Boy Gets Schooled on Biodiesel   13 Mar 2007 11:45 GMT
A 12-year-old Portland, Oregon, boy named Forest is betting on biodiesel to stoke his college fund. He's modifying old Land Cruisers to run green and hoping to sell them. In Autopia.
Source: wired.com

Aston Martin Sold for $925M   12 Mar 2007 16:00 GMT
Race car driver David Richards with some investors buys Aston Martin from Ford for $925 million. In Autopia.
Source: wired.com

Kill Blind Spots, Not Kids   12 Mar 2007 11:33 GMT
New rear-view mirrors replace kid-killing blind spots with a dog's-eye view from a rear-mounted camera. In Autopia.
Source: wired.com

MIT Energy 2.0: Corn Power   10 Mar 2007 17:33 GMT
Rethinking some banal and non-techy energy stuff, such as corn and wood, and you get ... a corn-powered house, anyone? Plus: The green glow: Environmental economics, using algae as a solar collector. Mark Anderson reports from the MIT Energy 2.0 conference in Autopia.
Source: wired.com

Motoring: Run-Flat Tires: Are They Solving a Problem or Creating Several?   10 Mar 2007 01:12 GMT
Consumers have begun to report problems with these tires, including their harsh ride, their expense and the elusiveness of replacements.
Source: NY Times

Around the Block: That Way-Out Minivan Becomes More Hospitable to Earthlings   10 Mar 2007 01:12 GMT
In the latest version of the Nissan Quest, designers said goodbye to its agressive styling and its truly weird interior.
Source: NY Times

Behind the Wheel | 2007 Mazdaspeed 3: Hatchback Slathered in Hot Sauce   10 Mar 2007 01:12 GMT
The Mazdaspeed 3, a higher-performance version of Mazda’s compact hatchback, is a standout in the ranks of pocket rockets.
Source: NY Times

In Geneva, the Sun Shines Through   09 Mar 2007 22:56 GMT
The bright lights and unfettered optimism of the auto show here cannot chase away all of the clouds hanging over the industry.
Source: NY Times

Technology: Keeping Tired Drivers Alert, With No Snooze Button   09 Mar 2007 22:39 GMT
Before long, cameras in cars may monitor your face and heartbeat, and if you start to nod off the steering wheel will vibrate and a fan will blow air on your neck.
Source: NY Times

Design: Mazda and Volvo Try on New Genes   09 Mar 2007 19:00 GMT
Recent concept cars from two of Ford’s foreign subsidiaries are pushing the envelope, envisioning more expressive and more extroverted cars.
Source: NY Times