AutoWeek Daily Drive — Tuesday, March 31, 2009

HOME   |   LATEST NEWS   |   VEHICLE REVIEWS   |   RACING   |   SUBSCRIBE   |   CLASSIFIEDS Tuesday, March 31, 2009 2010 Subaru Legacy... Subaru Legacy gets power boost, rakish design for 2010 Subaru is cutting a new version of its long-running hit sedan, the Legacy, due in showrooms this summer. Cutting--or perhaps sharper--is the best way to describe the fifth-generation car, which is redone for 2010 with a rakish design, more powerful engines and claims of a smoother chassis. It will be unveiled at the New York auto show in April and is very close to the concept shown in Detroit....   Bentley Continental GTC Speed: Do you need this much engineering? The arrival of the Bentley Continental GTC Speed is the third and final of the Bentley models to come with the sporty Speed option. Yes, along with the Continental GT and Flying Spur Speed models, you can now go 200 mph in your choice of three mighty Bentleys. Thank goodness something is still...   Day 59 and counting for General Motors: Fritz says it like it is With less than two months remaining to determine its fate, newly christened General Motors CEO Fritz Henderson held a press conference Tuesday to show Wall Street and Washington that the buck stops with him. He did a creditable job. No, he did not remind viewers of Alexander Haig so much as he...   On this clear day, you can see Fritz Henderson's General Motors Fritz Henderson and the guy he replaced at the top of General Motors, Rick Wagoner, both speak Portuguese. But that may be where the similarities end when it comes to the words spoken by the former CEO and his newly elevated successor. In his first news conference as the head of GM, Henderson...   GM, Ford roll out protection plans for car buyers General Motors is following Hyundai and Ford in offering protection for car buyers who lose their jobs. A plan announced Tuesday morning called Total Confidence offers up to nine payments of up to $500 each if a car buyer loses his or her job in the first 24 months after the purchase. The plan...   Hennessey fills Z28 Camaro void with 562-hp HPE550 The 6.2-liter V8 in the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS cranks out 426 hp or 400 hp, depending on the transmission choice. But there are some people out there who want more. With a higher-performance Z28 Camaro from the factory on the back shelf as General Motors battles for survival, aftermarket...   NEWS BRAKE: Tuesday, March 31 In today's News Brake: Subaru and Acura have new cars for next week's New York auto show; the government is thinking about paying you to trade in old cars; and Ford and General Motors offer guarantees to new-car buyers ... But Wait, There's More!...   NASCAR: Paul Menard in top 35--barely; Roush's short-track woes By only three points--that's one finish position through the first six races--Paul Menard of Yates Racing has a spot among the precious top 35 in Sprint Cup owner points. Those three points and that one spot guarantee him a starting spot for Sunday afternoon's Samsung 500 at Texas Motor Speedway in ...   The AutoWeek List: 10 cars with too many limited editions There's nothing like a limited edition to strike up interest for a car. Many are nothing more than a new paint job, interior trim and an engraved plaque, while others are a bit slicker with performance modifications. But there are some cars that play the special-edition card a little too much.... You May Have Missed...   NASCAR: Kevin Harvick wins rain-delayed Truck Series race Kyle Busch's streak of winning something at every NASCAR venue this season ended with a 17th-place finish in Monday afternoon's Kroger Camping World Truck Series 250 at Martinsville Speedway in Virginia. Busch dominated the race (postponed 48 hours by rain) but finished poorly after pitting... CLICK HERE TO UNSUBSCRIBE from the AutoWeek Daily Drive E-mail or to sign up for other AutoWeek e-mail products. IMPORTANT: Please add AutoWeek.com to your E-mail Address Book to ensure you will continue to receive our newsletters. Please DO NOT reply to this e-mail. You will not receive a reply if you use this e-mail address. Crain Communications, 1155 Gratiot Ave. Detroit, MI 48207.

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AutoWeek Daily Drive — Monday, March 30, 2009

HOME   |   LATEST NEWS   |   VEHICLE REVIEWS   |   RACING   |   SUBSCRIBE   |   CLASSIFIEDS Monday, March 30, 2009 Remember this day in GM history: The next century of automotive success starts now President Obama's administration made history today with what some see as nothing short of government meddling in the affairs of big business. What I see is something else: I see the administration showing that it is serious and raising the level of concern from yellow to orange. Now there is a firm deadline and a message to bondholders, United Auto Worker union members and the American...   U.S. will guarantee GM, Chrysler warranties, Obama says In a bid to boost flagging auto sales, the federal government will pay for any warranty repairs on a General Motors or Chrysler vehicle if either company can't because of financial problems or a bankruptcy filing, President Barack Obama said on Monday. "Let me say this as plainly as I can. If...   Chrysler's survival boils down to a deal with Fiat For Chrysler LLC, survival has come down to a single option: successfully working out an alliance with Fiat S.p.A. The Obama administration has given Chrysler 30 days to forge a broad product-sharing agreement with the Italian automaker. Should the two companies fail to prove their plan will...   NEWS BRAKE: Monday, March 30, 2009 In today's News Brake: GM's Rick Wagoner forced out by Obama; a weekend racing recap; and a new package for the Dodge Challenger ... But Wait, There's More!...   DOWNSHIFT: Obama hands Rick Wagoner a pink slip Editor Dutch Mandel and Managing Editor Roger Hart discuss CEO Rick Wagoner's departure from General Motors and the impact of the government ordering changes in the executive suite....   2009 Dodge Challenger gets new Rallye package It's a stripper car with stripes, but the Rallye package offers Mopar enthusiasts some moxie on the base Challenger. Dodge said Monday that it's taking orders on the 2009 Challenger SE Rallye, a package that starts at $26,490, including destination. It can be ordered now, and production starts...   IndyCar: Ryan Hunter-Reay to drive for Vision Racing Ryan Hunter-Reay, who last year won a race at Watkins Glen, finished eighth in points and was the Indy 500 rookie of the year with a sixth-place finish, told AutoWeek that he will drive for Tony George's Vision Racing this season. Hunter-Reay was left unemployed when Rahal Letterman...   Acura's new crossover to wear ZDX name, set to debut at New York show Acura's forthcoming luxury crossover will wear the ZDX name, the automaker said Monday. It will unveil a concept version of the ZDX at the New York auto show on April 8. The ZDX will arrive in Acura showrooms this fall. Acura describes the car as a luxury four-door sport coupe "with the added...   Replacement for Hyundai Tiburon to be smaller, less expensive The successor to the Hyundai Tiburon will be a smaller and less expensive car, the company says. The new car will be "positioned below the current Tiburon," said John Krafcik, acting CEO of Hyundai Motor America. The car is expected in 2011. "It will have a lower price point, kind of eco... You May Have Missed...   General Motors CEO Rick Wagoner out, replaced by COO Fritz Henderson General Motors chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner has agreed to "step aside" after pressure from the Obama administration last week, ending his eight-year tenure at the helm as the company seeks additional federal aid. He's been replaced by GM President and COO Fritz Henderson, effective immediately. GM ...   NHRA: Schumacher rings up his first Top Fuel win of the season Tony Schumacher earned a measure of redemption, Ashley Force Hood mastered her old teacher and Ron Krisher got a gift-wrapped victory as the 22nd annual O'Reilly NHRA Spring Nationals roared to a conclusion Sunday at Houston Raceway Park. After winning the last five Top Fuel titles in a row,...   NASCAR: Jimmie Johnson nudges his way to a win at Martinsville Jimmie Johnson rooted Denny Hamlin aside with a classic short-track body slam with 16 laps left, then cruised to a one-second victory in the Goody's 500 at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday. It was Johnson's 41st career Sprint Cup victory, his first this year and his fifth in the last six races at...   Formula One: Brawn GP rocks Australia with one-two finish Three weeks ago, Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello were putting the Brawn GP race cars through their first on-track tests. On Sunday, the duo rocked Formula One by starting and finishing the season-opening Australian Grand Prix in first and second place. A significant difference between the... CLICK HERE TO UNSUBSCRIBE from the AutoWeek Daily Drive E-mail or to sign up for other AutoWeek e-mail products. IMPORTANT: Please add AutoWeek.com to your E-mail Address Book to ensure you will continue to receive our newsletters. Please DO NOT reply to this e-mail. You will not receive a reply if you use this e-mail address. Crain Communications, 1155 Gratiot Ave. Detroit, MI 48207.

ALERT: General Motors CEO Rick Wagoner to quit, reports say

HOME   |   LATEST NEWS   |   VEHICLE REVIEWS   |   RACING   |   SUBSCRIBE   |   CLASSIFIEDS Sunday, March 29, 2009 Media reports says General Motors CEO Rick Wagoner is about to resign. General Motors CEO Rick Wagoner to quit, reports say By Automotive News | 03/29/09, 6:08 pm et General Motors CEO Rick Wagoner is about to resign from the top job after an eight-year tenure at the struggling automaker, media reports said. Wagoner came under fire for his stewardship of GM late last year when U.S. lawmakers debated a bailout for the automaker. He has repeatedly said that he intended to stay on, and GM's board has offered unanimous support for him. A senior Obama administration official told NBC's John Yang that Wagoner was asked to step down by the administration. The automaker, which hasn't posted a profit since 2004, awaits word on Monday from President Obama on a request for as much as $16.6 billion in additional U.S. aid. GM is surviving on $13.4 billion in U.S. loans. The Associated Press reported that Wagoner will leave the struggling Detroit... CLICK HERE TO UNSUBSCRIBE from the AutoWeek Daily Drive E-mail or to sign up for other AutoWeek e-mail products. IMPORTANT: Please add AutoWeek.com to your E-mail Address Book to ensure you will continue to receive our newsletters. Please DO NOT reply to this e-mail. You will not receive a reply if you use this e-mail address. Crain Communications, 1155 Gratiot Ave. Detroit, MI 48207.

