Kia’s new Sportage gets a heavy dose of technology in its 2011 edition, with a trio of technologies the company thinks will appeal to a whole new set of buyers. The new Sportage is being tasked with moving out of the crossover bargain basement and into a richer market segment … Read More

Nissan’s LEAF electric vehicle still isn’t in the hands of customers–and won’t be for a while yet–but already talk of the next round of Nissan and Infiniti EVs is making its way around the Web. But the LEAF won’t necessarily be the platform used–instead, Nissan may be looking to Renault … Read More

Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Mitsubishi , Nissan , Green Daily Nissan Leaf EV - Click above for high-res image gallery If you reside in Japan and haven’t already purchased a Mitsubishi i-MiEV or put your name down on the list for the Nissan Leaf , don’t fret because there’s yet … Read More

Filed under: Hybrid , Japan , Honda , Electric At a news conference yesterday in Japan, Honda chief executive officer Takanobu Ito outlined the company’s future plans to roll out advanced technology vehicles. Among the highlights: Ito revealed Honda will introduce both a mid-size plug-in hybrid and an electric commuter … Read More

Filed under: Coupe , Performance , Mazda , Rumormill Rumors about a true successor to the FD RX-7 have been kicking around automotive circles since… oh, just about exactly when the car left the world for good way back in 2002. While it could be argued that the Mazda RX-8 … Read More

Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Hybrid , Green Daily When we report on electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids, the discussion often focuses on battery advancements, transmission technology, fuel economy, range and the like. Seldom do we discuss some of the smaller parts that make EVs and hybrids move, things like electric-drive … Read More

In News Brake: We test-drive the 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 R hybrid, Ford plans a socially acceptable launch for the new Explorer, and a review of the 2010 Nissan 370Z roadster . . . But Wait, There’s More!

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Filed under: Aftermarket , Performance , Europe , Hatchback , Volkswagen MTE Volkswagen Golf R32 BiTurbo - Click above for high-res image gallery The Volkswagen scientists at MTE recently decided that their Golf R32 BiTurbo just wasn’t quite up to snuff. While the company had already managed to drag staggering … Read More

Filed under: Motorsports , Ford , Racing Ford Racing Mustang FR500S - Click above for high-res image gallery It doesn’t seem too long ago that Ford launched the “poor man’s racer” FR500S Mustang and the Mustang Challenge Series at SEMA in 2007, and already it’s coming to an end. The … Read More

Filed under: Crossover , Kia 2011 Kia Sportage - Click above for high-res image gallery The 2011 Kia Sportage is one great-looking crossover, and with a starting price of $18,295 (*$18,990 with destination) it’s rather affordable as well. Kia announced Tuesday that its longest running nameplate will start well below … Read More