March 12, 2013
January 27, 2013
- French automaker PSA Peugeot Citroen has unveiled its concept for a hybrid vehicle partially powered by compressed air and hopes to launch the technology by 2016. The technology could find its way into vehicles made by General Motors as part of its alliance agreement with PSA, a spokesman said. The “Hybrid Air” system was developed... more
January 26, 2013
- Nike single-handedly popularized the term "swoosh." If a new and unexpected project works out as planned, PSA Peugeot Citroen might do the same with "whoosh." PSA Peugeot Citroen is working on a drivetrain that would hybridize a conventional engine with compressed air in one of the automaker's B-segment compact hatchbacks. The vehicle, which could go into production as soon as 2016, would include a hydraulic pump that allows the car to run in all-gasoline, all-air or combined (aka "hybrid air...
August 9, 2011
- By Larry Edsall "Work factor" attributes — including payload and towing capacity and whether a vehicle uses two- or four-wheel drive — will be used to determine new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty pickup trucks and vans. The federal government said today that its new regulations for heavy-duty pickup trucks and vans will reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by 15 percent by model year 2018. Although there will be separate standards for gasoline- and diesel-fueled vehicles...
July 28, 2011
- The Land Rover Defender may not be sold here in the United States, but its presence in the global automotive marketplace is huge. It's Britain's Wrangler. Much like the Jeep off-roader or even the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen, the Defender's core styling and functionality hasn't changed much over the past few decades, and that's just fine with us. However, it looks like the Defender's candle has the potential to burn out soon, according to Auto Express. Simply put, Land Rover does not have a concrete...
- Betting that the use of solar power will double by 2016, the venture capital arm of General Motors is making a major investment in up-and-coming solar company SunLogic. TheDetroitBureau.com has more.
July 27, 2011
- Opel/Vauxhall has started work on a new flagship model that will launch at the end of 2016 or early 2017, company sources said. The car may come to market with alternative powertrains such as a fuel cell system to help boost Opel's green image.
July 13, 2011
- Recent spy photos show us that the all-new Cadillac XTS is already well on its way. But while the XTS will be the biggest Cadillac sedan in years, it won't be the top dog in the Wreath and Crest lineup for long. GM Inside News reports that sources familiar with General Motors' product plans claim that a rear-drive flagship Cadillac has been approved for production. The green-lighted rear-wheel-drive platform has reportedly been given the internal name "Omega," playing off of the "Alpha"...
July 12, 2011
- Talk, rumors, and reports of a coming Cadillac flagship sedan have made the rounds for years now. But today, the story looks to be firming up a bit, with a report that the larger, more luxurious Caddy has received internal approval. That means it could be on the road sometime between 2015 and 2017. The long lead time is necessary to develop a new...
July 7, 2011
- During a recent visit, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán questioned Opel to learn more of the German automaker's strategy for sustainable mobility. Reports claim that Opel execs quietly revealed the company is looking to launch a fuel cell vehicle by 2016. For the record, Opel's press release only says: Opel is currently focused on downsizing its engines and launching the plug-in hybrid 2012 Ampera, but the brand's future reportedly holds a fuel cell vehicle and an electric-only...
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