European researchers have been looking into a new, more efficient form of transportation that uses existing highway infrastructure and fancy electronics to combine the freedom of driving alone with the benefits of public transit. The initiative, known as Safe Road Trains for the Environment, will use a lead vehicle with an experienced, professional driver [...]

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In the midst of Tokyo Auto Show anticipation, Nissan has announced their intention to bring the Micra (also called the March) to the U.S. Never heard of it? We’re not totally surprised. While this sub-compact car (it’s nearly two feet shorter than the Versa) has been available in many markets for years – including [...]

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General Motors has been campaigning hard to promote its 230 mpg Chevrolet Volt. And Nissan has claimed its Leaf will get a whopping 367 mpg. While they aren’t exactly lying, electric cars don’t use any gas at all, which means they can’t technically get any miles to the gallon. The mpg numbers just don’t [...]

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Well, sort of. This may be the most eco-friendly mod job we’ve seen. Not one of the engine components have changed on this Toyota Prius, leaving it as fuel-thrifty as it always has been.
What the famous Japanese tuner company, Tommi Kaira, has changed is all cosmetic. The front end has a new chin spoiler with [...]

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The Frankfurt Motor Show, which alternates venues every year with Paris, marks the beginning of the auto show season, making it an important stage for manufacturers to display their latest and greatest. Supercars, step aside; this year was all about green. Not the color – though there was a bit of that too – but [...]

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