Daily Archives: November 19, 2013

2014 MINI Cooper revealed, priced from £15,300

2014 MINI Cooper revealed, priced from £15,300

The latest iteration of the iconic small car has been totally redesigned from the ground up but is still unmistakably a Mini.

Global carbon emissions rise to new record in 2013

Global carbon emissions rise to new record in 2013

Global carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels will rise to a record 36 billion metric tons (39.683 billion tons) this year, a report by 49 researchers from 10 countries said, showing the failure of governments to rein in the main greenhouse gas blamed for global warming.

Hyundai to market hydrogen vehicle in 2014

In 2014, Hyundai says it will starts selling Tucson SUV powered by a hydrogen fuel cell. It will be the first mass-market vehicle of its type to be sold or leased in the U.S.

In 2014 Hyundai starts selling a Tucson SUV powered by a hydrogen fuel cell. It will be the first mass-market vehicle of its type to be sold or leased in the U.S.

American Cash for Clunkers program failed, should not return

American Cash for Clunkers program failed, should not return

A new analysis from the Brookings Institution’s Ted Gayer and Emily Parker found the Cash for Clunkers initiative was inefficient as an economic stimulus and only pulled forward auto sales that would have happened regardless of the Cash for Clunkers initiative, according to the Automotive Service Association (ASA).

Norwegians Continue Switching to EVs

Christian Blakseth, who traded his bicycle for an electric car, charges his vehicle's batteries, in Oslo,

Following the example of their crown prince, thousands of Norwegians have switched to electric cars, taking advantage of strong and somewhat controversial government incentives.