Converted try for the Nissan Leaf (part one) DSCN6398

Finally ... I could preview * take the wheel of the first Nissan electric Portugal, a few months of its launch. The Leaf meets expectations and shows both powerful and smooth driving. But why Portugal? Because it is the first country where the Leaf will be launched in January 2011. It is also a nation where the government has invested heavily on electric taken with 1500, including 50 fast charge under the project Mobi E. As a

2011 Ford Explorer

2011 Ford Explorer: The all-new Ford Explorer was completely reinvented to provide SUV buyers the capabilities they want, combined with the fuel economy they need. (FORD

Ford trucks to get new engines, transmissions Changes expected to raise gas mileage

Ford is planning to announce a set of new engines and transmissions today for its 2011 F-150 pickups.

The engines and transmissions that will debut this fall should provide substantial horsepower, fuel economy and towing gains

DTE offers a deal for 1st electric car buyers Utilities to push overnight charging

Just before the first wave of electric vehicles hits the market, DTE Energy is offering incentives to 2,500 early adopters to help the company learn when and how often drivers will charge their cars.

DTE is trying to understand electric vehicle owners' habits and how much of a burden the vehicles will be on the grid

Volkswagen completes the acquisition of IDG

lItaldesign Giugiaro (IDG) was founded in Turin by Giorgetto Giugiaro and Aldo Mantovani in 1968. Italdesign acquired a worldwide reputation as a highly-competent development center. Volkswagen enjoyed successful

2011 Saab 9-5 Preview

Saab vehicles are returning to the Canadian market this fall, as a 20-dealer network is currently being set up. A familiar face is back as the 9-3, available in sedan, SportCombi wagon and convertible body styles. A 9-3X wagon

Toyota extended the warranty period after receiving complaints that there were problems in certain types of cars

Toyota Motor said it will extend the warranty period for about 235 thousand and 500 model car (Rav 4) and it will deal with complaints and problems directed at about 500 thousand cars Shine (Matrix) and (Corolla) in