South Carolina Reaches Top Ten in Electric Vehicle Readiness Metrics

Published October 1, 2012By Philippe Crowe When people think of electric vehicle readiness, states like California, Texas, and Oregon come to mind. One state that is quietly surprising the nation is South Carolina. According to the U.S. Department of Energy's alternative fuel locator, South Carolina ranks eighth in public charging station locations per capita. South Carolina has 106 locations for its 4.6 million residents. This is close behind California, which places sixth and ahead of Texas, which places fifteenth. Oregon is on top of the list...

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European car dealers buying own inventory to boost sales figures

News Source: Bloomberg, Automotive News - sub. req.Image Credit: Matt Cardy/GettyCategory: Car Buying, Europe, Ford, Earnings/FinancialsTags: auto sales, car dealers, car sales, europe, ford, ford europe, roelant de wa...

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Mercedes-Benz (W116) 280 SE (Mimosa yellow)

S6 / 2.746 cc / 185 PS / 176 lb/ft (238 Nm) @ 4.500 / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h): 11,3 s / Vmax: 121 mph (195 km/h)(click images for a larger view) <iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http://onlycarsandcars.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/mercedes-benz-w116-280-se-mimosa-yellow.html&amp;layout=standard&amp;show_faces=false&amp;width=100&amp;action=like&amp;font=arial&amp;colorscheme=light"...

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Hennessey releases renderings, details of new Viper-based Venom 700R, 1000 Twin Turbo

Hennessey Performance is known for taking fast cars and making them even faster. Just imagining what the Texas-based tuner can do with the 2013 SRT Viper is pretty exciting, and it seems like we won't have to wait much longer as Hennessey has released renderings and specs for the new Venom 700R and the Venom 1000 Twin Turbo. After purchasing a 2013 Viper or a Viper GTS ( for $97,395 and $120,395, respectively), those looking to add a little venom to their snake can have the car shipped to Texas for the upgrades; Hennessey has not released pricing...

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2013 Audi S3 is hot-hatch forbidden fruit par excellence

Related Gallery 2013 Audi S3: Paris 2012 Show full PR text The new Audi S3 New 2.0 TFSI with turbocharging and gasoline direct injection Ample power and minimal consumption: 221 kW (300 hp) and380 Nm (280.27 lb-ft) torque, but just 6.9 liters per 100 km(34.09 US mpg) From zero to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 5.1 secondsIngolstadt, September 21, 2012 – 221 kW (300...

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive (Platin blue chrom)

Electric / 750 PS / 738 ft/lb (1.000 Nm) / Range: 150 miles (250 km) / Charging time: 3 (with Wallbox) to 20 hours / AWD / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h): 3,9 s / Vmax: 155 mph (250 km/h)(click images for a larger view) <iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http://onlycarsandcars.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/mercedes-benz-sls-amg-electric-drive.html&amp;layout=standard&amp;show_faces=false&amp;width=100&amp;action=like&amp;font=arial&amp;colorscheme=light"...

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Honda: Revised CR-Z, Three New Hybrids &amp; Fuel Cell Vehicle To Come

Published September 29, 2012By Philippe Crowe Honda has big plans on the hybrid and fuel cell front. First, Honda has updated the sporty CR-Z hybrid with a range of improvements focusing on style and performance. The car features a lithium-ion battery for the first time and a Plus Sport (S+) boost system to help the driver make the best use of the vehicle’s sporty performance. The CR-Z’s 1.5-liter gas engine has been updated with changes to the variable valve timing system and Engine Control Unit (ECU). An anti-vibration knock sensor has been...

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BMW debuts M Performance add-ons for 3 Series

Related Gallery 2013 BMW 3 Series M Performance: Paris 2012 Show full PR text Driving pleasure made to measure, inspired by motor racing: the new BMW M Performance accessory program.The newly structured program in the BMW M Performance product area enables selective customisation with a clear focus on a particularly intensive driving experience. Since spring...

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Peugeot Shows Diesel-Hybrid Onyx Concept

Published September 28, 2012By Jeff Cobb Skinned with hand-formed copper and carbon fiber, Peugeot’s Onyx 680-horsepower diesel hybrid is on display in Paris. The 2,425-pound car is not slated for production, but is presented as a compelling vision showing how far from everyday sensible a hybrid can be – while still being quite sensible and sustainable in other respects. It's all-wheel drive, and the Onyx rotates the rear wheels via a 600-horsepower 3.7-liter V8 turbodiesel through a 6-speed sequential gearbox. It also merges that considerable...

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Cadillac Series 62 Convertible

V8 / 5.422 cc / 162 PS / 312 lb/ft (423 Nm) @ 1.800 / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h): 17,1 s / Vmax: 90 mph (145 km/h)(click images for a larger view) <iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http://onlycarsandcars.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/cadillac-series-62-convertible.html&amp;layout=standard&amp;show_faces=false&amp;width=100&amp;action=like&amp;font=arial&amp;colorscheme=light"...

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September sales forecasted to increase 11 percent

News Source: TrueCar.comImage Credit: Kevork Djansezian/GettyCategory: Car Buying, Earnings/FinancialsTags: auto sales, car sales, jesse toprak, kelley blue book, saar, september 2012, truecar, truecar....

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Espera Sbarro Eight Concept is the best student project car in history

Related Gallery Espera Sbarro Eight Concept: Paris 2012 Image Credit: Copyright 2012 Drew Phillips / AOLCategory: Aftermarket, Concept Cars, Performance, Technology, Paris Motor Show, Maserati, Specialty, Design/Style, InfotainmentTags: Espera Sbarro Montbeliard School of Design, orange, paris, paris 2012, paris motor show, sbarro, sbarro e...

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