TOP 10  -  Porsche Releases More Cayenne Hybrid Details

This engineering achievement allows the Cayenne S Hybrid to roll freely – or ‘coast’ -- at highway speeds without the combustion engine on, greatly minimizing engine emissions and fossil fuel consumption. This differs from current hybrid concepts that deliver benefits mainly in city traffic.

[ Source : paddocktalk ]

TOP 9  -  Toyota Motor Mitsubishi Set New Cuts

Hit by the standstill in auto sales, Toyota Motor Corp. said it plans to further suspend domestic output in April. Mitsubishi Motors Corp., meanwhile, said it will effectively cut its longstanding ties with Chrysler LLC.

[ Source : wsj ]

TOP 8  -  Nissan wants U.S. loan to build batteries in Tenn

U.S. government funds could help Nissan Motor overcome the cost and difficulty of importing lithium ion batteries to power its future electric vehicles.

[ Source : cnet ]

TOP 7  -  2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe

With an astonishing Cd figure of 0.24 for the best model in the range, the freshly unveiled Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupé is claimed to be the world's most aerodynamically efficient series-production car.

[ Source : classicdriver ]

TOP 6  -  Mazda's CX-9 upgraded and enhanced for 2009

First introduced in 2007, the Mazda CX-9, regardless of what category one chooses to place it in, was recognized as one of the best SUVs/crossovers/minivans/station wagons in its class.

[ Source : sfgate ]

TOP 5  -  Kia's Sportage is cute, but not breathtaking

The first generation of Kia Sportage that was sold in North America had a less-than-stellar reputation. As cute as a basket of kittens, it was plagued by unreliability and quality-control issues.

[ Source : straight ]

TOP 4  -  Ford Sneaks Up On Electric Car Future

While all eyes are on high-profile plug-in announcements from General Motors, Nissan, Toyota and others, Ford appears to be quietly inching into a leading position in the race to get electric vehicles on the market.

[ Source : hybridcars ]

TOP 3  -  Fiat Said to Have Talks With Banks on Rights Offering

Fiat SpA, Italy’s largest carmaker, is sounding out investment banks about plans for a 2 billion- euro ($2.5 billion) rights offering amid a slump in demand for vehicles, three people familiar with the talks said.

[ Source : bloomberg ]

TOP 2  -  BMW studies wind energy power

BMW Manufacturing has announced it has begun a study into the feasibility of using wind energy at its assembly plant in South Carolina.  BMW will partner with renewable energy company Gold Ring Power to conduct an energy audit to gather data on wind speed and patterns throughout the site.

[ Source : canadiandriver ]

TOP 1  -  Audi's new R15 TDI revealed

Following the public unveiling of Acura's all-new ARX-02a last month at the American Le Mans Series Sebring Winter Test, the spotlight turned to Audi and its new R15 TDI racer.

[ Source : motorsport ]