2020 Honda Odyssey gets standard 10-speed automatic, 25th anniversary package
Honda’s mega-selling minivan will add an appearance package for its 25th birthday and make standard a 10-speed automatic for all versions.
2019 Lexus NX aces IIHS tests, earns Top Safety Pick+ nod
The small crossover earned top marks for its crashworthiness and crash prevention.
Lawsuit alleges GM sold heavy-duty trucks that couldn’t reliably run on US diesel fuel
Some truck owners say thinner diesel fuel sold in the U.S. caused air pockets in the fuel pump that could damage their engines.
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From Motor Authority:
Drive-thrus banned in Minneapolis
The city council passed an ordinance banning new drive-thrus in the city to cut down on idling and improve pedestrian safety.
2020 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid arrives with 670 horsepower
Porsche’s uber-powerful crossover will cost north of $150,000 when it goes on sale next year.
BMW’s wireless charging system reaches US
The wireless induction mat will be able to charge the 2019 530e iPerformance plug-in hybrid sedan for a small number of owners in California.
2020 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet
From Green Car Reports:
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Could moss-covered, data-connected park benches help clear city air?
A Germany company says that moss installations could help cut down carbon emissions in crowded cities.
Silicon wafer batteries promise lower cost, better stability
The new battery construction reportedly costs half as much as current lithium-ion batteries and can store four times the energy.
