Geniuses Show They Care at TED   28 Feb 2006 07:00 GMT
Under new stewardship, the venerable technology conference switches focus from high-profile networking to a powerhouse of philanthropy. By Kim Zetter.
Source: wired.com

Americans Are Cautiously Open to Gas Tax Rise, Poll Shows   28 Feb 2006 04:00 GMT
Americans overwhelmingly oppose a higher federal gasoline tax, but some would go along with an increase if it reduced global warming or dependence on foreign oil.
Source: NY Times

The New Polo BlueMotion consumes just 3.9 litres of diesel per 100 kilometres   27 Feb 2006 18:23 GMT
In Geneva, Volkswagen presents its first series production vehicle under the BlueMotion banner: the Polo BlueMotion. The compact vehicle with a power output of 59 kW / 80 PS consumes an average of just 3.9 litres of diesel per 100 kilometres, but is just as agile as a conventional
Source: CarKB

Where Are Motorcycles Stolen Or Crashed Least Or Most?   27 Feb 2006 18:10 GMT
If you think you'd be more likely to have your motorcycle stolen if you lived in Chicago versus Wichita, who could blame you? After all, it's a much bigger city. The same goes for crashes; no one could fault you for assuming that the bigger the city, the more the traffic congestion
Source: CarKB

Aero X Concept Showcases Future Saab Design Direction   27 Feb 2006 18:06 GMT
The Saab Aero X concept harnesses the power of Saab's aviation and Scandinavian roots to make a unique statement in performance car design. Conceived as a study to explore future design directions, its innovative features preview the development of an enhanced design language that
Source: CarKB

Autos on Monday | Collecting: When These Boil Over, They're Ready to Drive   27 Feb 2006 04:00 GMT
Speed records of any type rarely stand for long, but one — for the fastest steam-powered car — has gone nearly unchallenged for 100 years.
Source: NY Times

Behind the Wheel: 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser: Tripping the Plastic Nostalgic Fantastic   25 Feb 2006 07:54 GMT
This is the freakiest thing to come out of Toyota since the engineers locked management in a broom closet and built the Previa.
Source: NY Times

Honda Announces New ZEST Minicar   24 Feb 2006 19:10 GMT
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced the introduction of the new ZEST minicar, created to enhance the active lifestyles of today’s consumers and provide comfort and utility for the entire family. The ZEST delivers superior power and performance, while its efficient low-floor design ...
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Audi upping production to meet huge demand for Q7 SUV in Europe   24 Feb 2006 19:08 GMT
Audi has an enviable problem. It can’t build its first SUV fast enough to meet demand. Audi said it has 11,000 orders in Europe for its premium SUV – more than five times the German carmaker’s initial forecast. Now the automaker is scrambling to figure out how to increase ...
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Toyota, GM to Extend Partnership in Development of Cutting-Edge Technology   24 Feb 2006 19:07 GMT
The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota and General Motors are discussing future plans for joint research and development before their current contract expires at the end of March. The two automakers plan to stop joint research on fuel-cell car development, but do plan to ...
Source: CarKB