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BMW's 'UR:BAN' project developing grid lock easing technology

The automobile is so successful urban highways are choking on the crushing load of cars, but a BMW research project is looking into integrating computer technology to help drivers manage urban driving, and ease traffic congestion.
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By: David Herron

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FedEx and Nissan expanding e-NV200 electric cargo van pilot program

FedEx has been testing Nissan's futuristic e-NV200 electric cargo van since December 2011, and the pilot program is expanding globally ahead of the e-NV200's production launch in 2013.
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By: David Herron

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Boosting EV range with ebuggy mobile battery packs

Would an electric vehicle make more sense if a rentable two-wheel battery pack ebuggy from e-Mobility could be hooked up when you need to extend range beyond a daily commute?
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By: Don Bain

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Introducing the 850hp 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Super Snake

The folks at Shelby American have just announced the details for the 203 Ford Shelby GT500 Super Snake – an extreme performance version of the production Shelby GT500 Mustang – with the new Super Snake being the most powerful Shelby Mustang production model ever offered.
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By: Patrick Rall

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2013 SRT Viper dealer allocation to be more exclusive than expected

TorqueNews reported a few weeks ago that when the 2013 SRT Viper begins hitting dealers, only 1 in 5 American Chrysler Group dealerships will earn the right to sell the new supercar but new information indicates that the number will actually be much lower – with as few as 100 of the 2,300 US dealerships offering the new Viper.
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By: Patrick Rall

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Lamborghini Gallardo recalled for power steering fire risks

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall of the 2004 through 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo Coupe and Spyder (convertible) models over a concern that one of the power steering lines could leak – increasing the chances of a fire if the problem is left unattended and showing that even the world’s most well built vehicles are not immune to the recall bug.
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By: Patrick Rall

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