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Renault joins Silicon Valley startup Project Better Place in unveiling the car that may electrify Israel's vehicle fleet. It's just the start. The French automaker promises to bring EVs to the United States by 2010.

And talking about the new CO2 emissions regulations, how to you think a pick-up like the Ford F-150 will obey this regulation? Not very well; that's for sure. But, no worry, if you really like pick-ups, but also care about the environment, Ford announced they start working on a smaller pick-up, based on the F-150, called F-100 and set to be launched in 2011. The next generation F-1150, set to be launched in 2012 will also focus on "weight savings and manufacturing flexibility". It will be (...)

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Recently launched, the 2009 Audi A4 Avant received a little attention from H&R, the well-known sport springs manufacturer. With the new H&R components, the car height is lowered with 35 mm in order to offer better handling while keeping the comfort level the same. For those who want better handling for their Audi, H7R can also improve the chassis of the car. Of course, all the H&R components are approved by the German (...)

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There's not a secret anymore that the CO2 emissions regulations are getting drastic by the year, and that the auto carmakers are doing their best to stay on top of the game and most of them are working on eco-friendly cars. BMW is obviously one of them and there are already rumors flying around that speak of a minicar that could be released in 2010. At the Geneva Motor Show, BMW has unveiled a 3 series model, 320d, delivering an impressive 53.3mpg on the combined cycle and CO2 emissions (...)

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Ferrari will unveil the GT in October at the Paris Motor Show, but first official images will be revealed in just a few days. But, until then here are the best shots ever of Ferrari's direct rival for the Aston Martin DB9. The GT will feature a metal folding roof for the first time in Ferrari's history. This is likely to add weight, although iconic Italian styling house Pinifarina is heavily involved and says it will demonstrate new lightweight construction techniques on the GT. Under the (...)

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