Nice body BMW confirmed today that it will sell the Megacity compact electric car under an unconfirmed sub-brand by 2013 in the Chinese market. Beyond that, details are sketchy, however, according to Cars.com, “the car will feature carbon fiber-reinforced materials.” Since BMW has a carbon fiber facility in the US, Cars.com suggests a US version wouldn’t be [...] [...]
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The 2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI offers high-mpg at a compelling cost. Hybrid gas-electric cars dominate Kelley Blue Book’s latest list of the most fuel-efficient vehicles. It’s no surprise that six cars in the top 10 list, released this week, are hybrids and two are small cars—the Mini Cooper and Honda Fit. But the two [...] [...] The latest Voltec creation GM debuted a compact minivan version of the Chevy Volt today in Beijing, China according to Straightline. EV range drops to 32 miles, compared to the Volt’s 40 miles, but the gasoline engine can provide another 300 miles of electric power. Interesting, but I think I’d call it the MPV5 crossover, not compact minivan. [...] Are coal-powered EVs right for China? There is a big move afoot in China to quickly move it’s developing auto industry from today’s petroleum-guzzling technologies to battery powered technologies. Yet, not everyone in China agrees that’s a good idea. Because China derives 83 percent of it’s electricity from coal, Huang Xiangdong, vice president of Guangzhou Automobile Group [...] [...] New cars, NASCAR races and even an exclusive concert by country superstar Toby Keith, this weekend Ford launches “Operation Drive one” to honor the men and women of the armed forces while raising money for one of the largest U.S. military charities. [...] Ford is making its vehicles more eco-friendly through increased use of renewable and recyclable materials such as the soy and bio-based seat cushions and seatbacks on the 2010 Ford Taurus. [...] SYNC APPLINK TO LAUNCH ON 2011 FIESTA, MAKING FORD FIRST TO DELIVER VOICE CONTROL OF SMARTPHONE APPSCustomers have spoken — asking for safe, convenient access to their smartphone apps while in the vehicle – and Ford is responding by announcing the new SYNC AppLink software that will allow hands-free voice control of popular smartphone apps. [...] SYNC AppLink brings voice control for smartphone apps; Renewable and recyclable materials lead to more eco-friendly Ford vehicles; Ford owners happiest of all; Ford hybrids get kudos from kbb.com; With Operation Drive One, Ford honors men and women of the military; Brace yourself for Gymkhana THREE [...] |
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