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Fisker beginning to look like the real deal

Author: admin
December 4, 2009

Its not really about the Karma

Initial production of the Karma plug-in hybrid is sold out. So, if you desire a Karma or Sunset hybrid, you'll have to wait until 2011, when Fisker will begin producing 15,000 of these vehicles per year.

But that isn't really what Fisker is about.

By mid-2012, Fisker intends to use all of its Karma to begin production on Project Nina. Sure, that wouldn't be very big news if Fisker was only planning on producing just 15-20,000 Nina hybrids.

But, again, that isn't what Fisker is about. Instead, Fisker plans on producing 100,000 Nina plug-in hybrid vehicles.

100,000 vehicles with 50 miles of EV range and another 250 miles of hybrid range?! Are you kidding me? If Fisker can achieve that by mid-2012, it might just become the greatest automotive story ever.

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Subaru Tourer Hybrid confirmed for 2012

Author: admin
December 4, 2009

Boxer hybrids are inevitable

Not really breaking news, but still nice to hear that the Subaru Tourer Hybrid concept will be developed into a production vehicle.

Obviously the futuristic styling will probably be toned down a bit – I'm sure the winged doors won't last. Still, this vehicle is about one thing: mating the Subaru Boxer engine with a hybrid drive.

Too bad we have to wait until 2012 for this reality.

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I think I love the Converj

Author: admin
December 4, 2009

Volt's bigger, better little brother

Not much green action so far today. Ran into Adam Corolla checking out the new Cadillac Converj, GM's luxury version of the Chevy Volt. For all you KROQ'ers, I gave a shout out to Mr.Bertram!

Anyway, I know the Converj isn't a car for the masses. It never will be, regardless of how well Voltec costs scale. Still, this is an impressive package.

I can't help but want one. I think I'll start saving my pennies now, or better yet, my lunch money. Shoot, I might even give up my beer money.

Sure, the Volt has more long term potential, but in the short term I can't find any reason why the Converj couldn't completely dominate the luxury plug in market.

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Green Car of the Year

Author: admin
December 4, 2009

Hybrids shut out again

A clean diesel vehicle has again taken the LA Auto Show's Green Car of the Year Award. This year the award went to the Audi A3 TDI.

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Muscle Car Blog News Featured at Industry News Mashup

Author: admin
December 4, 2009
Now this is pretty cool and innovative, from the guys over at MOTORZ TV’ It’s a single page where you can quickly get caught up on all your automotive news for the day’ It’s easy to read and updated constantly, plus it includes Muscle Car Blog news! Check this out and bookmark it today! Automotive Industry News
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2010 Mustang Skates The Streets of Los Angeles

Author: admin
December 4, 2009
Add ollies, 360s and kickflips to the long list of performance attributes of the 2010 Ford Mustang’ For the ninth installment of Ford ’10 Unleashed campaign, director Jeff Richter, with the help of professional skateboarders Pat Duffy and Jake Brown, took the 2010 Mustang and did the unthinkable’ Imagine watching the 2010 Mustang replicate legendary street skater Pat Duffy as he ollies off the side of a high rise building in downtown Los Angeles’ That’s what Richter dreamed up when he was asked to unleash his Mustang side for Ford’s ’10 Unleashed program’
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2011 Ford Mustang Gets New V6, 6 Speed Transmission

Author: admin
December 4, 2009
The 2011 Ford Mustang puts 305 high-performance horses in the hands of V-6 coupe buyers with a new all-aluminum dual-overhead cam (DOHC) engine that delivers a projected 30 mpg on the highway with a six-speed automatic transmission and fun for drivers on nearly every road’ For 2011, Mustang’s new 3′7-liter Duratec 24-valve V-6 uses advanced engineering to deliver its power and economy: Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT) adjusts the valvetrain in microseconds’ Aluminum construction means light weight’ It’s an engine designed to crank out torque down low, rev to 7,000 rpm and deliver the mechanical music sports coupe lovers crave everywhere in between’
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Audi A8: Prices announced!

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December 4, 2009
The prices for the Audi A8 have been announced, read here how much you have to spend for the the most sporty luxury sedan. The pricing for the new Audi A8 place the new sedan firmly in the luxury class with the 4.2-litre V8 TFSI quattro with 372 hp starting at 89,300 Euro. The 4.2-litre TDI quattro with 350 hp will cost 90,800 Euro. These prices are relevant to the German market, include taxes,
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Audi e-tron: Sexiest electric car concept ever!

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December 4, 2009
Jalopnik says the Audi e-tron is the sexiest electric car concept ever, proving it with some live impressions from the LA Auto Show. And who are we to disagree! Simply stunning… Related news: GermanCarBlog, P4MR, Audi e-tron Source: Jalopnik
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Audi A3 TDI: Awarded as 2010 Green Car of the Year

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December 4, 2009
The Audi A3 TDI has been awarded as Green Car of the Year 2010, beating the Toyota Prius and the Honda Insight. Great victory! The groundbreaking TDI 2.0 engine available in the A3 delivers 140 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque, yet achieves an EPA-estimated 42 mpg highway fuel economy that is the best of any luxury car sold in America. That means the Audi A3 TDI achieve 50% better fuel economy than a
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