AutoWeek Daily Drive — Friday, March 27, 2009

HOME   |   LATEST NEWS   |   VEHICLE REVIEWS   |   RACING   |   SUBSCRIBE   |   CLASSIFIEDS Friday, March 27, 2009 The 2010 Volkswagen GTI... Volkswagen GTI refined for 2010 When Volkswagen hopped up a Golf back in 1976, it invented a niche that came to be known as the Hot Hatchback segment. With just 100 hp, it's difficult now to think that was hot . . . but it was. Hey, it was 1976, and polyester, John Travolta and the BeeGees were cool, too. With leisure suits now just a bad dream, the new sixth-generation VW Golf GTI that hits our shores in October as a 2010...   BMW X6 M debut set for the New York auto show BMW on Friday confirmed that it will debut a high-performance M version of the X6 crossover at the New York auto show in early April. The German automaker said the X6 M will "utilize several new engine, drivetrain and suspension technologies." We expect to see the twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8...   Ferrari F450 prototype spied as F430 successor heads for Frankfurt debut Spy photographer Brenda Priddy serves up a fresh look at the Ferrari F450, the car set to replace the F430 in Ferrari's lineup later this year. From this prototype, spotted being loaded into a hauler, we see that the styling is updated but not a radical departure from the F430. The new model...   NEWS BRAKE: Friday, March 27 In today's News Brake: The White House takes aim at gas guzzlers; Cadillac becomes more rare in Europe; and Daimler brings its Smart sharing program to Texas ... But Wait, There's More!...   Formula One: Transcript of Friday driver press conference This is the transcript of the press conference with Formula One drivers on Friday in Australia: DRIVERS: Fernando Alonso (Renault), Sébastien Buemi (Toro Rosso), Lewis Hamilton (McLaren Mercedes), Mark Webber (Red Bull) PRESS CONFERENCE How have the first official practice...   The AutoWeek list: The 10 best Formula One tracks Monaco Our take: Monaco remains utterly unique, and nothing comes close in terms of the overall magic of the event. Seats are expensive, but anyone can sample the atmosphere in the evenings. Singapore Our take: Last year's inaugural night race was a...   Fuel-economy standards rise to 27.3 mpg for 2011 model year Fuel-economy standards for all light vehicles will rise 8 percent, to an average of 27.3 mpg for the 2011 model year, under new U.S. rules issued on Friday. The regulations will use a new system that sets standards for individual models based on their size. Cars will be required to travel an...   Fisker picks 27 retailers to sell plug-in electric vehicles Fisker Automotive has chosen its first 27 retailers, including dealership groups led by John Bergstrom and Ron Tonkin, as part of the automaker's effort to build a boutique of low-volume green cars with price tags approaching $100,000. Bergstrom, a former winner of the Time Magazine Quality...   PERFORMANCE PROFILE: Inside the Chevrolet Volt---part 3 The final installment in our peek inside the Chevrolet Volt....   GM to pull Cadillac from some European markets General Motors will halt Cadillac sales in more than half of the brand's European markets following the collapse of its regional distributor. The U.S. carmaker will focus on markets such as Russia, the United Kingdom and Switzerland where the luxury brand has been able to compete against... You May Have Missed...   Can rallying grab the FIA's lifeline? An analysis It is often said that rallying is a fantastic sport for competitors, but increasingly inaccessible to the wider world. Last week, the FIA World Motor Sport Council rubber-stamped the rules by which rallying will be run for the next five to 10 years: simpler, more in tune with financial and...   Formula One: Drivers speak out in run-up to Australian Grand Prix Ready for Formula One? Here's a transcript of the press conference as drivers prepare for this weekend's Australian Grand Prix. DRIVERS: Jenson Button (Brawn GP), Robert Kubica (BMW Sauber), Felipe Massa (Ferrari), Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull) QUESTIONS FROM THE... CLICK HERE TO UNSUBSCRIBE from the AutoWeek Daily Drive E-mail or to sign up for other AutoWeek e-mail products. IMPORTANT: Please add AutoWeek.com to your E-mail Address Book to ensure you will continue to receive our newsletters. Please DO NOT reply to this e-mail. You will not receive a reply if you use this e-mail address. Crain Communications, 1155 Gratiot Ave. Detroit, MI 48207.

AutoWeek Daily Drive — Thursday, March 26, 2009

HOME   |   LATEST NEWS   |   VEHICLE REVIEWS   |   RACING   |   SUBSCRIBE   |   CLASSIFIEDS Thursday, March 26, 2009 Tthe 2010 Toyota Prius is green--but not mean.... 2010 Toyota Prius: More efficiency--but still boring to drive The 2010 Toyota Prius is almost all-new in almost every department. It does just about everything the previous Prius did better. But you might not realize any of that when you drive it. We rode around in a 2010 Prius with a guy who owns a current-generation version and asked him whether he'd trade in his Prius and buy this new one. "Eenh, uh, I dunno," he said. That might not make a...   Tesla Model S breaks cover The Tesla Model S is breaking cover today, and shots of the sleek sedan have made their way to the Internet. They're thought to have been leaked by Kevin Rose, a Tesla investor and Digg founder, and the company acknowledged the shots are authentic. Regardless of how they got out, the new car ...   First U.S. site for Smart car2go concept is Austin, Texas It might be the oil-rich state, but Texas will be the first U.S. home for Daimler's innovative, environmentally aware car2go pay-as-you-go city-transport concept. The concept has just moved from the pilot phase to a full-time business for the 120,000 residents of Ulm, Germany, and Daimler has...   NEWS BRAKE: Thursday, March 26, 2009 In today's News Brake: VW goes Rabbit hunting; A Yaris hybrid is in the works; and a WRC star ponders bolting...But Wait, There's More!...   Formula One: Officials give controversial diffusers the all-clear in Australia FIA stewards at the Australian Grand Prix have determined that the rear diffuser designs used on the cars of Brawn GP, Toyota and Williams F1 are legal. The controversy has been brewing throughout the winter, with the three Formula One teams in question using larger diffuser designs based on...   Formula One: Virgin Group to sponsor Brawn GP, report says Richard Branson--the billionaire owner of the Virgin Group--has reached a deal to sponsor the Brawn GP Formula One team, beginning this weekend at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, according to British newspaper The Times. An official announcement has not been made by ...   Concorso Italiano exhibitor prices reduced Times are tough, but if you can afford a Ferrari or Lamborghini, chances are you aren't pinching pennies. Still, with the global economic downturn hitting everyone from lenders to professional athletes, organizers of the Concorso Italiano are slashing prices for exhibitors this year. The event...   Honda ramps up left-handed Insights to meet U.S. demand Honda's new Insight hybrid hatchback has been on sale barely a week in the United States. But the company's sprawling plant here is already churning out 600 a day. And about half of the sleek-silhouetted Insights rolling down Suzuka's Line 1 have left-handed steering wheels, attesting to Honda's ...   GM to pull Cadillac from some European markets General Motors Corp. will halt Cadillac sales in more than half of the brand's European markets following the collapse of its regional distributor. The U.S. carmaker will focus on markets such as Russia, the United Kingdom and Switzerland where the luxury brand has been able to compete against...   Chrysler investigated after collapse of Getrag deal The state of Indiana is investigating Chrysler LLC for securities fraud over the collapse of a joint venture with Getrag Transmission LLC. Jim Gavin, a spokesman for Secretary of State Todd Rokita, today confirmed a Kokomo Tribune report that said the investigation began two weeks ago. "There... You May Have Missed...   Ford EcoSport spotted testing in Detroit With gas prices bound to go back up, Ford is hard at work evaluating ways to expand its U.S. small-vehicle portfolio, and it's taking a look at the EcoSport SUV. We spotted one this morning running around suburban Detroit and were able to snap a quick photo. The compact SUV is one of Ford's best-...   PERFORMANCE PROFILE: Inside the Chevrolet Volt--Part 2 We get another look inside the Volt--a potential game-changer for GM and the auto industry....   Volkswagen delays entry into WRC Volkswagen's plan to enter the World Rally Championship appears to have hit a temporary setback with the news that the manufacturer will once again enter the Dakar Rally next year, which it won this year with South African driver Giniel de Villiers. Although VW was widely rumored to have...   WRC star Sebastien Loeb on verge of quitting the sport The World Rally Championship could lose its greatest champion over the new S2000 nonturbo rules, which are expected to be confirmed as the WRC formula for 2011-13. Sébastien Loeb, a five-time champion for Citroën, said last year that he had no desire to drive such cars at the highest level. Now, ...   DOWNSHIFT: More on the 2010 Ford Mustang In today's Downshift, Greg Migliore and Jake Lingeman discuss the 2010 Mustang and its pony-car friends.... CLICK HERE TO UNSUBSCRIBE from the AutoWeek Daily Drive E-mail or to sign up for other AutoWeek e-mail products. IMPORTANT: Please add AutoWeek.com to your E-mail Address Book to ensure you will continue to receive our newsletters. Please DO NOT reply to this e-mail. You will not receive a reply if you use this e-mail address. Crain Communications, 1155 Gratiot Ave. Detroit, MI 48207.

AutoWeek Daily Drive — Wednesday, March 25, 2009

HOME   |   LATEST NEWS   |   VEHICLE REVIEWS   |   RACING   |   SUBSCRIBE   |   CLASSIFIEDS Wednesday, March 25, 2009 The 2009 Ford Ranger... 10 cars you forgot were still on sale: The AutoWeek list Here's our take on the 10 most curious cars still on sale. Did you forget these cruisers? How could you! Add your own suggestions below in the comment section. You should feel free to argue. Mazda B-Series/Ford Ranger Pickup Base Price: $17,115 Our take: The lightest of the light-duty trucks, the Mazda B-Series/Ranger has been around basically unchanged since the...   Toyota plans Yaris-based hybrid The green car race between Toyota and Honda is heating up. Toyota Motor Corp. plans a new small hybrid car to take on the Insight, the inexpensive Honda hybrid that just reached the United States. The small gasoline-electric car being planned will be a low-priced spinoff of the Toyota Yaris, ...   Yates Racing closes its No. 28 Ford team Yates Racing has closed down the unsponsored No. 28 Ford team that opened the season with driver Travis Kvapil. The team began the year with high hopes of running the full season, but it shut down earlier this week after team owner Doug Yates could not find a sponsor. His Ford-based team will...   NASCAR modifies Sprint All-Star Race format In an ongoing effort to spice up its Sprint All-Star Race, NASCAR will conclude its 25th-annual race on May 16 with a 10-lap, race-deciding shootout. The event, at Lowe's Motor Speedway near Charlotte, N.C., will feature 50-, 20- and 20-lap segments, followed by the 10-lap finale. The winner of the ...   NEWS BRAKE: Wednesday, March 25, 2009. In today's News Brake: We hear about a green Hyundai hybrid--that's blue; An Indy legend is honored; And SLK spy shots...But Wait, There's More!...   Report: Chinese want Volvo The Chinese have the most interest--and Western companies apparently have none--in Volvo, the British publication Autocar reports. Ford sources have admitted that several Chinese companies are interested in buying Volvo, and they revealed that no Western firms appear to have serious...   Mercedes F-Cell Roadster: A look to the past with modern technology How's this for a training exercise? Take latest the high-tech alternative propulsion and put it into a design that borrows heavily from Mercedes' rich history. That's exactly what a group of 150 trainees and young employees did. And the result is the eye-catching the F-Cell Roadster. The nod to...   Porsche releases special Cayenne GTS Design Edition 3 Porsche has injected a little more flair into its SUV with the debut of the Cayenne GTS Design Edition 3. Following the Cayman S and Boxster S Design Editions, the Cayenne receives a thorough visual makeover from the Porsche Design Studio. Designers began by covering the Cayenne's sheetmetal...   Hyundai sings the 'Blues' with hybrid concept Blue is the new green in for eco-friendly cars, and the new Hyundai plug-in hybrid concept is a blend of both. Called the Blue-Will, the car will be revealed at the Seoul motor show in April. It has a parallel hybrid architecture with a 1.6-liter direct-injection engine that works with a 100-...   Ford cuts CEO's compensation 37% Ford Motor Co. CEO Alan Mulally earned $13.57 million in total compensation in 2008, a 37 percent decline, as the automaker avoided seeking a federal bailout while posting a record loss. Mulally will take an additional 30 percent cut in salary this year and next as he battles a global financial...   Dragster exhibit comes to Michigan museum If alcohol-burning, tire-smoking dragsters are your thing, then stop by the Gilmore Car Museum in southwest Michigan for the new exhibit "History--1/4 Mile at a Time." It will be on display all season, from May 1 to Oct. 31, and will feature some of the most famous drag vehicles from across the... You May Have Missed...   Audi, Toyota replace GM as Yankees' sponsor Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie and--sushi? Sauerkraut? Audi and Toyota will become the official vehicle brands of the New York Yankees, replacing General Motors as the team's automotive sponsor. The German luxury brand of Volkswagen AG said Monday it's the first luxury automotive sponsor of...   DOWNSHIFT: A look ahead to the IndyCar season The IndyCar Series is kicks off April 5 in St. Petersburg, Fla., and Motorsports Editor Mac Morrison and correspondent Curt Cavin look at what's been happening--and what's to come....   24 Hours of Le Mans: Bruno Senna to drive ORECA prototype Bruno Senna will drive for the French ORECA prototype team in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in June. The 2008 GP Series runner-up, who tested one of ORECA's AIM-powered LMP1 cars in early March, has signed to contest the French sports-car enduro and the first two rounds of the Le Mans Series in Europe....   Mercedes-Benz SLK spied It's a ways out, but Mercedes is working diligently on a new version of the SLK for 2012. Spy shots today show the roadster during testing, and unfortunately, it's heavily clad. 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AutoWeek Daily Drive — Tuesday, March 24, 2009

