Filed under: Hybrid, Lexus Lexus LF-Ch concept – click above for high res image gallery Lexus introduced its LF-Ch concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September and it’s believed to be a shoo-in for production for the European market. However, The Detroit Bureau is reporting that Lexus is considering bringing the compact hybrid to the U.S. market as well. If it does come here, it will be the smallest Lexus and would compete against the likes of the Audi A3 and BMW 1-series. The Lexus concept will be shown at the Los Angeles and Detroit auto shows, where Lexus officials will be   read more

Lexus is no stranger to hybrids. Their GS and LS sedans, as well as the RX SUV come in hybrid variants. Problem is, the least expensive Lexus Hybrid sedan sets you back around $67,000, and the few other luxo-hybrids on the market aren’t any cheaper. For 2010, Lexus changed this with their all-new HS 250h. The HS is a hybrid-only model, Prius style, and currently only comes with the same 2.4-liter four cylinder gas engine mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that we see in the Toyota Camry Hybrid. Starting at $34,200 with some impressive equipment and style, Lexus hopes to   read more

Dead before launch? Is Hyundai prepared to end its hybrid program? It’s a possibility according to Korean sources. Apparently, Hyundai isn’t confident about how the future of the automobile is going to evolve, and hybrid cars are a point of contention. Consequently, Hyundai is said to be considering an EV plan much more like that of Nissan/Renault, rather than that of Toyota, especially considering Toyota’s hybrid patent domination. Yet, others within the company believe that the fuel cell vehicle is the most important goal, and fuel cell vehicles will be fuel cell hybrid vehicles   read more

Beginners Guide to Classic Car Insurance By Insurance blogger Dave Healey If you’ve just bought your first classic car you will need to consider not just where, but also how you are going to insure it. If you are new to classic cars you will probably not even be aware that specialist car insurance policies for classics exist, which are peculiarly different from standard car insurance policy covers as offered by those seen on TV. As a classic car owner it matters not if you drive a perfect condition Ford Capri 3 litre from 1970, a beat up old Morris Minor from the Sixties or a sleek E   read more

LaCROSSE STYLES GMS FUTURE by Casey Williams Buick was the cornerstone of General Motors as it was birthed into being by William Durant. Through the past century, the brand has occupied a rung right below Cadillac, offering prestigious luxury and beautiful design with an affordable price tag. As GM went through its little hiccup this year, I kept thinking if the company could just make it until this fall, the world would see the future of GM. Now, it is here. The 2010 LaCrosse will do for Buick what the CTS did for Cadillac. LaCrosse is one stylish smoothster, ready to take on the best   read more

LaCROSSE STYLES GMS FUTURE by Casey Williams Buick was the cornerstone of General Motors as it was birthed into being by William Durant. Through the past century, the brand has occupied a rung right below Cadillac, offering prestigious luxury and beautiful design with an affordable price tag. As GM went through its little hiccup this year, I kept thinking if the company could just make it until this fall, the world would see the future of GM. Now, it is here. The 2010 LaCrosse will do for Buick what the CTS did for Cadillac. LaCrosse is one stylish smoothster, ready to take on the best   read more

Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hydrogen, AutoblogGreen Exclusive, Green Daily, Greenlings Understanding electric and plug-in vehicles requires a slightly different knowledge set than what mechanics and drivers have needed to know for decades. One of the most obvious new concepts is the large battery pack and electric motor added to the car. The capacity values of these devices are be written using kW (kilowatt) and kWh (kilowatt hours), but don’t think that a 90 kW motor is anything like a 90 kWh battery pack. That little h makes a big difference. Exactly what is the difference? Well, that’   read more

Will Americans buy wagons? History says no. And by history I mean after 1980. Sure, Subaru sells wagons quite successfully to some outdoorsy types on the coasts. You also see the occasionall BMW lover in a 3-series wagon. But the jury has been in for years. Americans would rather have a crossover suv of some kind. Its easy to understand why. Wagons were Americas family car of choice before the minivan forced their near extinction. How nerdy does a car have to be for a minivan to beat it on pure coolness factor? Just think about fake wood-grain panel wagons and the picture is complete. Enter   read more

company by the name of www’trainhorns delivered’com is now offering train horns for muscle cars! Although they are usually found on trains and semi trucks as safety tools, the popular mod can also be added to your Ford Mustang GT, Chevrolet Camaro or Dodge Challenger’   read more

Christmas is a great time of year to say hello to friends and family living overseas and keep in touch with all those great people you met on your travels. Sorry to remind you, but it’s time to get cracking with your Christmas post and packages if you want to avoid a last minute panic! The latest’recomme nded’ date of December 4 isnot far away for International Airmail to certain countries (S. and Central America, Caribbean, Africa, Middle East, Asia, Far East, Australia and New Zealand). December 10 is the latest recommended date for:USA, Canada, Japan, Eastern Europe. December   read more