Clean Tech Could Boost Hybrids   12 Jul 2006 11:00 GMT
New ignition technology is a natural fit for Honda's next hybrid. Plus: Ethanol tradeoffs explained, and the Mazda RX-8 as a superhero. In Autopia.
Source: wired.com

Clean Tech Could Boost Hybrids   12 Jul 2006 11:00 GMT
New ignition technology is a natural fit for Honda's next hybrid. Plus: The ethanol tradeoffs explained, and the Mazda RX-8 as a superhero. In Autopia.
Source: wired.com

G.M. Partner to Raise Funds   12 Jul 2006 04:00 GMT
The Shanghai Automotive Company is General Motors’ main partner in China.
Source: NY Times

Chinese Company Intends to Build MG’s in Oklahoma   12 Jul 2006 04:00 GMT
Nanjing Automobile Group plans to resurrect the fabled MG marque in a tricontinental demonstration of the global automotive industry.
Source: NY Times

The Impotence of Being Ethanol   11 Jul 2006 14:59 GMT
It might seem green to jump on the corn-powered bandwagon, but the trendy alternative fuel can cut efficiency by 20 percent and cost more than regular gasoline. In Autopia.
Source: wired.com

Sales of SUVs Slump As Predictions For Crossover Sales Rise   11 Jul 2006 13:25 GMT
U.S. sales of full-size pickup trucks have slowed in recent months on rising interest rates and high gas prices, increasing pressure on Detroit's automakers to boost incentives and clear swollen inventories. In the first six months of the year, U.S. sales of four of the best-selling
Source: CarKB

IT outsourcing loses a little steam, study shows   11 Jul 2006 13:00 GMT
Although IT outsourcing is still occurring, CIOs are no longer shifting work to outsourcing providers as fast as they can, according to DiamondCluster's annual Global IT Outsourcing Study.

Source: Computerworld

Hybrid Tech Could Save SUVs   10 Jul 2006 11:14 GMT
GM and DaimlerChrysler will try to break the SUV slump by adding electric motors to their largest models. In Autopia.
Source: wired.com

Park the Beamer by Bot   10 Jul 2006 06:00 GMT
BMW demonstrates a new robotic parking system designed to guide your classy car into tight parking spaces. Plus: Check out a video of the system in action. By Bruce Gain.
Source: wired.com

Behind the Wheel: Dodge Charger Police Package: Whacha Gonna Do if It Comes for You?   08 Jul 2006 06:48 GMT
The Dodge Charger, a favored getaway car for bad guys in memorable roles from "Bullitt" to "The Dukes of Hazzard," has turned state's evidence.
Source: NY Times