HOME   |   LATEST NEWS   |   VEHICLE REVIEWS   |   RACING   |   SUBSCRIBE   |   CLASSIFIEDS Tuesday, March 24, 2009 Lloyd Ruby at the 2007 Indy 500.... Indianapolis 500 veteran Lloyd Ruby dead at 81 Lloyd Ruby, long considered the best race-car driver never to have won the Indianapolis 500, died Monday night in his hometown of Wichita Falls, Texas. He was 81. Ruby competed in the 500 on 18 occasions from 1960 to 1977, leading five races for 126 laps. His best finish was third in 1964. He won several major races during his career, including the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of...   Formula One: FIA reverts to old points system, shelves 'winner-take-all' idea The FIA confirmed that it will reimplement the same Formula One points-scoring system used during the last several seasons, rather than switching to the much criticized "winner-take-all" idea it tried to install last week for the upcoming season. The sport's governing body wanted to switch to a...   Formula One 2009: Your guide to the teams, drivers and the outlook for each With the former Honda Formula One team now operating independently under the leadership of Ross Brawn, 20 cars will be on the grid in Australia this weekend. That is two less than in any of the past three seasons, thanks to the demise of the Super Aguri team, but it could be a lot worse....   NEWS BRAKE: Tuesday, March 24, 2008 In today's special green edition of News Brake: There's Nissan-Renault EV news; the Lamborghini Estoque lives, maybe; and the new Roller's new motor ... But Wait, There's More!...   PERFORMANCE PROFILE: Inside the Chevrolet Volt We get an inside look at the Chevy Volt....   Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG teased Can't wait for the new Mercedes-Benz E63 from AMG? We'll, we have a teaser photo today that shows a corner of the front end in advance of its expected debut at the New York auto show next month. This is the fire-breathing sedan tuned by Mercedes' go-fast guys, AMG, and it's based on the 2010 E-...   New York auto show: EV Innovations to introduce two electric cars With Tesla, Fisker and the Detroit Three making waves with the development of electric vehicles, companies have begun to emerge from the woodwork touting new battery-powered cars seemingly on a weekly basis. The latest firm to throw its hat into the electric-car ring is EV Innovations out of...   Truth in 24 now on iTunes The new Audi documentary Truth in 24 can now be downloaded for free from iTunes. The docu-drama, produced by NFL Films and Chicago-based sports programmer Intersport, follows the Audi Sport racing team leading up to the 24 Hours of Le Mans. It debuted on ESPN and ESPN HD on March 20.... You May Have Missed...   Formula One: Dispute over driver Superlicense fee put to rest The FIA announced on Monday that it reached a tentative agreement with the Grand Prix Drivers Association to reduce the Superlicense fee charged to Formula One drivers, who cannot compete in the series without paying for the privilege. The drivers were unhappy with what they claimed was an... CLICK HERE TO UNSUBSCRIBE from the AutoWeek Daily Drive E-mail or to sign up for other AutoWeek e-mail products. IMPORTANT: Please add AutoWeek.com to your E-mail Address Book to ensure you will continue to receive our newsletters. Please DO NOT reply to this e-mail. You will not receive a reply if you use this e-mail address. Crain Communications, 1155 Gratiot Ave. Detroit, MI 48207.

AutoWeek Daily Drive — Monday, March 23, 2009

HOME   |   LATEST NEWS   |   VEHICLE REVIEWS   |   RACING   |   SUBSCRIBE   |   CLASSIFIEDS Monday, March 23, 2009 Tata Nano... Nice Tata: Driving the Nano four-seater is OK, but slow We're finally getting to drive the Tata Nano, and the first thing that impresses is the space. Four adults can sit comfortably in the simple and spartan interior. The seats are thin and flat but surprisingly comfortable. Plastic and fabric quality is better than expected, though the carpet looks cheap. To get to the trunk, the rear seat has to be folded forward. Access to the engine is even...   New V12 engine set to power baby Rolls-Royce Rolls-Royce said Monday that the upcoming production version of the 200EX concept car revealed at the Geneva motor show earlier this month will be powered by turbocharged 6.6-liter V12 engine. Part of a new family of gasoline engines developed by parent company BMW--among which is the...   Cadillac CTS coupe spied Let's hope General Motors still has enough cash left over for few luxuries, because we can't wait for the Cadillac CTS coupe. And today, we're getting more spy shots of the hot two-door due in 2010. These pictures are crystal-clear, leaving little to the imagination. There's some camo on the C-...   NEWS BRAKE: Monday, March 23 In today's News Brake: Recapping the weekend racing results; GM puts the brakes on convertible and Z28 versions of the new Chevy Camaro; and driving impressions of the Tata Nano ... But Wait, There's More!...   GM shelves Camaro convertible, Z28 General Motors has delayed indefinitely the Chevrolet Camaro convertible and Z28 high-performance variant to save cash, sources say. GM also has tabled plans to add a four-cylinder engine version of the Camaro. GM is starting to ship the Camaro to dealers this week. Insiders say executives...   Lamborghini says Estoque lives, but not approved for production Lamborghini has not killed its angular, four-door concept, the Estoque, revealed last fall at the Paris motor show. But it hasn't been approved for production either, the company said Monday. Responding to rumors swirling about the car's demise, the company issued a statement saying, "No...   Infiniti to offer hybrid version of M sedan in 2010 Infiniti used the Geneva motor show debut of the exciting Essence concept car to remind us that hybrid powertrains are coming to every model in its lineup over the next few years. With a total of 600 hp from the combination of a 3.7-liter V6 and an electric motor, it was hard not to overlook...   INDYCAR: Dixon leads first day of testing at Barber Motorsport Park Ganassi Racing's Scott Dixon--the 2008 IndyCar Series champion and Indianapolis 500 winner who was fresh off taking the pole for the 12 Hours of Sebring--led the first day of IndyCar testing Sunday at Barber Motorsports Park in Alabama with a top lap of 1 minute, 10.50 seconds on the 15-turn, 2.38-...   So Cube ads aren't square, Nissan hires college kids To bring college students into Nissan dealerships to look at the quirky new Cube, Nissan North America has asked for a little help--from college students. Nissan has retained marketing classes at 10 large U.S. universities to create ad campaigns that will run on their campuses this spring.... You May Have Missed...   NASCAR: Kyle Busch dominates Sprint Cup race at Bristol Two weeks ago in Atlanta, after winning another Camping World Truck Series race, Kyle Busch noted that he'd won something during every NASCAR weekend this year. "I can't see winning something every weekend," he said, heavy on the word every. "But it's pretty good to know I've done it so...   12 Hours of Sebring: Audi R15 grabs victory in its first race Audi's new diesel-powered R15 sports car is a winner out of the box, as the driving trio of Tom Kristensen, Dindo Capello and Allan McNish took the checkered flag at the 12 Hours of Sebring on Saturday night. The Audi finished the race 22.279 seconds ahead of the rival diesel-powered Peugeot 908 ... CLICK HERE TO UNSUBSCRIBE from the AutoWeek Daily Drive E-mail or to sign up for other AutoWeek e-mail products. IMPORTANT: Please add AutoWeek.com to your E-mail Address Book to ensure you will continue to receive our newsletters. Please DO NOT reply to this e-mail. You will not receive a reply if you use this e-mail address. Crain Communications, 1155 Gratiot Ave. Detroit, MI 48207.

AutoWeek Daily Drive — Friday, March 20, 2009

HOME   |   LATEST NEWS   |   VEHICLE REVIEWS   |   RACING   |   SUBSCRIBE   |   CLASSIFIEDS Friday, March 20, 2009 The redesigned BMW Z4 goes on sale May 9 in the United States.... New BMW Z4 is slightly larger, still lots of fun to drive The new Z4, BMW's first roadster with a folding hardtop, replaces both the Z4 coupe and roadster. Every piece of the car's sheetmetal is new, though with its long hood and prominent shoulder lines, it is recognizable as nothing other than a Z4. The car is bigger in every dimension. At 166 inches long and 50 inches high, the new car is still 6 inches shorter and 5 inches lower than a 1-series...   Redesigned Jeep Grand Cherokee spied ahead of New York debut Among the debuts we expect for next month's New York auto show is a redesigned Jeep Grand Cherokee. And we've got an early glimpse of the new SUV, courtesy of spy photographers. Yes, this prototype is pretty well covered up in black vinyl. And we think the steel tube bumpers front and rear...   New York auto show: updated 2010 Mazda CX-9 set to debut The Mazda stand at next month's New York auto show will be bustling with three different debuts. An updated 2010 version of the company's award winning CX-9 crossover will make its world debut, while the 2010 CX-7 has its American introduction. Completing the trio is the 2010 Mazdaspeed 3, which...   NEWS BRAKE: Friday, March 20 In today's News Brake: We get some seat time in BMW's redesigned Z4 roadster; our spy photographers catch a look at the new Jeep Grand Cherokee; and an IndyCar star starts up front at Sebring ... But Wait, There's More!...   12 Hours of Sebring: Kristensen fastest in final practice Audi's Tom Kristensen was in a familiar spot after Friday's final practice before the 12 Hours of Sebring--the fastest. The four-time winner of the endurance race recorded a fast lap of 1 minute, 45.200 seconds (126.616 mph) in morning practice, outpacing the rest of the field at Sebring...   The 10 closest finishes in Sebring history: The AutoWeek list This weekend's 57th running of the 12 Hours of Sebring promises to be action packed. With three top-tier LMP1 manufacturers entered, the stage is set for what potentially could be close finish. The diesels from Audi and Peugeot topped the time sheets in practice, but a gas-powered Acura broke...   Ford Focus SES coupe has plenty of upgrades: A short stint review OUR TAKE: More than enough has already been written about how this isn't the "new" Focus, but a retread on a retread while Europeans drive a car based on the new Mazda 3. True, of course, but that doesn't tell you much about the car in Ford showroom. It's not just a retread on a retread...   GM, Chrysler get cold shoulder from consumers, report says General Motors and Chrysler clearly have an image problem. In a classic case of: "It's not me--it's you," fewer consumers are considering the two Detroit automakers in the wake of their pleas for government assistance and bankruptcy rumors. The share of buyers who would make a GM car their... You May Have Missed...   The AutoWeek List: The best first-generation pony cars How's this for a tough-to-crack list? Eight of our favorite pony cars from the 1960s and 1970s, the days when Detroit iron ruled the streets and burning rubber was the priority. Here are our favorites. You should argue. 1964-1/2 Ford Mustang The first and still one of the...   12 Hours of Sebring: Scott Dixon grabs the pole position Defending IndyCar Series champion Scott Dixon shocked Sebring International Raceway on Thursday by winning the overall and LMP1-class pole position for the 57th Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring, driving his Acura to upset the factory diesel powers from Audi and Peugeot in the first round of qualifying... CLICK HERE TO UNSUBSCRIBE from the AutoWeek Daily Drive E-mail or to sign up for other AutoWeek e-mail products. IMPORTANT: Please add AutoWeek.com to your E-mail Address Book to ensure you will continue to receive our newsletters. Please DO NOT reply to this e-mail. You will not receive a reply if you use this e-mail address. Crain Communications, 1155 Gratiot Ave. Detroit, MI 48207.

