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May
18th

GM’s big vans get green power:

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General Motors announced this week that it plans to offer compressed-natural-gas- and liquefied-petroleum-gas-powered versions of the Chevrolet Express and the GMC Savana full-size vans to fleet and commercial customers starting this year. Full story...
May
18th

Dealer exemption in financial oversight bill altered to address military’s concerns

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A Senate proposal to exempt car dealers from oversight by a proposed consumer protection agency has been changed to add a requirement that military families' complaints about dealers be monitored and shared by the new agency. Full story...
May
18th

Ford F-150 SVT Raptor 6.2, an AW Performance Profile:

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It's back and it's better and more powerful than ever! The Ford F-150 SVT Raptor 6.2 is put through its paces in this Performance Profile as AW Senior Editor for News Bob Gritzinger takes the wheel. Full story...
May
18th

The Ford F-150 SVT Raptor 6.2, an AW Performance Profile:

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It's back, and it's better and more powerful than ever! The Ford F-150 SVT Raptor 6.2 is put through its paces in this Performance Profile as AW senior editor for news Bob Gritzinger takes the wheel. Full story...
May
18th

General Motors salutes Bob Lutz:

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General Motors gave a fitting send-off to now-retired vice chairman Bob Lutz on Tuesday in Detroit. Full story...
May
18th

Forecast: 11.7 million U.S. vehicle sales in 2010, A.T. Kearney says

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Consultancy A.T. Kearney expects 2010 U.S. auto sales to rise to 11.7 million light vehicles and that a general recovery from the recession will bring sales back to historical levels in 2012. Full story...
May
18th

Ford test drives the 2011 Mustang GT500 at Virginia International Raceway:

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What's it like to drive the 2011 Ford Mustang GT500? Watch this video and get a taste of it. Full story...
May
18th

VIDEO: Ford test drives the 2011 Mustang GT500 at Virginia International Raceway:

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What's it like to drive the 2011 Ford Mustang GT500? Watch this video and get a taste of it. Full story...
May
18th

VIDEO: Ford test-drives the 2011 Mustang GT500 at Virginia International Raceway:

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What's it like to drive the 2011 Ford Mustang GT500? Watch this video and get a taste. Full story...
May
18th

Mercedes E-class investigated by U.S. for faulty air bags

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Daimler AG's Mercedes-Benz E-class cars are under investigation by U.S. regulators because air bags in the vehicles may not deploy properly in crashes, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. Full story...
May
18th

Old GM sites would receive funding for clean up

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The Obama administration today proposed a trust fund of more than $800 million to pay for the cleanup of closed General Motors sites in 14 states. Full story...
May
18th

BMW gets active with hybrids, and the Chevrolet Volt gets even more high-tech, in News Brake for Tuesday, May 18:

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In News Brake: BMW plans 5-series and 3-series hybrids, leaky Corvette fuel tanks are investigated by NHTSA, and the Chevrolet Volt gets new navigation technology . . . But Wait, There's More! Full story...
May
18th

Review: 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor 6.2 Liter

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Review: 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor 6.2 Liter
2010 Ford F-150 SVT 6.2-Liter Raptor - Ford Fullsize Pickup Truck Review - Automobile Magazine
What's the saying? If it ain't broke, don't fix it?

What's the saying? If it ain't broke, don't fix it? Surely this cliché holds true of most things, but the men and women at Ford SVT managed to pull off the improbable: taking the impressive SVT Raptor pickup and making it an even meaner off-road machine. How? With more power, from a brand-new engine.


Photo Gallery: 2010 Ford F-150 SVT 6.2-Liter Raptor - Ford Fullsize Pickup Truck Review - Automobile Magazine

Photo Gallery: 2010 Ford F-150 SVT 6.2-Liter Raptor - Ford Fullsize Pickup Truck Review - Automobile Magazine


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May
18th

New Police Car – Hot Pursuit

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New Police Car - Hot Pursuit
New Police Car - Chevrolet Caprice, Carbon Motors E7, Ford Taurus - Automobile Magazine
Who will collar the cop-car market when the Ford Crown Victoria finally stands down?

After more than a decade as the police car of choice, the Ford Crown Victoria is getting ready to turn in its badge. The civilian version of Ford's big sedan is already out of production, and the Police Interceptor will follow suit in late 2011. Its retirement has been a long time coming. The big Ford sedan had its last major redesign in 1992 and has been little changed since.


Photo Gallery: New Police Car - Chevrolet Caprice, Carbon Motors E7, Ford Taurus - Automobile Magazine


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May
18th

Toyota pays $16.4 million U.S. safety fine

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Toyota Motor Corp. has paid a $16.4 million fine to settle allegations by U.S. regulators the company was too slow to recall vehicles with defective accelerator pedals. Full story...
May
18th

GERMANY: BMW to introduce more hybrid variants

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BMW is planning more full hybrid variants based on its 'ActiveHybrid' technology platform. Full story...
May
18th

2010 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited – Four Seasons update – May 2010

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2010 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited - Four Seasons update - May 2010
2010 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited - Outback Long Term Review - Automobile Magazine
The all-season tires are back on our Four Seasons Subaru Outback.

Months in fleet: Seven
Miles to date: 18,105


Photo Gallery: 2010 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited - Outback Long Term Review - Automobile Magazine


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May
18th

RESEARCH SNAPSHOT: Urban growth in developing regions will shape future mobility trends

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Over half of the world's population currently lives in cities and consultants Frost & Sullivan predict that a surge in urban growth in developing regions will 'pose a variety of challenges and opportunities in the way people move around for social and business needs'. Full story...
May
18th

INDIA: Tata eyeing Mexican assembly tie-up – report

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Tata Motors is reportedly in talks with a Mexican firm to have its cars assembled there. Full story...
May
18th

BMW plans 5-series hybrid for 2011:

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BMW could launch a hybrid version of the 5-series as early as 2011, CEO Norbert Reithofer told shareholders at the luxury-car maker's annual meeting in Munich on Tuesday. Full story...
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