A new survey released yesterday by research firm Harris Interactive says that most Americans think the US must become a leader in hybrid vehicles, and should support increased research into batteries to power cars of the future. Specifically, 88 percent of more than 2,000 respondents want the US to lead in hybrid technology and 84 [...]

Perfection is a word that accurately describes Tesla Model S designer Franz von Holzhausen.  He sits in a photography studio studying every detail of the Model S sitting before him and wonders how he can improve on an already remarkable design.  Knowing that work is still needed and modifications will be made, Holzhausen’s job is [...]

The 2010 Ford Taurus wants to become to full-size sedans what the F-150 is to trucks: the standard by which all others are judged. That’s an incredibly ambitious goal for an utterly conventional car. Full Disclosure: Ford wanted me to drive the new Taurus so badly they flew me all the way to Knoxville and [...]

Conventional car enthusiast wisdom states the VW Jetta TDI is the thinking man’s fuel-efficient car. Free of the complication, sacrificed driving dynamics and image of hybrids, it makes do with diesel instead. Largely due to GM’s abortive efforts with diesel in the ’80s, the fuel has an extremely negative image in this country. While thrift-minded [...]