Detroit's Coupe de Grace   12 Feb 2007 07:00 GMT
Plug-in electric cars could defeat Toyota's Prius and recharge Detroit. And Detroit desperately needs recharging. By John Gartner.
Source: wired.com

EPA Imposes Benzene Curb   11 Feb 2007 14:10 GMT
Oregon and Washington residents exposed to toxic benzene levels can breathe easier as the EPA finally forces refineries and vehicle manufacturers to reduce the pollutant. In Autopia.
Source: wired.com

SF Car Service Goes Hybrid-Only   10 Feb 2007 15:30 GMT
If you fly into SFO, you can do your part for the atmosphere by booking into town in a PlanetTran car. The fleet of leather-seated Priuses may be the country's first all-hybrid exec car service. In Autopia.
Source: wired.com

Wheelspin: Medical Regimen Keeps Racers Fresh   10 Feb 2007 01:06 GMT
How do endurance racers endure? Some use oxygen chambers, I.V.’s and other medical techniques to prepare for their superhuman feats.
Source: NY Times

In Chicago, Imports Go Native   10 Feb 2007 01:06 GMT
The most talked-about vehicles at the Chicago Auto Show, which opened to the public yesterday, have roots outside the United States.
Source: NY Times

Behind the Wheel | 2007 Ford Edge: More Weighty Than Edgy   10 Feb 2007 01:05 GMT
While pleasant and likable, the 2007 Ford Edge, a crossover that looks like a sport utility, is neither bold nor innovative.
Source: NY Times

Greentech: A Famous Customizer Runs Afoul of California’s Clean-Air Cops   09 Feb 2007 23:53 GMT
Jesse James of the T.V. show “Monster Garage” was fined by the California Air Resources Board for selling motorcycles that violated emissions laws.
Source: NY Times

Collecting: Cold-Case Classics: Cars Stolen Long Ago Find Their Way Back   09 Feb 2007 23:53 GMT
When long-gone cars are found after years or decades, many questions arise about the rights and responsibilities of the various parties involved.
Source: NY Times

Mini Cooper drivers get flashed with RFID   09 Feb 2007 14:00 GMT
Mini USA has found away to use RFID technology to help its customers get their name in lights -- on billboards as they drive by in one several select cities.

Source: Computerworld

Beemers Getting Satellite Service   06 Feb 2007 15:30 GMT
BMW's X5 includes a system that lets you download, play and record any content you would otherwise get on your TV or radio. In Autopia.
Source: wired.com