New S80 is major move forward for Volvo   03 Mar 2006 15:01 GMT
At first glance, the redesigned Volvo S80 sedan looks like an evolutionary step forward for the Swedish premium brand. The big sedan's basic lines are similar, including the distinctive curving broad shoulders that were penned by designer Peter Horbury for the current S80 in 1998.
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Toyota and GM end joint fuel-cell research   03 Mar 2006 14:59 GMT
General Motors Corp. said Thursday it will terminate its joint research on fuel cell-powered vehicles with Japan's Toyota Motor Corp. at the end of this month. GM is expected to seek to develop fuel cell vehicles on its own with the aim of achieving the possibility of mass production
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Auto Supplier Dana Files for Bankruptcy Protection   03 Mar 2006 04:00 GMT
Dana follows a lengthy list of other auto suppliers into bankruptcy court, all of which have been squeezed by cutbacks at G.M. and Ford.
Source: NY Times

Photo Gallery: Geneva Motor Show   02 Mar 2006 18:30 GMT
Bruce Gain reports daily from the Swiss convention as car companies show off their latest fashions. Check out photos from the show with frequent updates.
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Photo Gallery: Geneva Motor Show   02 Mar 2006 18:30 GMT
Bruce Gain reports daily from the Swiss convention as car companies show off their latest fashions. Check out photos from the show with frequent updates.
Source: wired.com

James Bond Is a Fake   02 Mar 2006 07:00 GMT
Who comes to mind first when you hear the word "spy"? James Bond, of course, and that's an insult to spies the world over. The tech gadgetry we associate with 007 turns him into a mere cartoon. It's time for George Smiley to come in from the cold. Commentary by Tony Long. This column is available as a .
Source: wired.com

Lexus Announces Pricing on GS 450h Luxury Gas/Electric Hybrid Sport Sedan   01 Mar 2006 18:55 GMT
The 2007 Lexus GS 450h, the world's first luxury performance hybrid sedan, goes on sale in early May with a base Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $54,900. Beyond its advanced gas/electric hybrid powertrain and Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) stability
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Ford Ecodriving Tips Can Increase Fuel Economy by 25%   01 Mar 2006 18:51 GMT
With spring around the corner, Americans will be spending more time on the road. To ease the pain at the pump and clean the environment, Ford Motor Company has some ideas on how to increase fuel economy by up to 25 percent. The following ECOdriving tips can increase fuel economy
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