With the delay of its Model X crossover until "late in 2014," it may look as if Tesla's product pipeline is running dry. But we suspect the Silicon Valley startup electric-car company will offer a few new variants on its sole product, the Model S luxury sport sedan. And an obvious next step for Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] would be to add the option..
Colorado State Team Teaches Middle School Girls about HEVs
Colorado State University Vehicle Innovation Team (CSU VIT) members Emily Keats and Allison Kotewicz participated in GESTEM (Girls Exploring Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) 2013 held in Denver, CO in April. Their workshop – titled “Hybrid/Electric Vehicles – for Girls!” – was one of 93 selected to participate in this event. The girls wh
City of Boston is effectively shut down
The Governor of Massachusetts essentially shut down the entire city as of 8:00 AM this morning to facilitate the Bostom Marathon bombing manhunt. No transit, no taxis, residents told to stay home.
Hemmings Find of the Day – 1991 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Final Edition
Sometimes, a vehicle is more than the sum of its parts. On a rational level, the thirsty, carbureted 360-cu.in. V-8 and truck-like body-on-frame construction of this 1991 Jeep Grand Cherokee for sale on Hemmings.com should limit its appeal, and the same could be said for styling that looked dated in appearance in the 1980s. With the last generatio
Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupe Concept: Plug-In Hybrid At Shanghai Auto Show
Volkswagen has hinted at the direction of its future SUVs--and their powertrains--by unveiling the CrossBlue Coupe Concept at the Shanghai Auto Show. As is increasingly common these days, the CrossBlue is Coupe in spirit more than it is in construction, the five-door liftback body distinctly more SUV than coupe. It's also recognizably a...
featured: Ridesharing Service Helps Users Meet New Friends [My Ideal City]
Singapore based MyRideBuddy helps offset the costs of transportation for over 1 million commuters each day through ride sharing.
One-of-one Shelby G.T. 500 convertible featured at Concours d’Elegance of Texas
One-of-one 1967 Shelby G.T. 500 convertible. Photos courtesy Concours d’Elegance of Texas. When it comes to exclusivity, it’s hard to argue with one of one built, and most exhibition events are happy to display a single example of such a vehicle. Not so with this year’s Concours d’Elegance of Texas, which will display both
Can An ‘Ultralight Adventure Vehicle’ Be An Electric Bicycle?
Got some money to burn and in need of a hobby? Perhaps some sort of adventure sport, but nothing too crazy--off-road bikes, perhaps? Not just any off-road bike though. It has to be electric, for a start. What about one of Outrider's electric recumbent bikes? Yes indeed--there is now such a thing as an electric recubment bike for adventure sports..
Pink Rolls Royce FAB 1 actually has a pink vinyl ‘Wrap’
The Chris Evans pink Rolls Royce Ghost - provided by Rolls Royce for his FAB1 Million project to raise funds for Breast Cancer Care – actually has a pink vinyl wrap. Earlier this week we reported that Rolls Royce has provided a pink Ghost for Chris Evans’ FAB1 Million project to raise funds for Breast Cancer Care, and Pink Rolls Royce F
China gets a special edition of the 2014 Maserati Quattroporte
The Maserati flagship sails into Shanghai flying with more engine choices to help sales in China. As if the super-long-wheelbase Italian sedan needed a ton of help — it should get eagerly snapped up.
Honda opens order book for NSX hybrid supercar
Honda has opened a pre-order bank for its new hybrid sports car, after receiving unprecedented demand for the new high-performance model, the carmaker claims. UK buyers can now pre-order the new NSX for a deposit of £5,000, ahead of the car’s launch in 2015. First unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show in 2012, the new
Killer gas could be key to boosting biofuel yields
Hydrogen sulphide-a toxic substance often referred to as sewer gas-may have been implicated in several mass extinctions, but it might just hold the key to increasing biofuel yields. Research by the University of Washington has revealed that the deadly gas, if used at low concentrations, can actually spur plant growth. This could help increase food
50 Years of the Ford Cougar, Er… Mustang
1962 Ford Cougar! In 1962 Ford was in pre-production of what would become the Ford Mustang. Rare pictures from those early days of development were posted on the Mustang Facebook page yesterday, along with the disclosure that the original name for the car was the Ford Cougar. Can you imagine, the first of the pony cars carrying a cat’s name?