New York 2010: 2011 Scion iQ is a little intriguing

Filed under: New York Auto Show, Budget, Japan, Hatchback, Scion

2011 Scion iQ – Click above for high-res image gallery

Well, well, well – it looks like Toyota’s iQ is coming to the U.S. after all, only it will be (as reported) sporting a Scion badge. Makes sense. Especially as according to Scion, the world’s smallest four-seater [...]

Chrysler shows off eight Mopar concepts at Easter Jeep Safari 2010

Filed under: Aftermarket, Concept Cars, Performance, SUV, Truck, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Military, Design/Style, Diesel, Off-Road, Racing

2010 Easter Jeep Safari Mopar Concepts – Click any image to enlarge

Chrysler’s engineers have been busy lately. Mark Allen, head of the Jeep design studio, has introduced a total of eight new concept vehicles at this year’s Easter Jeep Safari. [...]

New York 2010: Scion reveals better looking, more powerful 2011 tC

Filed under: New York Auto Show, Coupe, Performance, Japan, Scion

2011 Scion tC – Click above for high-res image gallery

The big reveal for Scion at the 2010 New York Auto Show is staring you square in the face. Meet the 2011 tC. Scion describes the car as defining “refined aggression.” They called it, “masculine,” too. Even [...]

Mazda6 diesel confirmed with hybrid-like 43 MPG

Filed under: New York Auto Show, Technology, Mazda, Diesel

Mazda SKY-D and SKY-G engines – Click above for high-res image gallery

If there’s one thing we’re clamoring for here in the U.S., it’s more diesel engines in passenger cars. Mazda will soon be answering our cries, as it plans to launch its all-new SKY-D powertrain in its [...]

New York 2010: Ford and Microsoft announce Hohm electric vehicle charging partnership

Filed under: Hybrid, Ford, Electric

Alongside the debut of the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid at this year’s New York Auto Show, Ford announced an extension of its partnership with Microsoft (see also: Sync) into the electric vehicle (EV) recharging realm. The new space that Microsoft and Ford want to take over is your garage; the method of [...]