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2006 Honda Civic: Once Strait-Laced, Now Spacey
No other new model has generated more accolades than the redesigned Civic, despite its polarizing design.
• Go to Review From The New York Times, by Michelle Krebs
• Honda Plans to Build First Japanese Factory in 30 Years (Bloomberg News)
Cadillac BLS: It's a Yank Tank With a Secret
A diesel engine in a Cadillac? Sort of, but this Caddy, based on the Saab 9-3, is for Europe only.
• Go to Review From The Times, Britain
• Road Test: Cadillac BLS (4Car.com)
• G.M. Europe: February Car Sales Rise but Share Slips (Reuters, via USA Today)
Toyota Yaris: Toyota's Fresh New Face
The subcompact, which has been on sale in Canada for six months, will soon arrive in the United States.
• Go to Review From The Globe and Mail (Canada)
• Ya-What?? 2007 Toyota Yaris: It Will Be a Winner Even Before It Starts (The Independent Record, Helena, Mont.)
Extra Spicy: Porsche Gives the Red-Hot Cayenne Turbo S Even More Fire
What's the most potent Porsche on the road other than the exotic Carrera GT? Yes, it's an S.U.V.
• Go to Article From AutoWeek
• Test Drive: 2006 Porsche Cayenne Turbo (Forbes)
• When a Car Tells You How to Drive (The Los Angeles Times)
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Some Sleeping Pill Users Range Far Beyond Bed
Use of sleeping drugs is on the rise -- and so are arrests for driving under their influence.
• Go to Article From The New York Times, by Stephanie Saul
• Editorial: Ambien in the Driver's Seat (The New York Times)
Detroit Muscles Up
Can Motown tap its iconic history to compete with Japan, or is retro design just Detroit's last gasp?
• Go to Article From Newsweek
• Automakers Driven to Find Minority and Women Designers (The Detroit News)
• Sunset Over Detroit (ConsumerAffairs.com)
Hybrids: Save Gas, Lose Money
Just how much will hybrids depreciate? It's hard to tell, but it won't be as much as Consumer Reports originally reported.
• Go to Article From CNN/Money
• Consumer Reports Fixes Error on Hybrid Costs (MSNBC)
• Hybrids, We Never Knew Ya (Wired)
G.M. to Shift Ad Focus to Show Off Its Brands
The new strategy could minimize the effect of G.M.'s ongoing problems on customer opinion, but analysts question the move.
• Go to Article From The Detroit Free Press
• Jeep Has a Dirty Job (The Detroit Free Press)
High-Tech Car Keys Spur Growing Lockout Problem
Locked your keys in the car? Plan to visit a dealer and spend several hundred dollars.
• Go to Article From The Wall Street Journal, via azcentral.com
• Have You Heard the One About the Car Thief? (The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, Va.)
G.M. Recalls 900,000 Trucks for Faulty Tailgate Cables
This new recall adds to the more than four million pickups that were recalled for a similar problem in 2004.
• Go to Article From The Los Angeles Times
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Alonso Wins Bahrain Grand Prix
The Formula One season began with a victory for last year's champion, Fernando Alonso.
• Go to Article From The Associated Press, via The New York Times
• Alonso Predicts Four-Way Fight (BBC Sport)
Grand Prix, in 100th Year, Fuels Debate Over Engines
In a series known for controversy, Formula One's transition from V-10 to V-8 engines is this season's biggest.
• Go to Article From The New York Times, by Brad Spurgeon
• Formula One 2006: Driver by Driver (SpeedTV.com)
Johnson Passes Kenseth for Last-Lap Win
With two victories and a second-place finish, Jimmie Johnson has taken an early lead in the Nascar championship points standings.
• Go to Article From The Associated Press, via The New York Times
• From the Straight to the Strange, Bets Abound in Vegas (ESPN.com)
• Eau de Nascar: Licensing and the Smell of Money (The New York Times)
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Thanks to Detroit, China Is Poised to Lead
American and European carmakers, as well as Toyota, Honda and Nissan of Japan, are introducing their best technology to their plants in China.
• Go to Article From The New York Times, by Keith Bradsher
• A Billion Tough Sells (Business Week)
• Big Three Battling Local Brands for Bigger Share of Growing Chinese Market (Automotive News, via AutoWeek)
Nissan Set to Relocate; Sales Chief Will Retire
The number of senior Nissan executives that will not be making the move to the Music City is now 13.
