PX-MiEV Plug-in hybrid concept

A whole new take on the MiEV The PX-MiEV plug-in hybrid concept Mitsubishi’s first electric vehicles will hit the American market in 2011. Hopefully, that will include the very interesting PX-MiEV plug-in hybrid. The PX is a plug-in series hybrid, or a plug-in parallel hybrid; a two-wheel drive hybrid or a four-wheel drive hybrid. It’s [...]

Audi e-tron

Cool car that most can't afford What can you say? Luxury vehicles aren't for most of us, regardless of their powertrain. Still, any automaker's green efforts should be embraced to some extent, right?

Driving a Car in Hong Kong

Author : Gregory Smyth You can drive in Hong Kong using a foreign license on a temporary basis when you arrive for a visit, but if you are contemplating to live here for more than a year, you must acquire a Hong Kong license to drive without any hiccups For people who have overseas driving [...]

Hyundai Introduces 2011 Sonata at LA Auto Show with 4-Cylinder GDI Engine; GDI Turbo and Hybrid Powertrains Slated

Hyundai Motor America President and CEO John Krafcik introduces the all-new 2011 Sonata along with Hyundai’s Fluidic Sculpture design language. Click to enlarge. Hyundai introduced its all-new 2011 Sonata at the Los Angeles Auto Show, marking the North American debut of the latest version of the midsize sedan. The Sonata will feature an all 4-cylinder [...]

2009 LA: Volkswagen Up! Lite Concept, world’s most efficient four-seater

Key Competitors: Bipeds, Bicycles and Segway. Power: 0.8 TDI two-cylinder turbo-diesel engine w/ electric motor – 64-hp total. Transmission: 7-speed Direct Shift Gearbox. Performance: 0-60 in 12 seconds. Production: Most likely. The VW Up!Lite is all about one thing: fuel economy.  With a combined rating of 70 MPG, and a low 0.237 Cd, this car [...]

2009 LA: 2011 Hyundai Sonata takes upmarket cues from Genesis

Key Competitors: Ford Fusion, Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima, Chevrolet Malibu, VW Passat, Suzuki Kizashi, Mazda6, etc. Power: 2.4L direct-injected turbo 4-cyl. – 198-hp /184 lb-ft of torque. Transmission: 6-speed automatic w/ manual mode, 6-speed manual. Availability: January 2010. Pricing: TBA. If you thought Ford had the market cornered on the fuel-efficient-turbo-direct-injection thing, Hyundai’s [...]

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