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Nov 25, 2008
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2009 Toyota Yaris Facelift with New 1.3-Liter Engine Revealed in Bologna
2 hours ago
The facelifted Toyota Yaris made its debut today at the Bologna motor show ahead of its European market launch in early 2009. On the outside, the revised Yaris features a few minor styling updates such...
Amazing! Man Builds 1960s Jaguar V12 E-Type from Scratch Using 100% Original Parts
2 hours ago
If you thought that the Lamborghini Countach replica that was built in a basement was cool wait until you hear the story of Ray Parrott who succeeded in building a classic 1960's Jaguar V12 E-Type in his...
Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M makes World Premiere at Bologna Motor Show
2 hours ago
Following the presentation of the new Scuderia Spider 16M at the Mugello circuit in northern Italy in early November, Ferrari staged the car's first public debut at the Bologna Salon. The limited production...
New Opel Zafira ecoM Powered by 1.6 CNG Turbo Engine Unveiled in Bologna
2 hours ago
Opel performed the world debut of its first Compressed Natural Gas compact van with a turbocharger, the Zafira ecoM, at the Bologna motor show. This particular variant of Opel's 7-seater minivan is equipped...
Bologna Motorshow: VW Golf Plus Collectors Edition Concept Study
2 hours ago
As well as revealing the production-ready Golf Plus facelift, Volkswagen also unwrapped a concept version of its high-roofline hatch at the Bologna auto show. Developed by VW's Individual division, the...
Better Place gets OK to electrify Hawaii
5 hours ago
Back in May, AutoblogGreen brought us news that Hawaii was in talks with Better Place to set up a network of electric car recharging and batter swapping stations across the islands. Fortune now says that...
From Cow to Crankcase: Synthetic oil from animal fat
5 hours ago
We already fuel and lubricate our cars with animal byproducts, it just takes millions of years for the process to happen. Connecticut-based Green Earth Technologies has been marketing its G-Oil product...
Maserati unveils MC Sport Line customization program on GranTurismo S
5 hours ago
Click above for high-res image gallery of Maserati's MC Sport Line Ferrari has the One To One Personalisation Programme, so it makes since that its sister brand, Maserati, would get one too. The Italian...
DuPont chief calls on Detroit to make 'Car of the Future'... that uses his fuel
5 hours ago
It's debatable whether or not now is the right time to make changes in the way our cars are made, with some believing that Detroit should follow the path it's already on and others claiming there couldn't...
VW Golf Plus officially debuts in Bologna
5 hours ago
Click above for high-res image gallery of VW Golf Plus The second generation of Volkswagen's Golf Plus has made its official debut (after an earlier blooper-style unveil) today at the Bologna Motor Show...
Key to Safety?
5 hours ago | 2 comments
It's an idea that parents will love and teenagers will hate. Ford is about to introduce a special key that restricts teen drivers when they're behind the wheel.
Maserati GranTurismo S with 'MC Sport Line' Tuning Package Debuts in Bologna
Dec 4, 2008
Gorgeous isn't she? And while we must admit that we're captivated by the striking brunette model, we're actually referring to the GranTurismo S accessorized with Maserati's new personalization options...
Porsche Panamera Tuned by 9ff and Russian firms Top Car and Cardi
Dec 4, 2008
Our Russian friends over at Cardesign have sent us a new set of sketches depicting one of the first tuning proposals for the just revealed Porsche Panamera sports sedan. Although it was initially believed...
2010 BMW Z4 Coupe-Convertible: Scooped Uncovered!
Dec 4, 2008
A member of the Zpost bimmer forums has managed to 'scoop' the second-generation 2010 BMW Z4 without a single trace of camouflage ahead of the roadster's official premiere at the Detroit Auto Show in January...
New VW Golf Plus Breaks Cover at Bologna Motor Show
Dec 4, 2008
What VW sees as the second-generation Golf Plus but is in reality a mildly facelfited version of the more practical Golf, made its debut at the Bologna Motor Show in Italy. The subtly updated, plus-sized...
2009 Honda Insight Hybird: First Official Photos of Production Version
Dec 4, 2008
Honda has released the first official picture of the production-ready Insight Hybrid ahead of its worldwide premiere at the Detroit auto show in mid-January 2009. Not much has changed compared to the concept...
GM Sends Congress Plan Asking For $12 To $18 Billion, "Alternatives" For Saturn Brand
Dec 4, 2008
GM's response to the congressional ultimatum, just released, outlines a need for $12 billion in loans, plus potentially $6 billion later, and plans to reach profitability by pursuing "alternatives" to...
Fisker Karma Previewed Ahead Of Detroit Reveal
Dec 4, 2008
If we take out our crystal ball and look forward two months, the big three will have their precious loans in hand, Barack Obama will have solved global warming and given everyone a puppy that craps rainbows,...
November Auto Sales Prove Scared People Don't Buy Cars
Dec 4, 2008
November car sales numbers are coming in and they’re what you expect them to be — horrendous. Ford is down 31% month-to-month with last year. Toyota fell even further at 33.9%. That's successful...
Ford Ranger Max Concept Inspired By Power Tools
Dec 4, 2008
At the same time Ford is unveiling a US plan for profitability packed with cars that we don't want, it’s showing off simple, practical, affordable, utilitarian vehicles elsewhere in the world like this...
A Man And His Car: George Lucas' Senior Thesis Film Found!
Dec 4, 2008
Before there was Han, Luke and Chewy, or even Indiana Jones and a whip, George Lucas created A Man and His Car, his senior thesis film at USC focused solely on Peter Brock and his Lotus 23 race car. Also...
Backyard Lambo Of The Day: The Missouri Olds Toronado-fied Countach
Dec 4, 2008
Nobody seems sick of this series after one repetition, so we're back for more homebuilt Lamborghini glory today! What we've got here is not a Fieroborghini; much like the Indiana Turbo Buick Countach,...
Nissan Ninja Hauler Kicks Ass and Takes Names Silently
Dec 4, 2008
Take caution before reading this Craigslist posting, otherwise the gushing torrent of testosterone contained within this buffet of manliness will give you washboard abs and an unstoppable craving for beef...
US Army To Lease 4,000 Electric Vehicles, Swap Slogan For "An Army Of Nerds"
Dec 4, 2008
The United States Army is going to trade in its Humvees and Jeeps for E-Z-Go golf carts and Native American Biofuels electric trucks in an effort to save money and improve the army's average fuel efficiency....