AutoWeek Daily Drive — Thursday, March 19, 2009

HOME   |   LATEST NEWS   |   VEHICLE REVIEWS   |   RACING   |   SUBSCRIBE   |   CLASSIFIEDS Thursday, March 19, 2009 The 2006 Buick LaCrosse helped vault Buick to the top of J.D. Power's vehicle dependability survey.... Buick, Jaguar overtake Lexus to rank at top of reliability survey Buick and Jaguar shared first place for brands with the most-dependable vehicles in a study released Thursday, ending Lexus's 14-year reign. Buick climbed from sixth place last year in market research firm J.D. Power and Associates' Vehicle Dependability Study, and Jaguar soared from 10th. They were followed by Lexus, Toyota and Mercury in the survey of owners of 3-year-old vehicles....   Cadillac to offer optional Wi-Fi in cars next month The Internet is coming to Cadillac. Starting next month, General Motors' luxury brand will offer optional dealer-installed equipment that allows people in and around the vehicle to use laptop computers and other devices to connect to the Internet, equipment provider Autonet Mobile Inc. said on...   NEWS BRAKE: Thursday, March 19 In today's News Brake: Buick and Jaguar are the new kings of J.D. Power's dependability study; Jack Roush works his magic on the new Mustang; and soon you can surf the Web from the back seat of the Cadillac CTS ... But Wait, There's More!...   Lincoln MKZ for 2010 is quicker, quieter and quasi-cool Lincoln will get its version of the freshened Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan when the 2010 MKZ rolls into showrooms later this spring. It will be priced starting at $34,965, including destination. That's new Lincoln sheetmetal you see from the A-pillar forward, showing "the face of Lincoln" at the...   Nissan Versa 1.6 sedan is a budget ride: A short stint review OUR TAKE: There are two basic reasons for de-contenting a vehicle. You have the performance reasons, as with the Dodge Viper ACR and the Honda S2000 CR, to save weight and eke out a few extra tenths per lap. People will notice that you don't have a radio or air conditioning and think you are ...   Formula One: Michael Schumacher 'astonished' by new rules Seven-time Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher blasted the new F1 rules set to be introduced at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix on March 29. The retired superstar, via a statement on his official Web site, said he is particularly unimpressed with the FIA World Motor Sport...   ALMS: Panoz seeks return to LMP1 with new front-engine coupe The Panoz marque aims to return to the top flight of sports-car racing with a new front-engined LMP1 coupe. American Le Mans Series founder Don Panoz, whose cars were regular winners in the ALMS against the might of BMW and Audi in 1999-2000, revealed that his company is "investigating...   2010 British motor show canceled The 2010 British motor show is yet another casualty of the global economic downturn that has buffeted the auto industry particularly hard. Organizers said Thursday that the show has been canceled for next year and didn't say when it might return. The show moved to London about three years ago.... You May Have Missed...   12 Hours of Sebring: Peugeot tops Wednesday practice Peugeot's Stephane Sarrazin set the fastest lap of the day at Sebring International Raceway on Wednesday, the first official day of practice for the 57th 12 Hours of Sebring. The Frenchman toured the 3.7-mile, 17-turn circuit in 1 minute, 44.719 seconds (127.198 mph) in the day's second practice...   Jack Roush: A one-horse rider with a thing for Mustangs Jack Roush is a one-horse kind of guy. And the iconic Ford Mustang has held his attention for nearly his entire adult life. Yes, he's made a career--an industry--out of making Mustangs go faster, and he's equally well-known for his racing prowess. But even before he was a household name, Roush...   PERFORMANCE PROFILE: Kia Soul Miami is the setting for some seat time in the new Kia Soul....   DOWNSHIFT: Would you take cash for that clunker? As Congress attempts to jumpstart U.S auto sales, Editors Dutch Mandel and Roger Hart provide their insight on the "cash for clunkers" bill and if it will help the struggling economy....   Laguna Seca course is the site for '09 Concorso Italiano The owners of the Concorso Italiano have named the Laguna Seca Golf Ranch as the site for this year's event in August. The golf course is located about halfway between the Monterey airport and the Laguna Seca racetrack. The announcement returns the event to a golf-course setting. The 2008... CLICK HERE TO UNSUBSCRIBE from the AutoWeek Daily Drive E-mail or to sign up for other AutoWeek e-mail products. IMPORTANT: Please add AutoWeek.com to your E-mail Address Book to ensure you will continue to receive our newsletters. Please DO NOT reply to this e-mail. You will not receive a reply if you use this e-mail address. Crain Communications, 1155 Gratiot Ave. Detroit, MI 48207.

AutoWeek Daily Drive — Tuesday, March 17, 2009

HOME   |   LATEST NEWS   |   VEHICLE REVIEWS   |   RACING   |   SUBSCRIBE   |   CLASSIFIEDS Tuesday, March 17, 2009 The 1923 Miller Special 122 Supercharged (left) and the 1931 Voisin C20 Demi-Berline (right) won Best in Show ... Amelia Island Concours announces Best in Show, auction results The Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance in Florida attracted cars from seven countries to fill out a field that was again gorgeous and competitive. But two local folks walked away with top honors. A 1931 Voisin C20 Demi-Berline owned by Lee Munder won Best in Show, Concours d'Elegance honors, and a 1923 Miller Special 122 Supercharged owned by A. Dano Davis won the Concours de Sport award. The...   Longtime Ferrari man Jean Todt quits the company At Tuesday's annual Ferrari stockholders' meeting in Maranello, Italy, company chairman Luca di Montezemolo announced that Jean Todt--long the face of the Ferrari Formula One team--has resigned all of his positions within the company. Todt's appointments at Ferrari included those of Gestione...   Formula One: FIA adopts new points system and budget cap The FIA World Motor Sport Council met in Paris on Tuesday and made several significant changes to the Formula One World Championship rules, some of which went against the proposals submitted by the Formula One Teams Association. The most significant change that will take place this season is a...   Formula One: Analyzing the outcome of the World Motorsport Council meeting As we predicted on March 6, the FIA announced rules for a cost cap-regulated, low-expenditure class within Formula One, while giving potential contenders special rules that will allow them to remain competitive against the established teams. FIA president Max Mosley's plans were formulated...   Formula One: Unhappy teams respond to new rules The Formula One Teams Association issued a response Tuesday evening to the outcome of the day's earlier meeting of the FIA World Motorsport Council, where the council largely ignored FOTA's suggestions on F1's future in favor of its own radical measures. FOTA expressed its displeasure with the FIA, ...   Formula One: Jenson Button fastest again for Brawn GP Jenson Button put the Brawn BGP001-Mercedes on top again as four teams continued to run in the final Formula One pre-season test at the Jerez circuit in Spain. Tuesday was the seventh and last day that the renamed Honda team was able to run its new contender over its two tests at Barcelona and...   NEWS BRAKE: Tuesday, March 17, 2009 In today's News Brake: Acura prepares a new crossover for a New York debut; Nissan boosts the horsepower and price on the GT-R; and the new Chevrolet Camaro will take you far on a gallon of gasoline ... But Wait, There's More!...   12 Hours of Sebring: Audi leads first day of on-track testing Audi's new R15 TDI turbodiesel prototypes led Sebring testing on Monday, ahead of this weekend's Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring American Le Mans Series season opener. Rinaldo Capello, Allan McNish and Tom Kristensen led the way in Audi No. 2 with a best lap of 1 minute, 43.596 seconds. That was a...   Chevrolet HHR Panel LT is versatile: A short stint review OUR TAKE: This is a competent trucklet. The four-cylinder engine is smooth and pulls strongly. The four-speed auto is a smooth shifter. And the driver-passenger compartment is comfortable--all qualities inherited from the platform it shares with the Chevy Cobalt and the Pontiac G5. The...   WRC will switch to non-turbocharged, Super 2000-based cars in 2010 Tuesday's meeting of the FIA World Motorsport Council in Paris was aimed mostly at changes to Formula One, but the council also confirmed that the World Rally Championship will look much different beginning next season. In 2010, cars eligible to score points in the manufacturers' championship...   DOWNSHIFT: A look inside the Porsche Panamera All about the Panamera: While AutoWeek road test editor Natalie Neff is in Germany getting a first look at the Panamera, editors Bob Gritzinger and Dale Jewett go over the technical details we know about Porsche's flagship sedan....   Nissan GT-R costs more for 2010, gets horsepower boost The price of the Nissan's sizzling supercar, the GT-R, continues to climb. The 2010 models will start at $81,790 for the base car and $84,040 for the premium package. That is an increase of $3,950 over 2009. It's also the second increase since the car went on sale last July. The base model...   Jeep adds Rocky Mountain models to lineup On top of cash-back incentives and employee-pricing programs, Jeep is implementing another value play to lift sales with the introduction of Rocky Mountain Edition versions of the Patriot, the Liberty and the Grand Cherokee. Included in the Rocky Mountain Edition are a sunroof, a 30-gigabyte...   Chrysler marks 25 years of minivans with special edition Over at Chrysler, we suppose any good news is worth celebrating, and the production of more than 12 million minivans during the past 25 years is certainly noteworthy. To mark the occasion, Chrysler is introducing the 25th Anniversary Editions of the Chrysler Town & Country and the Dodge Grand... You May Have Missed...   First 2010 Shelby GT500, two Mustang concepts to be auctioned Three future Mustang classics will be auctioned off at the seventh annual Barrett-Jackson event April 9-11 in Palm Beach, Fla. The headliner is the first retail 2010 Ford Shelby GT500. The other two ponies are concepts that debuted during the 2003 auto show season. All three promise to sell for ...   Indy museum marks speedway's centennial Friday The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum will mark the historic circuit's centennial on Friday with history and a bit of humor. Four actors will dress up in period clothing as the speedway's "four fathers," Carl G. Fisher, James A. Allison, Arthur C. Newby and Frank Wheeler. A bit...   DOWNSHIFT: The Camaro is ready to roll In today's Downshift, GM gives the new Chevy Camaro a coming out party, releasing a wealth of info and a video of a walkaround of the car. Editors Greg Migiliore and Dale Jewett talk about the new Camaro....   AutoWeek leads virtual tour of Geneva motor show On the heels of success at the Detroit and Chicago auto shows, the editors at AutoWeek have released a virtual tour of the 2009 Geneva motor show. The tour is available free at www.autoweek.com/genevatour. If you couldn't make it to Geneva, the audio tour gives you an interactive and exciting way... CLICK HERE TO UNSUBSCRIBE from the AutoWeek Daily Drive E-mail or to sign up for other AutoWeek e-mail products. IMPORTANT: Please add AutoWeek.com to your E-mail Address Book to ensure you will continue to receive our newsletters. Please DO NOT reply to this e-mail. You will not receive a reply if you use this e-mail address. Crain Communications, 1155 Gratiot Ave. Detroit, MI 48207.

