Peugeot Ozone

Most of the car concepts I see today tend to adopt a more aerodynamic shape. But in order to provide enough power to make a car go as fast as possible, you need to use some sort of fossil fuel. However, car constructors are trying to provide alternative ways to power your car, as the green house effect leading to global warming has become an important issue. For instance, in a hydrogen-powered car, fuel cells turn hydrogen into electricity, so that they completely do away with the use of fossil fuels. Moreover, these hydrogen-based engines are unbelievably efficient as well as clean and safe. One of the latest “green” cars conceptualized by Peugeot is the Ozone car, not your aerodynamic fast car anymore, but it's a peculiar concept nonetheless.

Gizmodo tells us that this hydrogen powered fuel cell transportation vehicle seems to be addressing kids, rather than adults. The whole barrel-like structure is encased between two giant wheels that are controlled by two separate electric motor powered by fuel cells.

The car comes with only two seats and it can be controlled via a joystick panel in the dashboard. Although it seems awkward at first, the design with a semi transparent glass casing offers a great interior volume and exterior view. In case you want to get in or out of it, all you need is to activate the huge glass doors that slide 360 degrees into the symmetric metal body.

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World’s Fastest Electric Car

The world’s fastest electric car that can arrive at speeds of 208mph has been exposed. The Ultimate Aero EV formed by Shelby Supercars consumes a twin motor AESP creating an amazing 1,000 HP and 800 lb-ft of torque facilitating it to rocket to 60 mph in a mere 2.5 seconds and arrive at a top speed of 208 mph.

However, not only does the Ultimate Aero EV have a range of 150-200 miles on a single charge, but SSC’s Charge on the RunTM onboard charging system lets for full battery recharges in a bit 10 minutes. SSC’s 3-speed automatic transmission transfers the Ultimate Aero EV’s power to its wheels and attains electronically controlled shift times of .24 s. On the contrary, the present electric sports car flagbearer that is the Tesla Roadster which was currently tested by Jeremy Clarkson on Top Gear develops 250 horse powers.

Once the Ultimate Aero EV’s batteries are charged it will have a series in between 150 and 200 miles. The manufacturer anticipates rolling out pre-production versions of the vehicle, which contain a three-speed automatic gearbox, by June. The petrol-engine SSC Ultimate Aero TT is presently the quickest production car in the world, with a fastest recorded speed of 257 mph. This speed was supposedly attained during tests on September 13, 2007 in West Richland and established by Guinness World Records on October 9, 2007.

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2009 Honda Fit

You only have to look at an example like the AMC Gremlin (better make it a quick look, lest you nuke your retinas) to know that hatchbacks have come a long way. Back in the day, "cheap hatchback" was just a gentle euphemism for "blighted, God-forsaken deathtrap," but my, how things have changed. If you were to round up today's most affordable hatches, you'd find a few bona fide stars that offer more than just soup-kitchen prices.

One such star is the Honda Fit, which holds the distinction of being a budget-priced car that's genuinely fun to drive. Then there's the Scion xB, which shines as a supremely practical choice, thanks to its incredibly roomy interior.

You can check out the rest of this year's most attractively priced offerings in our Top 10 Least Expensive Hatchbacks and Wagons for 2009. Of course, the list also includes a few forgettables. (The less said about the Chevy Aveo 5/Pontiac G3 twins, for example, the better.) Get the scoop on each of these cars by researching them via our model reviews.

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Edmunds Test Drive: 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Anyone with a platelet's worth of enthusiast blood running through their veins knows what a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is. Sporting blistered fenders, hyperactive turbocharged engine and all-wheel drive, the "Evo" has fans as rabid as those of the Jonas Brothers. It's certainly a cool car and a stout rival to Subaru's equally popular STI.

But not everyone can afford the $35,000-plus needed to purchase a street-tamed rally car. For them, Subaru's WRX has been the lone budget buy. Not any longer. The 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart makes this a tight, two-horse race -- one so close it arguably comes down to tire selection.

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Ford Backs Reliability Claims with $1.2 Billion in Reduced Costs

When it comes to vehicle reliability, the two brands that probably pop into most consumers' heads are Honda and Toyota. However, the facts illustrate how sometimes perception lags reality. The domestic automakers have been claiming that their reliability is at least on par with their Asian rivals. Ford now has some facts to help back up this claim. Over the last two years, Ford has reduced its warranty repairs costs by $1.2 billion. In addition, their warranty repair rates are 50% lower than they were just five years ago.

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Edmunds Test Drive: 2009 Chevrolet Traverse

We're already been pretty clear about our positive reaction to GM's "Lambda" crossovers, the GMC Acadia, Buick Enclave and Saturn Outlook. However, while these triplets have sold well, the fact remains that the real GM bread winners inevitably wear a Chevrolet bow tie. There's certainly something to be said for the fact that there's a Chevy dealership in just about every town in America -- not so much Saturn and GMC.

That makes the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse the most important Lambda of them all. Not only is it the least expensive, but it's also likely to be the best seller. Is it the best version, though? Or is it worth the extra effort to find a Buick-GMC store?

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