Honda will produce a plug-in hybrid and electric vehicle for the U.S. by 2012, according to the automaker.
There are no specifications on the Honda EV, but it will likely compete with the upcoming Nissan Leaf and Mitsubishi i MiEV. The EV will be introduced in the U.S. in 2012 after the company completes a [...]
On this week’s podcast, editor Kelsey Mays gets behind the wheel of the coveted 2011 Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500. Listen to the podcast to find out how this straight-line juggernaut handles in spirited driving. Editors Mike Hanley and Joe Wiesenfelder share their thoughts on the 2010 Nissan Frontier and 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
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In less than a week, GM has rolled out a production fix to a problem with the hill-hold assist feature in its 2011 heavy-duty pickup trucks that came to light during PickupTrucks.com’s Heavy-Duty Shootout.Â
Hill-hold assist automatically applies the vehicle's brakes for 1.5 seconds once you lift your foot off the brake when you're on [...]
A federal grand jury in New York has subpoenaed Toyota over problems with some of its vehicles’ steering systems, the automaker said today.Â
The subpoena, issued in late June, is intended to help the panel determine if criminal charges against Toyota are warranted. It asks the automaker to submit documents related to problems with a [...]
As the Chevrolet Volt edges closer to reality, advertisements in select markets are teasing the plug-in hybrid’s anticipated launch. According to GM-Volt.com, this 30-second TV spot is airing in Texas and New York. The ad shows a winding road; you can hear the muffled noises of an electric motor, some tire noise and lots and [...]
GM’s recent announcement that the Chevrolet Volt will get an extended eight-year, 100,000-mile warranty on its battery has prompted Nissan to act. The automaker, which plans to launch its Leaf electric vehicle later this year, has sent electronic surveys asking participants about how long the Leaf’s battery warranty to should be.Â
The survey was sent to [...]
The Honda Civic is a perennial favorite among car shoppers, currently the sixth best-selling car in America. However, the Civic has gone nearly five years without a redesign and is now competing against vehicles like the well-rated, all-new Kia Forte. Watch the video to find out if Cars.com editor Kelsey Mays thinks this old-timer can [...]
Last week, we pointed out a new mobile phone application that tracks recently recalled autos or tires, and this week we’ve found another useful tool. The Department of Energy’s new alternative-fuel locator app allows users to find the five closest biodiesel, electricity, ethanol, hydrogen, natural gas and propane fueling sites.Â
For people currently driving ethanol [...]
Filed under: Sedan, Performance, Ford, Misc. Auto Shows
2010 Ford Taurus SHO Convention highlights – Click above for high-res image gallery
Blue Oval execs rolled out the red carpet for Taurus SHO owners last week in Dearborn, MI to welcome 100 privately owned examples and many more enthusiasts to town for the 19th annual national Taurus SHO [...]
Filed under: Etc., Technology, Cadillac, Toys/Games, Design/Style
Autoblog livery for Forza Motorsport 3 – Click above for high-res image gallery
This. Is. Awesome. Autoblog reader Jason L. over at Second Method Graphic Design has been so kind as to share a couple of skins he’s devised for both the Cadillac CTS-V Coupe and the McLaren MP4-12C in [...]