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AutoWeek Daily Drive — Monday, March 16, 2009

HOME   |   LATEST NEWS   |   VEHICLE REVIEWS   |   RACING   |   SUBSCRIBE   |   CLASSIFIEDS Monday, March 16, 2009 Porsche Panamera... Porsche Panamera explained in greater detail Porsche has revealed previously undisclosed details of its new Panamera ahead of a planned public debut at next month's Shanghai motor show. On sale in North America on Oct. 17, the first-ever Porsche sedan will cost more than the BMW M5 and the Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG, with prices starting at $89,800 for the base rear-wheel-drive Panamera S and rising to $93,800 for the four-wheel-drive...   2010 Chevrolet Camaro gets 29 mpg The modern pony-car wars are heating up, and the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro has notched its first victory. The new Chevy sports car has earned an EPA rating of 29 mpg on the highway--beating even General Motors' estimates of 27 mpg. That's for the V6 Camaro with an automatic, and it bests similarly...   Chevy Camaro fans: Watch the video walkaround Chevrolet is launching the media fest for the 2010 Camaro, which is on its way to dealerships now. As part of the info download, here's a video of Camaro chief engineer Al Oppenheiser giving a walkaround tour of the new Camaro--with info on the engines, suspension and the dual exhaust system....   NEWS BRAKE: Monday, March 16, 2009 In today's News Brake: We dig deeper into the details of the Porsche Panamera; even in these tough times some classic cars still draw plenty of attention and bids; and VW is planning to bring two versions of the new Polo to the United States ... But Wait, There's More!...   Budweiser to end 30-year sponsorship of Kenny Bernstein, NHRA Anheuser-Busch announced Monday that the 2009 season will be Budweiser's last as an official sponsor of the National Hot Rod Association and as primary sponsor of Kenny Bernstein Racing and the Budweiser Top Fuel dragster. Budweiser has sponsored the NHRA since the early 1980s and is celebrating ...   Fernando Alonso tops Formula One test at Jerez Preparations for Formula One's season-opening Australian Grand Prix continue in Jerez, Spain, this week with the Brawn GP, Renault, McLaren-Mercedes and Williams-Toyota teams in action. Other top runners have filled their quota of preseason tests and have no days of track running left before...   Acura teases new car headed for New York auto show Our friends at Acura are bringing a new car to the New York auto show next month. On Monday, they gave us a little tease--an overhead view of the car, albeit with many details hidden. What we do see in the shot is two door handles, but cut lines for a rear set of doors--possibly rear hinged?...   Switzer Performance boosts Nissan GT-R to 700 hp Since the latest GT-R arrived last year, tuners have been hard at work on the Nissan supercar--making it faster than it is. Not surprisingly, most of the tuned examples hail from the GT-R's home country of Japan, but the latest company to tackle Godzilla is Oberlin, Ohio's, Switzer Performance...   VW planning to sell 2 versions of Polo compact in U.S. Volkswagen plans to sell two versions of its Polo compact car in the United States: a sedan smaller than the current Jetta and a four-door hatchback roomier than the one shown this month at the Geneva auto show. Both versions would be designed especially for the United States, said Volkswagen...   2010 Ford Mustang on spring break: Car shows and Chick-fil-A I shifted into top gear in our 2010 Mustang GT convertible heading north on Highway 231 on Saturday, knowing we were severely decreasing the already minute muscle-car count in Panama City, Fla. But I would have never guessed we were headed toward the reason for the minute population: the Dothan,...   AutoWeek leads virtual tour of Geneva motor show On the heels of success at the Detroit and Chicago auto shows, the editors at AutoWeek have released a virtual tour of the 2009 Geneva motor show. The tour is available free at www.autoweek.com/genevatour. If you couldn't make it to Geneva, the audio tour gives you an interactive and exciting way... You May Have Missed...   NHRA Gatornationals: Dixon, Tasca and Line take wins Larry Dixon took a leap of faith when he left Don Prudhomme Racing after 20 years to join a race team that didn't actually exist. But just three races into the group's first season together, he is a winner, taking the Top Fuel title at the prestigious ACDelco Gatornationals in Gainesville, Fla., to ...   WRC Rally Cyprus: Sebastien Loeb scores 50th win Sebastien Loeb claimed a historic 50th World Rally Championship win on the Rally Cyprus, meaning that the Citroen driver has now won nearly half of the rallies he has contested in the top category with the marque. It was a typically textbook performance from the Frenchman, who took the lead on... CLICK HERE TO UNSUBSCRIBE from the AutoWeek Daily Drive E-mail or to sign up for other AutoWeek e-mail products. IMPORTANT: Please add AutoWeek.com to your E-mail Address Book to ensure you will continue to receive our newsletters. Please DO NOT reply to this e-mail. 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AutoWeek Daily Drive — Friday, March 13, 2009

HOME   |   LATEST NEWS   |   VEHICLE REVIEWS   |   RACING   |   SUBSCRIBE   |   CLASSIFIEDS Friday, March 13, 2009 The Lamborghini LP 650-4... Limited-run Lamborghini LP 650-4 Roadster revealed Lamborghini has cracked the top off the Murciélago LP 650-4 to create a roadster version. Only 50 of this car will be built, Lamborghini says. It gets a 6.5-liter V12 rated at 650 hp--an increase of 10 hp over the LP 640 coupe--and all-wheel drive. Torque is rated at 487 lb-ft. The LP 650-4 reaches 62 mph in a blistering 3.4 seconds and maxes out at 205 mph. The sleek grey body is... Mercedes-Benz hires BMW designer Seems like the Mercedes-Benz design department is bulking up on new talent. Karim Habib, the exterior designer of the new BMW 7-series, has been lured to Mercedes-Benz where he will head up the advanced design studio on the outskirts of Stuttgart, Germany. Habib will work under Mercedes-... AutoWeek leads virtual tour of Geneva motor show On the heels of success at the Detroit and Chicago auto shows, the editors at AutoWeek have released a virtual tour of the 2009 Geneva motor show. The tour is available free at www.autoweek.com/genevatour. If you couldn't make it to Geneva, the audio tour gives you an interactive and... 2011 Jaguar XJ spied in the snow Jaguars are fast and sleek, and few things in the animal kingdom--or the car world--can hang with them. But spy shooters apparently can. And today we have shots of what could be the new XJ. This is the flagship Jag codenamed X351 due for 2011 on a reworked version of the current chassis.... NEWS BRAKE: Friday, March 13, 2009 In today's News Brake: A new Jaguar is spied; The Audi R8 LMS; And a new Lamborghini roadster ... But Wait, There's More!... Driving Miami in the Kia Soul, Britney Spears encounters, more In a sea of sameness, the 2010 Kia Soul stands out. Perhaps nowhere is that more apparent than Miami, a city filled with image-conscious denizens and head-turning sights on every corner. We got yet another test drive of the hot, five-passenger hatch in South Florida this week and it was an... PERFORMANCE PROFILE: Toyota Venza This hot grocery-getter could be a game-changer for Toyota. Ride along in the Venza with us!... You May Have Missed... FIA president Max Mosley says someone out to get him in sex scandal FIA president Max Mosley, whose participation in a sex party with five prostitutes was scandalously exposed by a U.K. tabloid last March, implied in an interview that he was the victim of a deliberate attempt to oust him by someone within professional motorsports. One of the prostitutes involved ... CLICK HERE TO UNSUBSCRIBE from the AutoWeek Daily Drive E-mail or to sign up for other AutoWeek e-mail products. IMPORTANT: Please add AutoWeek.com to your E-mail Address Book to ensure you will continue to receive our newsletters. Please DO NOT reply to this e-mail. You will not receive a reply if you use this e-mail address. Crain Communications, 1155 Gratiot Ave. Detroit, MI 48207.

AutoWeek Daily Drive — Thursday, March 12, 2009

HOME   |   LATEST NEWS   |   VEHICLE REVIEWS   |   RACING   |   SUBSCRIBE   |   CLASSIFIEDS Thursday, March 12, 2009 Denise drives a Brumos Porsche at the 50th anniversary celebration at Laguna Seca.... Women drivers: A Denise McCluggage McBlog In this decaying first decade of the 21st century, how many people even notice whether a car is driven by a man or a woman? Maybe it's a generational thing. Maybe when today's newly licensed drivers were not yet walking, I could write with some accuracy: "Generally, males make their driving mistakes on the side of overconfidence while women make theirs on the side of over-cautiousness.... Mini, Airstream collaborate on concept for Italian show One of the last things we expect to see is a Mini towing around a 22-foot Airstream trailer, but that's exactly what will be on display in Milan, Italy, at the Salone del Mobile show in April. The one-off concept brings together the two iconic brands to produce a combination that surely will... Think, again: Norwegian electric-car maker looks for U.S. plant Think, the Norwegian electric-car maker, says it plans to build an assembly plant and a technical center in the United States. After financing failed in the wake of the collapse of credit markets in late 2008, the company entered Norway's debt-settlement process (the equivalent of Chapter 11... Spied on the street: Porsche Panamera Yes, Porsche has given up several official photos of the Panamera sedan ahead of the car's expected official rollout at the Shanghai auto show in late April. That means prototypes on the road have stripped off the camouflage. But it's still interesting to see the car in a natural setting. And an ... NEWS BRAKE: Thursday, March 12, 2009 In today's News Brake: Land Rover gives the green light to the LRX concept as a new Range Rover; Lotus launches production of the Evora; and a diesel dragster sets a new speed record ... But Wait, There's More!... AutoWeek spring break: Four days, two students, one new Mustang What do you do when AutoWeek calls you, offers up a 2010 Ford Mustang GT convertible and asks you to drive to Panama City, Fla., to soak up spring break? Well, photographer Andrew Trahan and I said yes immediately. Andrew and I showed up at AW headquarters in Detroit at 9 p.m.... Formula One: Barrichello puts Brawn GP on top again Rubens Barrichello continued Brawn GP's astonishing form by topping the times during the final day of the Formula One group test at Barcelona. After teammate Jenson Button was quickest on Wednesday, the Brazilian set the fastest time of the four-day session and became the only driver to dip into ... Diamonds in the Desert: 1961 Alfa takes top honors at Palm Springs concours Nestled at the foot of the San Jacinto Mountains, the second-annual Desert Classic Concours d' Elegance in Palm Springs, Calif., hosted 140 vintage, classic and special-interest street and race cars on the clubhouse green of the historic O'Donnell Country Club. The event drew cars from across... '80s dream-car bargains: The AutoWeek list '84-'89 C4 Corvette High: $44,000 Low: $2,500 Average: $10,018 Our take: Arguably the best buy on this list '85-'89 Volkswagen GTI High: $5,995 Low: $4,100 Average: $4,865 Our take: The iconic pocket rocket '85-'89 Ford Mustang 5.0... Battery breakthrough set to accelerate electric-car development A team of scientists working at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are claiming a significant breakthrough in recharging times for lithium-ion batteries. According to findings published in the scientific journal Nature, MIT researchers Byoungwoo Kang and Gerbrand Ceder have... You May Have Missed... Nissan adds sporty-looking FE+ 2.0 SR to Sentra lineup Most of us at AutoWeek value speed and style, but there are people out there who are perfectly fine with just looking the part. For them, Nissan has announced the addition of the FE+ 2.0 SR to the Sentra lineup. Previously, the only way to get a more aggressive looking Sentra from the... 2009 Toyota Pro/Celebrity race field announced Toyota released the list of the 20 drivers who will compete in the 2009 Toyota Pro/Celebrity race during the 35th annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach weekend, April 16-19. Celebrities participating in the 10-lap charity race around the 1.97-mile street circuit include actors Keanu Reeves,... CLICK HERE TO UNSUBSCRIBE from the AutoWeek Daily Drive E-mail or to sign up for other AutoWeek e-mail products. IMPORTANT: Please add AutoWeek.com to your E-mail Address Book to ensure you will continue to receive our newsletters. Please DO NOT reply to this e-mail. You will not receive a reply if you use this e-mail address. Crain Communications, 1155 Gratiot Ave. Detroit, MI 48207.

