Ford Backing Away From EVs?

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Sometimes, when you want to believe something, it takes an awful lot to convince you not to believe it.  It might take a lot of rejection to realize that your waitress is flirting with you for a good tip, rather than your phone number, for example.  Other times, however, it just takes a single, well-written [...]

Update: This New Lancia is the Next 40 mpg Chrysler

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After a few tantalizing sketches materialized on Lancia’s European website back in December, many speculated that we were seeing hints of the upcoming Lancia Y (pronounced “epsilon”) compact, which could form the basis for a new small Chrysler in North America.  The photos here show the new Y in the flesh, and – I think [...]

Zero Motorcycles Introduces Removable Battery Model

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Charging an electric vehicle may be easy for those with garages, but not everybody has an outdoor outlet to plug into. Zero Motorcycles is making charging a bit easier by introducing a removable battery you can charge inside.

“Still Alive” Saab Brings Sexy PhoeniX Hybrid Concept to Geneva

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Swedish car maker Saab was the unlikely survivor of “old” GM and the nerdy auto builder is strutting into 2011 with style. At the Geneva Auto Show Saab showed off the “PhoeniX” all-wheel drive, 47 MPG hybrid.

Los Angeles Approves Plan for Almost 1,700 Miles of Bike Paths

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I’m obsessed with cars, but lately I’m looking at the bicycle as a better way to get around, at least for short trips. The folks of Los Angeles agree, approving a plan for 1,680 miles of bike path. The Los Angeles City Council has approved a plan to add 1,302 miles of bike path to [...]

Fiat Zagato 500 Coupe is One Hot Little Number

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I’m a sucker for sexy Italians and slick technology, and this petite Fiat 500 concept coupe by Zagato has both in spades. On the “sexy Italian” side, the tiny 500 coupe has been given a sloping roofline and a more sporting stance, courtesy of Zagato’s 17″ chrome-arrow wheels.  The car also features Zagato’s signature “double-bubble” [...]

Would You Pay A “Voluntary” Gas Tax?

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Most politicians won’t even consider pushing for higher federal gas tax. But what about a voluntary gas tax? Would you give up a little extra money every time you fill up?

Diesel-Electric Puegeot 908 HYbrid4 Set for 2012 Le Mans Debut

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The 24 Hours of Le Mans is the oldest motorsports endurance race, a proving ground for performance and, surprisingly, fuel efficiency. Peugeot’s 908 diesel-electric hybrid racer, unveiled in Geneva, is set to debut at the 2012 Le Mans race.

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