VW Showcases New Concept BlueSport Roadster In Detroit

Detroit (dbTechno) - Volkswagen is making quite a bit of noise at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit with their new Concept BlueSport roadster.

The Volkswagen Concept BlueSport will be a two-seat roadster which will feature a mid-mounted common rail diesel engine, lightweight chassis, and more. Read more

Lexus Unveils Dedicated Hybrid Model, 2010 HS 250h

Washington (dbTechno) - Lexus made history as they introduced their first dedicated hybrid vehicle this week, the 2010 HS 250h.

This revelation marked the first dedicated luxury hybrid vehicle, the 2010 HS 250h. Read more

Hawaii To Be Turned Into Better Place With Electric Cars

Washington (dbTechno) - Better Place CEO Shai Agassi was joined by Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle and announced that the electric car company was coming to Hawaii.

Better Place has been working very hard to expand their company and promote their electric cars. Read more

Parents Can Limit Car’s Speed, Volume With Ford MyKey

Boston (dbTechno) - Ford has announced a new feature that is going to debut in the 2010 Focus, known as the MyKey feature, giving parents control over their teens even when they are not in the car.

The MyKey feature is a programmable key system that is going to give parents full control over the vehicle at all times. Read more

Tesla Motors To Open Electric Car Plant In San Jose

San Jose (dbTechno) - Tesla Motors, the popular electric car company, has announced that they plan to open up a new manufacturing plant in San Jose, California.

Tesla Motors is best known for producing the high-end Roadster sports cars. Read more

Toyota Adding Slar Panels To Next Prius Hybrid Cars

Washington (dbTechno) - Toyota is getting set to start installing solar panels on the roof of their next Prius hybrid cars.

The new solar panels are going to begin to appear in the more high-end version of the hydrid cars next spring. Read more

Microsoft Bringing Sync Voice Technology To Hyundai, Kia Cars

Boston (dbTechno) - Microsoft has signed deals with both Hyundai and Kia to bring their Sync voice technology to both car manufacturers this year. This will start in November when the exclusive deal they currently have with Ford expires.

The system, as many know, is called Sync. Read more

Honda To Begin Leasing Fuel Cell Cars In California

Sacramento - Honda Motor Co. has made the announcement on Wednesday that they are going to begin leasing teh cars of the future, fuel cell cars, in California. The first car will be the new FCX Clarity hudrogen-fuel-cell-powered car.

A limited number of Southern California drivers will be able to lease this car this coming summer. The price point for a three-year lease will be $600/month.

Honda did not release any specific number as to how many of these cars would be leased.

Honda also announced that they are hard at work on a home-fueling station. This will use the existing natural gas supply in the home to produce hydrogen. Honda already has a working fueling station on its research camp on Torrance.

Ford Motor Co. President and CEO Alan Mulally stated they are 10 years away from offering such technologically advanced cars.

General Motors Corp. announced it will put 100 fuel-cell cars on the road starting next year in California, New York, and Washington D.C.

In these types of hydrogen fuel-cell cars, hydrogen combines with oxygen. This happens in the fuel-cell stack of the car. Energy from the reaction is then converted into electricity which powers the car. The only emission is water, making it very environmentally safe.

Dodge Adds Crossover Model to Its Lineup

Boston - Dodge has finally unveiled the Journey, a new crossover from the crosshairs brand that will debut early next month at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany. Why the international debut? The 2009 Journey will be an international vehicle, sold both in the U.S. and Canada, as well as markets outside North America.

The new Journey, looks like an SUV, hauls like a station wagon and rides like a passenger car.

“The all-new Dodge Journey gives our customers the entire package,” said Michael Manley, Executive Vice President - International Sales, Marketing and Business Development, Chrysler. “With its unique combination of purposeful versatility and bold, youthful styling, this new vehicle from Dodge delivers safety, quality and reliability at a great value. Journey also blends innovative technology, entertainment features and useful storage, all wrapped together with an attitude that can only be Dodge.” Read more