California To ‘Require’ Sales Of Electric And Plug-In-Hybrid Vehicles
January 30, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
Filed under Automotive, Electric, Hybrid, News, Nissan
The 2012 Nissan Leaf electric car. Image: Nissan Motors
Just when you thought that legislators in the Golden State had come to their senses, something happens to reaffirm our opinion that California may be the least-car-enthusiast-friendly state in the country. After showing some degree of sanity by agreeing to adopt the proposed EPA mileage standard of 54.5 mpg by 2025, California has announced that, by 2025, a minimum of 15.4 percent of sales must be of electric, plug-in-hybrid or hydrogen powered vehicles. Read more
California Considers Mandating EV Sales
June 28, 2011 by Kurt Ernst
Filed under Automotive, Electric, News
The Nissan Leaf EV. Image: Nissan Motors
Think you’re free to choose whatever kind of vehicle you want? Think again, but only if you live in California. The Golden State, long obsessed with tailpipe emissions and fuel economy, is considering a measure that will require automakers to sell a dedicated percentage of electric vehicles in-state, or face fines of $5,000 per non-EV sold. By 2018, the pending legislation would require 5.5 percent of new car sales to be EVs; by 2025, that percent would jump to 14 percent. Read more
California Invades Frankfurt, Hamann Victorious
Fear not Americans. This invasion is not Normandy-esque, our M1 Garands and MG 42s are still locked up, there is no beach, and the only injuries sustained are from jaws hitting display stands on the floor of the Frankfurt Motor Show. Ferrari is making a strong showing this year with their new California being displayed in silver with a stunning red leather interior. We have discussed this car at length and shown you videos in a previous article located here.
Ferrari California Test Drive: AutoCar’s Ferrari California Test Drive Video
October 28, 2008 by Malcolm Hogan
Filed under Automotive, Ferrari, Video
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0-60 in less than 4 seconds, 460 horsepower 4.3L V8 and a 7-speed dual clutch tranny. Did we mention the engine is in the front of this new Ferrari? This Ferrari is a bit more plushy than the normal. Laced with some extra luxury accents and luxury features this new Ferrari is still able to push you up to 193mph. You still get the best of both worlds in a hard top convertible that retracts in about 14 seconds. Time for another Ferris Bueller!… OH YEA!!!
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