Porsche 918 Spyder Plug-In Hybrid Is Only the Start of Green Program
Porsche's decision to move the 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid from concept to production complements another recent announcement that it's building three electric versions of the Boxsters sports car.
Mini Returns to Rallying Roots
Mini is joining the World Rally Championship series, racing a partial schedule in 2011 and entering full-time in 2012.
Hyundai Releases Equus Details
With the Hyundai Equus, get a car and a fridge.
New Toyota Recall Involves About 400,000 Vehicles
Among the Toyota recalls are 373,000 2000-4 Avalon models for a steering problem that could cause a crash, and 39,000 2003-7 Lexus LX 470 S.U.V.'s for a steering defect.
The $41,000 Question: Is the Chevy Volt Worth the Money?
In pricing the Chevrolet Volt at $41,000, General Motors is distinguishing the plug-in hybrid from the Nissan Leaf, an upcoming electric car to which the Volt is often compared.
Audi Unveils Sleek New A7 Sportback in Munich
Audi has introduced the A7 Sportback, which fills the gap between the Audi A6 and the A8.
Appeals Court Rejects Effort to Create Hybrid Taxi Fleet
A federal appeals panel ruled that the city's attempt to force taxi fleet owners to upgrade to hybrids amounted to regulating fuel efficiency, something that only the federal government is allowed to do.
G.M. Puts $41,000 Price Tag on the Volt
The carmaker has begun taking orders for the plug-in vehicle, which is expected to be at dealers in November.
At Meadow Brook Auction, Chryslers Bring Bidders, High and Low
A 1953 Chrysler coupe earned top honors at the RM Auction's Vintage Cars of Meadow Brook sale, going for $858,000. Another Chrysler, a 1950 Town & Country, sold for $38,500.
Drivers on Prescription Drugs Are Hard to Convict
The issue is vexing police because there is no agreement on what level of drugs in the blood impairs driving.