Archive for June, 2011
UK: Eighty per cent of drivers have changed their driving behaviour to save fuel
According to a study made by IAM – Institute of Advanced Motorists, of the 2,500 people polled, half said they had changed to a more eco-friendly driving style. Other changes in behaviour include: • Making fewer journeys (38.10%). • Walking shorter journeys they previously would have driven (34.54%)
Batman The Dark Knight Rises: Lamborghini Aventador will be Batman’s ride
Bruce Wayne aka Batman will drive a Lamborghini Aventador in Batman: The Dark Knight Rises. Just like in real life, the Aventador replaces the Lamborghini Murcielago LP640, which was driven by Christian Bale in the 2008 film, The Dark Knight. A member of the Luxury4Play.com forums obtained photos of the Gotham-plated Aventador on the set of > Read complete article inside…
After last year’s decline, Toyota bounces back in quality study
Automotive News reports on the latest J.D. Power quality survey.
California green vehicle rebates in jeopardy
An unexpectedly large participation rate drained the fund 10 days before the fiscal year ends. And for the new fiscal year, smaller rebates have been proposed
Scion adds Pandora to 2012 xB’s stereo
Scion is making new Pioneer head units available in the 2012 xB that will include Pandora integration and standard Bluetooth.
Better Place showcases first Europe station
First of several electric vehicle battery-switching stations planned for Denmark gets installed just outside Copenhagen. Originally posted at Green Tech
Forward with Ford 2011: Green cars inside and out
During last week’s Forward with Ford conference outside Detroit, Ford touted its plans to turn cars green and renewable from their seats to their bumpers. Originally posted at Crave
How I learned to like the Scion xB (second take)
CNET Car Tech’s Antuan Goodwin takes a second look at the 2011 Scion xB and learns to love what’s not there as much as what is.
Conti’s new world: Fuel saving, safety, connectivity
Automotive News interviews Samir Salman, CEO of Continental’s North American operations.
Forward with Ford 2011: Designing the modern car
During last week’s Forward with Ford conference in Dearborn, Mich., the motor giant unveiled the cutting-edge tools that allow its designers to create the cars of the very near future. Originally posted at Crave
