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Nov
14th

Fleet street–Briefs on our other long-term testers:

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Here's an update on some other long-term testers in the AutoWeek fleet. Full story...
Nov
14th

You say you want an Evolution–We begin a year with the gentler rally-bred Evo X:

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Bring up the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX with anyone here on the AutoWeek staff, and most will think about its screaming acceleration, great handling and telepathic steering response--but tin-can packaging. Full story...
Nov
14th

CEO says Chrysler survival hard without govt. aid

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Chrysler CEO Bob Nardelli said on Thursday that it would be "very difficult" for the struggling No. 3 U.S. automaker to survive without government support. A failure of Chrysler, or another U.S. Full story...
Nov
14th

Goldman says GM needs bailout

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Goldman Sachs suspended its rating on General Motors on Thursday and said the automaker needs at least $22 billion in U.S. government aid to survive a deepening industry downturn. Full story...
Nov
14th

EU to take legal action against Germany on VW law

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The European Commission said on Thursday it would take legal action against Germany by the end of the year over a law governing carmaker Volkswagen that it says violates EU rules on the free flow of capital. Full story...
Nov
14th

European October new-car sales down 14.5%

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European new-car registrations suffered their second biggest fall of the year in October. They were down 14. Full story...
Nov
14th

2009 Technology of the Year: Direct Fuel Injection

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2009 Technology of the Year: Direct Fuel Injection
2009 Technology of the Year: Direct Fuel Injection - Latest News, Features, and Reviews - Automobile Magazine
For enabling a major step forward in gas and diesel engine power, efficiency, and cleanliness, direct fuel injection is Automobile Magazine's 2009 Technology of the Year.

Delivering fuel to the fire was every early engine designer's worst headache. In the 1890s, Rudolf Diesel proved the merits of his engine during four years of research. But it was Robert Bosch who made diesels practical by developing the first fuel-injection system, a fifteen-year effort. On the gasoline side, when Henry Ford was anxious to get an experimental engine running on Christmas Eve in 1893, he assigned his wife carburetion duty. While Henry whirled the flywheel, Clara dripped gas into the intake pipe. Their collaboration worked: Ford's single-cylinder engine shot flames from its exhaust and shook the kitchen sink it was clamped to until Henry signaled Clara to cease fuel delivery.


Photo Gallery: 2009 Technology of the Year: Direct Fuel Injection - Latest News, Features, and Reviews - Automobile Magazine


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Nov
14th

Mercedes cuts 1 shift in Alabama

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Mercedes-Benz U.S. International will eliminate a shift on one of the two lines at its SUV and crossover plant in Vance, Ala. Beginning in January, the change will reduce output of the M-class crossovers and GL-class SUVs built at the plant. Full story...
Nov
14th

Paulson says Congress should aid U.S. automakers

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson today encouraged Congress to come up with the funds to help ailing Detroit automakers, but stuck to his position that the government's $700 billion bailout fund is for financial institutions only. Full story...
Nov
14th

Hecker sues Chrysler Financial over credit cutoff

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Minnesota auto dealer Denny Hecker sued Chrysler Financial Services today, saying the company cut off his credit line last week without warning. The complaint, filed in U.S. Full story...
Nov
14th

Opposition mounts to industry bailout plans

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A financial rescue package for the Detroit 3 appears to have little support from Republicans in the U.S. Senate, where Democrats carry a slim 51-49 advantage. U.S. Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn. Full story...
Nov
14th

Bring on plug-ins; we’re ready, says utilities expert

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With smart planning, the nation's power grid will be able to handle the emergence of plug-in hybrids in the U.S. market, says an environmental specialist for the Electric Power Research Institute. Full story...
Nov
14th

Nissan to sell electric car, batteries not included

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Carlos Tavares, Nissan Motor Co.'s executive vice president for product planning and design, held out a vision of a future where consumers buy electric vehicles separately from the batteries, and share access to cars. Full story...
Nov
14th

Winners named for Automotive News PACE Environmental Awards

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Innovations that significantly boost vehicle fuel economy and clean up auto factories won the first Automotive News PACE Environmental Awards. Full story...
Nov
14th

WSBK: Honda wants to recruit Michael Schumacher

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Honda has offered seven-time Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher a ride in the World Superbike Championship next year. Full story...
Nov
14th

Nissan Versa to become Canada’s least expensive car

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Nissan's just announced the upcoming launch of a repositioned Versa Sedan that will focus more closely than ever on value and fuel economy for its buyers. The model will come with a standard 107 horsepower engine and starting price of $12,498 before freight and PDE. Drivers can expect fuel mileage as low as 5.8L /100km on the highway when shifting via the five-speed manual transmission. Full story...
Nov
14th

F1: Kimi Raikkonen admits motivation struggles

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Dethroned world champion, Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen has confirmed suspicions he struggled with motivation at times during the 2008 season. Full story...
Nov
14th

E-Class and S-Class step up safety with advanced features for 2009

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With a dozen new or revised systems, Mercedes-Benz will be enhancing their passenger car safety even further for 2009. With a focus on avoiding accidents and reducing accident severity, the 2009 model year S-Class and E-Class models will carry the new safety hardware which Mercedes says is comprised from a synergy of technologies that give cars extra 'senses'. Full story...
Nov
14th

F1: Canadian GP bailout needed ‘very soon’

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Even amid reports of efforts to raise millions to save the axed Canadian grand prix, a bailout needs to be finalised and presented to Bernie Ecclestone "very soon". Full story...
Nov
14th

F1: Bernie Ecclestone could face billion-dollar divorce

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Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone's wife Slavica has moved out of their Kensington (UK) home, reports on Friday said. Full story...
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