Auto News 5

The 2010 Hyundai Elantra Blue, an AW Drivers Log:

admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:31:00 +0000

ASSOCIATE EDITOR JONATHAN WONG: What makes the Elantra Blue so green compared with the rest of the lineup? Well, itand#8217;s the ability to get a five-speed manual transmission with revised gear ratios, different engine calibrations, a shift… Full story…

No tags for this post.

Green Cars: Report on hybrid and other alternative fuel cars

admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:15:41 +0000

In terms of green car technology, North America is just catching up to the rest of the world. As green technology costs come in line with the value to the consumer, we'll probably see more eco-friendly cars hit the street. Whether it's gasoline-electric hybrids, hydrogen fuel cells, electric, new-generation diesel or the next big thing, AutoWeek cover it on these pages. Full story...
No tags for this post.

Volkswagen creates R division for sporty cars:

admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:11:00 +0000

Volkswagen is officially creating a company to develop sporty cars, called Volkswagen R GmbH. Full story...
No tags for this post.

BMW set to go front-wheel drive:

admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:34:00 +0000

BMW chairman Norbert Reithofer has confirmed that the German carmaker will introduce a new front-wheel-drive entry-level model positioned and priced below the existing 1-series as part of plans to help increase part sharing and to bolster the... Full story...
No tags for this post.

2010 Lexus LS460L

admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:03:00 +0000

2010 Lexus LS460L

The LS remains the purest expression of the Lexus philosophy and is just as appealing today as it was back in 1990.

Given the LS has always been the ultimate Lexus, I've come to expect nothing less than the utmost in luxury, refinement, and technology at a reasonable price tag. I didn't, however, expect it to be a relentless force in deep snow.inline_mediumwraptextright27217817/reviews/editors_notebook/1003_2010_lexus_ls460l_sedan1003_04_z+2010_lexus_lS460L+front_three_quarter_view.jpgTrue

Photo Gallery: 2010 Lexus LS460L - Lexus Luxury Sedan Review - Automobile Magazine

Full story...
No tags for this post.

Government set to get tough on drink-drive levels

admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:39:20 +0000

A new Government report due within the next few weeks is predicted to urge a cut in blood alcohol levels from 80mg to 50mg per 100ml of blood. We want to hear your thoughts.

Full story...
No tags for this post.

GM’s sci-fi head-up display

admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:24:33 +0000

Next-generation tech uses lasers to make entire windscreen a head-up display

Full story...
No tags for this post.

Ferrari brings back the GTO, and BMW looks at front-wheel drive, in News Brake for Wednesday, March 17:

admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:21:00 +0000

In News Brake: Ferrari brings back the iconic GTO name, Volkswagen spells sporty with an R, and BMW eyes front-wheel drive . . . But Wait, There's More! Full story...
No tags for this post.

GM CFO sees chance for profit, IPO in 2010

admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:00:00 +0000

General Motors Co. Full story...
No tags for this post.

GM designs windshield to see what the eye might miss:

admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:27:00 +0000

General Motors is developing a windshield display system designed to outline the edges of roads in fog and highlight a deer before it crosses into traffic. Full story...
No tags for this post.

Corvette Central: Revamped C7, radical mid-engined C8 in GM’s plans:

admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:00:00 +0000

General Motors is mulling a radical re-engineering for the Chevrolet Corvette, centered on a more fuel-efficient, mid-engined V6 powertrain, a lightweight alloy body and a more compact footprint. Full story...
No tags for this post.

CHINA: More reports of Geely hurdles in Volvo buy

admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:53:00 +0000

Recent suggestions that Geely may have inched closer to securing finance and completing the planned purchase of Volvo Cars from Ford have been thrown into further doubt by reports in China of the hurdles Geely still faces. Full story...
No tags for this post.

GERMANY: Electric Mini a hit with trial participants

admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:33:00 +0000

Customers trialling the new electric MINI around the world don't want to give them back, the company says. Full story...
No tags for this post.

GERMANY: BMW upbeat on China prospects

admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:32:00 +0000

BMW is highlighting buoyant prospects in the Chinese market in what it concedes is a still tough global market environment. Full story...
No tags for this post.

The real sales race in Europe is for second place

admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:30:00 +0000

When it comes to new-car sales in Europe, the real race is between the Renault and Ford brands for second place. Ford finished 2009 as Europe's No. 2 seller, but Renault is poised to take the spot in 2010. Full story...
No tags for this post.

Geely, Ford say they are on track to sign Volvo deal

admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:01:00 +0000

Zhejiang Geely Holding and Ford Motor Co. said they were still on track to sign a deal this month for Ford's Volvo cars unit, after a Chinese newspaper said Geely's planned $2 billion purchase faced hurdles. Full story...
No tags for this post.

Geely, Ford say they are on track to sign Volvo deal

admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:01:00 +0000

Saab names former VW exec Hallmark to lead global sales

admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:59:00 +0000

Saab has named former Volkswagen executive Adrian Hallmark its executive director of sales. Hallmark, 47, will be counted on to help Saab try to rebound from its near collapse earlier this year. Full story...
No tags for this post.

12 Hours of Sebring race preview

admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:52:08 +0000

Le Mans is on the horizon, so this weekend’s 12 hours of Sebring is the perfect warm-up for June’s race

Full story…

No tags for this post.

US: Honda to recall 412,000 vehicles in US

admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:01:00 +0000

Honda in the US has said it will recall about 412,000 vehicles due to a problem that causes the brake pedal to feel 'soft'. Full story...
No tags for this post.

Auto News 5

The 2010 Hyundai Elantra Blue, an AW Drivers Log:

Related Articles

Green Cars: Report on hybrid and other alternative fuel cars

Related Articles

Volkswagen creates R division for sporty cars:

Related Articles

BMW set to go front-wheel drive:

Related Articles

2010 Lexus LS460L

Related Articles

Government set to get tough on drink-drive levels

Related Articles

GM’s sci-fi head-up display

Related Articles

Ferrari brings back the GTO, and BMW looks at front-wheel drive, in News Brake for Wednesday, March 17:

Related Articles

GM CFO sees chance for profit, IPO in 2010

Related Articles

GM designs windshield to see what the eye might miss:

Related Articles

Corvette Central: Revamped C7, radical mid-engined C8 in GM’s plans:

Related Articles

CHINA: More reports of Geely hurdles in Volvo buy

Related Articles

GERMANY: Electric Mini a hit with trial participants

Related Articles

GERMANY: BMW upbeat on China prospects

Related Articles

The real sales race in Europe is for second place

Related Articles

Geely, Ford say they are on track to sign Volvo deal

Related Articles

Geely, Ford say they are on track to sign Volvo deal

Related Articles

Saab names former VW exec Hallmark to lead global sales

Related Articles

12 Hours of Sebring race preview

Related Articles

US: Honda to recall 412,000 vehicles in US

Related Articles