Volvo Extends DRIVe Range to V70, S80, XC60 and XC70 Models
24 Feb 2009, 15:13 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / 2009 Geneva Motor Show will witness no less than seven Volvo models that received the DRIVe badge, the manufacturer's low CO2 emission class vehicles. All of them are also equipped with a conve...
BMW to Help Drivers with AI-Like ILENA System
24 Feb 2009, 14:42 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Years of research were put into developing systems that would allow drivers to better their driving skills with the aid of the car itself. But now, as the moment in which such systems draws ever clo...
Saab Upgrades 9-3 Diesels, Company's Future Still in Doubt
23 Feb 2009, 16:26 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Even though the company's future is still in doubt, Saab today announced that its 9-3 diesel models have been upgraded to provide lower CO2 emissions and enhanced fuel economy. In essence, Saab...
ASIMO Presents Honda Insight Hybrid at Geneva
6 Feb 2009, 13:45 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The 120 cm 52 kg small “astronaut” created by Honda under the name ASIMO will guest star the unveiling of the Insight Hybrid at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. The new Honda will make its E...
Toyota: Prius Plug-in 65 MPG Just a Press Misunderstanding
6 Feb 2009, 08:45 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A few days ago, Autonews reported one of the greatest achievements of the US Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid: a 65 mpg fuel consumption rating. The aforementioned source quoted a Toyota spokesperson who...
Fiat to Showcase LPG Grande Punto, Panda and Bravo
16 Jan 2009, 16:03 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Fiat today announced it will publicly show its LPG versions of Grande Punto, Panda and Bravo on January 24 and 25 as part of its “Open Doors” initiative supposed to allow customers to vi...
Garmin Helps Automakers Reduce Fuel Consumption
14 Jan 2009, 15:05 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Automakers across the world are not the only companies that aim to reduce vehicle fuel consumption as several other firms, including the popular navigation devices manufacturer Garmin, develop advan...