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It's all about the money. Tesla gives up on San Jose move because of money issues. Meanwhile, we discover that rich people are really the ones lusting after an electric car. There's got to be a way to bring those two camps together. Oh, and if your car is as aerodynamic as a rocket, then deer will be safer. Srsly.
- Who wants electric cars? Rich people!
- Tesla gives up on San Jose move
- The stuff of nightmares: Biomass-fueled autonomous robot
- Video of Plug In America's Inaugural Parade West - with 70 electric cars
- Toyota increases its iQ with hypermiling stunt
- Hybrid Technologies delivers LiVTM WISE, Corvette guy loves it
- BMW launches 730Ld, a 32 mpg (U.S.) luxury sedan, in Europe
- Electric Jaguar XF to paint Copenhagen green
- BMW could launch Z10 ED, an efficient supercar
- eBay Find of the Day: 1993 smart Roadster?
- Audi claims best in class mileage for Q5, still can't touch the TDI
- Aerocivic gets a website, deer should now be safer
- UK government wants �2.5 billion auto loans used for green projects
- Notice anything new around here? ABG v2.5
- BMW X6 ActiveHybrid to arrive by year's end
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Click above for high-res gallery of the 2009 Porsche Boxster S with PDK
The Italian countryside passes by in a blur. At an indicated 265 km/h (164 mph), we have hit the invisible wall. The accelerator pedal has been jammed into the carpet for the last ten seconds, yet the sleek Porsche cannot push the molecules of air away any faster. Thanks to a stiff headwind, simple aerodynamic drag has overcome the 310 horsepower engine and arrested our acceleration a bit shy of Porsche's quoted maximum speed. Regardless of the blustery gusts, the direct-injected flat-six buried in the middle of the chassis continues to wail as it sustains the fight. An approaching curve on the horizon convinces us to reluctantly lift off the gas.
We're in Sicily testing the new second-generation 2009 Porsche Boxster S. Significantly updated for the new model year, the drop-top coupe continues to impress us. How has Porsche improved its 12-year-old platform? Are the new powerplants significantly different from their predecessors? How does the Boxster compare to the Cayman? Follow the jump to find out and take a tour of Italy with the Porsche Boxster in our high-res gallery of images below.
All photos Copyright (C) 2009 Michael C. Harley, Weblogs, Inc./ Porsche Cars North America
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Click above for a high-res gallery of the 2009 Mazda MX-5 (JDM)
With over 800,000 copies sold during its 20-year lifespan, the Mazda MX-5 is the king of all roadsters. When the miniature Mazda hit the scene in 1989 as the Miata, Mazda gave it impeccable balance and precision. In the interim, the MX-5 has continued to evolve, and Mazda is looking to make even more magic for 2009. The new roadster will receive more horsepower, better fuel economy, and an updated aesthetics. The lightweight MX-5 is more about driving characteristics than outright power, so Mazda only increased output from the 2.0L engine from 166 to 168 hp. While the extra two ponies isn't going to set the track on fire, Mazda promises an improvement over the 2008 model's 22/27 fuel economy. Mazda also tweaked the MX-5's already sweet suspension for even tighter handling characteristics and made minor changes to the front and rear fascias. The 2009 MX-5 will also receive updates to the interior, colors, and available packages, and will debut in North American-spec at the Chicago Auto Show. Hit the jump to read Mazda's press release.
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