TOP 10  -  Toyota making progress on plug-in car

General Motors and other automakers are racing to bring rechargeable electric vehicles to showrooms, the man running much of Toyota's research says its approach is the least costly way to get great mileage and performance in the near term.

[ Source : theage ]

TOP 9  -  People Lining Up for Electric Cars

General Motors announced on Tuesday it would release the new all-electric Chevrolet Volt by 2010, and unofficial waiting list claims 33,000 buyers are already lining up to purchase it. Lyle Dennis, a New York neurologist, has led a battery-powered campaign on GM-Volt.com which has been compiling the list for more than a year.

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TOP 8  -  University of Cincinnati 2008

Students in the Transportation Design track at the University of Cincinnati recently presented their visions for the future of transport. Most of the students were asked to envision a vehicle for use in the year 2030 in a studio course sponsored by General Motors; a brief which asked students to push the design potential of the Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra pickup truck or the Chevy Tahoe/GMC Yukon SUVs. Two graduating students also presented their visions for the automotive future, using the Volkswagen and Saturn brands as their launching pad. Here are the details of their projects

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TOP 7  -  2008 Mercedes-Benz B200 Review

The entry-level Mercedes-Benz in Canada is the economical B200. Mercedes-Benz refers to this tall four-door wagon as a Compact Sports Tourer. Due to financial markets, you won't find this attractive unit in the US; for the time being, it's a Canada-exclusive North American offering.

[ Source : auto123 ]

TOP 6  -  2010 Kia Soul Undisguised on Michigan Roads

From a long ways back, I almost didn't recognize the Soul.  Yes, I've seen the photos that Kia released before its upcoming launch in Paris, and I've also seen the Soul concepts from the 2008 Geneva show in person.  Still, from a few car lengths away, the car looks bigger and bulkier - perhaps almost like an SUV - from behind.

[ Source : automobilemag ]

TOP 5  -  Ford to sell $500 mln of shares to buy back debt

Ford, which posted an $8.7 billion net loss in its second quarter, has said that improving its balance sheet is one of the four pillars of its turnaround strategy. Goldman Sachs & Co is acting as sales agent for the deal.

[ Source : reuters ]

TOP 4  -  Chrysler in US production talks with Fiat

The Italian carmaker has confirmed is has had talks with Chrysler, and believes the move would help the Detroit-based manufacturer overcome its weak financial position by forging partnerships with other automotive companies.

[ Source : motortrader ]

TOP 3  -  Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano combines Italian handling with unrivaled speed

With a bold, powerful design, and an engine with unmatched power, the Fiorano has tested roads like no other car before it.

'I don't think our streets have seen a vehicle like the Fiorano,' stated MTI General Manager Ahmed El Gharib.

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TOP 2  -  2008 BMW M3 Convertible

The 414-horsepower M3 convertible is rated at 19 mpg … highway. There is just no way to make that sound good. A Chevy Suburban manages the same figure and gets 14 mpg in the city, which is 1 mpg better than the BMW can muster.

[ Source : foxnews ]

TOP 1  -  Form a Q for new sporty Audi

AS the majority of the motor industry battens down the hatches to ride out the economic storm, Audi are going full steam ahead. They have brought out a stream of new products this year and are on course to break one million sales worldwide — and top 100,000 sales in the UK.

[ Source : thesun ]