The new MINI Cooper   31 Jul 2006 15:28 GMT
The second model generation of today's modern MINI is making its debut with brand-new power units, an upgraded interior, and evolutionary body design with appropriate modifications wherever required. Indeed, all these innovations underline the individual character and premium standard
Source: CarKB

Fuel Alternatives Urgently Needed   31 Jul 2006 11:45 GMT
Ther growing demand for fuel and risks to the economy require a serious commitment to exploring petroleum alternatives. In Autopia.
Source: wired.com

Streets Get Clean, Cars Stay Put   31 Jul 2006 06:00 GMT
Milan city officials test a street-cleaning technique that doesn't force people to move their automobiles. Some lucky residents will get fewer parking tickets and enjoy the convenience. Nicole Martinelli reports from Milan.
Source: wired.com

Wheelspin: Tulsa’s Big Dig: A ’57 Plymouth Is the Prize   29 Jul 2006 07:05 GMT
Next year, a gold-and-white Plymouth will be exhumed for the Oklahoma centennial. The car will be awarded to the person who most accurately predicted, back in 1957, the population of Tulsa circa 2007.
Source: NY Times

Collecting: Welcome to New York City, Motown of the Early 20th Century   29 Jul 2006 07:05 GMT
From the start of the 20th century until well into the 1930’s, more than 50 makes of cars were built in and around New York.
Source: NY Times

Behind the Wheel: 2007 Dodge Caliber: More Bang for the Buck   29 Jul 2006 07:05 GMT
In contrast to several of today’s Dodges, which the company promotes as vehicles that “take life by the horns,” the competitively-priced Caliber isn’t much fun to drive.
Source: NY Times

Around the Block: A Look at an Overlooked Hybrid   29 Jul 2006 07:05 GMT
Arguably, one of the best things the Ford Escape Hybrid has going for it is the name recognition. That may also be its big drawback.
Source: NY Times

Green Tech: P What? PZEV’s Are Unsung Heroes in the Push to Clean Up the Air   29 Jul 2006 07:05 GMT
Partial zero emission technology is available, or soon will be, in some popular vehicles in a handful of states that have adopted California’s emissions rules.
Source: NY Times

Hyundai Brand Value Rises   28 Jul 2006 15:15 GMT
Hyundai has emerged as one of the world´s leading brands ranking 75TH overall, according to the 2006 Best Global Brands survey jointly conducted by Interbrand, a consultancy in branding and BusinessWeek, the New York-based global media organization. The 17 percent y-o-y appreciation
Source: CarKB

Is 'Trash-Diesel' Snake Oil?   28 Jul 2006 14:10 GMT
A company claiming it can turn landfill into diesel has questionable technology and a CEO with a history of lying. In Autopia.
Source: wired.com