(September 28, 2010) DALLAS — To prove out the new EcoBoost truck engine, Ford is putting one randomly selected engine through a series of extreme durability tests, both in the lab and in the field.

The torture testing is being filmed for a web-based documentary series that offers viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the development of the new EcoBoost truck engine that joins the lineup of the 2011 Ford F-150 early next year.

(September 28, 2010) Consumer interest for the Nissan LEAF continues to grow, as Nissan last week marked its 20,000th reservation for the 100-percent electric car.

Nissan had anticipated reaching its stated target of 20,000 reservations at the time of the first U.S. Nissan LEAF delivery, in December. This achievement comes three months ahead of schedule and just days before Nissan kicks off the “Drive Electric Tour.”

(September 27, 2010) The 2011 Toyota Highlander will receive a rather substantial increase in MSRP over the 2010 editions according to information released by Toyota last week.

The 2011 Highlander will begin at $27,390 for the base four-cylinder two-wheel drive model; the SE V-6 two-wheel drive will be $33,150, while the Limited V-6 four wheel-drive model will be $36,345.

(September 27, 2010) Tata Motors this month presented to the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) the first of four CNG-Electric Hybrid Low-floor Starbuses. This is the first time in India that hybrid buses will be used for public transportation.