TRANSLOGIC 5.4: Chevy Volt Test Drive

California commuters will either celebrate or curse SB 535, a new law that extends hybrid and alternative-fuel vehicles' usage of High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes in the Golden State. ...

Every car today seems to have a wildly innovative interface for interacting with the vehicle, setting up your Bluetooth phone and with any luck, keeping your eyes on the road and yours hands on the wheel. Ford is changing the way drivers interact with their cars thanks to the company's new ...

Translogic has confirmed that the much-anticipated 2011 Chevrolet Volt will begin production on November 11, 2010. The official start of production (sometimes known as "Job 1" in the auto industry) finally gives consumers and dealers a clear indication of when they'll get their hands on the ...

You think the Toyota Prius or Chevy Volt looks like a door wedge? The Honda Kiwami concept takes the wedge-shaped transport cake, appearing out of the air at the 2003 Tokyo Motor Show like a dustbuster from the future. It was Honda's take on an ultra-luxury sedan for Japan with all the trappings ...

We already ran through the Chevy Volt's features and options, so today we'll go deeper into the driving experience. ...

In order for the 2011 Chevy Volt to be a success, it has to simply work well as a car. Sure, it's full of technology and its very existence tends to draw out people's political views on energy and the environment, but if the Volt isn't a great car, precious few will buy one. Things like seat ...

To make the most of the Volt and its unique powertrain, Chevy engineers gave the car three driving modes, Normal, Sport and Mountain. Normal and Sport are easy enough to figure out – Normal is the most efficient for everyday driving and Sport delivers a little extra off-the line spunk. ...

Most forgotten concept cars usually stay that way -- forgotten. But the stunning Mercury Messenger got a bit of a second wind when it crossed the auction block last weekend in in Monterey, California. ...

One of our favorite things to discover while trolling the Internet is a MacGyver-like invention come to life. We get especially impressed when these twisted yet innovative devices involve normal modes of transportation (bicycle) coupled with everyday tasks (like drinking beer) to create a truly ...

Translogic episode 5.3 takes a look at the 2011 Chevy Volt and what makes it tick, and next week we'll get behind the wheel to tear up GM's Milford Proving Grounds in our in-depth road test. But first, let's clear up a few issues. With the Volt just months away from going on sale late this year, ...