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Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Nissan Nissan Leaf - Click above for high-res image gallery Are you willing to argue with your friendly neighborhood Nissan dealer over the right to get yourself a Leaf? You might have to. Anyone who has gone through the Leaf reservation process this past week noticed a few screens that weren't exactly germane to determine which model - SL or SV trim - one was ordering. How far do you drive a day?, for example. Answers to these questions were not used to weed out potential buyers just yet, that might be a job for Nissan dealers. Carlos Tavares, Nissan's chairman of the Americas, told Automotive News : We may tell the customer, 'Look, you'd be better off buying an Altima or a Sentra because your driving patterns are not ideal for this car. ... We want to be transparent. It is fundamental for us to tell the customer what the car can deliver . That's a good strategy to take, given the fair bit of confusion that still - yes, still - exists ab...

We can already picture all the NVH engineers huddled in some back corner crying together. After all, they just find out that the duties they held of eliminating noises from cars for decades are about to be crushed by a new safety guideline that will put noise back into electric and hybrid vehicles. Automakers, along with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and advocates for the blind, have come to the conclusion that electric and hybrid cars need to make some noise as they motor whiz on down the road. Though an initial agreement has been reached, it could take up to three years to be finalized and become law, but that's politics for ya, eh? However, some of the proposed changes could wind up in the Motor Safety Act of 2010 if standards are agreed upon soon. Here's an overview of the suggestions in the proposal. The NHTSA would create a standard for minimum/maximum levels of sound when a vehicle is operating in low-speed situations. The sounds cannot be...

Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Hybrid , Infiniti , Green Daily Infiniti M35h - Click above for high-res We've already revealed Infiniti 's plans to offer the M35h hybrid early next year and a performance-oriented electric vehicle (EV) in 2013, but if a report from Autocar pans out to be true, then we'd expect to see the luxury automaker launch a slew of additional hybrids and battery-powered vehicles by the end of the decade. In fact, the report suggests that up to 90 percent of future Inifiniti models will feature either hybrid or pure electric powertrains. According to the report, the upcoming Infiniti EV is part of the company's far-reaching "CO2 strategy." The automaker apparently plans for hybrid and EVs to account for the vast majority of its sales within the next ten years. Though specific details weren't revealed, Autocar estimates that Infiniti's future lineup will be bolstered by hybrids, a powertrain that may reside in up to 70 percent of the...

Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Volkswagen Volkswagen Golf Blue-e-motion - Click above Have you heard? Volkswagen is working on an electric car. The company hasn't exactly been secretive about the plug-in work it is doing , especially with Tesla Motors co-founder Martin Eberhard on board . The German automaker is working on a few plug-in vehicles like the eGolf compact and the eUp! city car . Today, VW released another torrent of information about the eGolf - excuse us, the "Golf Blue-e-motion" (yes, a blue emotion does sound like something they'd sing about on Sesame Street) - in time for a media event in Germany. In May, VW gave its first big update on the e-Golf . VW plans to bring electric vehicles to market in 2013, squarely in the second-wave modern electric vehicle category, with the Golf Blue-e-motion now scheduled for 2014 (earlier, VW said the e Golf would come out in 2013 ). A 500-vehicle test fleet, though, will start running next year. The electric Golf is ...

video - documentary Car production in Dacia Renault Morocco see the original Romanian blog post:  Dacia Renault Pitesti vs Renault Maroc Dacia is one of the most popular cars in low market in Europe and worldwide. The brand was developed in communist Romania, in the years 1960-1980, in a parteneriat with French producer Renault. In the 2000s, the plants in Romania were bought by the French manufacturer, including the Dacia brand. A subsequent company, Group Dacia Renault, was established, with production units in Romania - at Pitesti, Mioveni - the main plant, Titu, Oarja and Bucharest. Also, the Dacia brand, with new models designed by Renault for low market, has becoming an important global player. Relaunched in 2004 with the Logan model, Dacia has become a well-known player in the European car market. In addition to Mioveni, the Duster model is currently assembled in six other countries: Maroc, Brazil, Colombia, Russia, India and Indonesia.

Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Lightweight , USA The arrangement that has Epic EV supplying the drivetrain for the DMC Electric DeLorean has apparently been working out so well that the two companies have decided to tap yet another of Epic's areas of expertise: composites. Weight management is an important aspect of electric vehicle design and it was realized that DMC could shave 200 pounds off their retro-futuristic product by replacing the old-school fiberglass material that makes up the main part of the chassis with a modern lightweight resin-infused composite. Not only that, but the new stuff is much stronger, which gives the Electric DeLorean better roof crush and side impact protection. Epic, of course, has been using composites in its boats for some time and CEO Chris Anthony learned much about using it in automotive applications while creating the now-dead Aptera (sniff) . While we look forward to seeing more of the modern Electric DeLorean in action, we also can't help w...

 

  Test drive with Mini Clubman Cooper S - a modified car Key add-ons: Decat downpipe, Air Intake, ECU Remap, Intercooler Mini Clubman Cooper S in a stylish mini. The model production started in 2008. There are versions of motorization - diesel and benzen. It is still in production, with many variants. Price of a new car is 25.000 Euro, but all models can be customized, so the price may vary a lot. Mini Clubman is a brand for small compact / subcompact cars manufactured by BMW. Mini Clubman Cooper S has a displacement of 1988 cc, manual or auto 6-speed transmission, 192 PS, and a top speed of 235 km/h.

The Lamborghini Embolado Concept is the work of Luca Serafini, an Italian student in the final year of the Industrial Design Course at the University of Parma, Italy. The name of the concept derives from a Spanish festival called named “Embolado Bull” or “Torro Embolado”. The concept is based on the Lamborghini Gallardo and according to Luca’s declarations the car represents a tribute to the Superleggera : “ After the recent launch of the Gallardo Superleggera, in order to make a tribute to it, I have adapted the Embolado Concept basing on the aestethic modifications of the new model, with some post-process in Photoshop. ” [ source carbodydesign ]

Cadillac was born out of the closure of Henry Ford when Henry Ford left with some of his key partners and the company was dissolved.  With the intention of liquidating the company's assets, financiers left over from Ford's departure, William Murphy and Lemuel Bowen, called on engineer Henry M. Leland of the Leland & Faulconer Manufacturing Company to evaluate the plant and equipment before selling them. Instead, Leland convinced them to continue their car manufacturing business by equipping them with a single-cylinder engine designed by Leland.  The company needed a new name after Henry Ford left. On August 22, 1902, the company was renamed the Cadillac Automobile Company. Leland & Faulconer Production and the Cadillac Automobile Company merged in 1905. The Cadillac Automobile Company was named after seventeenth-century French explorer Antoine Laumet de la Mothe, Sieur de Cadillac, who founded Detroit in 1701.  The first Cadillac automobile, The "Cadillac Runabout...

The first four-cylinder engine to power the all-new Audi A5 coupé joins the UK range this week, and fittingly it too is also a completely new design. The advanced, directly injected successor to the familiar 1.8-litre Turbo petrol unit that has powered A3, A4, A6 and TT models in the past creates the A5 1.8 TFSI, which is available to order now for an OTR price of £26,190. First UK deliveries are expected in late November.

OKYO (Oct. 2, 2007) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today introduced the all-new Skyline coupe in Japan, a grand touring coupe designed to set new benchmarks for dynamic styling and outstanding driving performance. It is available now at Nissan dealers nationwide. SHIFT_passion: A Skyline Coupe Created to Make the Heart Pound video - Nissan Skyline Coupe - buyer”s guide The new Skyline coupe builds on the strengths and attributes of the current Skyline sedan - attraction, sophistication and high-performance - and takes them to an even higher level. It combines dramatic styling and a refined, driver-oriented interior with the advanced performance made possible by a newly developed, innovative VVEL (Variable Valve Event and Lift) 3.7-liter V6 engine and a high-performance platform to create a vehicle that will appeal the discerning coupe buyer.

