The Auto BlogThe definitive automotive blog with articles, commentaries, news, advice and reviews covering the world of autos and auto parts.GM Unveils Redesigned Production Version of Chevrolet Volt- September 17, 2008 General Motors officially unveiled its much-anticipated production version of the Chevrolet Volt, its extended-range electric vehicle, just in time to kick off its next 100 years. The automaker is celebrating its one hundredth year this year. &8220;Revealing the production version of the Chevy Volt is a great way to open our second century,&8221; said Rick ...http://www.partstrain.com/blog/?p=406 Ford exec says Electricity, not Hydrogen, is Fuel of the Future- September 16, 2008 Electricity, not hydrogen, gasoline or ethanol, will fuel the cars of the future, says Ford Motor Co.s global product development chief, Derrick Kuzak. He stressed that he was speaking as an engineer and was not commenting specifically on Fords future product plans. He also said that Ford will continue to develop these alternatives. He also ...http://www.partstrain.com/blog/?p=405 More Californians Buckling Up Than Before- September 9, 2008 Seat belt use in the state of California has increased to an all-time high of 95.7%, up by more than 1 percentage point over the 94.6% figure recorded in 2007, state officials announced. Californias seat belt usage is one of the highest in the nation. &8220;These numbers show that the overwhelming majority of Californians have ...http://www.partstrain.com/blog/?p=404 Honda revives Insight name for new Hybrid- September 6, 2008 Hondas newest hybrid car due early next year will carry the Insight nameplate. The new gas-electric vehicle will be named after the original Insight. The name Insight was chosen to denote Hondas insight into a new era in which hybrid vehicles come within reach of most car buyers, the company said. The new Honda Insight ...http://www.partstrain.com/blog/?p=403 |