Posted in Auto News on Jun 18th, 2010
Don’t call it a kit: This 1967 Shelby is actually conjured from a real ‘67 or ‘68 fastback Mustang. The reconstruction, which takes months, results in a “Shelby” that looks just like a Shelby — but also includes modern conveniences like rack and pinion steering.
Oklahoma-based Classic Restorations builds each Shelby G.T.500CR by hand. Modern amenities [...]
Posted in Auto News on May 20th, 2010
When it comes to electric and hybrid automobiles, silence isn’t necessarily golden. It’s actually a hazard.
The AAM, along with the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, the American Council for the Blind and the National Federation for the Blind have agreed on a plan to address a potential problem caused by electric and hybrid cars — [...]
Posted in Auto News on Nov 14th, 2009
With the end of the year quickly approaching, its time for the best and worst list for the year. Time Magazine recently released its 50 Most Important Inventions of 2009 list. The Nissan Leaf, which was unveiled in August as the companies first dedicated electric vehicle made the list. Nissan intends for it the be [...]
Posted in Auto News on Nov 7th, 2009
The Nissan Leaf zero-emission, all electric car will embark on a nationwide tour with its North American debut in Los Angeles on Nov. 13. The Nissan LEAF Zero Emission Tour will make stops in 22 cities, in 11 states, the District of Columbia, and Vancouver, Canada, offering the opportunity for interested drivers, media, civic partners, [...]
Posted in Auto News on Oct 24th, 2009
More surprises come our way from the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show. Green cars have been the talk of the show this year with almost every manufacturer having shown an electric only car. Not to be out done Mitsubishi has shown off its new i-MiEV Cargo concept, a commercial cargo carrier that is built on the [...]
Posted in Auto News on Oct 20th, 2009
The Tokyo Motor Show begins today. With that a slew of new and future models are being announced from mostly Japanese Automakers. Green cars, sports cars, and green sports cars are the talk of the show this year. First up is the Lexus LF-A super car, Toyota’s first entry into the super car world includes [...]