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Mulally Prioritizes Ford’s High-MPG Technologies

Ford CEO Alan Mulally, the Ford Focus EV, and the Ford Escape Hybrid. [...] [...]

Will cap and trade reduce foreign oil dependency?

Does it all come down to gas prices? As the House quickly tweaks 1200 pages of cap and trade legislation, cutting chunks of it, unfortunately, into large slices of pork, I cannot help but wonder how much cap and trade will affect foreign oil dependency. A couple months ago USAToday published research that suggested that by 2015 [...] [...]

MORE LUXURY: GENUINE WALNUT APPOINTMENTS HIGHLIGHT NEW LINCOLN MKZ EXECUTIVE PACKAGE

A new trim level featuring additional wood appointments and unique trim has been added to the 2010 Lincoln MKZ, providing customers the opportunity to choose an even more luxurious model. Available in late summer, the new Executive Appearance Package offers more traditional luxury appointments and expands the range of Lincoln MKZ option packages. [...]

Obama Signs ‘Cash For Clunkers’ to Mixed Reviews

President Barack Obama yesterday signed into law the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program (CARS), or “Cash for Clunkers.” Its detractors are labeling it a classic waste of government money—and many supporters are wondering what went wrong. When [...] [...]

Chevy Volt: Greatest auto marketing coup ever?

Pre production Volt one week ahead of schedule I’m a big fan of the Chevy Volt. I’ve been talking about it for more than 2 years. Unfortunately, I’ll be talking about if for more than another year before GM actually starts selling this innovative plug-in vehicle. Anyway, today GM announced that it had started production on pre-production [...] [...]

Plug-in vehicle success still far off in the future?

Will consumers buy expensive coal powered plug-in vehicles? The Government Accounting Agency (GAO) has completed its research on the benefits of plug-in vehicles, availability and challenges of incorporating plug-in vehicles into the federal fleet according to GreenCarCongress. While the report found that plug-in vehicles offer much potential, it also found lots of problems. For instance America must [...] [...]

3 Hybrids up for European Car of the Year

Gaining ground in Europe? Hybrid cars probably won’t become major players in Europe until they are offered in diesel versions. Nonetheless, three hybrids are up for the 2010 Car of the Year in Europe. The new third generation Toyota Prius, Lexus RX450h, and Honda Insight were all given a nod in Europe this year. [...]

VISUALLY IMPAIRED MAN UNLEASHES HIS ‘INNER MUSTANG’ FROM THE DRIVER’S SEAT

With the warm Arizona wind pelting his forehead and his entire body vibrating from the mighty roar of the engine, Roger Keeney took a brand new 2010 Ford Mustang convertible on an amazing ride, doing donuts on the pavement and amassing speeds of up to 90 mph. [...]