Chevy Gives Drivers Their Data On Volt Stats

In a refreshing change from the one-sided privacy intrusions of the modern world, the Chevy Volt hybrid's OnStar system is being used by its owners to create a website to share and access data about their driving, in a manner they control and benefit from:

Ford C-Max: Beating The Prius At Its Own Game?

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Pushed from a dead stop, the five-door Ford eagerly chirps its tires as it launches on a zero-to-60-mph run of just 8.2 seconds, according to Motor Trend. That's almost two seconds quicker than the lumbering Prius v and comparable to many non-hybrid small cars.

Fiat 500 Twin Air: Retro and Responsible

Fiat 500

 As recreations of classic cars go, the Fiat 500 is certainly up there. On a par with the relaunch of the Mini, the new Fiat 500 has taken an old school classic and turned it into a modern day must-have. This small car is quirky, fun and available in so many colour combinations it will make your head spin. Plus, there are a range of different engines available too, including the popular Twin Air engine.

Romney Rages Against Alternative Tech In Third Debate

The CEOs of Tesla and Fisker may have thought they were home free--but it was not to be. Both startup electric-car companies were named at the very end of last night's third and final presidential debate.

Electric BYD Taxis Inbound For London

Chinese automaker BYD Co. is sending 50 electric cabs to London in a boost to China's struggling makers of all-electric vehicles.

BYD and cab company Green Tomato Cars Ltd. announced this week they will start trial use of 50 of BYD's e6 sedans in late 2013. They said it will be the British capital's first all-electric fleet.