0-60 in 2.5 seconds, top speed of 208 mph, 1,000 HP, 800 lb-ft of torque, 150-200 miles on a single 10-minute-charge. ‘Nuff said? I want one of these. [via Shelby SuperCars]by Jon | 2 comments | Tags: automobile, automotive, electric cars, shelby, Shelby Ultimate Aero EV, sportscars
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I love the idea of hybrid and all-electric vehicles, but so often they are accompanied by uninspired and sleepy styling. The Audi A1 Sportback, on the other hand, is quite the looker. Not only does the Audi A1 Sportback look good, but it performs reasonably well too. In hybrid mode, the A1 can go from [...]by Jon | Add a comment | Tags: audi a1 sportback, automotive, fuel efficiency, hybrid auto
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Now this is a car I would love to have — the Ghostbusters Ecto-1. You sure wouldn’t win any gas conservation awards driving this 5000-pound-beast, but, of course, the wasted gas would be worthwhile for all the attention you would receive driving the Ecto-1, right? The Ecto-1 is currently on auction at eBay Motors until [...]by Jon | 2 comments | Tags: automotive, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ecto-1, film, Ghostbusters, Harold Ramis, Rick Moranis, Sigourney Weaver
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As the parent of a teenager, I have to say that Ford’s introduction of their MyKey parental control system would be a greatly welcomed feature. The MyKey allows parents to limit the vehicle’s top speed as well as limit the audio system’s maximum volume level. Other options can be set such as the inability to [...]by Jon | 1 comment | Tags: automotive, ford, ford motor company, ford mykey, parental controls
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This isn’t K.I.T.T., but it’s almost as technologically advanced. User LaroCroft at the German forum MR2forum.de is going to sell his totally tricked out Toyota MR2. This is a car that any geek could fall in love with. Check out the details in this thread.by Jon | Add a comment | Tags: automotive, gps, touchscreen monitor, toyota mr2
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What you see here is just a body prototype for a 3-wheeled elctric car without any specific drivetrain details, other than electric, 100-mile range, and 100mph top speed. Interesting nevertheless. The prototype was design by Applied Technologies in Maumee, OH, and will be shipped to California where a team will work on the drivetrain for [...]by Jon | Add a comment | Tags: automotive, electric cars
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MR38 has some great photos of some street legal bumper cars. These things have 750cc Kawasaki engines, so I’m sure they’re a blast to drive. I would love to have one of these. Visit MR38′s photostream to see more. [via boingboing]by Jon | 2 comments | Tags: automotive, street legal bumper cars
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