Generally we only cover topics related to electric cars, but the buzz this week has been so intense, its worth a look at something new called the Bloom Box.
More specifically the Bloom Energy Server was first unveiled last week to the world.
The device is a scalable fuel cell stack. It […]
Posted on February 28th, 2010 by Lyle
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The Opel Ampera is the sister car to the Chevy Volt, sharing the same powertrain, interior and basic sheet metal, but with unique styling cues germaine to GM’s European brand.
Though we have seen several Chevrolet Volt preproduction vehilces on the road, only now are the first Amperas hitting the pavement.
The […]
Posted on February 27th, 2010 by Lyle
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Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Chevrolet, GM
Earlier today, the folks from Exodus Pictures - a Michigan-based film studio - officially unveiled the FireBreather, a Camaro-based creation built in collaboration with Classic Design Concepts of Novi, Michigan. The one-off Camaro was designed by Ajmal Ahmad, the writer and director of the upcoming sci-fi film Jinn, in which the FireBreather will make its big screen debut.
Underneath the slightly revised sheetmetal is a factory-fresh Camaro SS, but the creative team from Classic Design Concepts have outfitted it with a new front fasica, hood, rear fascia and some incredibly hot-looking wheels. The new nose has a bit of Pontiac Trans-Am nostalgia to it, and we very much approve. No modifications have been made to the Camaro’s 6.2-liter V8, but CDC has outfitted an Elbach Pro-Plus Performance handling package, as well as sticker Pirelli PZero Rosso tires.
Want one? Exodus will be offering up 50 individually numbered FireBreathers for just under $60,000. Orders can be placed at the FireBreather’s sales website, and will be sold on a first come, first served basis. Click through our gallery to see high-res shots of the FireBreather from all angles.
Gallery: Classic Design Concepts FireBreather
Exodus Pictures unveils FireBreather movie car at Detroit Autorama originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Posted on February 26th, 2010 by Steven J. Ewing
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Filed under: Coupe, Hybrid, Sedan, SUV, Truck, Crossover, Hatchback, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Ford, GM
Each year that Consumer Reports offers up its annual list of Top American Picks, it seems less and less a consolation bracket and more like a reasonable set of choices. To wit, if you wanted the very best family-sized SUV (Chevrolet Traverse) or fullsize pickup truck (Chevrolet Silverado), Consumer Reports will tell you that you’re best off choosing American, regardless of which list its from.
Further, CR has found the Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan twins have proven to be more reliable than a Honda Accord or Toyota Camry. Blasphemy, you say? To borrow a marketing phrase from the Blue Oval itself, Drive One and find out for yourself. We have, and we found out that it’s a great car. Apparently, it’s also reliable. Not surprisingly, the Fusion managed to earn two more awards in its hybrid guise, including CR’s Best Overall Car.
All told, seven of the 10 awards handed out by CR went to Ford - an impressive performance. Two Top Picks were filled by vehicles from General Motors while Chrysler didn’t have a single model on the list, which isn’t particularly surprising since the Dodge Ram is the only model from the Pentastar that CR even recommends. Click here to check out the rest of the winners from CR.
Gallery: 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid
[Source: Consumer Reports]
Consumer Reports releases annual list of American Top Picks, Ford the big winner originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Posted on February 26th, 2010 by Jeremy Korzeniewski
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Today’s photo comes from Roadsidepictures.
Be sure to look at all of Roadsidepictures’ photos and our other albums. And if you would like to recommend your favorite photo with a GM car or truck in it, put it up on Flickr and tag it with “gmfyi.”
Posted on February 26th, 2010 by Will Stewart
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Advanced Mechanical Products (AMP) is a company out of Cincinnati Ohio that specializes in producing all-electric conversions of GM vehicles. They have been producing electric versions of the Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky since 2007.
The company has just annoucend and plan to unveil a new all electric Chevy Equinox conversion based […]
Posted on February 26th, 2010 by Lyle
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Today’s photo comes from Bill Strong.
Be sure to look at all of Bill Strong’s photos and our other albums. And if you would like to recommend your favorite photo with a GM car or truck in it, put it up on Flickr and tag it with “gmfyi.”
Posted on February 25th, 2010 by Will Stewart
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Deja Vu.
Those were Bob Lutz’ words back in 2007 when he first stated GMs intention to sell the Chevy Volt comfortably below $30,000.
In the ensuing months and years we’ve been through a see-saw of predictions about how much people would eventually be able to buy the car for.
GM has not […]
Posted on February 25th, 2010 by Lyle
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Denise Gray is GM’s director of global battery systems. She has been instrumental in the development of the Volt having started in the program in 2006. She was there when the first lithium-ion Volt prototype pack arrived from Compact Power in October 2007 as has been in charge […]
Posted on February 24th, 2010 by Lyle
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Filed under: Truck, Work, Chevrolet, GM, GMC, Rumormill
The future of the small pickup truck market in the United States doesn’t look good. A new global Ford Ranger is in the works, though we have good reason to doubt that will replace the model currently available in North America. For its part, Chrysler has plans to nix the Dodge Dakota next year, and new reports suggest that the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon twins may have their plugs pulled, as well.
In speaking with General Motors vice chairmain Bob Lutz, PickupTrucks.com asked about plans to kill off the two models, with Lutz responding, “It’s uncertain at this point…They may well [go away].”
GM has not announced any official plans to update or kill off the Colorado and Canyon, but we won’t be surprised if these two dated models meet that Great Car Crusher in the sky over the next couple of years.
Gallery: 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
[Source: PickupTrucks.com]
Report: GM may euthanize Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon small pickups originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Posted on February 24th, 2010 by Steven J. Ewing
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