AutoWeek Daily Drive — Wednesday, March 11, 2009

HOME   |   LATEST NEWS   |   VEHICLE REVIEWS   |   RACING   |   SUBSCRIBE   |   CLASSIFIEDS Wednesday, March 11, 2009 The production version of the LRX will wear a Range Rover badge. Land Rover released this image on Wednesday.... Land Rover OKs small SUV for Range Rover Land Rover will put its striking LRX concept car, first displayed at the 2008 Detroit auto show, into production with the help of a $37.1 million grant from the British government. But in a move suggesting it will be pitched further upmarket than originally intended--against four-wheel-drive rivals such as the Audi Q5, the BMW X5 and the Mercedes-Benz GLK--the LRX will reach showrooms wearing ... A taxing situation: Miles driven or fuel consumed, that is the question OPENING SCENE: Inside a modern-day classroom. Teacher stands behind a desk addressing the room. TEACHER: OK, boys and girls, today we're working on our C-words. Does anyone know what the words "convoluted" and "contrived" mean? Can you use them each in a sentence? Beth, you raised your hand... Banks Sidewinder S-10 breaks 180-mph barrier Think diesels aren't fast? Performance-parts guru Gale Banks Engineering's Chevrolet S10 Duramax diesel-powered pickup turned in a 180-mph run that made it the first-ever diesel pickup to reach that speed in the quarter-mile. The record run took place with driver Wes Anderson at the wheel at ... NEWS BRAKE: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 In today's News Brake: Italian car fans will get a real show in Monterrey this year, Honda takes shots at Toyota, and GM's money problems stall it's new diesel engine plans ... But Wait, There's More!... Lotus Evora won't reach U.S. roads until 2010 The guys in Europe will have first crack at Lotus's first all-new production car in more than a decade. Assembly of the Evora is under way, with deliveries of the 2+2 mid-engine coupe beginning in May. North American will have to sit tight until the Evora lands here early next year. Like its... Ice, ice, baby: A Natalie Neff column The tinkling greeted me as I walked from the garage, the bubbling sounds of a brook muffled at first by the snow but reaching my ear fully as I approached the house. Unfortunately, this brook did not spring from some secret municipal project to re-establish wetlands in our little corner of... Carlsson improves upon the Mercedes SL63 AMG Not happy with only 518 hp and a 4.5-second 0-to-60-mph time from your shiny new Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG? Lucky for you, the German tuners from Carlsson are now offering performance-upgrade kits in the United States. Through GGI European Tuning in Miami--the exclusive North American... Formula One: Button quickest in Barcelona test Jenson Button grabbed the headlines by lapping a second faster than everyone else on the penultimate day of Formula One testing in Barcelona. The new Brawn GP car--formerly Honda--has been quick from the start, with Button running well on Monday, and teammate Rubens Barrichello in action on... NASCAR suspends crewman for chasing tire Jimmy Watts, the crewman who retrieved a loose tire from the infield grass last weekend during the Sprint Cup race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, has been suspended from the next four NASCAR races. Watts, the gas man for Marcos Ambrose in the No. 47 Toyota from JTG Daugherty Racing, will miss Bristol,... Winningest race car drivers: The AutoWeek list 1. Richard Petty, NASCAR 200 wins Our take: The King will always be the king, and we ain't talkin' Elvis 2. John Force, NHRA 126 wins Our take: One of racings more, um, outspoken drivers 3. Mario Andretti, NASCAR, Indy car, Formula One 109... Toyota to roll out rear-seat airbag Toyota Motor Corp. has developed a rear-seat airbag that deploys between passengers and will install it on a model to be launched in Japan. The airbag inflates from a fixed, rear-seat center console during side collisions. The idea is to stop rear-seat passengers from knocking against each other ... You May Have Missed... Two Italian car events vie for your amore on Monterey weekend Last week we heard that Concorso Italiano, everyone's favorite Italian car happening, had been bought and was on its way to a new location on a golf course on the Monterey Peninsula. Now it turns out there are two Italian car events scheduled for the same day--Aug. 14--on the same peninsula.... GM delays innovative new diesel truck engine General Motors' deteriorating financial situation has caused the company to delay one of the most advanced engines that it has ever designed, a 4.5-liter diesel for light-duty trucks. "We have to make tough decisions right now," GM Powertrain spokeswoman Susan Garavaglia said. Truck... New V8 gives Jaguar XK, XF plenty more grunt Big cats have to purr, so here's Jaguar making sure its 2010 XK and XF do exactly that. Under the hood is a new, direct-injection 5.0-liter V8 pumping 385 hp and 380 lb-ft of torque--both numbers up substantially from the outgoing 4.2-liter V8. Refinement is terrific and power delivery is... DOWNSHIFT: The goverment pays a call on Detroit Editors Dutch Mandel and Wes Raynal weigh in with thoughts on the government task force's visit to General Motors and Chrysler, Audi's new R15 race car and the newest member of our long-term test fleet, the BMW 7 series. With Dale Jewett.... F1: Kimi Raikkonen tops times at Barcelona test Kimi Raikkonen and Ferrari topped the times on the second day of F1's four-day group test at Barcelona. Raikkonen ran a qualifying simulation and was in the process of running a race distance when a kinetic-energy recovery system cooling problem stopped his car. In total, he covered only 55 laps,... 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AutoWeek Daily Drive — Tuesday, March 10, 2009

HOME   |   LATEST NEWS   |   VEHICLE REVIEWS   |   RACING   |   SUBSCRIBE   |   CLASSIFIEDS Tuesday, March 10, 2009 2010 Kia Soul... Kia Soul: Kia's Gen-Y ride promises a lot for the money It's two-thirds Scion xB and one-third Honda Fit. Or maybe that's one-third Scion xD and two-thirds Honda Element. Think of the Kia Soul either way, and you'll get pretty close to its core mission. The 2010 Soul is a two-box, five-passenger, value-priced transport aimed at youthful, style-conscious buyers, arguably with a bit more styling flair than existing competitors. Preliminary... Honda Insight hybrid sticker price to start at $20,470 Honda has delivered on its promise of bringing the 2010 Insight to market priced less than the rival Toyota Prius. The new Honda hybrid will start at just $20,470 in base LX form, including shipping charges, which undercuts the Prius by $2,250. Insight LX models come standard with front-side and ... Audi R15 diesel racer carries new V10 engine Audi's new R15 TDI Le Mans 24 Hours challenger is powered by a V10 rather than a V12. The German manufacturer has finally confirmed the configuration of the R15's turbodiesel powerplant ahead of the car's debut in the Sebring 12 Hours on March 21. Audi previously stated only that the new car's... NEWS BRAKE: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 In today's News Brake: We get a closer look at Audi's R15 diesel race car; parts of Saleen are kaput; and the Lincoln Mark LT pickup lives ... But Wait, There's More!... Lucky 7s, cars with seven-speed transmissions: The AutoWeek list BMW M3 Base price: $54,175 Our take: Driving doesn't get much sweeter BMW M5 Base price: $85,825 Our take: The six-speed manual is the better choice Infiniti FX Base price: $43,015 Our take: An SUV that handles like a car Infiniti... Ford adds safety technology to Escape SUV for 2010 When the 2010 Ford Escape hits showrooms this summer, it will offer an expanded list of safety technologies. Building upon the Escape's full five-star crash rating are Ford's new MyKey teen-safety system and an integrated spotter mirror. MyKey (standard on XLT and Limited models) allows owners... INSIDE LOOK: Cadillac Converj The Cadillac Converj concept shows another potential use for General Motors' range-extending hybrid powertrain. Here's a closer look.... You May Have Missed... Old Saleen warranties kaput Saleen Inc. has dissolved. Last fall, Saleen Inc. was put up for sale by its majority owners, Hancock Park Associates. A company called MJ Acquisitions bought part of Saleen Inc. and still offers a full line of performance parts for a number of cars and trucks (see www.saleen.com). Anything you... MyCar phone-to-car linkup debuts in April Just how close to do you want to be with your car? With an application fittingly called MyCar, you could get quite cozy. It's a telematics product that links cars with mobile devices like the iPhone, and it offers a slew of features designed to make life easier for drivers. Cool tricks include... Spied: Lincoln Mark LT lives for buyers in Mexico No, your eyes are not playing tricks. That is a Lincoln grille on the front of a new Ford F-150 pickup. Wait! Didn't the Lincoln Mark LT go away last year? Sort of. While the luxury version of Ford's full-size pickup was discontinued in the U.S. market, it continues to sell in Mexico. And ... CLICK HERE TO UNSUBSCRIBE from the AutoWeek Daily Drive E-mail or to sign up for other AutoWeek e-mail products. IMPORTANT: Please add AutoWeek.com to your E-mail Address Book to ensure you will continue to receive our newsletters. Please DO NOT reply to this e-mail. You will not receive a reply if you use this e-mail address. Crain Communications, 1155 Gratiot Ave. Detroit, MI 48207.

AutoWeek Daily Drive — Monday, March 9, 2009

HOME   |   LATEST NEWS   |   VEHICLE REVIEWS   |   RACING   |   SUBSCRIBE   |   CLASSIFIEDS Monday, March 09, 2009 The Opel Insignia will go to Buick as the Regal sedan in the United States.... GM taps Opel for future Buicks Even as General Motors explores the sale of Opel, it will tap its European unit as a source for future Buick sedans. For the past two years, GM has shared Opel vehicles and design with Saturn. Sources familiar with GM's plans say those products now will go to Buick. The Opel Insignia, due to go to Saturn as the redesigned 2010 Aura, will go to Buick as the 2010 Regal sedan in the United... 1932 Ford 'Deucenberg V8' wins Ridler award A head-turning burgundy 1932 Ford B400 took home top honors at Detroit's Autorama on Sunday, winning the coveted Ridler award over seven other finalists. Dubbed the "Deucenberg V8," the car is designed to be an elegant hot rod, drawing on cues from the luxurious Duesenbergs of that era. It has... Roof leaks dampen Autorama The Detroit Autorama was marred last weekend by a leaky roof that spilled salty, rusty water onto several custom cars. The leaks were caused by a combination of heavy precipitation--Detroit has had one of the snowiest winters in recent memory that gave way to an early March rainstorm--which... NEWS BRAKE: Monday, March 9, 2009 In today's News Brake: Gleaming hot rods show off their stuff at Detroit's Autorama; a quick recap of the weekend's NASCAR action; and Buick turns to Opel for its next Regal ... But Wait, There's More!... The Big Red Stick: A column by Steve Thompson Teddy Roosevelt's advice to "speak softly and carry a big stick" came to define him in a uniquely American way. And one could easily describe the exhaust note of the 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T as speaking softly, while the R/T's 370-hp Hemi is a very big stick indeed, as is the body that encloses it.... FORMULA ONE: BMW Sauber's Heidfeld leads first day of Barca test BMW Sauber Formula One driver Nick Heidfeld topped the times on the first day of testing at the Circuit de Catalunya near Barcelona, as all 10 Formula One teams for this season met on track for the first time this year. All teams will run for four days this week at the Spanish venue, after which ... Scuderia Toro Rosso unveils 2009 Formula One car Scuderia Toro Rosso became the last team to unveil its 2009 contender when its STR04 ran in Barcelona on Monday, while Brawn GP also appeared in public for the first time. Sebasiten Bourdais shook down STR's first chassis at the small Adria track in Italy in private testing last week. It was... Tomas Enge crashes new Aston Martin Lola on first day of Le Mans test session Aston Martin's new Lola-built Le Mans contender hit the racetrack for the first time over the weekend. The first two Aston Martin Racing-entered LMP1 coupes proved fast and reliable during the opening session of the official Le Mans Series test at Paul Ricard in France on Sunday. But disaster... You May Have Missed... NASCAR: Kurt Busch cruises to win in Atlanta Kurt Busch put a world-class whipping on an overmatched field in Sunday afternoon's Kobalt Tools 500 before a meager crowd on a perfect day at Atlanta Motor Speedway. In the No. 2 Miller Lite-backed Dodge from Penske Championship Racing, Busch led six times for 234 of the 330 laps and easily won... Chad Reed wins Daytona Supercross event Supercross superstar James "Bubba" Stewart came to Daytona tied with Chad Reed for the points lead in the AMA Supercross class, but after a tough, physical 20-lap race on a rough, rutted track, it was Reed who prevailed, winning the Daytona Supercross by Honda on Saturday night. Stewart, who won ... CLICK HERE TO UNSUBSCRIBE from the AutoWeek Daily Drive E-mail or to sign up for other AutoWeek e-mail products. IMPORTANT: Please add AutoWeek.com to your E-mail Address Book to ensure you will continue to receive our newsletters. Please DO NOT reply to this e-mail. You will not receive a reply if you use this e-mail address. Crain Communications, 1155 Gratiot Ave. Detroit, MI 48207.

