| NYC Taxi Operators Sue TLC, Mayor Bloomberg Over Nissan NV200 Taxi of Tomorrow |
Dec 11th, 2012 |
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New York City taxi operators are suing the city over new rules that make the Nissan NV200 New York’s official taxi for a decade, starting in late 2013. The lawsuit, filed by the Committee for Taxi Safety, and Taxifleet Management names the City of New York, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, the New York City Taxi & [...]
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| Lamborghini Planning New Model For 50th Anniversary, Could be Next Gallardo |
Dec 11th, 2012 |
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Italian tractor company turned sports car builder Lamborghini hits the 50-year milestone next year, and to celebrate, Automotive News reports the brand will host a gathering of Lamborghini vehicles in its home country and also debut a special one-off model – likely a preview of the next-gen Gallardo. Called the Grand Giro Lamborghini, the gathering [...]
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| 2013 Scion xB Soldiers On, Starts at $17,555; Camry Priced at $23,030 |
Dec 11th, 2012 |
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We may have thought the end was near for the Scion xB, but pricing information reveals the box car soldiers on for the 2013 model year with a few cosmetic upgrades and a $500 price hike. The hatchback now costs $17,555 when equipped with the five-speed manual transmission, while opting for a four-speed automatic will [...]
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| Tesla Model S 60-kW-h Version Rated at 94/97 MPGe, Goes 208 Miles |
Dec 11th, 2012 |
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The EPA has released official ratings for the mid-range Tesla Model S with the 60-kw-h battery, which scores a rating of 94/97 mpge city/highway, and 95 mpge combined. In addition, the government agency has rated the mid-level battery pack’s range at 208 miles. Although the 60-kW-h battery provides less range than the 85-kW-h unit, found [...]
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| 10 pairs of cars separated at birth |
Dec 11th, 2012 |
Toyota . You have to study these cars closely to find anything but a name badge to tell them apart: Their front bumper covers are slightly different, and the Scion's got a little badge that says ...
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| Feds recommend ignition interlocks for DUI offenders |
Dec 11th, 2012 |
The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday recommended that all U.S. drivers convicted of driving while impaired be required to have "ignition interlocks" installed on their ...
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| Toyota trading unit buys stake in Sarangani plant |
Dec 11th, 2012 |
Japan's Toyota Tsusho Corp., the trading company of the Toyota Group, has finalized its acquisition of a 25-percent stake in Sarangani Energy Corp., which is building a 210-megawatt coal ...
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| 12 highlights of the automotive industry |
Dec 11th, 2012 |
Peugeot press launch at the Sofitel As the year ends in three weeks' time, Inquirer Motoring takes a look back at this year's most interesting highlights and milestones, marked by a number ...
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| Is there still hope for the auto manufacturing industry |
Dec 11th, 2012 |
Co (center) with wife, Lucy, and FGP president Randy Krieger. The Philippine automotive manufacturing industry was shaken to its very roots last June when Ford Group Philippines (FGP) suddenly ...
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| 12 exciting auto innovations that came to fore this year |
Dec 11th, 2012 |
A lot of drivers worldwide are now enjoying plugging in their all-electric Mitsubishi iMiEV. The 2012 automotive calendar year has seen innovations coming in leaps and bounds. While these ...
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