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Rumormill: Front-wheel drive, hybrid Honda S2000 "replacement" coming in 2012
Filed under: Convertibles , Coupes , Hybrids/Alternative , Japan , Tokyo Motor Show , Honda , Rumormill The latest reports out of Japan could spell bad news for Honda S2000 enthusiasts the world over. According the Best Car , the rear-wheel drive roadster's replacement will likely ditch Honda's high-revving F20C in favor of the second-generation hybrid drivetrain slated to be fitted to the Accord, and further, the gasoline-electric mill will be driving the front wheels. Although we've been hearing rumors about the S2000's successor for a few years, Honda hasn't provided any indication about if and where the new model is headed.
Continue reading...Abt gives a boost to the 2010 VW Golf, GTI
14. July 2009
Filed under: Aftermarket , Tuners , Economy , Hybrids/Alternative , Sports/GTs , Hatchbacks , Volkswagen Abt Volkswagen GTI MkVI - Click above for high-res image gallery The sixth-generation Golf and GTI will soon arrive for 2010, and already, Abt Sportline - the largest Volkswagen tuner in the world - has released a variety of aftermarket parts for each. Starting with the new exterior, Abt adds a new front fascia and grill, side skirts, and rear fascia and spoiler. Wheel options come in 18- or 19-inch sizes, with or without sport rubber.
Continue reading...BREAKING: Honda confirms production of CR-Z, Fit Hybrid in 2010
13. July 2009
Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative , Green , Japan , Tokyo Motor Show , Hatchbacks , Honda Honda CR-Z Concept - Click above for a high-res image gallery Honda has confirmed what's been suspected for some time: the Honda CR-Z is coming next year and the Fit Hybrid will be released in late 2010. The brief press release (below the fold) touts the two hybrids as the latest expansion of the automaker's Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system, along with its focus on highly efficient, lightweight and compact conveyances. The CR-Z, a sporty hybrid inspired by the CRX and unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2007 , will go on sale in Japan this February, with the Fit Hybrid hitting shores across the Pacific later next year.
Continue reading...Delphi develops MagneRide engine mounts for Porsche 911 GT3
11. July 2009
Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative , Sports/GTs , Tech , Porsche Delphi MagneRide Engine Mounts - Click above for high-res image gallery The same magneto rheological damping technology that allows Chevrolet , Cadillac and Ferrari to control 500-plus horsepower in a car that's comfortable to drive on city streets will soon make its way to the engine bay of the 2010 Porsche 911 GT3. In this latest application, Delphi's engineers have made it possible to fine-tune the way engine mounts react to the various situations presented when driving a car. For instance, these MagneRide engine mounts can automatically adjust their stiffness when the engine is initially started or when the transmission is shifted into Drive or Park
Continue reading...Rumormill: 2010 Tesla Roadster gets upgrades including wifi connectivity
10. July 2009
Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative , Green Tesla Roadster Sport - Click above for high-res image gallery While owners of the current Tesla Roadster get the benefit of driving their bad ass electric vehicle today, people who are on the list for a 2010 model will get a few benefits that make 2009 owners jealous.
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15. July 2009
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