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LA 2009: Hyundai confirms turbo and hybrid for new Sonata

Filed under: Hybrid, MPG, Hyundai, LA Auto Show 2011 Hyundai Sonata - click above for high-res image galleryAt the official introduction of the new Hyundai Sonata today at the LA Auto Show, Hyundai...

Ford Focus Econetic gets eco-overhaul to reach 62 mpg (U.S.)

Filed under: MPG, Ford 2011 Ford Focus Econetic - Click above for high-res image galleryWhile Americans get their first official taste of the U.S.-market Ford Fiesta, Europeans can feast their eyes...

LA 2009: GM announces 100-vehicle Volt test fleet for utilities in California

Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Chevrolet, GM, LA Auto ShowDuring Bob Lutz's keynote speech kicking off the LA Auto Show this morning, he announced that GM would bring a fleet of 100 Chevy Volts to...

LA 2009: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, mass-market potential has four doors

Filed under: MPG, Chevrolet, LA Auto Show 2011 Chevrolet Cruze - Click above for high-res image galleryThe 2011 Chevrolet Cruze is finally coming Stateside and during a private event held earlier...

Renault and Key Driving Competences to expand ecodriving training

Filed under: Etc., Green Culture, RenaultRenault Environment is partnering with a Belgian driver training company to expand the availability of a program targeted at teaching ecodriving. Renault...

2011 Infiniti M wraps tons of tech in an attractive wrapper, hybrid coming in mid-2010

Filed under: Hybrid, Infiniti, LA Auto Show 2011 Infiniti M - Click above for high-res image galleryTake a look over Infiniti's current line-up and two vehicles stand out: The M and the QX. Both...

LA 2009: Officially, Official: Golden state to get first dibbs on the Chevy Volt

Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Chevrolet, LA Auto Show 2011 Chevrolet Volt - Click above for high-res image galleryChevrolet has confirmed was has been talked about for some time now: when the Volt goes...

LA Preview: 2011 Ford Fiesta for America revealed, hits 40 mpg

Filed under: MPG, Ford, LA Auto Show 2011 Ford Fiesta - Click above for high-res image galleryThe Ford Fiesta has proven to be a very successful small car wherever it's sold in the world. Ford has...

REPORT: Initial Chevy Volt launch will be in select U.S. markets only

Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, Manufacturing/Plants, Chevrolet, GM, Green Daily, USA 2011 Chevrolet Volt - Click above for high-res image galleryUndoubtedly, the Chevy Volt is one of the most...

LA Preview: Yokohama's "living wall" uses plants as promotion

Filed under: Etc., LA Auto Show Yokohama's "living wall" - click to enlargeHere's one we didn't see coming. Yokohama - makers of lots and lots of tires, including those with orange oil in them -...