PowerGenix unveils nickel-zinc battery for micro-hybrids

Filed under: Emerging Technologies, Hybrid

PowerGenix, a manufacturer of rechargeable nickel-zinc (NiZn) batteries, has unveiled its first prototype power pack developed exclusively for the burgeoning micro-hybrid (aka stop-start or idle-stop) segment. PowerGenix claims that its NiZn batteries offer several advantages over the lead-acid units typically found in most of today’s micro-hybrids. NiZn batteries are approximately half [...]

GM unveils Sail EV Concept in China

Filed under: Concept Cars, Hatchback, Electric

General Motors jumped into the Guangzhou Motor Show with 23 production and concept vehicles, the most interesting of which was the Chevrolet Sail Electric Concept Vehicle. The pint-sized EV was worked up through a partnership between Shanghai GM and the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center. While the new EV uses [...]

Renault unveils Sandero Stepway concept in Brazil

Filed under: Concept Cars, Budget, Crossover, Misc. Auto Shows, Renault, South America

Renault Sandero Stepway Concept – Click above for high-res image gallery

If you’ve ever heard of the Dacia Sandero, it’s probably from Clarkson teasing James May about it on Top Gear. The no-nonsense, bare-bones hatchback – sold alternatively as a Renault in markets where its [...]

SEMA 2010: Chevrolet unveils custom 2011 Camaros

Filed under: Concept Cars, SEMA Show, Coupe, Performance, Chevrolet, GM

Custom 2011 Chevrolet Camaros at the 2010 SEMA Show – Click above for high-res image gallery

Earlier this week, we told you about the 2011 Camaros that Chevrolet was bringing to SEMA, and now it’s time to see them up close and personal. Four Camaros are hanging [...]

Lotus unveils range-extended electric city car concept in Paris

Filed under: MPG, Lotus, Green Daily, Lightweight

Lotus City Car Concept – Click above for high-res image gallery

After a spectacular showing at the Paris Motor Show made up of five breathtakingly awesome reveals, Lotus has decided we can’t get enough of a good thing and is rolling out one more. First, let’s recap the five concept [...]

Porsche Design unveils million dollar advent calendar

Filed under: Etc., Porsche, Design/Style

Porsche Design advent calendar – Click above for high-res image gallery

Porsche is looking to help five lucky families celebrate the holiday season this year. The German automaker’s lifestyle accessory division, Porsche Design, has come up with what has to be the world’s costliest advent calendar. Instead of an array of tasty [...]

Mercedes-Benz unveils the limited production A-Class E-Cell electric vehicle

Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Mercedes Benz

Mercedes-Benz A-Class E-Cell – Click above for high-res image gallery

Mercedes-Benz has dropped the curtain on its latest electrical wonder, the A-Class E-Cell. The vehicle is scheduled for a limited production run of just 500 units, with lucky lessees in Germany, France and The Netherlands expected to receive the majority of them. [...]

Paris Preview: GM unveils Chevrolet Cruze hatchback for Europe

Filed under: Concept Cars, Budget, Europe, Paris Motor Show, Hatchback, Chevrolet

Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback – Click above for high-res image gallery

General Motors will be expanding Chevrolet of Europe’s lineup by adding a five-door Cruze, and while we won’t get our first look at this new hatchback for a few weeks, GM has decided to preview it [...]

Monterey 2010: Bentley unveils pair of limited edition Continental GTC models

Filed under: Bentley, Design/Style, Luxury

2011 Bentley Continental GTC Speed 80-11 Edition – Click above for high-res image gallery

Pebble Beach is fast becoming one of the best places for new car debuts. Besides seeing the McLaren MP4-12C, Fiorvanti SP1, Perana Z-One, Morgan EvaGT, Jaguar XK175, Jaguar XJ75 Platinum, Boss 302 Mustang, Veyron Super Sport, Lotus Exos [...]

Wrap It Up: Ford unveils new body kits, graphics and accessories for Fiesta

Filed under: Budget, Sedan, Hatchback, Ford, Design/Style

It’s a Sony 2011 Ford Fiesta with graphics – Click above for high-res image gallery

Ford has given Fiesta buyers a chance to turn their purchase into something a little unique. The company is offering a number of customization options for the new pint-sizer, including a rash of interior options [...]

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