Forever Churnin’ – Mercedes G-Class to live through at least 2015

Filed under: Convertibles, SUVs, Plants/Manufacturing, Mercedes-Benz

Click image above for a high-res gallery of the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen Edition30
At a time when many coachbuilders are struggling and/or leaving the industry, it’s nice to hear news of fresh long-term contracts. Magna Steyr has just announced that it has had its contract with Mercedes-Benz extended to continue building the [...]

Bridgestone Introduces Ecopia EP100 Low Rolling Resistance Tire

Bridgestone Introduces Ecopia EP100 Low Rolling Resistance TireAt the Chicago Auto Show, Bridgestone launched the Ecopia EP100, the company’s latest environmentally friendly tire. They claim it improves fuel economy and delivers a quiet ride without sacrificing wet handling performance, three characteristics many consumers are looking for.

If your car or truck needs a new set of [...]

Spy Shots: U.S.-spec Ford Fiesta sedan spotted chilling in Michigan

Filed under: Spy Photos, Economy, Ford

Our friends over at Jalopnik managed to get their hands on a few spy shots of what appears to be a U.S.-spec Ford Fiesta sedan out and about in upper Michigan undergoing some harsh cold weather testing. Despite the heavy coat of grime, road salt and camo, it’s clear that [...]

eBay Star Wars Cobalt goes to the Dark Side of customization

Filed under: Aftermarket, Auction Action, Etc., Chevrolet, Humor

Click above for gallery of the Star Wars Cobalt
Star Wars fans, behold, your dream car; too bad the listing has ended. The original owner of this particular piece of automotive art apparently had a serious love affair with George Lucas’s space-themed soap opera. Painstakingly painted across the [...]

H2Go – Hydrogen Powered Toy Fuel Cell Car

H2Go – Hydrogen Powered Toy Fuel Cell CarThe H2go is a new remote control (RC) car powered by a fuel cell. Unlike other toy cars and trucks, the H2go requires no batteries, just water.
Diabolical tyrants know that to control children is to control the future. How do we know? We’ve studied history and watched plenty [...]