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ecobeater

n. An inexpensive environmentally friendly vehicle that may or may not use alternative fuels as its main fuel source.

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Volkswagen: Attacking Toyota with German perfectionism and better design

As we have reported earlier Volkswagen clear target is to become the no. 1 carmaker and therefore they will attack Toyota on all fronts, mainly with German perfectionism and better design. At least the design part is an easy win...Volkswagen has made it no secret that it wants to challenge Toyota for the number one carmaker spot, going so far as to set a 2018 target date as the year when its

Audi A5, Audi Q7: Starring in Hitman movie!

One of our most eager tipsters, Kobla, has sent as a note that the Audi A5 and the Audi Q7 are prominently featured in the Hitman movie!The Hitman itself is driving an Audi A5 and the CIA guys are driving black Audi Q7. Nice! Definitely another reason to watch the movie, check the trailers by clicking on the "read more" link below.Related news: GermanCarBlog, P4MR, Audi A5, Audi Q7, Hitman

VW Jetta TDI: VW is taking applications for Jetta TDI Cup racing

Great news for all you racers out there: VW is taking applications for the VW Jetta TDI racing cup! Head over to the official site and sign up if you are serious.Those accepted will race diesel race-prepped Jettas and receive training from Mark Miller and Ryan Arciero, Baja veterans who presumably might teach drivers how to put the Jetta airborn across dusty desert trails. Think you have what

Modded Odlsmobile For Sale On Craigslist

A fabulous oldsmobile aurora  has been modded to have suicide doors.

Solar hybrid vehicles versus battleships

A Solar Prius from Solar Electrical Systems

Wagoner, GM commited to advanced technologies like the Volt

The Volt and the Provoq are GM's future

Volt brings out the Hollywood fanatics

Volt's California tour stops by Hollywood

Future Saab 9-1 vs Astra VXR vs Saab 9-3 Convertible

It’s time for another comparison drive.As many of the automotive journos don’t really “get” what Saabs are all about, it’s up to we Saab nuts to drive some of the competition and then reflect on how good/bad it is and what it makes us think about our Saabs.

Electric vehicles and nuclear power

Fueled by nuclear power?

Dodge Might Go Away

Chrysler's plan might be to get rid of Dodge cars.

Shell Will Open Algae Fuel Plant in Hawai'i

According to greendaily, Shell will open a biodiesel plant in Hawai'i that will use algae to make fuel.

Batteries: Still a big problem for plug-ins and electrics

No more loose laptop batteries allowed on airlines?

Audi TT Coupe 3.2 quattro: Cementing cult-car status

According to this review the Audi TT Coupe 3.2 quattro is cementing the cult-car status of the Audi TT. So right.I tested a 2008 3.2 quattro MT6 (manual transmission V-6), and this car left a lasting impression due to its combination of performance and nimble handling.The lookThe first generation TT was an image-buster, a car ahead of its time. It looked like a futuristic concept car that

Bentley: Zagato building new model for Bentley

Details remain sketchy so far, but Bentley has called Zagato to build a secret new model for them. Publishing might be happening during Geneva Motor Show. Stay tuned!Zagato is responsible for some of the most exclusive and interesting rebodying jobs ever to grace tarmac. Beauty being in the proverbial eye of the beholder, some have had greater affection for their designs than others, but

What would you give for one of these?

This letter is in Swedish, so like me, most of you won’t be able to read it.But this is the letter Swedish customers receive to confirm that they’ve been allocated one of the 175 Saab Turbo X’s that will be sold in Sweden.Kenneth’s one lucky guy. Oh, what I’d give to be able to [...]

Saab Automobile A.B., By Appointment to His Majesty the King of Sweden

Something that I wasn’t aware of until recently is that Saab Automobile, A.B. is the official Purveyor of automobiles to the Court of Sweden.What does this mean? In some monarchies (such as in Sweden’s) the Royal Family may designate a purveyor of goods or services as official to the Court.As such an appointee [...]

Eklund wins in London!

Ignoring my calls for him to retire and coach other Saab competition teams, Per Eklund has turned up at the London Masters Rallycross event and won the darn thing!!This came in from Terry D, who was there to see the whole shebang:Per Eklund won the London Masters rallycross event this afternoon.He “outwitted/out manouvered” a Peugeot [...]

Gas Gauge and Fuel Costs

Fuel Economy GaugeForget about CAFE, make car companies install fuel economy gauges into every car. I bet fuel efficiency would climb by 10%.

Audi R8: Sportscar of the Year

The Audi R8 has been awarded as Sportscar of the Year by German Autobild. That's a very impressive win for Audi given the competition. Congrats!Autobild is considered by many as the leading automobile magazine in Germany and its annual ‘SportsCar’ of the year award is one of the nation’s most sought after titles by the automotive industry. The coveted award this year went to Audi and its R8

New Norwegian Police Saab

The photos came in from Trond, overnight, and he works for a Saab dealership in Norway where they’ve just outfitted this car for the Norwegian police.It’s a Saab 9-5 2.3 BioPower in Vector trim. I hope this is the only time you get a good look inside a Norwegian police car Thanks Trond.Click [...]

Cool Picture Showing Space Required By Transportation

A cool photo shows you the space required by the same people traveling by bus, car and bikes.