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

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

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 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.

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.
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.