Coda Automotive, formed and developed under the stewardship of entrepreneur Miles Rubin, today announced that it will be introducing an affordable, full performance all-electric sedan to the mainstream California market in 2010. Additionally, the company, which has an existing long-term sourcing contract with Tianjin Lishen Battery Joint-Stock Co., Ltd., (Lishen) for lithium-ion batteries used in the Coda, announced the establishment of a global joint venture with Lishen to design, manufacture and sell transportation and utility power storage battery systems.
Read moreAs far as the appearance of the Nissan Altima Hybrid HEV is concerned, it looks as if it is a current Altima. The car has been adorned by rounded masses with chiseled lines, T-shaped grille, flat wheel arches, vertically stacked head lights, long semi-fast back passenger cabin and a high rear deck. The tail lights have been covered with a clear plastic to save them from damage to a large extent. All
Read moreAlthough consumers are more cost-conscious during these stressed economic times, many remain committed to more sustainable lifestyles and products, evident by the growing demand for items such as organic foods, clothing, personal-care and cleaning products. In fact, goods and services focused on health, the environment, social justice and sustainable living represent a $209 billion marketplace in the U.S. Ford’s use of more bio-based, recycled and reclaimed materials for vehicle interiors gives the company
Read moreNatural-looking interior wood décor is a growing trend. It sets the scene with an aura of authentic craftsmanship inside the car. Volvo Cars leads aesthetic developments in this field. “Wood is an honest material and it generates a feeling of authenticity. It reinforces our image and our Scandinavian design heritage,” says Anders Bergström, designer and trim specialist at Volvo Cars. Wood has almost always been used as a decorative material in cars. For the most part, however, it has taken
Read moreThe unmistakable new Audi Q5 crossover vehicle just earned a Top Safety Pick award for 2009 from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), and received the highest front and side crash ratings from U.S. safety regulators. Results from rigorous IIHS testing released today showed the 2009 Audi Q5 received a “good” rating in all three crash measurements: side impact, offset frontal and rear impact seat tests. The five-star ratings that the Audi Q5 received from the U.S. National Highway Traffic
Read moreThe Nissan 370Z Textured car is all about styling. Standing a few inches shorter, lower and wider than its previous model, this car looks more like original Zs. Long Hood along with a sloping roofline gives it a classic appeal and the handles of the doors are just instrumental. This car has a 3.7 liters VQ37HR V7 engine and you cannot expect for a better performance. The engine is also capable of
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