ALERT: 1932 Ford 'Deucenberg V8' wins Ridler award at Detroit Autorama

HOME   |   LATEST NEWS   |   VEHICLE REVIEWS   |   RACING   |   SUBSCRIBE   |   CLASSIFIEDS Monday, March 09, 2009 Doug Cooper's "Deucenberg V8" was given the Ridler award on Sunday at the Detroit Autorama. (GREG MIGLIORE) 1932 Ford 'Deucenberg V8' wins Ridler award at Detroit Autorama By Greg Migliore | 03/09/09, 9:12 am et A head-turning burgundy 1932 Ford B400 took home top honors at Detroit's Autorama on Sunday, winning the coveted Ridler award over seven other finalists. Dubbed the "Deucenberg V8," the car is designed to be an elegant hot rod, drawing on cues from the luxurious Duesenbergs of that era. It has an aluminum lift-off roof with cloth top, suicide doors, a stretched hood and leather interior. Power comes from a 405-hp LS6 engine. The car took about four years to develop and build. It's loaded with a number of custom features, including a narrowed grille and cowls designed to look like the Ford's 1933 style--which sets off the front end; angled A- and B-pillars and even one-off bolts for the bumpers. "This car is literally unique, and it has one-off parts from bumper to bumper," said... CLICK HERE TO UNSUBSCRIBE from the AutoWeek Daily Drive E-mail or to sign up for other AutoWeek e-mail products. IMPORTANT: Please add AutoWeek.com to your E-mail Address Book to ensure you will continue to receive our newsletters. Please DO NOT reply to this e-mail. You will not receive a reply if you use this e-mail address. Crain Communications, 1155 Gratiot Ave. Detroit, MI 48207.

AutoWeek Daily Drive — Friday, March 6, 2009

HOME   |   LATEST NEWS   |   VEHICLE REVIEWS   |   RACING   |   SUBSCRIBE   |   CLASSIFIEDS Friday, March 06, 2009 A 1930 Ford owned by Bruce Harvey is at the Detroit AutoRama.... AutoRama: Hot-rodding, chrome and speed return Chop, drop and roll--that's the unofficial motto at AutoRama, the 57th-annual festival of hot rods and custom cars in Detroit. Chop--as in slice the roof off your speedster with some unnatural surgery to the A- and C-pillars. Drop--as in drop the biggest motor you can find under the hood. And of course, roll--duh, make it go fast! Shows such as AutoRama are the perfect antidote to the... Honda Formula One team will race as Brawn GP Ltd. Honda and Ross Brawn confirmed Friday that they reached agreement on the former Honda Racing Formula One team. Brawn has assumed 100-percent ownership of the team in Brackley, England, and has renamed the holding company Brawn GP Ltd. No announcement has been made as to the role, if any, of Nick ... Dr. Feel Good: A column by Roger Hart: Amidst doom and gloom in the auto biz, the Geneva show offers hope The Dow Jones Industrial Averages dropped about 300 points the night before the opening day of the Geneva motor show, a possible punctuation mark on the state of the world's automotive industry. Heading into the expansive Palexpo Hall near the Geneva airport, I expected the worse . . . a dearth of... NEWS BRAKE: Friday, March 6, 2009 In today's News Brake: Formula One team owners have plans to make racing fun and cheap; there's a new owner for Honda's former Formula One team; and Porsche Cayenne number 250,000 rolls off the line ... But Wait, There's More!... 1971 Plymouth Barracuda found with fake Elvis title Elvis had a burnin' love for cars--but a 1971 Plymouth Barracuda headed for a Texas auction isn't his. Organizers thought it was a nice hunk of Mopar muscle bought by the King himself for a female friend. It even had a title with a matching VIN listing one Elvis Aaron Presley as the owner.... Saturn has interested buyers, GM says Saturn is attracting interest from a "few" parties that might want to acquire the brand, a General Motors spokesman said Thursday. GM has hired Steve Girsky, formerly senior auto analyst for Morgan Stanley, to help advise on any possible Saturn deals. Saturn spokesman Steve Janisse said,... You May Have Missed... PERFORMANCE PROFILE: Infiniti G37 sedan The Infiniti G37 sedan is luxury and performance done right. Ride along with us and find out more!... 2009's Fastest cars 0 to 60 mph: The AutoWeek list Bugatti Veyron 16.4 0 to 60 mph: 2.6 sec (est) Base price: $1,500,000 Our take: The holy grail of power, the Veyron boasts more than 1,000 hp with four turbos. Lamborghini LP670-4 Superveloce 0 to 60 mph: 3.1 sec (est) Base price: TBA Our take: Soon to be... CLICK HERE TO UNSUBSCRIBE from the AutoWeek Daily Drive E-mail or to sign up for other AutoWeek e-mail products. IMPORTANT: Please add AutoWeek.com to your E-mail Address Book to ensure you will continue to receive our newsletters. Please DO NOT reply to this e-mail. You will not receive a reply if you use this e-mail address. Crain Communications, 1155 Gratiot Ave. Detroit, MI 48207.

AutoWeek Daily Drive — Thursday, March 5, 2009

HOME   |   LATEST NEWS   |   VEHICLE REVIEWS   |   RACING   |   SUBSCRIBE   |   CLASSIFIEDS Thursday, March 05, 2009 Irv Gordon and his '66 Volvo P1800 have spent more than 2,676,045 happy miles together.... A new car can be a long-term partner if you just try a little tenderness Irv Gordon really likes to drive, and he really loves the Volvo P1800 that he bought new for $4,150 with a trade-in in 1966. Before he retired from teaching, Gordon's daily commute was 125 miles, and he's been known to drive to Atlanta for lunch and then drive home-—to Long Island, N.Y. He makes several trips to the West Coast or Las Vegas every year. Gordon is the undisputed king of the high-... High miles club: AutoWeek readers tell us about their high mileage cars When they find a car or truck they truly love, some people never want to let them go. That goups includes several AutoWeek readers. We asked readers to tell us about their rides with more than 300,000 miles on the odometer--and plenty of them responded. Here's what they had to say about their ... Geneva motor show: AutoWeek editors name Infiniti coupe the Best in Show Infiniti celebrated its 20th anniversary with the Essence coupe at the Geneva motor show--a concept so striking that it handily won the nod as the AutoWeek Editors' Choice for Best in Show. The other Editors' Choice award winners from Geneva are: -- Best Concept: Ford Iosis Max --... Geneva motor show: Alpina shows new B7 Bi-Turbo The BMW tuners from Alpina dropped their latest 7-series based B7 at the Geneva motor show. Building on the Bimmer's latest flagship sedan, Alpina performs engine, suspension and appearance upgrades. With the new 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged engine as a starting point, Alpina added larger... NEWS BRAKE: Thursday, March 5, 2009 In today's News Brake: A fire-breathing wagon from Mercedes-Benz; AutoWeek editors choose the award winners at the Geneva motor show; and Audi says the R15 prototype racer will spend more time on U.S. tracks ... But Wait, There's More!... What's different about electric cars this time? A column by Kevin A. Wilson Thirteen years after the General Motors EV1 was rolled out to cheers from advocates of a revolution in the way we power automobiles, those same advocates are out front cheerleading yet another revival of an idea as old as the automobile itself: Run 'em on batteries. Batteries aren't a source of... Formula One teams propose massive changes to cut costs, appeal to fans Further drastic reductions to the costs of running a Formula One team this season and next, and significant new initiatives aimed at improving the Grand Prix "show," have been agreed to by the Formula One Teams Association. FOTA on Thursday revealed its proposed framework for F1's future at a... Nick Heidfeld leads final day of F1 testing in Spain BMW-Sauber's Nick Heidfeld was fastest on the final day of Formula One testing in Jerez, Spain. With Renault and Force India-Mercedes ending their programs on Wednesday, just six cars ran in the final session. Once again, rain played a part and washed out most of the morning. To further confuse... Mercedes' new fire-breathing wagon spied in the snow The Mercedes E-class is in full swing, and today we're getting spy shots of the new fire-breathing wagon goosed by AMG. The E63 was caught during cold-weather testing in the snow. It's heavily covered, but make no mistake--this is the next go-fast grocery-getter from Mercedes. The proof is in ... Subaru releases automatic STI in Japan To bring its flagship performance sedan to the masses, Subaru has released the Impreza WRX STI A-Line in Japan. The A-Line swaps-in a traditional five-speed automatic transmission with Sportshift in place of the six-speed manual. Paddle shifters and a blipping control system that automatically... You May Have Missed... 2009's 10 most fuel-efficient cars in America: The AutoWeek list Toyota Prius Hybrid 46 mpg combined Base price: $22,720 Our take: The perennial mpg all-star takes the crown again for 2009. Honda Civic Hybrid 42 mpg combined Base price: $24,320 Our take: Another top contender in reliability and fuel economy, the Honda... Formula One: Fernando Alonso on top at Jerez test Fernando Alonso and Renault topped the times in Jerez, Spain, on the penultimate day of testing at the Spanish venue. After rain hit the previous two days, strong winds on Wednesday made it hard for teams to accurately judge their progress. Alonso was the only driver to post a lap time of less... DOWNSHIFT: Taking a look at the Geneva motor show The highs and lows of the Geneva motor show: Managing editor Roger Hart, fresh off a flight back from Geneva, gives a rundown of the show's most impressive (Infiniti Essence, Ford Iosis Max, Audi TT RS) and less-than-impressive (Aston Martin Lagonda) sights. With interactive editor Dale Jewett.... Geneva motor show: NLV Quant by Koenigsegg Leave it to Koenigsegg to help bring a high-performance all-electric car to market. The Swedish supercar manufacturer--known for creating green E85-burning versions of its 1,018-hp CCX--is partnering with NLV Solar AG to produce the Quant. Built around NLV's proprietary FAES battery system, the... CLICK HERE TO UNSUBSCRIBE from the AutoWeek Daily Drive E-mail or to sign up for other AutoWeek e-mail products. IMPORTANT: Please add AutoWeek.com to your E-mail Address Book to ensure you will continue to receive our newsletters. Please DO NOT reply to this e-mail. 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ALERT: Formula One teams propose massive changes to cut costs, appeal to fans

HOME   |   LATEST NEWS   |   VEHICLE REVIEWS   |   RACING   |   SUBSCRIBE   |   CLASSIFIEDS Thursday, March 05, 2009 Representatives of the Formula One teams unveiled their plans in Geneva. (LAT PHOTOGRAPHIC) Formula One teams propose massive changes to cut costs, appeal to fans 03/05/09, 12:12 pm et Further drastic reductions to the costs of running a Formula One team this season and next, and significant new initiatives aimed at improving the Grand Prix "show," have been agreed to by the Formula One Teams Association. FOTA on Thursday revealed its proposed framework for F1's future at a media conference in Geneva, where senior management figures from all 10 teams shared the floor. FOTA members agreed unanimously to the proposals which will now be put to the FIA for the formal approval of the World Motor Sport Council. The proposals have resulted from the recommendations of the technical, sporting and commercial working groups that FOTA set up as soon as it was formed in September 2008. FOTA's statement said: "These proposals will ensure the retention of the unique and... CLICK HERE TO UNSUBSCRIBE from the AutoWeek Daily Drive E-mail or to sign up for other AutoWeek e-mail products. IMPORTANT: Please add AutoWeek.com to your E-mail Address Book to ensure you will continue to receive our newsletters. Please DO NOT reply to this e-mail. You will not receive a reply if you use this e-mail address. Crain Communications, 1155 Gratiot Ave. Detroit, MI 48207.

