VW promises 25% cleaner manufacturing around the world by 2018

Filed under: Manufacturing/Plants, Volkswagen

When we visited Volkswagen’s manufacturing plant in Chattanooga, TN a while back, we were told it would be model for other company plants around the world. That’s just what an announcement today puts into effect.
Expanding on its “Bluemotion” tagline for its more efficient vehicles, VW’s cleaner factory initiative is called “Think Blue. [...]

Gas prices not scaring car buyers as much this time around

Filed under: Hybrid, USA
With gasoline prices soaring this year, one might assume, justifiably, that hybrid and fuel-efficient small vehicle demand must also be on the rise, mimicking the market situation in 2008. However, history may not be repeating itself this time around. AutoPacific President George Peterson says, based on a study by the consulting group, [...]

Geneva 2010: Kia Venga EV, sorry we missed you the first time around

Filed under: Concept Cars, Geneva Motor Show, Technology, Hatchback, Kia, Electric

Kia Venga EV concept – Click above for high-res image gallery

Apparently, we we missed at least one interesting machine from the recently concluded press days at the Geneva Motor Show. Kia showed off a battery electric version of its new Venga B-segment hatchback. Like the [...]