• Go to Article From The New York Times, by Jeremy W. Peters
• Connelly Confident of Nissan's Success (WardsAuto.com)
Union Leaders at Delphi Plan to Meet and Review G.M. Talks
As a March 31 deadline for an agreement with the U.A.W. approaches, Delphi's negotiations continue.
• Go to Article From The New York Times, by Micheline Maynard
• Another Delphi Local Votes to Authorize Strike (The Associated Press, via The New York Times)
• Auto Parts Makers Have Doomsday Plan (The Globe and Mail, Canada)
G.M. Freezes Pension Plan of Its Salaried Workers
This latest cost-cutting maneuver will shrink the company's retirement benefits for its white-collar workers.
• Go to Article From The New York Times, by Micheline Maynard
• Lear Says It Received S.E.C. Subpoena Tied to G.M. Inquiry (Reuters)
VW's Chief, Under Fire, Fights Back
Speculation has some members of VW's board voting against renewing Bernd Pischetsrieder's contract.
• Go to Article From The New York Times, by Mark Landler
• Backseat Driver Puts VW on Crash Course (The Times, Britain)
Mini Slump not a Worry for BMW
BMW is adding production capacity at its Mini plant, even as sales of the car have declined.
• Go to Article From The Birmingham Post, Britain
• BMW's 2005 Profit Fell, but It Beat Expectations (Reuters)
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Author Tom Wolfe, who at 75 is among the oldest -- and in a sense, whitest -- celebrity to pimp his ride. And he's been doing it way before MTV. Is Mr. Wolfe too old to be tricking out his ride or should today's youngsters take a cue or two?
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Top 10 2006 4WD Vehicles for Off-Highway Use
1. Dodge Ram 2500:
The Power Wagon is a Ram 2500 with plenty of special off-roading hardware, including front and rear differential locks, an electronically disconnecting front stabilizer bar, 33-inch off-road tires, Bilstein shocks and a 12,000-pound winch.
2. Hummer H1 Alpha:
Featuring massive ground clearance, big tires and a stout drivetrain, the H1 Alpha can crawl over or ford its way through just about anything. Order the Off-Road Adventure and Tire packages for top performance.
3. Hummer H2:
Welcome to Hummer Lite. The Hummer H2 isn't as big or as heavy as the Hummer H1, nor does it have as much off-road capability. But the H2's smaller size makes it much more realistic to use in urban environments, and it still has more than enough tough-truck attitude to take on the majority of off-road trails.
4. Jeep Grand Cherokee:
For overall versatility, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is an outstanding choice. This midsize S.U.V. deftly offers plenty of off-road capability without sacrificing too much on-road comfort.
5. Jeep Wrangler:
This classic American S.U.V. has earned a loyal following because of its rugged capabilities, compact size and iconic styling. Of course, it's not very civilized and is a poor choice for an urban commuter car. But for the ultimate in rock crawling and trail maneuverability, the Jeep Wrangler can't be beat.
6. Kia Sorento:
Compared to the Hummer H1 Alpha, which is just as likely to squash an obstacle rather than go over it, the Kia Sorento might seem a bit outclassed for this list. But for the money, this midsize S.U.V. is an attractive package.
7. Land Rover Range Rover:
The Land Rover Range Rover has a rich heritage relating to off-road adventure. And the Range Rover, given its long list of off-road-oriented technology features, is still one of the most capable S.U.V.'s available for taking on nature's muck and grime.
8. Nissan Xterra:
For maximum off-road capability, go with the Off-Road trim level, which equips the Xterra with a rear differential lock, specialized tires, Bilstein performance shocks and hill descent control.
9. Toyota Land Cruiser:
The Toyota Land Cruiser has rightfully earned its place as one of the world's premier go-anywhere vehicles. Used in just about every rugged environment on Earth, the Land Cruiser has a strong reputation for durability, versatility and comfort.
10. Toyota Tacoma:
Though old, beat-up American full-size pickups are still the weapon of choice for most hard-core off-roading enthusiasts, Toyota pickups have earned a measure of respect because of their capability and durability.
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