Following the limited market rollout of the 2011 Volt, GM has shifted gears to offer the 2012 Volt in all 50-states. Chevrolet dealers across the United States began taking orders for the 2012 Chevrolet Volt on June 10, 2011. The suggested retail for the Volt will start at $39,995. The price includes an $850 destination charge, but excludes
Nissan Leaf Races To The Clouds
A Nissan Leaf Electric Vehicle (EV) will compete in the 89th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado on June 26th. The Leaf will race in the electric vehicle production class. Except for the necessary removal of interior components to allow room for the required roll cage and safety equipment, the Pikes Peak Leaf will be showroom
2012 Volkswagen Beetle Priced Under $19 Grand
When the next generation Volkswagen Beetle goes on sale in September, it will carry a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $18,995. That’s $445 less than the base price of the 2010 “New” Beetle it will replace. Volkswagen, once known for economy cars has moved more up-market in recent years and is clearly making an effort to stay
Ford’s EcoBoost Engine Family to Include 1.0-liter 3-Cylinder
Ford Motor Company is expanding the EcoBoost line of downsized fuel efficient engines to include a new 1.0-lter three cylinder engine. It is the smallest displacement engine ever offered in a Ford passenger car. The goal is to deliver hybrid-like fuel efficiency at a lower cost to the consumer.
“With our global family of EcoBoost engines, we’ve replaced V8s
Volvo Developing KERS Flywheel Assist Technology to Improve Fuel Efficiency
It’s no secret that cars and trucks are very inefficient when it comes to converting fuel energy to propulsion power. Most of the actual power a petroleum power car produces is actually lost to heat. That’s part of the reason that hybrid cars make sense-they recapture some of the energy that is normally lost. Volvo is taking
2012 Volkswagen Passat Priced Under $20K
Volkswagen announced today that the base S-model 2.5-liter 2012 Passat with a manual transmission will have a Manufacturers Suggest Retail Price (MSRP) of just $19,995 plus destination charge. Volkswagen used the same aggressive pricing structure with the latest generation Jetta, offering an entry-level model for just $16,495. The redesigned midsize Passat recently went into production in Volkswagen’s assembly
Sounds of Civic Song Contest Goes Social
Honda is sponsoring a creative songwriting contest to celebrate the launch of the ninth generation Civic. Using social media and their Facebook Fan page, Honda encourages fans to submit their original songs and also judge the submissions inspired by the 2012 Civic in the Sounds of Civic contest. Submissions will be accepted until June 5 and voting
Lenny Kravitz Featured In New Jeep Ad Campaign
Lenny Kravitz will be featured in a national broadcast advertising campaign for the Jeep brand. “In my experience this is the perfect partnership for me,” said Lenny Kravitz. “The Jeep Wrangler is a rugged classic. I’ve been driving the same one for 16 years and I refuse to get rid of it – If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”
Sunshine to Power Chevrolet Volt Plant
The home of the Chevrolet Volt extended range electric car will soon be powered by the largest photovoltaic solar array in Southeast Michigan. The 516-kilowatt project will be built at the General Motors Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant.
The 264,000-square-foot project should be turning sunlight into electricity by the end of the summer and will save the facility approximately $15,000 per
New Hydrogen Station Opens in Southern California
Hydrogen fuel cell car drivers have a new place to fill up in Southern California. Shell opened a new dedicated hydrogen station in Torrance across from Toyota Motor Corporation’s US headquarters. It’s a central location that is close to major highways and Los Angeles International Airport. The land is being leased to Shell by Toyota and the fueling equipment
