Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Green
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All right, get your Back to the Future jokes ready. An all-electric 1981 DeLorean is currently on eBay and, if you bid high enough, comes with a flux capacitor. For slightly less money, you can also get a Mercedes-Benz S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY. But, if you really want to… »
Filed under: Porsche, Paris Motor Show
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The possible electric Porsche Cayman, the one-off conversion of the MIIN-AER, an old 911 EV conversion. There’s certainly no lack of people who like the looks of a Porsche but want to make the vehicle a lot clener. While there’s no official battery-powered EV coming from Porsche,… »
Filed under: Etc.
Last week, our heroes survived magic napalm, chased a Spanish babe who inflicted curb rash on a Spyker, and we learned Mike has amnesia of sorts. Then, to mask Mike’s identity, they faked his death, gave him no plastic surgery, and let him take on the name used by his dad. Yeah, we’re… »
Filed under: AutoblogGreen Exclusive, Santa Monica Alt Car Expo
The AltCar crowd around the EV1 and the Chevy Volt. Photo to Amy Williams
The third Santa Monica Alt Car Expo has come and gone. AutoblogGreen has been lucky enough to attend each iteration of this growing expo, and being back in Santa Monica made us want to… »
Filed under: Aftermarket, Etc., Lifestyle, Australia
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If you’re one of those take-no-prisoners off-road types, then we’ve found the perfect camper trailer for you. It’s called the Tvan, and it’s made by Track Trailer. The company, Australian-based and located outside Melbourne, has been in business since 1982. Their Tvan… »
Filed under: Paris Motor Show, Supercars, Ferrari, Special/Limited Editions
Prior to Ferrari’s successful customization plan for the 612 Scaglietti, your best bet at having Maranello build you a one-off would be to throw your wealth around like a Sultan. The One To One Personalisation Programme has been met with enthusiasm, so Ferrari is going to offer… »
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, MPG, Audi, Paris Motor Show
Audi A1 Sportback
Audi has released the official details on its new A1 Sportback concept that debuts at the Paris Motor Show. At 13.09 ft long, the A1 is a couple of inches longer than a MINI Clubman and features a hybrid drivetrain. Power comes from a 150… »
Filed under: Car Buying, Chevrolet, GM
Bill Heard Chevrolet, which had been the largest Chevy dealer in the world by volume, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this week after closing down all of its 13 stores last week, and the tale of financial ruin is surprisingly bad. The dealer conglomerate owes $229 million to GMAC… »
Filed under: Etc., Government/Legal, Humor
A Route 666 sign would look right at home in the shop next to the Fiat crest that’s displayed on the wall. In fact, they may share a meaning. It seems we’re not the only ones that chuckle when the number of the beast pops up on road signs. Barnegat, New… »
Filed under: MPG, Ford, Green Daily
Something tells me that the more fuel-efficient Ford models can’t get to America soon enough for Ford dealers. The news out today is that FoMoCo’s U.S. sales dropped like a Mike Gravel-thrown rock – 34 percent – in September. Truck sales were down 39.5 percent last month (22.3 percent so… »