Jim Motavalli Blog

Ridin' the rails: Auto use down as Americans discover trains
Recession forcing Americans out of autos and into light rail (up 8.3 percent), subways (3.5 percent), buses (3.9 percent) and commuter rail (4.7 percent).
Driving less these days? Join the big American club
Last December, driving declined 1.6 percent across the U.S. compared to the previous year. That may not sound like much, but it's 3.8 billion miles.
The Future is Bright: A first look at a new plug-in hybrid
The Bright team is putting together a plug-in hybrid from scratch. Working on a shoestring, they plan to unveil a working prototype in May.
California dreaming: The reckoning on climate
The Golden State is leading the way toward cleaner cars — and getting a handle on global warming.
Top-rated cars: Consumer Reports is thinking small--and foreign
The Toyota Prius is the best value out there, followed by two Hondas, a VW and the Mini Cooper.
The Tesla Roadster: An electric bat out of hell
The Tesla Roadster always looked good on paper, but there's no substitute for actually driving one. Waiting for the electric future? It's here!
In dying car brands, hope for a cleaner renewal?
The traditional auto industry, burdened by gas guzzlers, is shrinking rapidly, but smart electric vehicle start-ups are rising from the ashes.
At 25 mph, here comes the Wheego Whip
Georgia-based company starts out with a low-speed, lead-acid two-seater, but it's planning to deliver a lithium-ion battery electric next year.
Rome: City of eternal traffic
A video minute in Roman traffic. It can be brutal if you're not from around these parts.
Italy: Eternal land of Lilliputian cars
Italy's Fiat makes many tiny cars, and one retro model, the 500, may end up for sale in the U.S.

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