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Obama administration shifting transportation priorities to include livibility, environment

In well-planned residential areas, public transportation and places people want to go are located in the same place. Tokyo's Yamanote Line (山手線, pictured) is one of the best examples of this. Not only is each station placed near businesses and locations of interest, most stations along the circular track in the center of the city also connect with other public transportation options. A more thoughtful use of transportation resources could

Ford's direct ethanol injected Bobcat engine not based on new 5.0L V8

Last year we heard about a very interesting experimental engine that Ford was working on called the "Bobcat." The engine in question is a 5.0-liter V8 that features turbocharging and two independent fuel injection systems. The primary system utilizes traditional port injection to deliver gasoline to the cylinders, while the secondary sys

Hail Mary Pass? Chrysler buying 60-second Super Bowl spot for Dodge Charger

CNNMoney.com is reporting that Chrysler will be the only U.S. domestic automaker to air a commercial during this year's Super Bowl. The spot in question will be 60 seconds long, the most expensive length to buy during the big game, and advertise the Dodge Charger of all vehicles. Chrysler spokeswoman Dianna C. Gutierrez is quoted saying, "What better way to illustrate to our customers that we are still here than to air on the Super Bowl..." Oh

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