One of the biggest reasons for range anxiety is the battery in electric vehicles, but new technology from Toyota could change that by providing three, four, or even five times more power than current lithium ion batteries.
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You can just imagine what kind of test drive stories car salesmen have, especially having people drive the dealerships finest cars. But when a crazy interested buyer turns out to be none other than four-time Sprint Cup champion Jeff Gordon disguised as an average minivan owner, you know its going to be a treat, well at least for spectators.
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Cars for Stars, a UK based, chauffeur-driven car hire service company has chosen the Lamborghini Aventador as the subject for a luxurious and unique looking stretch limousine proposal. This is just an idea at the moment as for the photos shown here are just digital renderings.
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According to Outlook For Energy: A View to 2040, an ExxonMobil publication, diesel will surpass gasoline as the number one global transportation fuel by 2020. While automakers continue to look for ways to improve light-duty vehicle fuel economy, diesel engines are becoming more and more prevalent, even in the U.S. The growth in commercial transportation activity, which has been notoriously popular in Europe for decades, will also increase diesel demand over the next few years.
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When you normally see a car commercial you think you are going to see the car itself right? Well that theory is proven wrong by Peugeot with their new series of television spots about the all-new 208 GTi hot hatch.
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Sergio Marchionne, CEO and Chrysler Group Chairman is auctioning off his customized 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 where the proceeds will benefit the United Way for Southeastern Michigan.
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It has been confirmed by Land Rover that the all-new Range Rover Sport will make its official debate at the upcoming 2013 New York Auto Show.
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It is rumored that Smart is working on its first ever crossover model to be released by 2016. According to a new report out of Germany, the crossover would be based on an all-new platform that will also underpin the next-generation fortwo. The new crossover model, with a higher ride-height and more aggressive off-road style is expected to be the first Smart to offer all-wheel drive.
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