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2010 New York International Auto Show
Wednesday, April 7th, 2010Check the latest video below featuring coverage of the 2010 New York Auto Show at the Javits Center in Manhattan.
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GM’s Lutz, retiring after 47 years, says hybrids, electrics are future
Friday, March 12th, 2010WARREN, Mich. – General Motors Co. will keep making big trucks and SUVs because U.S. buyers demand them, but a major portion of them will be gas-electric hybrids in the near future, retiring Vice Chairman Bob Lutz said Friday.
Lutz didn’t give details, but said GM must apply hybrid technology to more vehicles in order to meet fuel-economy [...]
Ferrari 599 HY-KERS, New Green Car
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010Ferraris have been synonymous with the color red for so long that the company may be taking the association with hues a bit literally. The 599 HY-KERS concept is the company’s first take on a hybrid car, and likely the first one you’ve ever seen painted green.
Using a variation of the Kinetic Energy Recovery System [...]
Ford Outsells GM in Monthly Sales
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010It was the first time since 1998 that Ford outsold General Motors in monthly sales.
Among the biggest sales increases among Ford car models in the metro area were for Taurus (up 82 percent from February 2009) and Focus (up 72 percent).
“The strength of our new products and Ford’s leadership in quality, fuel efficiency, safety, smart [...]
Electric and Hybrid cars featured at Detroit Auto Show
Thursday, January 14th, 2010Electric and Hybrid cars were featured at this week’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
Michigan is offering major tax incentives for companies to manufacture Electric and Hybrida Cars and the advanced batteries required for the cars. Battery Factories are making plans to establish a presence in Michigan instead of Asia where many now reside. [...]