Radar-based safety technologies such as advance collision warning and blind-spot detection are becoming common place as optional equipment on new vehicles. While the possibilities to "assist the driver" seem endless, is there a risk of information overload? Matthew Beecham puts that question to executives at Continental, Bosch, TRW, Delphi and Freescale Semiconductor.
Ford Otosan, Ford's Turkish joint venture, said net profit doubled to 142.8 million lira ($94 million) in the first quarter, exceeding forecasts as strong domestic demand boosted the sector.
What do you get when you cross a Dodge Viper with an Alfa 8C? Italian coachbuilder Zagato has the answer.

We have yet another long weekend in prospect folks.
Sweden's government says it has no intention of stepping in to buy Saab should the current protracted refinancing talks come to nothing.
The UK's car safety recall system needs a complete overhaul, said Which? Car, the local equivalent of the US Consumer Reports, comparing the effectiveness of the US and UK watchdogs.
MG3 supermini to be followed by Focus-rivalling MG5, crossover, executive saloon models and a two-seater sports car

General Motors said it has given its tentative approval for Russian financier Vladimir Antonov to become a major shareholder in Spyker Cars' struggling Saab unit.
Mazda Motor has said it incurred a consolidated net loss of JPY60.04bn in fiscal 2010 ended 31 March due to damage from the 11 March earthquake and tsunami and other factors.
Ford's Russia partner Sollers said its loss in 2010 narrowed as sales advanced along with the domestic economy.
Honda Motor sales and profits dipped in the fourth fiscal quarter ended 31 March as the effects of the Sendai region earthquake began to bite.
Porsche has ramped up the already heady performance of the 911 GT3 RS through the adoption of a new, naturally aspirated 4.
When news about new cars, motorsports and car collectors shows up at autoweek.com, interactive editor Dale Jewett usually plays a role.
Check your check-engine light now--or get ready to write a big, fat check later.
Porsche has ramped up the already heady performance of the 911 GT3 RS through the adoption of a new, naturally aspirated 4.0-liter version of the company's sturdy, horizontally opposed flat six-cylinder engine.
Latest RS gets race-bred 4.0-litre engine as power hike and weight savings boost pace

BMW is bringing Twitter and Facebook to the 5-series sedan as luxury auto brands play catch-up to Ford in the race for tech-savvy drivers.
Continental sees itself on track to meet 2011 targets after emerging markets fuelled consensus-busting quarterly sales and offset soaring rubber prices.
Our friends over at Car and Driver heard it directly from the horse's mouth that the Japanese automaker is currently prepping the successful CR-V for launch this fall as a 2012 model.
Two years after accepting help from the Canadian and American governments, Chrysler has announced its intention to repay the entirety of the 6.6 million dollars loans during the second quarter of 2011. To do so, Chrysler will borrow money from private investors.
With the current economy the last thing you need is for your vehicle to break down. Whether your driving a reliable car or a busted up