Filed under: Motorsports Who would would have thought that the emphasis on marketing rather than racing could be hurting competition in NASCAR? The influence of sponsors is just one of several factors that’s led to 2010 being the first season in the series’ 62-year history devoid of rookie drivers. An … Read More

Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Chevrolet 2011 Chevrolet Volt - Click above for high-res image gallery While government tax incentives will no doubt help to make plug-in vehicles like the Chevrolet Volt more affordable, the total cost of ownership will also be influenced heavily by residual values. With several months to … Read More

2011 Chevrolet Volt to be priced at $41,000, $350/month lease for 36 months Time to pony up? EPA sticker values for 2011 Volt likely to be interim, updated in 2012-13 The EPA’s only had four+ years to figure this out. Why rush? Plug-in 2010: Nissan announces Leaf rollout plans, 8-year … Read More

Filed under: Sedan , Hatchback , Chevrolet , GM , Nissan , Electric Proving once again the old adage that there’s more than one way to skin a cat battery, Chevrolet and Nissan have each designed new eco-friendly vehicles that are set to go head-to-head for sales supremacy starting at … Read More

Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Nissan , In The AutoblogGreen Garage 2011 Nissan Leaf - Click above for high-res image gallery We’ve met the Nissan Leaf before. First at its coming-out party in Japan , followed by an all-too-brief stint behind the wheel of a Versa-based prototype late last year. Now … Read More

NASCAR team owner and motorsport legend Jack Roush crashed his plane while landing in Wisconsin this evening. Roush is reportedly OK, but his jet, a Raytheon/Beechcraft Premier 390 , has broken in two and appears to be a total loss. More

Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Chevrolet , GM , Plug In Conference Now that we know the price tag of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt , the car’s last big secret is what will be on the EPA mileage sticker. We had a chance to talk with vehicle line director Tony Posawatz … Read More

Filed under: MPG , Chevrolet , Green Daily 2011 Chevrolet Cruze RS - Click above for high-res image gallery While its U.S. introduction is still a few months away, the Chevrolet Cruze has taken most the rest of the world by storm. Since its introduction in spring of 2009, the … Read More

Filed under: Spy Photos , Coupe , Performance , Paris Motor Show , Bentley , Luxury There’s no denying the Bentley Continental line is due for an update. In the ultra competitive world of ultra luxurious automobiles, the sportiest of Bentley’s top-shelf automobiles is, shall we say, aging gracefully, and … Read More

Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Nissan , AutoblogGreen Exclusive , Plug In Conference Following his announcement of the Nissan Leaf ’s 8-year, 100,000-mile warranty during the plenary session at the Plug-In 2010 Conference this morning, Nissan North America’s executive vice president Carlos Tavares spent some time with reporters answering our questions … Read More