
The 2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid is said to be the next innovation in Hybrid technology. This vehicle is using the new two-mode hybrid system produced by GMC which gives this vehicle exceptional fuel mileage, yet still this vehicle is a beast the full mileage is not going to be much better.
August 9th, 2008
Tags: GMC, Hybrid, SUV, Yukon
By dave82689
Posted in Auto News, Auto Types, Automakers, GMC, Hybrids/Alternative |
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The new electric car from Chevrolet is on the way, we think. While we wanted to call it their newest hybrid, the company has consistantly expressed their desire for it to be called an electric with “range extender” – considering they only use gasoline to recharge the batteries. Ok, enough with the history lesson…
August 8th, 2008
Tags: concept, Volt
By dave82689
Posted in Auto News, Auto Shows, Auto Types, Automakers, Chevrolet, Concepts, Detroit Auto Show, Economy |
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Several of the top automakers are looking for ways to bring in economical and fuel efficient cars over to the U.S. due to the increase in gas prices. Ford was one of the first to make this step and now it is Honda’s turn.
August 7th, 2008
Tags: fit, honda fit, honda jdm, JDM, odyssey, stream, stream wagon
By Naomi West
Posted in Auto News, Auto Types, Automakers, Economy, Honda |
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The motorsport division for Nissan will be revealing the NISMO tuning package to owners of the R35 on August 20th. Engineers at Nissan motorsports have been working around the clock to bring together these tuning packages – which range from circuit kits to street kits.
August 4th, 2008
Tags: gt-r, nismo, nismo package, nissan gt-r, r35, tuning package
By Naomi West
Posted in Auto News, Auto Types, Automakers, Modded/Tuners, Nissan, Parts/Accessories, Racing/Motorsports |
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Formula 1 teams switched to the Kinetic Energy Recovery System (also known as KERS) and they are now thinking about reconsidering this decision due to failures in the system. There have been two known incidents.
July 30th, 2008
Tags: bmw mechanic, f1, f1 mechanic, kers, kinetic energy, kinetic energy recovery system, mechanic
By Naomi West
Posted in Auto News, Automakers, BMW, Racing/Motorsports, Safety, Videos/Multimedia |
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