A Window Into California’s Future   17 Jul 2009 02:55 GMT
The California Air Resources Board will require window glass that absords or reflects infrared on new vehicles up to 10,000 pounds that are sold in the state.


Source: NY Times

Greentech: A Clear Way to Keep Cool   17 Jul 2009 02:54 GMT
Blocking out the sun’s rays can help prevent your car from turning into a kiln in August, reducing the need to run a power-sapping air-conditioner at full tilt.


Source: NY Times

An Alfa in Chrysler Auditions   17 Jul 2009 02:54 GMT
Since the Fiat Group acquired a stake in Chrysler this year, it announced that the Alfa Romeo MiTo would arrive in American showrooms in 2010.


Source: NY Times

Design: Before Creating the Car, Ford Designs the Driver   17 Jul 2009 02:53 GMT
In building the new Fiesta, Ford relied upon an imaginary woman named Antonella to guide its design process.


Source: NY Times

Behind the Wheel | Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic: Performing Con Brio in the Land of Verdi   17 Jul 2009 02:52 GMT
With uncanny balance, a seductive profile and a 4.7-liter, 440-horsepower V-8 engine, the GranTurismo S provides a thrilling ride.


Source: NY Times

Futuristic Italian Cars Old And New   15 Jul 2009 18:45 GMT
Italian auto designers have a daring sense of flair that is unmatched by their counterparts in other countries. Take, for example, two futuristic cars Concorso Italiano will feature at this year’s gathering of all things Italian: The BAT 11 by Bertone and Streamline X “Gilda” from Ghia. Even their names sound like they’re doing a [...]
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Brain Fitness Software Sharpens Drivers   15 Jul 2009 17:53 GMT
A software company that specializes in “brain fitness” has released a title aimed at drivers who want to speed up their reaction time and track more objects in their peripheral vision. DriveSharp by Posit Science features mental exercises the company says trains users’ brain to better process what it sees. Posit claims studies funded by the [...]
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Obama’s Chief Auto Adviser Steps Down   15 Jul 2009 05:18 GMT
Steven Rattner, who has faced questions about his firm’s role in a pension scandal, will be succeeded by Ron Bloom.


Source: NY Times

To Shrink a U.S. Car, Chrysler Goes to Poland   15 Jul 2009 04:59 GMT
Engineers from Chrysler, looking for guidance, have been visiting a Fiat plant in Poland that is churning out autos and profits.


Source: NY Times

Audi Builds Online Hype for Clean Diesel   14 Jul 2009 19:00 GMT
Hoping to quash memories of 1970’s-era diesel clatter with slick social media marketing, Audi has launched a pro-diesel campaign complete with viral video and a Facebook Cause. Coinciding with the launch of the Q7 TDI SUV, Audi launched an online video called “Truth in Diesel” that aims to build an emotional bond with potential car buyers. [...]
Source: wired.com