car news Profit This Year for G.M. Is Possible, Finance Officer Says Christopher P. Liddell also said that a public offering for G.M. was possible this year, but that the company would first need to make a profit.   feeds.nytimes.com   2010-03-19 Toyota's Chief Returns to His Blog Akio Toyoda offered yet another apology for his company's recalls involving 8.5 million vehicles worldwide and announced that he would not be participating in the Nurburgring 24-hour endurance race in Germany.   feeds.nytimes.com   2010-03-19 Lawmaker's Car Costs Taxpayers $2,900 a Month Representative Emanuel Cleaver of Missouri has been spending $2,900 a month to lease his mobile office, but at least it can run on vegetable oil.   feeds.nytimes.com   2010-03-19 Can't See the Road? G.M.'s Next-Gen Head-Up Display May Help G.M. is working on a new windshield head-up display system that pieces together the road under low-visibility conditions.   feeds.nytimes.com   2010-03-19 Amelia Island Concours Weekend Is All Grown Up Sales and highlights from the Amelia Island concours weekend.   feeds.nytimes.com   2010-03-19 Jerome B. York, Former Auto Executive, Dies at 71 Mr. York warned General Motors of a looming financial disaster and aided the billionaire investor, Kirk Kerkorian, in efforts to drive up the price of Chrysler stock.   feeds.nytimes.com   2010-03-19 Porsche Tops in Dependability Study Porsche owners experienced the fewest problems per 100 vehicles in the latest J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study.   feeds.nytimes.com   2010-03-19 Toyota opens probe into crashed N.Y. Prius Toyota's investigation of sudden acceleration in some of its cars is shifting to suburban New York, where a driver said her Prius sped up on its own and slammed into a stone wall.   msnbc.msn.com   2010-03-17 Toyota recalls may cost automaker $5.5 billion The massive global recalls have become a very expensive problem for Toyota. How expensive? Depends who you ask.   msnbc.msn.com   2010-03-17 Honda to recall 412,000 autos for brakes Honda Motor Co. will recall more than 410,000 Odyssey minivans and Element small trucks because of braking system problems.   msnbc.msn.com   2010-03-17 New CFO says GM can be profitable this year If the economy cooperates and auto sales recover a bit, General Motors Co. has a reasonable chance of turning a full-year profit in 2010, its new chief financial officer said Wednesday.   msnbc.msn.com   2010-03-17 Nissan Cube review Nissan's funky new urban car is now on sale in the UK. Is the Japanese Kei car the shape of the future?   telegraph.co.uk   2010-03-17 F1 diary: Bahrain Grand Prix in pictures Our Formula One diarist Simon Arron's take on the opening race of the 2010 F1 season in Bahrain.   telegraph.co.uk   2010-03-17 F1 diary: Bahrain Grand Prix The first race of the 2010 Formula One season took place in Bahrain. Despite the anticipation, the opening race of the season failed to explode.   telegraph.co.uk   2010-03-17 F1 diary: 60 years of the F1 world championship Former champions - and their cars - put on a parade during the Bahrain Grand Prix to celebrate Formula One's illustrious past.   telegraph.co.uk   2010-03-17 Can stricken Toyota catch up with Hyundai? Can Toyota catch up when the Hyundai ix35 goes on sale at the end of March?   telegraph.co.uk   2010-03-17 Nissan Cube: on sale now The new, fun and funky Nissan Cube is anything but square.   telegraph.co.uk   2010-03-17 Car converted to run on coffee waste A car converted to run on coffee grounds instead of petrol has made it all the way from London to Manchester, destination being The Big Bang: UK Young Scientists' and Engineers' Fair.   telegraph.co.uk   2010-03-17 Honda recalls 400,000 vehicles for brake problem Honda said Tuesday it is recalling more than 400,000 vehicles in the United States after consumers complained of brake pedals feeling "soft."   money.cnn.com   2010-03-17 GM CFO: Taxpayer profit on bailout not certain General Motors' new chief financial officer backtracked on a forecast by the company's boss in January that taxpayers will make a profit on GMs $50 billion bailout by the federal government.   money.cnn.com   2010-03-17 Home Charging for Electric Vehicle: Costs Will Vary Costs to set up a home for charging electric vehicles varies depending on how modern the home is.   feeds.nytimes.com   2010-03-17 Honda Recalls 410,000 Vehicles for Brake Problems The move covers Odyssey minivans and Element small trucks from the 2007 and 2008 model years.   feeds.nytimes.com   2010-03-17 Why You'd Rather Ride With a Woman Than a Man Men are far more likely (by between 50 and 100 percent) to be in crashes involving loss of life. Why are men's crashes so much more tragic?   feeds.nytimes.com   2010-03-17 Itineraries: At the Rental Car Counter, the Final Bill Can Be a Surprise Add-ons like roadside assistance and insurance packages are getting a harder sell in the auto rental industry, travelers say.   feeds.nytimes.com   2010-03-17 Easy target drivers are under siege from motoring legislation Still have a clean driving licence? Never been done for speeding or had a parking ticket? Then you're one of a dying breed of motorists who yet to fall foul of the surge in motoring legislation.   telegraph.co.uk   2010-03-16 State of protection for drivers Scales of justice have never been so unfairly weighted against drivers.   telegraph.co.uk   2010-03-16 Joysticks will never replace steering wheels Most of the time, Fusker the cat lies on the table in the kitchen with all his paws tucked underneath him, looking like a loaf of bread with a face.   telegraph.co.uk   2010-03-16

