Daily Archives: November 25, 2013

Fisker Automotive files for bankruptcy

Fisker Automotive shows off the Karma S plug-in hybrid during the second press preview for the Detroit International Auto Show at the Cobo Center January 12, 2009 in Detroit, Michigan

Fisker Automotive, whose sleek, sporty electric cars caught the eye of Justin Bieber and other celebrities, has filed for bankruptcy protection.

9,000 traffic sensors Not Working on Los Angeles freeways

 a regional map of traffic flow from sensors on Los Angeles County freeways is seen on a computer screen at the Los Angeles Regional Transportation Management Center in Los Angeles. Free-flowing traffic seen as green dots, with yellow and red dots indicating slowing to very slow traffic. The grey dots represent inoperative traffic sensors. About one-third of traffic sensors that Caltrans operates on highways statewide do not work. There are various reasons for this, including equipment failure, copper wire theft and construction projects that sever the systems locally.

Buried under thousands of miles of pavement are 27,000 traffic sensors that are supposed to help troubleshoot both daily commutes and long-term maintenance needs on some of the nation’s most heavily used and congested roadways. And about 9,000 of them do not work.

Yamaha unveils Gordon Murray designed MOTIV.e city car at the Tokyo Motor Show

Yamaha unveils Gordon Murray designed MOTIV.e city car at the Tokyo Motor Show

Yamaha has commissioned McLaren F1-designer Gordon Murray to design an alternative to the likes of smart fortwo and Toyota iQ. The result is called MOTIV.e, which incorporates Formula One heritage, inspiration from motorcycle design and the latest technology to deliver an exciting and high quality driving experience.

urban young targeted with SUV crossovers by Luxury carmakers

urban young targeted with SUV crossovers by Luxury carmakers

Luxury carmakers are falling over themselves to tap into a growing trend for crossover compact SUVs, targeting young urban professionals who want a sporty feel with high-end cachet.

Honda Zoomer Pit Bike Grows Up into 70mph Zoomer X 110

We wouldn’t have known until we bought one. But the Honda Zoomer X 110 that caught my eye in Thailand back in June has only just been launched to other markets at the Tokyo Motor Show this November.