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First speeding ticket in U.S. written 112 years ago Saturday

Flashing blue and red lights in your rearview mirror usually precede an unpleasant, even if courteous, interchange with one of our men or women in blue, resulting in a speeding ticket that hits you in the bank account. Hundred thousand speeding tickets daily.
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By: Don Bain

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TorqueNews drives the 2012 Ford Explorer Ecoboost

Ford Motor Company recently invited a group of reporters to their Romeo Proving Grounds for a first-hand, hands-on look at the upcoming 2012 Ford Explorer EcoBoost – which will be among the first 4-cylinder EcoBoost models from Ford in the US market when it arrives later this year.
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By: Patrick Rall

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East Coast auto dealers assess damage from Hurricane Irene

Although GM and BMW are the only auto manufacturers to have production facilities on the East Coast in the path of Hurricane Irene, all manufacturers have dealerships including some suppliers in the storm’s path.
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By: Frank Sherosky

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Peugeot returns to 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show with premium concept HX1

The French auto maker Peugeot brings back to the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show the new concept of French high end cars, the HX1.
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By: Armen Hareyan

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Revenues up 240% at ECD: making specialty batteries for automotive applications

Energy Conversion Devices Inc. (Nasdaq:ENER), a leading global provider of flexible thin-film solar laminate products and systems for the building-integrated and commercial rooftop markets and a longtime creator of specialty batteries for automotive applications, today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30. The suburban Detroit company was founded by the famous scientist, Stanford Ovshinsky (pictured).
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By: Hawke Fracassa

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Chevrolet Cruze Eco sets 64.42 average MPG record

General Motors media was quick to place this story, and with good reason, as an unmodified Chevrolet Cruze Eco driven by an Australian couple achieved 64.42 MPG over a 23-day, 9,552 mile trip
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By: Frank Sherosky

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Hertz car rental goes electric in China

Hertz's (NYSE: HTZ) many car rental stations in Shanghai will offer electric cars for renters. This welcome move remains to see if the drivers will rent an electric car on mass.
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By: Armen Hareyan

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NADAguides picks best back-to-school vehicles

NADAguides has taken into account safety, price, fuel efficiency and cost of ownership in compiling its 2011 choices for best back-to-school vehicles. This list is intended to satisfy drivers and their parents. Vehicles that fit all criteria include models from Chevrolet, Ford, Kia, Nissan and Toyota.
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By: Hawke Fracassa

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2012 Cadillac Escalade will come with 4-point anti theft improvement

GM was quick in responding to Highway Loss Data Institute's (HLDI) release that placed Escalade on the top of the most stolen cars. The company now says the 2012 Cadillac Escalade will be delivered with a 4-point ani theft system.
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By: Armen Hareyan

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