Archive for the ‘hybrids’ Category

Smart traffic lights may be the next wave of the war against fuel consumption, as countless gallons of fuel are wasted at a standstill every day. BMW is leading the charge on that front, hoping to add some sophistication to the 40-year-old lights system we have now.

Speaking of BMW, over at Motor Authority there's a fresh perspective on what it's like behind the wheel of the 2010 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 550i, or 550i GT. While it's not necessarily a winner in any one category, its wide-ranging approach makes it a highly flexible vehicle that's likely to suit many tastes and purposes. That's not the only review on the docket today, as...

Just a few weeks after canning the Saturn brand on a failed sale to Penske, GM is nabbing what would have been the next-gen Aura and turning it into the 2011 Buick Regal. Basically a restyled Opel Insignia, the car is being positioned as an attractive and sporty addition to the new Buick line. Check out the stories at TheCarConnection and Motor Authority for all the insight into the car's capabilities and intentions.

Today on Fox Car Report, our own Marty Padgett will be beaming in to discuss the latest from Buick, plus all the hottest vehicles of the 2010 model year and more. Hit the link below for details on how you can follow along.

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BMW has managed to keep its “ultimate driving machine” ethos even when it comes to building hybrid vehicles, with its all-new 2010 ActiveHybrid X6 slotting in as the world’s most powerful hybrid vehicle thanks to its 478 horsepower and 575 pound-feet of torque. [Green Car Reports]

Revealed at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show, the Cadillac Converj concept was a highly refined, dramatically styled extended range electric vehicle, with a powertrain much like that found in the Chevrolet Volt. According to a new report the vehicle is a production possibility. [CNNMoney]

The Ariel Atom is a wild roadster designed and built in the UK,...