Archive: February 2009
Toilet Paper Even Less Eco-Friendly Than Hummer H2?
Tender U.S. backsides are, so say environmentalists, wreaking more environmental devastation than their owners' thirsty gas-guzzling cars, sprawling McMansions, or penchant for fast food. But why - and how - are American derrieres causing more destruction than foreign fannies? The U.K.'s Guardian...
Ethanol Might Be Sinful Suggests Islamic Scholar al-Najimi
Looks like Bentley Motors can eliminate staunch Islamists from the list of potential buyers for its "greenest car ever," the E85-powered Continental Supersports that debuts... February 27, 2009 by Colin Mathews
Consumer Reports, J.D. Power Rank Vehicles, Dealers
Consumer Reports and J.D. Power carry a lot of weight in the auto industry, and yesterday they delivered a one-two punch in their surveys of vehicles and the folks who sell... February 27, 2009 by Richard Read 9
Link Love From The Car Connection: Maserati Follows Fashion, Tesla Roadster Test Drive, And A Retooled 69
Hey, hey! Look who's here! Friday's back! And he's brought links: The 69, reimagined -- There aren't many details about the concept you see above. We just know it's designed... February 27, 2009 by Richard Read 3
Germans Have Arrived in Chattanooga
A delegation of the big wigs from Germany, a delegation of Lower Saxony including the former Minister of Economics, Labor and Transport, Walter Hirche, have dropped in to... February 26, 2009 by Bert Behrens
2003 Chevrolet Suburban Finds New Life As A Family Vehicle
My brother-in-law just bought a 2003 Chevrolet Suburban. Wow. Some of us responded the same way when I announced I was buying a minivan -- shock. He's not one for big... February 26, 2009 by Christy Brewer 1
GM Woes = Opel Angst As German Workers Protest
Proving that GM's problems are far from contained to its U.S. operations, thousands of GM factory workers protested today outside the Adam Opel AG plant in Ruesselsheim... February 26, 2009 by Colin Mathews 5
Volvo S80: A Little Swanky, A Lot Of Uppity, To Debut In Geneva
Add another unveiling to next week's schedule: the Volvo S80 will put in its first public appearance at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. The revamped sedan will offer a variety of... February 26, 2009 by Richard Read 2
GM: $30.9B Losses in 2008
Not only is GM off its game, it's off the charts in fiscal losses. A gut-wrenching $30.9 billion is the final number for its 2008 losses now that the miserable fourth quarter... February 26, 2009 by Colin Mathews 8
Honda Takes The High Road With 'Dream The Impossible' Film Series
Honda has launched a new marketing campaign, and -- dare we say it? -- it's kind of interesting. The campaign centers on Honda's "Dream the Impossible" documentary series... February 26, 2009 by Richard Read 1
Video: Audi A5 And S5 Finally Go Topless
This week Audi released more details and some sweet video footage of its newest droptops, the 2010 A5 and S5 Cabriolets. 15 colors grace the handsome exterior and the cloth... February 26, 2009 by Colin Mathews
Link Love From The Car Connection: Mercedes Gullwing FAIL, GM's Aim Is Off, And Who Is This Heidi Montag Person Anyway?
Thursday is like an amuse-bouche: not quite Friday, but tantalizingly close. Here are some links to keep you occupied while we finish watching Top Chef on TIVO. Cue the sad... February 26, 2009 by Richard Read
Chevrolet Cruze And Volt 'Family 0' engines Share Space
Yesterday General Motors announced that despite massive cutbacks, it will still be investing $250 million to make the 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine that will power (or help... February 25, 2009 by Colin Mathews
Audi TT RS: New Pics For Fans Of The Five
Last Friday we told you about Audi's new uber-powerful TT RS with - oddly enough - a five-cylinder turbocharged powerplant. But unlike fives of yore with their... February 25, 2009 by Colin Mathews 1
Bentley Continental GT Supersports Goes Green; Wait, What?
So here you have it, folks - even the purveyor of the gas hog six-and-three-quarters-liter V-8 is now joining the green movement. We showed you a tease of this new supercar a... February 25, 2009 by Colin Mathews
New York Times Shocker: Less Driving Means Less Congestion, More TV-Watching
Remember back in December when we told you that traffic accidents were down because Americans were driving less? Or earlier this month, when we mentioned that two... February 25, 2009 by Richard Read 1
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