Suzuki May Be VW's Next Major Acquisition

August 31, 2009 8:07 PM | By carconnection

Volkswagen has made no secret of its desire to be the world's number one automaker, gobbling up smaller brands in its wake as it attempts to inorganically grow to rival the likes ...

BMW News: MINI Crossover Delayed, Isetta Based On Toyota iQ?

August 31, 2009 12:10 PM | By carconnection

There's been a lot of chatter about the MINI Roadster (also known as the MINI Speedster) which is set to debut at the Frankfurt Auto Show in just a couple of weeks. That's not sur...

Study: Lithium Fears Unfounded, Plenty To Meet EV Demand

August 31, 2009 9:39 AM | By carconnection

There's been growing concern in the green car community about EVs and their reliance on lithium batteries -- specifically that there's not enough lithium on Planet Earth to go aro...

2010 Nissan Rogue Remains A Good Choice For Frugal Families

August 28, 2009 5:55 PM | By carconnection

Thanks especially to the fuel price spike of last year, the Nissan Rogue was a welcome addition to Nissan's lineup for '08. With a fuel-efficient four-cylinder engine, a resp...

Chrysler Accepts Reponsibility For Pre-Bankruptcy Vehicles

August 28, 2009 11:25 AM | By carconnection

Generally speaking, bankruptcy has been a good thing for Chrysler. It's allowed the company to unload massive debt and streamline operations. But for others -- especially the owne...

Mercedes-Benz Introduces First Series Fuel-Cell Vehicle

August 28, 2009 11:10 AM | By carconnection

Mercedes-Benz is joining the fuel cell crowd: the company has announced plans for its first series-produced fuel cell vehicle, called the B-Class F-CELL. (MB alluded to the vehicl...

Mercedes-Benz Introduces First Series Fuel Cell Vehicle

August 28, 2009 11:10 AM | By carconnection

Mercedes-Benz is joining the fuel cell crowd: the company has announced plans for its first series-produced fuel cell vehicle, called the B-Class F-CELL. (MB alluded to the vehicl...

2010 Subaru Legacy and Outback Named Top Safety Picks

August 27, 2009 4:45 PM | By carconnection

The completely redesigned 2010 Subaru Legacy and 2010 Subaru Outback--which we've reported on extensively this summer--also now have the honor of being named among the safest vehi...

Toyota To Wrap Up NUMMI Production By March 2010

August 27, 2009 2:20 PM | By carconnection

Ever since General Motors announced plans to pull out of the NUMMI plant in Fremont, California, its partner in that venture -- Toyota -- has been evaluating what to do with its o...

Sweet Summer Rides: Street-Legal Bumper Cars

August 27, 2009 11:22 AM | By carconnection

Summer means a lot of things to a lot of people: beaches, mountains, hurricanes. One of our seasonal faves here at TCC is trashy seaside amusement parks and their budget bumper ca...

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