There's a downside to being small. Of course this could be the beginning of a whole new sport. Is there a spray to clean them off? … [Read more...]
GM’s Bob Lutz is really a biker!
Bob Lutz, General Motors Vice Chairman, gave a talk about the future of the automobile to the American Chamber of Commerce in Germany while attending the Frankfurt Auto Show. He went to great lengths to explain how a multitude of high tech electronics would be added to cars in the future, controlling much of what the cars do, slowing the car down when it senses other cars … [Read more...]
Smart cars coming to U.S?
For all of you Smartuki fans who would like to put one of these sweethearts together, you may get your chance after all. Although Smart cars have not been available here and Mercedes has said they were not going to sell them here, enthusiasts have been hoping they would change their minds and yesterday it looks like Smart Cars in the U.S. are a possibility: Dieter Zetsche, … [Read more...]
Honda Fuel Cell Scooter
When I mentioned Honda was planning to have a fuel cell motorcycle by 2009 available for lease, I thought that was a projection based on probable developments, but a little more digging shows they already have this fuel cell scooter that was shown over a year ago. Based on the costs of their FCX fuel cell car, this has got to be the world's most expensive scooter, probably … [Read more...]
Toyota going all hybrid?
A sign of the times but how will it play out? Toyota announced today they are planning to convert their entire automotive lineup to hybrid power, Toyota will be all hybrid. What impact will that have on other carmakers and what about other vehicles like trucks and, of course, motorcycles? Toyota has a decent jump on most everyone with their Prius so is this a necessary move or … [Read more...]
GG Technik Quad
We completely missed this when it was introduced but Jalopnik has a post from the Frankfurt auto show and it looks like quite the machine. This is the GG Technik Quad. It's powered by a BMW 2 cylinder boxer engine putting out 90hp, 6 speeds plus reverse, 4 wheel disc brakes and tops out at 100mph. High performance, roadworthy quads look pretty neat but it doesn't look like this … [Read more...]