Volkswagen launches eco-friendly Scirocco Cup

Filed under: Motorsports, Hatchback, Volkswagen, Alternative Fuel

2010 Volkswagen Scirocco Cup – Click above for high-res image gallery

It seems like an odd juxtaposition, but “going green” and motorsports have been increasingly paired together lately. In the United States, the American Le Mans Series initiated the Green X Challenge this past season with a focus on creating [...]

Popular Mechanics calls out automotive excellence

Filed under: Etc., Technology

As we head into the final weeks of yet another year, that means it’s time for everyone to pick out their favorites. In this business that means its time to select cars, trucks and SUVs of the year. Over at Popular Mechanics, the editors have put together a list of vehicles that [...]

REPORT: Generation Y will “redefine” automotive market, trends green and big

Filed under: Car Buying, Hybrid, Etc., Alternative Fuel, Diesel

Were you born somewhere between 1976 and the early 1990s? Are you the child of a so-called Baby Boomer? If so, you, like me, are a member of Generation Y. So, what does that mean? Well, nothing really, but it’s a convenient way to classify a large [...]

REPORT: Toyota develops its own flower for cleaner air at Prius plant

Filed under: Hybrid, Etc., Plants/Manufacturing, Technology, Hatchback, Toyota

Automakers make cars and trucks, no surprises there. Some even make other interesting things, like Honda, which also builds motorcycles, lawn mowers, jets, robots and solar cells. But until now, we haven’t heard of any car company that develops its own species of flowers. Thankfully, Toyota has reportedly [...]

Porsche releases limited edition “Designed 4 Ambition” calendar

Filed under: Etc., Porsche, Design/Style

2010 Porsche calendars and diary — Click above for high-res image gallery

Porsche has released info and images on its three calendars and diary that will be happy to keep you company throughout 2010. Two of them are especially focused on the Panamera, because damn it, you’re going to like that car [...]