Monthly Archives: December 2012

BMW and Boeing team up with carbon fiber tech

BMW’s intentions have been made very clear on updated production materials for the cars they’ll be making in the future.

Ford says current car intelligence only ‘scratching the surface’


Ford says the new Fusion sedan has 70 on-board computers. About five years ago a Lexus executive boasted their latest model had more than 30. Which at that time was the cutting edge.

Ford pressures Australian Government to drop Green Car Guide star ratings


At a time when fuel economy is a key focus for new-car buyers, a crucial star-rating guide on each vehicle’s environmental impact is about to vanish. According to an article in the Herald Sun.

Volkswagen Snowareg based on the Touareg V8 TDI


Volkswagen Sweden has created a one-off ultimate winter vehicle, dubbed Snowareg to conquer the country’s harsh winters.

Mark Phelan: Ford C-Max hybrid excels in affordability, fuel economy

Mark Phelan, a Detroit Free Press Auto Critic says the Ford C-Max hybrid excels in affordability, and fuel economy.