We frequently talk here about our passion for doing things the “Toyota Way” but seldom get to showcase just how that’s done. The Toyota Way is a management philosophy involving 14 principles that is the essence of the DNA of our organization and really all those who manufacture up...

Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Flex-Fuel, Hybrid, Hydrogen A research team at Imperial College London is working on a new series hybrid drivetrain based on the ZEBRA sodium nickel-chloride battery and a solid oxide fuel cell. While pretty much all of the fuel cell-powered vehicles currently being developed...

At that morning’s executive coffee, we heard some not so surprising news:  sales of our new Tundra full size pickup truck are going through the roof that month.  A big and bold high-quality truck in a hotly competitive segment coupled with the right model mix for America’s markets. ...

Mercedes-Benz announced that its 2008 C-Class will be starting under $32,000 and hitting a top price of $37,275 for the C350 Sport Sedan. The new cars reach in U.S. dealerships on August 7. The ‘08 C-Class models are the fourth generation for the lineup. They’re bigger than the cars they...

The official word has come down about Volvo’s new R-design lineup, a subject of much speculation recently. Using words like “refined” and “sports-inspired,” Volvo said the factory options package — which is largely cosmetic — will be available on the Volvo...

Cadillac is planning to roll out hybrid versions of many of the vehicles in its lineup in the next six years, from the CTS to the BRX CUV, industry supplier sources tell Inside Line. One source shut to the Cadillac hybrid strategy tells IL that the move toward offering luxury vehicles with a two-mode...

When American auto designer Edward Wong set out to create the first new Chinese military Jeep in 35 years, he drew his inspiration from Bruce Lee and the Shaolin monks, Chinese Buddhists associated with the martial arts. Little wonder thereupon, that the new BJ2S is nicknamed “the Warrior.”“I...

Filed under: Biodiesel, Diesel, Ethanol, EV/Plug-in, Flex-Fuel, Green Culture, Hybrid, Hydrogen, MPG, Tesla Motors, AutoblogGreen Exclusive, Legislation and Policy, Phoenix About a month ago, I was a guest on the New York-based radio show The Lazy Environmentalist. While that show is broadcast on the...

The “Nation’s Newspaper” gave an unexpected tribute to two vital members of the Toyota family earlier that week when it published its list of the 25 cars that have made the greatest affect by the past 25 years.  affect on what?, some might ask.  Well, really on the very dynamic...

We already brought you the news that BMW is adding their Efficient Dynamics technology to most of their 2008 model lineup, but the Munich firm is plus introducing additional changes to the ‘08 version of the 6-Series coupe. The big coupe and convertible getting some subtle styling tweaks that...

  The “Chevrolet Tamers” program was first introduced in 2006. considering of its huge success that the company is bringing it back that year. by 2,800 participants aged 18 to 24 will experience these strange driving courses. Among the lessons that will be learned in the program includes...

(from STRUT Press Release) STRUT Collections continue to garner accolades and compliment from discerning car collectors worldwide as the only type of jewelry for their luxury automobiles. Recently, STRUT unveiled their finest collection to moment for the vehicle that has for decades defined lesson, style,...

(from STRUT Press Release) STRUT® the highly respected company known worldwide for their distinctive handcrafted, triple-chromed jewelry collections for luxury automobiles, has announced the introduction of the new Windsor Emerald Collection, designed for the 2006–2008 Range Rover. The Windsor...

(from STRUT Press Release) STRUT the company who introduced the concept of jewelry for luxury automobiles has recently announced new collections for the Mercedes-Benz S Class—the S550, AMG Sport, and the S65. The new STRUT Munich Marquise Collection features a primary front grille with classic...