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EV Sales Predicted to Pick Up Later This Decade
The sales of plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles (PEVs) have not been as strong as many had hoped, and a new study from Pike Research shows that around 410,000 PEVs will be sold between 2011 and 2015, falling short of the million mark that the Obama administration wants.
Leonardo DiCaprio Partners With Fisker to Promote Green Living
Fisker automotive is teaming up with Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio to promote global sustainability.
Car Theft Season Heating Up
Independence Day probably marks fireworks, good food and better company on your calendar, but it’s also the landmark for car theft to hit high gear according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
2014 Lexus IS will be Revolutionary, Not Evolutionary
Rumors surrounding the next Lexus IS are abundant, and now it is becoming clear that the car will take a serious departure from its current form.
Artega Files for Bankruptcy
German sports car manufacturer Artega, based in Delbrück, Germany, has announced that it is filing for bankruptcy.
BMW 1M Coupe Stolen in Minutes: Key Fob to Blame
Anyone using a near field communications (NFC) key should take notice: tech savvy thieves can swipe your car without the key.
Cars Equipped With Lane Departure Warning Have Higher Collision Rates: IIHS
Crash avoidance technology is a growing trend in new automobiles, presumably to keep us safe, but according to the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI), certain systems are causing an increase in collision related insurance claims.
Safety Features Trump Entertainment Technologies: Harris Poll
With how advanced technology has come in just the last few years, consumers are paying more attention to safety features than what a vehicle’s infotainment system has to offer.
Honda Set to Debut Next-Generation HondaLink
This summer, Honda will be showing off its next-generation HondaLink infotainment system, which will debut in the Fit EV.
Lotus 414e Begins Testing, Shows Off at Goodwood
The Lotus 414e hybrid debuted at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, and now a pre-production version of the car has begun testing at Lotus HQ in Hethel, Norfolk.
Rice University Researchers Perfect Paint That Acts as Battery – Video
A team of researchers at Rice University have developed what could revolutionize any battery-powered product for decades to come.
Jaguar XJ_e Plug-in Hybrid Debuts at Goodwood
Calling it an engineering research vehicle, Jaguar debuted the XJ_e plug-in hyrbid vehicle today at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
BMW, Toyota Announce Plans for Co-Developed Sports Car
Industry giants Toyota and BMW held a press conference in Munich today to discuss plans for its partnership initially announced last December, unveiling plans for a co-developed sports car.
Mercedes’ App Store Opens for European Customers
Mercedes customers in Europe who drive a car equipped with “Comand” are getting access to the brand’s app store first previewed at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show.
GM Files Trademark for ‘Dockspot’ Wireless Charging System
Following in Chrysler’s footsteps, General Motors has filed for a trademark on the name ‘Dockspot,’ which will adorn the company’s upcoming wireless charging system for hand-held devices.
Mazda Will Continue to Develop Rotary Engines
Mazda is committing to fuel economy with its new SkyActiv technology, which was expected to render the companies rotary engine lineup defunct. Not so says Mazda, confirming that development continues on the next generation of rotary.
Ford Research Aims to Keep Drivers Focused on the Road
During a press conference in Dearborn yesterday, Jeff Greenberg, senior technical leader at Ford Research and Innovation, said “Ford has been a leader in delivering safer solutions for in-car communications and simplifying the user interface, and now we’re researching ways to use the car’s own intelligence to further help drivers.”
2015 Toyota Prius Cuts Weight, Improves Efficiency
The Toyota Prius is the best-selling hybrid in the world and the brand is ensuring the next generation has even better fuel economy to keep that title alive.
Adaptive Cruise Control, Collision Warning Reduce Crash Risk 42 Percent: Study
EuroFOT, a European large-scale field test on driving safety, is finally concluded and suggests that safety systems like adaptive cruise control and collision warning systems reduce the risk of a crash by 42 percent.
Cummins to Display 4,000 Horsepower Engine at Goodwood
The existing Cummins ISBe engine can be found in heavy vehicles such as city buses, but the newest motor from the engine firm is going to be in a whole other class, producing the same power as the ISBe in just one of its sixteen cylinders.
Ford Traffic Jam Assist is One Step Closer to Autonomous Driving
The purpose of Traffic Jam Assist, along with a further development of active parking assist, which will enable vehicles to park perpendicularly without touching the wheel, is to reduce the everyday stress of motoring, especially for those who endure heavy commutes
2013 Ford Taurus EcoBoost Certified at 32-MPG Highway
Ford has been pushing its EcoBoost turbocharging and direct injection gas engines hard in recent years, aiming to significantly improve its fleet wide fuel economy to meet CAFE targets while maintaining performance.
Automatic In-Car Breathalyzer Under Development
Everyone should take note of this: Swedish company Autoliv is developing an in-car breathalyzer that works automatically to keep drivers from taking intoxicated trips.
Toyota Expands BMW Partnership to Develop Hydrogen Fuel-Cells
Toyota is deepening its partnership with BMW by agreeing to supply the German automaker with hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell technology. The companies first partnered in December of last year with BMW supplying Toyota with small diesel engines for the European market in exchange for Toyota’s lithium-ion hybrid systems and research.
