Eco-friendly racing cars built by schoolchildren from across the North East are set to battle it out for a place in the grand final of a national competition to discover the top automotive brains of the future. …

The future is coming whether we're ready or not Using Detroit to reinvent transportation, and America For almost as long as I’ve been a blogger on the auto beat, I’ve been very critical of GM. At the end of the day, it seems to me that foreign oil dependency is the greatest threat facing the US, and GM just hasn’t been a corporate leader on …

Time for the EPA to get real regarding CAFE And probably even worse fuel economy in the real world? At the LA Auto Show John Krafcik, Hyundai’s North American CEO, poked a little fun at the hybrid cars and plug-in vehicles so many automakers were hyping at the show – including both Hyundai and Kia. Ultimately, …

Now is a good time to buy a hybrid even if gas prices decline Hybrids have long term value Earlier this year, before Middle East tensions set oil prices on fire, I claimed that foreign oil dependence was the top reason to buy a hybrid car . Unfortunately, it’s not that hybrid cars are going to end US…

Is a plug + an engine just not cost-effective? Do pure battery electric cars have a scalable advantage? When it comes to battery-powered technologies, I’m a big fan of hybrid cars . They simply offer the most bang for the buck and; therefore, the greatest market penetration. Considering the impact of the 2 decade+ legacy effect upon foreign oil dependence, market penetration is of critical importance today. Similarly, when it comes…

As most people know, the Toyota Prius is one of (if not the most) well-known hybrid vehicle, which has set the standard for eco friendly vehicles in North America. The group organizing the Toyota Prius Records event is currently …

$4.00 will probably seem cheap this summer in California $4.00 gas might feel cheap this summer A great person once said that to live in interesting times is to live in the best of times. We certainly live in interesting times. Just a few weeks ago many oil experts claimed the current oil spike could last for a few months, but would probably be short-lived overall …

Here are some of the best eco-friendly cars from the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). From practical subcompacts to extraordinary performance luxury cars, here is a visual review of some of the best green cars on display …

Chrysler is in the process of modifying them to meet North American consumer tastes and government regulations . Overseas, the Ducato is offered with several diesel engine options and the Doblo is available with both gas and diesel …

Gorge your eyes on only the best eco-friendly cars from the North American International Auto Show. … NAIAS – Top 5 Green Cars in 2011. Rate: 0 ratings. Login to rate. Views: 9. Commentary, Statistics & Data. Text Comments: 0 …

Dealer markups set for a comeback? A repeat of 2008’s dealer add-ons coming? Over the weekend instability in the Middle East pushed oil prices to levels not since 2008, one of the worst years ever for the buyers of hybrid cars . Back in 2008 it wasn’t uncommon for dealers to add $3000 – $5000 markups to the price…

How does the rest of the world survive without such large pickups? Can capitalism and energy independence be friends? If automakers were forced to achieve a CAFE requirement of 62 mpg by 2025, they could do it a top GM executive said at the National Automobile Dealers Association annual convention – a sentiment reiterated by other auto executives. No, 62 mpg by 2025 won’t be easy for either …