One of Toyota’s new concepts is the i-Road, a combination of a car and a motorcycle. It has an enclosed cockpit, three wheels, an electric motor and truly extraterrestrial looks. It seats two people, has a 30 mile range and, all in all, looks to make quick personal transportation more efficient, clean and fun. At …
It is long overdue that the United States and the European Union join together to develop some shared regulations that could cover a much larger are of the world, especially with respect to emissions and environmental sustainability. The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers told United States and European Union negotiating teams that the industry will sponsor …
For over fifty years, the Ford Mustang has been a favorite among car enthusiasts of all ages. Some like the 1950s models because they had them when they were younger, others know that they are the best in original muscle Mustangs. Some aspire to own a Shelby, new or old, just for the reputation carried …
Many players in the world market have wondered what would be GM’s next move when it came to its partnership with PSA Peugeot Citroën. The news is in: Despite its significant restructuring moves in the past week, General Motors remains committed to its alliance with France’s PSA Peugeot Citroën and plans to expand somewhat …
With the growth of technology to include smart phones and iPads and many other similar forms of technology that seem to never leave our fingertips, it might be said that wristwatches have become almost obseolete, as did pocket watches almost 100 years ago. Most people just wear a watch for looks, as they are already …
We have been hearing about electric vehicles for years now, which did not earn as much popularity as was expected. Hybrids have done much better in the auto market of the general population, and now car manufacturers are expanding even further to begin conceptualizing flying cars, hover crafts and more technology sophisticated and communicative electric …
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You know those large cushy air balls that you get inside of and roll down a hill, just for fun? That is not necessarily what you might picture as a hovercraft. However, a concept for one of the most basic, affordable vehicles that everyone can afford is a hover car that looks just like that. …
A hybrid car is good; it has less of an impact on the environment than the average car and most of the time it gets better gas mileage. Electric cars don’t typically run on any gas, which is even better. Natural gas goes through less of a refining process than gasoline, but is not necessarily …
Smart cars are a wave of the current era that intend to make our lives easier while at the same time causing less damage to the environment. The U.S. government is launching a project in Michigan where 3,000 “smart cars” will be able to “talk” to their drivers. Using a specialized technology this project equips …
We have all had that instance when we walked out of a store and noticed a nice green mark on our white door. Or the one where we find the last possible spot in a parking lot only to find that the two cars on either side have parked over the line and we cannot …