Old model was released in 2008, the new one in 2020. Agency: TBWACHIATDAY Los Angeles Executive Creative Director: Curt Detweiler ACD: mike yagi Copywriter: Jason Rappaport Art Directos: Ken Lin, Curt Detweiler Head of Broadcase: Richard O’Neill Director(s): Thierry Poiraud Prod. Co.: Paranoid USA Other Credits: Worldwide Creative Director: Rob Schwartz 2008 Nissan Rogue Crossover SUV Offers Bold Styling, Engaging Performance and Ultra-Functionality The new 2008 Nissan Rogue, which makes its world debut at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, is designed to add a new dimension to the small crossover utility segment – satisfying both the functional needs of the buyer and their emotional needs. Rogue’s aggressive, performance-oriented styling, powerful engine, responsive handling and driver-focused cockpit combine with its thoughtful everyday utility to create a vehicle that shifts the way buyers, especially younger buyers, think about small crossovers. The 2008 N...

Model car produced between 1999 and 2003. The Z8 was the production variant of the 1997 Z07 concept car. The Z8 is a roadster for connoisseurs: its unitary aluminium spaceframe, high-performance V8 engine and brilliant design serve to make this homage to the BMW 507 a firm favourite without further ado. Capable of going from 0 to 100 km/h in less than just five seconds, the Z8 quickly assumes pole position in the top-of-the-range sports car market.   (after BMW official)  Initial price: $128,000 Technical details: wiki 

Best electric cars: 1. BMW i3 2. Tesla Model S 3. VW e-up! 4. Renault ZOE 5. Nissan Leaf 6. Smart ForTwo ED 7. Renault Twizy 8. Mitsubishi iMiEV Read more: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/best-cars/86169/best-electric-cars-sale#ixzz36axilp9J Most economic cars: 1. Peugeot 308 Blue HDi - 91.1mpg 2. Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion - 88.3mpg 3. Hyundai i20 1.1 CRDi - 88.3mpg 4. Kia Rio 1.1 CRDi - 88.3mpg 5. Renaulr Clio 1.5 dCi - 88.3mpg 6. Skoda Octavia Greenline - 88.3mpg 7. Ford Fiesta Econetic - 85.6mpg 8. Vauxhall Corsa 1.3 CDTi - 85.6mpg Read more: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-reviews/62048/most-economical-cars#ixzz36ay8gmuQ  

One photo gallery with the most popular models from the nipon car producer Mazda. In 2011, Mazda was the fifteenth biggest automaker by production worldwide.

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Saab has been dealt a twin blow with its administrator applying for the automaker's bankruptcy protection to end as former owner General Motors rejects a new ownership structure. Via Daily automotive news and comment - from just-auto.com

The lane in King's Lynn, Norfolk, was opened by Norfolk County Council earlier this month but has faced criticism because drivers need specialist training to negotiate an extremely narrow corner. Buses have been forced to slow to walking pace to traverse a challenging pinch point on the route - which runs between Wisbech Road and Boal Street in King's Lynn. The route was officially opened on 14 March by West Norfolk Mayor Zipha Christopher, but has been branded "unfit for purpose" by locals. Speaking to Lynn News, Brian Lake, 63, who cycles the route every morning, witnessed the unveiling ceremony. Via Yahoo! rss_cars : Car News | Motoring News - Yahoo! Cars UK:  A new £1.5m bus lane is going unused... because it's not wide enough for buses.

Filed under: Etc. , Legislation and Policy , USA It's near impossible to forget that back in April of 2010, the Deepwater Horizon burst into flames, sunk into the sea and spewed oil for months . In early May, President Obama declared that no additional deepwater drilling efforts would commence until measures were in place to prevent this type of disaster. Then, in October of 2010, U.S. Secretary of the Interior, Ken Salazar, announced that deepwater drilling would resume . Earlier this month, Salazar said that he expects to sign off on a "significant" number of offshore drilling permits. Guess what? Deepwater drilling is officially set to begin again.