Auto Stickers to Reveal More   11 Sep 2006 14:45 GMT
New cars will include labels with crash test ratings and more realistic fuel economy estimates. In Autopia.
Source: wired.com

Field Report: GM builds on 3-D model   11 Sep 2006 13:00 GMT
General Motors is using 3-D technologies to revolutionize the way it designs and builds factories. It's working so well that the automaker may add a fourth dimension.

Source: Computerworld

S.C. Pushes Hydrogen Economy   10 Sep 2006 14:25 GMT
A Cold War center for hydrogen bomb development repositions itself to lead hydrogen production for auto fuel and other energy uses. South Carolina officials want to dominate the field and reap the economic benefits.
Source: wired.com

Magnet Helps Engine Burn Clean   09 Sep 2006 14:45 GMT
An engine accessory coming out next month claims to increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions by 85 percent. In Autopia.
Source: wired.com

Around the Block: 2006 Hyundai Accent GLS: Incredible Invisible Subcompact   09 Sep 2006 06:24 GMT
In a suddenly red-hot economy car class packed with clever new models, will anyone notice the much improved but aesthetically invisible Hyundai Accent?
Source: NY Times

Behind the Wheel: 2007 Nissan Versa: Another David Wielding a Slingshot   09 Sep 2006 06:24 GMT
Are Americans ready to hug smaller, friendlier cars? The Versa makes a powerful argument in favor of downsizing.
Source: NY Times

Handlebars: From Buell, a Bike to Take Harley in New Directions   09 Sep 2006 06:24 GMT
More of a triathlete than a single-event specialist, the 2006 Buell XB12X Ulysses was formulated to be the S.U.V. of motorcycles.
Source: NY Times

Wheelspin: Sunshine, Salt and Speed: The Fastest Show on Earth   09 Sep 2006 06:24 GMT
This year at Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats, more than 150 records were set in dozens of classes, encompassing every imaginable combination of vehicle and engine.
Source: NY Times

Technology: Is 8 Enough? Transmissions Meet the Need for Speeds   09 Sep 2006 06:24 GMT
An industry first, the 2007 Lexus LS 460 gearbox will top the mere seven speeds offered on certain Mercedes-Benz and BMW models. Is there a need for so many speeds?
Source: NY Times

Renewable Fuels Rule Empty   08 Sep 2006 14:45 GMT
The EPA wants to increase the minimum amount of alternative fuels used in vehicles, but the bar is set below the industry trend.
Source: wired.com