car news Cut the cost of motoring as petrol hits record high Petrol prices are due to hit a record high of 120p a litre despite the oil price being at half 2008 levels   telegraph.co.uk   2010-03-16 Auto Review: 2010 Mazdaspeed 3: A steal of a deal With its broad power range, excellent manual tranny, sports-car-like handling, and affordable price tag, the Mazdaspeed 3 would be welcome as a permanent addition to my driveway.   feeds.marketwatch.com   2010-03-16 Auto Review: 2010 Honda Crosstour EX-L: Accord plus Having an extended test period of almost two weeks, I came to like the Crosstour very much, especially from a utility standpoint.   feeds.marketwatch.com   2010-03-16 Auto Review: New face, engine for Mazda's CX-7 This fine new crossover makes driving fun, even on twisty mountain roads in snow and muck.   feeds.marketwatch.com   2010-03-16 Auto Review: 2011 Chevrolet Volt: The juice is about to flow It wasn’t a long drive, but it was long enough to get excited about this plug-in electric-gas powered car that should be in Chevy showrooms about the time we start speculating over who will be in the 2011 Super Bowl.   feeds.marketwatch.com   2010-03-16 Auto Review: 2009 Porsche Boxster S: Transmission accomplished Freezing early morning temperatures that were well below the norm and then some snow are not the ideal conditions to test a Boxster convertible.   feeds.marketwatch.com   2010-03-16 Auto Review: The convertible in winter This bout of Old Man Winter’s worst can’t last forever and the Range Rover doesn’t show up for another week or two, so here we go with dreams of soft summer days.   feeds.marketwatch.com   2010-03-16 Auto Review: 2010 Nissan Altima: A serious contender With some fun built in for country roads, and lots of comfort for the interstate and a relaxed commute, the Altima is well worth a test drive in the midsize field.   feeds.marketwatch.com   2010-03-16 Auto Review: 2011 Hyundai Sonata: Watch out Camry, Accord I feel the Sonata is a well-made, well-outfitted midsize car that in looks alone is light years, (in my opinion,) ahead of the Accord and Camry.   feeds.marketwatch.com   2010-03-16 Auto Review: 2010 Land Rover LR4: Comfort in an off-road titan The LR4 is comfortable and fun off-road and on. Too bad it doesn't come with a better reputation for reliability.   feeds.marketwatch.com   2010-03-16 Auto Review: 2010 Chrysler Town & Country: Not so fit While there are things to quibble about, there is no arguing that the 2010 Chrysler Town and Country will haul stuff.   feeds.marketwatch.com   2010-03-16 Nissan U.S. Design Chief Is Retiring Alfonso Albaisa, head of Nissan Design Europe, will replace Bruce Campbell, who is retiring after a 30-year career at Nissan.   feeds.nytimes.com   2010-03-16 Toyota Questions Case of Runaway Prius Safety regulators and Toyota were unable to recreate the sudden unintended acceleration reported by a California owner of a Prius.   feeds.nytimes.com   2010-03-16 Demise of scooter emblematic of India’s rise It was a purchase to be remembered.   msnbc.msn.com   2010-03-15 No explanation for runaway Prius, agency says Safety investigators have found no evidence so far to support or disprove a California motorist's claim that his Toyota Prius sped out of control on its own.   msnbc.msn.com   2010-03-15 Caterham drifting courses expanded Caterham Cars has announced a new Advanced Drift Course, building on the success of its tyre-smoking standard drifting experience.   telegraph.co.uk   2010-03-15 Secret tips for buying a new car Want to know the best day to buy a car next month? It's April 12th, the Monday before taxes are due, according to a new study. Since shoppers will be preoccupied and feeling poor, dealers will be eager to make a deal so they can move some inventory.   money.cnn.com   2010-03-15 Toyota takes aim at California runaway Prius story Toyota is expected to challenge a California driver's story of an out-of-control Prius at a press conference Monday afternoon in California.   money.cnn.com   2010-03-15 Op-Ed Contributor: Nascar’s new rules reflect a moral code found in many sports. Nascar’s new rules reflect a moral code found in many sports and take car racing back to its roots.   feeds.nytimes.com   2010-03-15 Nascar Driver Kurt Busch Waits to Race in Gatornationals Busch’s wife once surprised him with a spot in a drag racing school. He went on to buy a car that he made street legal and race ready.   feeds.nytimes.com   2010-03-15 A Ferrari 1-2 Victory in Bahrain Fernando Alonso made a perfect debut in his new career with the Ferrari team, as the Spaniard took the lead and won his first race.   feeds.nytimes.com   2010-03-15 Questions arise over story of runaway Prius Investigators with Toyota and the federal government were unable to make a Toyota Prius speed out of control as its owner said it did on a freeway, according to a memo.   msnbc.msn.com   2010-03-14 A soft ride is top priority Honest John explains that it is possible to buy comfort without stretching to a limousine   telegraph.co.uk   2010-03-13