Monday, May 12, 2008

Some get it, some don't

Wired for smart in economy stakes. However there seems to be a general air of disappointment in the US about the economy of the gas-engined smart. Diesel anybody?
Update: More comments from the States - lack of grunt, lack of economy - hard to have both.
But the current gas-engined model is neither one thing nor the other - a knockout on economy or competitive with rivals on performance.

No oil required


Renault's new electric Megane unplugged in Israel. More in The Economist.

Friday, May 09, 2008

VW's gas miser


Hold on for OPEC's worst nightmare.