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US automakers have scored poorly in a recent US environmental study, thanks to their gas-guzzling, pollution-spewing light trucks. Inspite of touting green thumbs, the automakers DaimlerChrysler AG, Ford Motor Co and General Motors Corp were ranked second, third and fourth `worst’ in the pollution performance of their 1998 model-year vehicles. The first pollution leader is Isuzu Motors of Japan of which 49 per cent is owned by General Motors. Read the rest of this entry »

The vista was eye-grabbing. Winding our way through the high country of California a€™s Sierras, fellow auto writer Russ Heaps and I took in the view that stretched for miles before us. There was not a soul in sight, in this land of pinion pines and scrub, where hawks swirl peacefully on the updrafts.

Ita€™s a view accessible to a small group of fortunates: hikers, with strong legs; bikers, with good tires; or off-road enthusiasts, with a capable 4 x 4. We fell into the latter category. Read the rest of this entry »

To listen to Doug Frasher (pronounced “Frasier”) talk about automobile design is to hear his passion for his work. The Chief Designer, Advance Concept Design uses words like, “mystical,” “sensitivity,” and “emotion,” to describe the design process. As he speaks, he shapes the air with his hands, as if to bring to life the concepts in his mind. It’s clear that his passion is part of what brought the Volvo S80 to life. Doug was the senior designer responsible for the exterior of the S80- a project that he began sketching for six years ago. Read the rest of this entry »

To many collectible car owners, cruising in your classic with the tunes cranked on the radio down an open stretch of road is a dream come true. How many sunny Sundays have you pulled your classic out of the garage, just to go for a drive? If you are like many car enthusiasts I know, probably quite a few. But when it comes to taking a long road trip, more often than not the collectible car stays in the garage and it’s the daily driver that hits the Interstate. Read the rest of this entry »

Southern California has been a driving force toward the electric and alternative fuel vehicles of the future since the debut of the GM’s concept electric car, the Impact, at the 1990 L.A. Auto Show. The common link between almost all manufacturers at this year’s show was their development of “green” automobiles- vehicles that are environmentally friendly. This theme was punctuated by a special conference called “Automobiles and the Environment,” where the topic was discussed with panelists from five auto manufacturers. Read the rest of this entry »

At the Geneva Motor Show 2009, I presented a prototype roadster 100% electric baptized Protoscar Lampo.

The company Protoscar back on center stage: it will unveil at the Geneva Motor Show 2010 its new prototype electric sports car called logically Protoscar LAMPO2. This is the upgraded version of Protoscar Lampo. Read the rest of this entry »

“What do I need a computer in my car for?” you ask. The answer is clear when you take a look at the features of the Clarion Auto PC. Dubbed an “in-dash personal assistant,” the Auto PC combines a high-quality car stereo system with many convenient computing functions for drivers, such as a navigation system, roadside assistance, hands-free phoning, near real-time traffic, news, stock and weather updates and the ability to receive pages and check e-mail. All from a unit that fits in the space of your car’s stereo. Read the rest of this entry »

In Sweden, companies gathered together to accelerate the development of vehicle electrical performance: to Saab Automobile AB, Boston-Power, Electroengine in Sweden AB, Innovatum and Power Circle.

They announced that they will test the prototypes next year 100 called electric ZE Saab 9.3 (ZE for zero emissions). Read the rest of this entry »

A land of natural and artificial beauties, Singapore tourism offers never before and experience flashes of life. The beauty of Singapore lies in its strategic location at the southern extremity of the Peninsula Malaysia, the impressive skyline, the magnificent museums of the sanctuaries, places of worship and parks. Singapore is one of the few Read the rest of this entry »

The island of Saint Barthelemy (Saint-Barthelemy in French, also known as St. Barts or St. Barths) is located in the Caribbean, part of the Antilles and France was discovered by Christopher Columbus on his second adventure travel and we offer you adventure travel Saint Barthelemy (FR). Read the rest of this entry »