how you want to look at it, Chrysler is still waiting. While GM was stern about its needs to get the loan by the end of 2008; Chrysler said [...]
After a hard night of partying, we’re going to help you ease into 2009 with some commercials. Nissan has dropped three new ad sports for the 332-hp 2009 Nissan 370Z. In one of the commercials, we get to see the use of the new SHIFT_the way you move” tagline. Pricing for the 2009 Nissan 370Z [...]
“¢ 2010 Ford Shelby GT500: Ford kicks off the new year with a bang. “¢ Supercharged 5.4L V8 produces 540-hp and 510 lb-ft torque. “¢ Twin-disc clutch 6-speed manual has been upgraded. “¢ Will be in dealerships in spring 2009. Happy New Year - what a way to kick off 2009. Ford has just dropped all the details [...]
