Want to be like Lance Armstrong and get the first available production model of one of the most eagerly-awaited vehicles of the decade? You can, if you're willing to bid some money to help the Detroit Public Schools, specifically the Detroit Public Schools Foundation, which supports math and science education.
If, like us, you've been racking your brain to figure out how Toyota is possibly going to be able to offer the FT-86 anywhere near its price target, Road & Track may have part of the answer for you. The magazine is reporting that the next-generation Lexus IS will ride on a stretched version of the low-dollar coupe's platform, allowing Toyo
24-cylinder Detroit Diesel madness: Click above to watch the video after the jump
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Lorinser, an aftermarket company that specializes in extracting additional engine power and fine tuning the exterior appearance of many OEM vehicles, has turned its attention towards retrofitting the Smart Fortwo with a plug-in, through-the-road hybrid setup that makes the diminutive city car an even more fuel-efficient runner – with some all-electric capability.
New Stratos GT2 by Amalgam – Click above for high-res image gallery
Fast charging a Mitsubishi i-MiEV – Click above to watch video after the jump
Ding! There goes the charming little reminder that your car is getting low on fuel, as most new cars come straight from the factory with an audible reminder that it's time to fill up. No big deal, right? Just takes a quick second to remember which side the filler is on, then you get out, unscrew the cap and insert the nozzle. Fill 'er up... couldn't be easier.