AutoWeek Daily Drive — Wednesday, March 4, 2009

HOME   |   LATEST NEWS   |   VEHICLE REVIEWS   |   RACING   |   SUBSCRIBE   |   CLASSIFIEDS Wednesday, March 04, 2009 Aston Martin Lagonda concept... Geneva motor show: Lagonda reborn as SUV concept Big, brash and bold, Aston Martin pulled the wraps off a super-luxury $210,000 Lagonda SUV at the Geneva motor show with plans to relaunch a brand dormant since the 1990s. With styling that mixes a modern, BMW-look front end with a retro rear end based on a classic 1930s Lagonda, the 204.7-inch-long SUV possesses plenty of presence, but it can't be described as beautiful. The retro rear... Don't build the Lagonda: A plea from Dutch Mandel March 4, 2009 Dear Dr. Bez, Ordinarily I don't write you about such matters, but I feel as though the gravity of the situation warrants it. About what situation do I speak? Um, er, this: The abomination that appeared on the stand at the Geneva motor show this morning. Yeah, the... Geneva motor show: Audi allroad quattro may return to North America Audi is considering a North American comeback for its allroad quattro, this time as the new A4-based model that was unveiled at the Geneva motor show. Peter Schwarzenbauer, Audi AG board member for sales and marketing, said shifts in consumer attitudes toward SUVs have prompted the company to... NEWS BRAKE: Wednesday, March 4, 2009 In today's News Brake: Aston Martin revives the Lagonda brand in a big way; there was no good news for auto sales in February; and we spy some changes coming to the Lincoln MKS ... But Wait, There's More!... Infiniti celebrates anniversary at Geneva motor show, far from where it started Like every auto show on this season's circuit, Geneva's annual gala at the Palexpo seems to have caught a bit of a cold this year, brought on by the global economic plague. It's not that there's less happening on the show floor--there are tons of world introductions here and plenty of journalists... 2010 Lotus Exige S breaks cover at Geneva The 2010 Lotus Exige S is breaking cover at the Geneva motor show with some subtle styling changes that improve aero and drag, while giving the pocket rocket an even more muscular stance. The refinements up front were done with an eye toward helping the potent engine remain cool and breathe even ... The future is coming! Run!: A column by Mark Vaughn Whenever I get smug and complacent and thinking maybe everything's going to be all right with the world--despite our worst efforts and hey, maybe we're not all going straight to hell on a hydrocarbon--along comes the Art Center Summit on Expanding the Vision of Sustainable Mobility to dash my hopes.... Spied: A slightly new look for the Lincoln MKS The Lincoln MKS sedan hasn't been on the market all that long, but Ford Motor Co. designers are locking down a freshening, likely for the 2011 model year. The bulk of the changes will happen to the front and rear fascia, and to some interior trim. These spy photos show a new grille that is... Saab boss identifies 5 potential bidders; Chinese deny interest Saab aims to identify a new owner for the brand within two months, Managing Director Jan-Ake Jonsson said Wednesday. "There are about five we want to talk to. There are a couple more we are also looking into," Jonsson told Automotive News Europe at the Geneva motor show. "We should see... Audi to enter R15 prototype in Petit Le Mans, Laguna Seca races As it turns out, Audi's appearance in the Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring on March 21 will not be the only time the German manufacturer races on American soil this year, as originally expected. According to Rupert Stadler, chairman of the board of management of Audi AG, the two new R15 LMP1... You May Have Missed... Concorso Italiano has new owners, new location Concorso Italiano, one of the most enjoyable events that makes up the Monterey classic car weekend, has new owners and will have a new location this year. Last year's venue at the Marina City airport was something of a disappointment, what with all that concrete and wind. The new owners, a group ... Geneva motor show: Spyker introduces new C8 Aileron Last year, Spyker showed a prototype of its C8 Aileron at the Geneva motor show. For the 2009 show, the Dutch carmaker returns to debut the production version of its new sports car. The redesigned C8 Aileron features a new aluminum spaceframe chassis that's nearly 6 inches longer, features... Geneva motor show: Mini One Clubman ready for launch Over here in the United States, we get geeked whenever we use the words "Mini" and "John Cooper Works" together. But when we hear "Mini One," most of us aren't sure what to make of it because they're only available in Europe as the affordable, entry models. At the Geneva motor show, Mini will... Hyundai grows its i20 offerings with Geneva show introduction To take advantage of the fast-growing hatchback segment in Europe, Hyundai is adding a three-door i20 to its product portfolio. Joining the i20 five-door, which went on sale last December in Europe, the three-door provides a more affordable entry that Hyundai hopes will appeal to younger... Geneva motor show: Ford Focus RS shown in production form With Focus RS production cars beginning to roll off the line last month at Ford's Saarlouis plant in Germany, the Blue Oval is using the Geneva motor show to officially debut the final production version of its new hot hatchback. It was previewed last fall at the Paris show. For those who don't... 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AutoWeek Daily Drive — Tuesday, March 3, 2009

HOME   |   LATEST NEWS   |   VEHICLE REVIEWS   |   RACING   |   SUBSCRIBE   |   CLASSIFIEDS Tuesday, March 03, 2009 Only six copies of the Aston Martin One-77 will come to the U.S. market.... Aston Martin unveils One-77 supercar at Geneva motor show Aston Martin's bid for global supercar supremacy has started at the Geneva motor show with the public premiere of the extremely-limited-edition One-77. Only 77 copies of Aston's $1.75 million flagship will be built, starting in August, with just half a dozen headed for the U.S. market. Powered by a 7.3-liter, 700-hp, 516-lb-ft V12, the 3,300-pound One-77 will run from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds,... Ford iosis Max concept may be headed to U.S. Ford's iosis Max concept, unveiled at the Geneva motor show, previews a multi-purpose vehicle that could find its way to North America. The concept also offered a foretaste of the company's new global design language. The Focus-sized iosis Max concept hints at a successor to Ford of Europe's... Geneva motor show: Infiniti Essence joins luxury-coupe scene Infiniti looks to make a splash in the European luxury-coupe market with the Essence concept, a curvaceous rear-drive, two-seat, hybrid-powered car. Infiniti isn't saying it will build the Essence. But styling cues on the car will show up on future Infiniti models. But the Japanese luxury... Nissan Qazana previews new crossover at Geneva motor show Nissan's Qazana small crossover concept is likely best summed up in this way--urban dune buggy. Don't believe us? Here's what Atsushi Maeda, studio chief for Nissan Design Europe, says: "The Qazana concept is an intelligent, all-wheel-drive crossover which is masculine, agile, lean, and... NEWS BRAKE: Tuesday, March 3, 2009 In today's News Brake: We take you to the Geneva motor show, and it's all here for you to enjoy. The new Ferrari 599s ... A screaming Bentley ... And don't forget Renault ... But Wait, There's More!... Lola slams Aston Martin's claim about new Le Mans prototype A war of words has erupted between Aston Martin and race-car constructor Lola Cars International regarding Aston's remarks about its new 24 Hours of Le Mans prototype. The LMP1 coupe design that will race in Gulf colors at Le Mans in June is "effectively an Aston Martin," according to company... Formula One: Timo Glock tops Jerez test again Toyota's Timo Glock topped the times for the second day in a row at the Jerez circuit in Spain, the penultimate major test before the season starts in Australia on March 29. While rain hit the test on Monday, the track was dry Tuesday when Glock set his time. However, the team admitted that his... GENEVA DOWNSHIFT: The newest Lamborghini Lamborghini President and CEO Stephan Winkelmann gives Senior Editor of News Bob Gritzinger the lowdown on Lambo's latest, the LP670-4 Super Veloce, unveiled on Tuesday at the Geneva motor show.... Barrichello to return to renamed Honda Formula One team, report says Formula One veteran Rubens Barrichello has reached a deal to return to the cockpit for the former Honda team once the expected management buyout of the operation is complete, according to autosport.com. While a contract has yet to be signed, it now appears that Barrichello--who has 267 Formula... Audi TT RS officially debuts at Geneva show We've known the important details about Audi's TT RS (340 hp and 332-lb-ft of torque), but now Audi has officially ripped the lid off its newest high-performance model in Geneva. The TT RS marks the company's return to a turbocharged inline five-cylinder engine package that memorably powered the ... Ferrari shows two new 599 GTB Fioranos in Geneva Full details are out on the world debuts of Ferrari's two 599 GTB Fioranos in Geneva. Ferrari fans now have the option of having their 599 GTBs outfitted with a new Handling Gran Turismo Evoluzione package. To sharpen the 599's reflexes, Ferrari modifies the suspension setup with new springs,... Jury selection complete in Castroneves's tax evasion trial An ethnically diverse group of five men and seven women was chosen Monday to hear Helio Castroneves's federal tax-evasion case in Miami. The case is being heard in U.S. District Court with opening statements set for Tuesday. The trial is expected to last four to six weeks. Castroneves; his... NASCAR extends deal to race in Montreal NASCAR will visit Montreal for the next three seasons, after International Speedway Corp. reached a deal with the Parc Jean-Drapeau, which controls the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve road course. NASCAR debuted at the circuit with a Nationwide Series race in 2007. The announcement comes as something... GM, Ford, Toyota February sales plunge It was another brutal month for nearly every automaker. Ford, Toyota and General Motors sales plunged more than 39 percent last month in what early reports indicated was the weakest February sales performance in at least 34 years. GM, which is staying afloat with U.S. loans, dropped 53.1 percent.... You May Have Missed... GM, Ford, Toyota February sales plunge It was another brutal month for nearly every automaker. Ford, Toyota and General Motors sales plunged more than 39 percent last month in what early reports indicated was the weakest February sales performance in at least 34 years. GM, which is staying afloat with U.S. loans, dropped 53.1 percent.... 2010 Ford Fusion: The Blue Oval sells cars again Ford is going to take a fairly novel approach to sell its latest entry in the midsize car segment, the 2010 Fusion: It's going to talk about the car. Common sense, no? But Ford--and the Detroit automakers in general--haven't exactly been synonymous with family cars in recent years. For its part, ... Sports-car ace Didier Theys retires from competition Popular sports-car racing veteran Didier Theys said on Monday that he will retire from professional race driving, effective immediately. Theys, 52, will continue to work in the sport as a consultant and driving coach, both for individual drivers and teams, and for World Class Driving, where he is... Geneva motor show: Faster, lighter Lamborghini Murciélago debuts This is just what the doctor ordered: A lighter, faster Lamborghini Murciélago--the LP 670-4 SuperVeloce--revealed for the Geneva motor show. Lamborghini's engineers have wrung an extra 30 hp from the 6.5-liter V12 to bring power up to 670 hp. And they've shaved 220 pounds off the car. The... Volkswagen uncovers new Polo at Geneva motor show Though not officially confirmed, it's widely expected that the fifth-generation Volkswagen Polo will go on sale in the United States sometime in 2011. The new model was revealed at the Geneva motor show, with larger dimensions, fresh styling and new engine choices. The Polo will bolster the... Perana shows LS3-powered Z-One at Geneva motor show One American not having trouble finding work is General Motors' LS V8 engine. Its latest assignment comes under the hood of Perana's new Z-One sports car that debuted at the Geneva motor show. Previously, Perana was best known for manufacturing low-volume performance cars in South Africa for...