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Ford Dedicates 285,000-Square-Foot Facility To Electrified Vehicles

By Philippe Crowe Ford Fusion Energi. Ford’s team of more than 1,000 engineers working on hybrid and electrification programs has grown so fast that the company announced today the conversion of its 285,000-square-foot Advanced Engineering Center in Dearborn, Mich., to electrified vehicle development. In the past five years, Ford has doubled the size of the team working [...] [...]

Overall savings: The two best cars for higher gas prices

The i plug-in can be good for your wallet long term The right mix of cost and fuel economy So, you need a new ride and cost-effectiveness is your key benchmark. That means long term thinking. The only way to squeeze the most out of an automotive purchase is to think long term, and if you’re going [...] [...]

Mazda to Show Mid-Size TAKERI Diesel Next Week

By Jeff Cobb Mazda North American Operations announced today it will show its mid-sized diesel TAKERI concept at the New York Auto Show on April 4. The company says it will be the first Mazda concept to make use of a 2.2-liter SKYACTIV clean diesel, and will include other fuel-saving technologies. read more [...]

Auto industry almost back to normal, and that’s not good

Is it 1962 or 2012? Fuel economy is slightly more important, but not much Gas prices are almost $4.00 per gallon across the country, and as much as $5.00 in some areas. $6.00 isn’t fantasy by Independence Day. Thus, one might assume that sales of hybrid cars and other fuel efficient vehicles are exploding, while light duty [...] [...]

Ferrari Looks to Save Fuel While Retaining V12 Engines

By Huw Evans When Ferrari unveiled its new F12 Berlinetta at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, as witnessed first hand by HybridCars.com, Ferrari’s President Luca di Montezemolo was adamant that its introduction signaled a new era in V12 engined Ferraris. For diehard Modena fans, the news no doubt comes as a sigh of relief, especially as many [...] [...]