Electric Motorcycles On Faster Than Electric Cars at 2012

Electric Motorcycles On Faster Than Electric Cars at 2012

Electric motorcycles powered by lithium batteries are beginning to look like contenders in a bike market that is increasingly concerned about fuel efficiency, emissions and noise.

Electrics may attract customers who like the idea of two-wheel transport but are put off by the mechanical complexity of traditional motorcycles and the perceived difficulty in riding them. They may also have particular appeal to urban riders and commuters who can operate more easily within the bikes’ limited range.

Nissan U.S. Pricing for 2013 GT-R

Nissan U.S. Pricing for 2013 GT-R

U.S. pricing for the 2013 Nissan GT-R, which is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide.  Following a major revision just last year, the 2013 Nissan GT-R receives a number of impressive performance enhancements, reinforcing the flagship supercar's spirit of continuous advancement.  Horsepower has been boosted to 545 hp (from 530 hp), with torque now rated at 463 lb-ft (from 448 lb-ft).  In addition, the suspension has been retuned to enhance both performance and comfort.  Other changes for the 2013 model year include a standard RearView Monitor and the Black Edition receives a new dry carbon fiber rear spoiler.

Toyota Tacoma was the winner 2012 prices and full details

Toyota Tacoma was the winner 2012 prices and full details

To figure out why they are still around, and which is best, Cars.com's PickupTrucks.com website and USA TODAY tested seven models for the Midsize Pickup Truck Shootout.

The smallest pickups really have grown into midsize machines, though sometimes they still are called compacts.

Seven trucks were tested, quite a few for a segment so small — and a reason it's hard to make money selling midsize pickups, having to split a modest market so many ways.