BMW’s Hydrogen 7 made its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. I got to speak with Bill Scully when I saw him at the Chicago Auto Show. Scully is a BMW product specialist. Based on BMW’s 7 series and [See the full post…]

In our first exploration into scooters, I spoke with Jim Plagenhoef, director of North American sales for Vectrix Corporation, a Newport, R.I.-based company soon to launch their two-wheeled, all-electric vehicle, the Maxi-Scooter. Capable of a near 70-mile range and a [See the full post…]

Peter Fusaro, chairman of Global Change Associates, gives his thoughts on the new green business model that is emerging at the Clean Tech Venture Network Conference in San Francisco.

On the ground at the Clean Tech Venture Network Conference in San Francisco, venture capitalists, green business leaders and entrepreneurs — among other influential voices — discuss the technological, economic, social and political forces driving and influencing the clean tech [See the full post…]

My thanks to Sherry Boshert for fitting me into her busy schedule of speaking engagements, and meeting me for lunch to talk about her new book. Author of Plug-In Hybrids, The Cars That Will Re-Charge America, Sherry is known as [See the full post…]

Here at the NextGear we normally don’t cover auto racing, but when two legends met at the Chicago Auto Show, we couldn’t let the opportunity pass by. Ron Fellows is a racing legend, having begun his professioanl racing career in [See the full post…]

Dean Haglund has always been a geek, even before it was cool. So maybe it was art, imitating life, when for 9 years he played ‘Langly’ on the X-Files. Today, in addition to being an actor, he’s also an inventor [See the full post…]

Suzuki created the Flix concept vehicle, based on the all-new 2007 XL7, as the ultimate mobile movie experience for film and entertainment enthusiasts. Once parked, the Flix’s clamshell roof can be opened, revealing a maximum-size moonroof that serves as a [See the full post…]

Inspired by an Oakley backpack, the Hyundai Hellion inspires passion in a 3-door, AWD, crossover SUV with its aggressive exterior, wide stance, piercing headlights angled towards its dominant grille, prominent scoop on the clamshell hood, and customizable, removable canvas roof [See the full post…]

What has 400 horsepower, a supercharged 4.6-liter V-8 and 400-pound feet of torque to the full-time all wheel drive system? Here’s a clue: It’s made by Kia. While at the Chicago Auto Show, I spoke with Kia public relations manager [See the full post…]

While at the Chicago Auto Show, I had the opportunity to speak with Pontiac’s General Manager, John Larson, who asked me what he had to do to get me into the new Solstice. As a roadster lover and owner of [See the full post…]

During the Chicago Auto Show, I spoke with Sage Marie, Honda‘s manager of public relations, about the new Honda Accord coupe. A new look with new stylings and technologies, the vehicle incorporates Honda’s next-generation Variable Cylinder Management technology and features [See the full post…]

GM continues to leverage its global resources with the introduction of the new Pontiac G8, a rear-wheel-drive sedan developed by its Australian Holden division. Unveiled during the Chicago Auto Show, the new G8 is set to replace the Pontiac Grand [See the full post…]

This interview at the Chicago Auto Show happened by chance. I was standing next to the Chevy Volt and began a conversation with a gentleman who turned out to be Rich Lannen, one of the lead engineers of the this [See the full post…]

Can a luxury vehicle come in a hatchback? That’s the challenge Chrysler addressed with its new concept car, the Nassau. With sweeping curves and a more emotional expression of what it means to be a Chrysler, the 4-passenger luxury model [See the full post…]

One of the newest lineups of automobiles was completed during the 2007 Chicago Auto Show, with the world premeire of the new, 2008 Saturn Astra. With a 140 horsepower, 1.8-liter engine, the Astra is part of a joint venture with [See the full post…]

Imagine never having to stop at a refueling station ever again and still be able to drive a vehicle with little to zero fossil fuel emissions. That’s the promise of Phill, the new at-home, natural gas refueling appliance. Made by [See the full post…]

While at the Chicago Auto Show, I had the opportunity to speak with Chevrolet General Manager Ed Peper about the promise of the new Chevy Volt and the beauty and styling of the new 2009 Camaro, among other things. Our [See the full post…]

Yet another new product for General Motors’s Saturn brand. At the Chicago Auto Show, the world’s largest automaker lauched the Saturn Astra. A collaboration with GM’s Opel division, the new Astra will complete the re-launch of the brand that started [See the full post…]

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety estimates that each year, 800 deaths occur due to crashes caused by drivers running a red light. About half of those victims are merely innocent passengers, pedestrians or other drivers hit by the violator. [See the full post…]

After the official announcement of the new Cadillac CTS, I had the opportunity to meet John Howell, director of global products for Cadillac. He spoke with me about GM’s attention to design, as well as the Cadillac Escalade’s impact in [See the full post…]

“Cadillac is back!” says John Manoogian, director of design exteriors for GM. I spoke with him at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit about the unveiling of the new Cadillac CTS. The redesign features a dramatic presence with [See the full post…]

“Sharing the Road: Big Safety/Small Vehicles” was the theme at this year’s Michelin Challenge Design, an annual event at the North American International Auto Show, in Detroit. A catalyst for design students, design firms, professional designers from top car companies, [See the full post…]

Boasting a V10, the Acura Advanced Sports Car concept car debuted at the North American International Auto Show, with quite an impact. A long, pronounced hood, slim LED headlights, wraparound rear tail lights and a wide, low-to-the-ground wheel stance all [See the full post…]

“If we are going to reduce our dependency on petroleum, there has to be a demand for flex fuel and electric vehicles,” says GM‘s Vice President of Environment & Energy, Beth Lowery. I spoke with her during the North American [See the full post…]