New battery development in Michigan

We’ve just pulled in some news in response to two of our previous stories about the state of Michigan offering tax credits and development money to companies making batteries. It seems that now there are four organizations looking to build plants in the state, which is to add to GM, Ford and Chrysler who have [...]

Read Full Post »

Big3 get a hybrid boost

Now this is what I love seeing…the government putting their money into the Big 3 in a big way. I know I’ve been harsh on the president in my last few posts, but I for one don’t like the idea of bankrupting GM, which seems to be the plan of the current administration.
As part of [...]

Read Full Post »

A123 to power the future

As a company A123 is leading the way in American battery manufacturing as well as research and development. They are also looking to make their batteries right here in the good ‘ole US of A.
Earlier this week, Chrysler confirmed it would be using battery packs supplied by A123 to power it’s ENVI program of cars. [...]

Read Full Post »

Reserve your Tesla today

I don’t know about you, but to me Tesla is a company with both nerve and foresight mixed in with a lot of faith. They have a great product in their all electric Roadster and have added to the companies mystique with the new Model S and extended range S Signature EV. It seems like [...]

Read Full Post »

Detroit Electric seeks dealerships in U.S.

As the automotive market gets tighter and less cars are being sold it seems that more young companies are coming up with alternative power vehicles to replace them. If you look at the way things are headed in the U.S. it is clear that GM is on its way out after 100 years, and the [...]

Read Full Post »

A great time to buy a car

Right now is about one of the best times in a long time to purchase the car you need. If you’ve been reading this blog you are aware that several car manufacturers have come up with great new programs to get buyers into a new vehicle. Some hot new cars are hitting the market and [...]

Read Full Post »

Now I’m excited

One of the great things about doing this blog is seeing the cars of the future. When I was a kid growing up around Detroit my friends and I used to keep mental notes on which of the new cars we’d see on the streets each season. We actually played baseball next to the railroad [...]

Read Full Post »

March car sales falling

I guess this one falls under the category of “I’ve heard that before…” March’s car sales figures have just been released and it’s not good news for anyone.
Overall car sales for GM were down 44.7% in March 2009 compared to last years numbers. Looking at the year to date GM has slipped by 48.8% and [...]

Read Full Post »

GM “planning” on Chapter 11

As we’ve been saying all along it looks for all the world that GM is heading for Chapter 11 bankruptcy that may be coming sooner rather than later.
According to very anonymous sources within GM, principles have begun “intense and earnest” preparations for a possible bankruptcy filing. The unnamed source actually spoke to CNNMoney.com and said [...]

Read Full Post »

New solar charging stations in Chicago

We are all waiting for the time when electric vehicles become commonplace, but until that happens we must build an infrastructure to recharge those EV’s.
To date there have been some innovative solutions and using the sun is one that seems to be taking hold.
Chicago based Carbon Day Automotive has recently unveiled [...]

Read Full Post »

Top 5 conventional cars

Earth Day was on April 3rd and on that day NADAguides.com announced the top 5 cleanest and most fuel efficient conventional cars available. Hybrids and electrics were not on the list because they don’t fit the category. Hybrids aren’t the only choice for those who want to minimize the environmental impact of their driving.
Top 5
1. [...]

Read Full Post »

Tata Nano’s selling fast

Tata’s Nano isn’t officially being sold in dealerships yet and already it is a hit in India. Last week we reported that the first 100,000 cars would be sold in a lottery system, well the car company decided to   sign up buyers with a unique booking form.  After all these forms have been collected, a [...]

Read Full Post »

Phill files for bankruptcy

When it comes to alternative fuels to run tomorrow’s cars, Compressed Natural Gas seems like a real winner. First it is abundant in the U.S, secondly it is relatively cheap to produce, and third any car can be converted to use CNG cheaply. So what’s not to like here?
We’ve seen Honda take up the mantel [...]

Read Full Post »

Fisker finds funding

Getting a new car on the road in these tough automotive times has to be an ordeal, but Fisker seems to be doing just fine. Finding venture capital for an all electric car with an $87,900 starting price tag means bringing in people with deep pockets, but Fisker has done that again.
On the heels of [...]

Read Full Post »

Barbie turns the big 5-0

Turning fifty is a big deal to most, of course one never asks a woman her age, but in this case Mattel is telling the world with the help of Fiat.
Barbie has been on the market for 50 years and looking rather good for her age. Fiat has been making the 500 for 50 years [...]

Read Full Post »