The Buckeye Bullet reached speeds of more than 300 mph on the Bonneville Salf Flats, setting the land speed record for an electric car. The Buckeye Bullet, which was designed and built by students from Ohio State University, clocked in at an average speed of 307 mph. The record breaking speed still needs to be Read more »
If you’re in the market for a new ride, certain vehicles on a version of “America’s most wanted” may or may not be a good investment for the long term. Read more »
Bad ass is being redefined. Motorcycle designers have been pushing the envelope since Napoleon crossed the Alps. If you can’t find a motorcycle in this gallery that causes you to stop and stare, check your pulse, something is seriously wrong. With the interest in electric and hybrids, motorcycle designers are allowed new freedom with structural Read more »
If you have an older model Honda Civic, Accord or Element, you should pay attention to a recall the company issued Monday. Honda Motor Co., Inc. has recalled about 197,000 Accord and 117,000 Civic cars from the 2003 model year, and at least 69,000 Element vehicles from both the 2003 and 2004 years in the Read more »
Car buyers interested in General Motors plug-in Chevrolet Volt might get electrocuted by the Volt’s shocking sticker price, $41,000. The car’s hefty price tag is at least three full years’ wages for a minimum wage employee working full time all year long at $7.25 an hour. If you simply kept your current car and saved Read more »
Dear BMW, please for the love of god stop teasing us with incredible vehicles that will more than likely never see the light of day. The companies newest concept masterpiece is the BMW X9 created by Khalfi Ousamma, an 18-year-old from Tunisia. Cool new lines? A well placed exhaust system, sleek curved glass, and jagged Read more »
The National Federation for the Blind and Virginia Tech are developing a car that could be driven by the blind. They are planning on releasing a prototype by 2011. So how do you drive a car if you can’t see? The car would use non-visual interfaces to map the area around the car. The driver Read more »
The Terrafugia Transition, or the world’s first flying car, has just received approval from the US Federal Aviation Administration. With FAA approval, production of the Terrafugia Transition can begin. The vehicle is deemed a “roadable aircraft,” by its creators. It can drive on any flat surface and has foldable wings to transform the car into Read more »
In a move to get more people more familiar with electric vehicles, Schoolcraft College is hosting the 2nd second annual Michigan Electric Vehicle Rally & Show, reports Detroit News. Around 50 Electric Vehicles were present in the event sponsored by the college’s Electronic Technology program and the Michigan Electric Auto Association. Part of the festivities Read more »
Chrysler may not be done with its financial woes. Chrysler is recalling nearly 600,000 minivans and Jeep Wranglers because of brake or wiring problems that could create safety issues, the company and federal regulators said Monday, according to MSNBC.com. The automaker is recalling 288,968 Jeep Wranglers from the 2006 through 2010 model years due to Read more »
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