Audi sets R8 Spyder 5.2 Quattro price at $161,000

Saturday, July 24th, 2010

The first open-top Audi supercar, which has a top speed of 195 mph, will begin rolling into U.S. showrooms as soon as next month.

Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid racecar coming to Atlanta

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

Porsche announces that the 911 GT3 R Hybrid Racecar will run at the American Le Mans series finale, “Petit Le Mans,” Oct. 2, 2010, at Road Atlanta.

Can’t find your car? There’s an app for that

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

OnStar released an app that works with almost the entire 2011 lineup of GM vehicles that gives its subscribers remote access to many of the vehicle’s key on and off functions, diagnostics, and vehicle information. With this app, you will never need to remember anything about your car.

GM plans ‘green’ air-conditioning refrigerant for selected 2013 models

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

General Motors Co. plans a new greenhouse gas-friendly air-conditioning refrigerant for 2013 Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac models.

Ford to unveil 2011 Explorer on Facebook

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

Rather than at a auto show where most new models are unveiled, Ford will release a series of online videos demonstrating the SUV’s new styling and features on Facebook.

Car Tech Live 178: Taming the 2011 Shelby GT 500 (podcast)

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

GM takes OnStar Mobile wall to wall, Nissan promises and electric sports car with the heart of the Leaf, Honda pulls the trigger on a plug in hybrid, 2011 BMW X3 is a major redesign, ethanol fuel for cars may be on shaky ground, and we corral the 2011 Mustang …

Originally posted at Car Tech Live Podcast

How Chevy’s Volt keeps its cool

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

Automotive News reports on battery cooling technology in the Chevy Volt, Nissan Leaf, and Tesla Roadster.

Shelby GT500: Uncage the beast

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

CNET Car Tech reviews the 2011 Ford Shelby GT500.