AutoWeek articles from January 2007

AutoWeek archives from January 2007

Drivers Log.(News)
January 1, 2007... 2007 Chrysler Aspen Limited 4wd Date in fleet: Nov. 30-Dec. 14 As-tested price: $43,395 Drivetrain: 5.7-liter V8; 4wd, five-speed automatic Output: 335 hp @ 5200 rpm, 370 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm Curb weight: 5043 lbs Fuel Economy (EPA/AW):...

Flash.(Briefs)
January 1, 2007... Don't call BMW BMW says demand has far outstripped supply for those looking to score a free dual-fuel (hydrogen and gasoline) powered BMW 7 Series for six months ("High-End Hydrogen,'' Dec. 4). To promote hydrogen, BMW is giving the cars...

A SHOW WITH HISTORY.(North American International Auto Show)
January 1, 2007... The first Detroit auto show was staged in a beer garden Dec. 9, 1907, and featured 33 vehicles from 17 motorcar makers. Admission that day was 50 cents, though it bumped to $1.00 for what was called "society night.'' One hundred years...

THE BEST GTI YOU'LL NEVER OWN; VW's R GTI SEMA show car is superb to drive, but you can't.(News)
January 1, 2007... Byline: MARK VAUGHN The magnificent R GTI is easily the nimblest and most fun-to-drive Volkswagen ever built. Volkswagen's Design Center California and APR of Auburn, Alabama, lightened it up and added huge twists of horsepower and torque....

Picture Perfect.(Column)
January 1, 2007... Byline: Richard S. Chang Have you noticed how supercar posters are photographed in the Mojave Desert, the Badlands or some other Ridley Scott-like setting? You never see the cars parked along, say, New York Route 301 in Putnam County or on...

TV: Jan. 5 - 7.(News)
January 1, 2007... Friday, Jan. 5 American Muscle Car, 8 a.m., Speed Redline TV, 9 a.m., Speed NOPI Tunervision, 9:30 a.m., Speed Lucas Oil On The Edge, 4:30 p.m., Speed American Muscle Car, 5:30 p.m., Speed Chop Cut Rebuild, 7 p.m.,...

Letters.
January 1, 2007... The war of the doors Responding to the idea of a four-door or wagon Mustang (News, Dec. 18): Ford did this to the T-Bird and it failed miserably, likewise the Cougar. Chrysler was successful with Charger because it created an exciting car....

A NIGHT TO REMEMBER; Travis Pastrana was just one highlight of the Race of Champions.(Motorsports)
January 1, 2007... Byline: Curt Cavin Not too many people imagined that the star of the 19th-annual Race of Champions would be a U.S. motocross rider. But Travis Pastrana, a 23-year-old newcomer to car racing, nearly stole the show in Paris all by...

Resolute in More than Name Only.
January 1, 2007... Byline: Dutch Mandel Why should this issue's cover date prompt us to holler, "Do over!''? It may be symbolic to start fresh on Jan. 1 each year, but we're not going to mess with symbolism. Today's as good a day as any to stop smoking,...

Flash.(Briefs)
January 1, 2007... Alonso debuts F1 World Champion Fernando Alonso finally got to drive a McLaren-Mercedes when he debuted for the team during December testing at Jerez. Alonso asked Renault F1 team principal Flavio Briatore for a one-day release from his...

BOURDAIS, ANDRETTI TEST F1.(Competition)(Champ Car champion Sebastien Bourdais)(Marco Andretti)(Len Sutton passes away)(2007 Champ Car season's new rules)
January 1, 2007... Champ Car champion Sebastien Bourdais said his Formula One test with Red Bull's Scuderia Toro Rosso at the Jerez Circuit in Spain went so well that he will continue to pursue a ride there. But it won't be until the 2008 season. "My option...

SMOKIN' HOT; Is this SEMA concept a glimpse at the Dodge Challenger SRT8?(annual Specialty Equipment Market Association show)(Product/service evaluation)
January 1, 2007... Byline: ROGER HART The annual Specialty Equipment Market Association show in Las Vegas is much like the host city: It celebrates wretched excess. Not that we have anything against 24-hour all-you-can-eat buffets, silicone-enhanced...

What Might Have Been.(Escape Roads)
January 1, 2007... Byline: JOHN F. KATZ The 1963 Ramblers were designed for a decade of production-or at least more than a few model years-at a time when frantic change still drove product planning in Detroit. American Motors CEO George Romney cited (in a...

MIXED MESSAGE; Ford quashes AutoWeek's 'Stang sedan report, announces Mustang-based sedan concept for Detroit.(News)
January 1, 2007... Byline: BOB GRITZINGER Ford officials have "categorically'' denied plans to build a sedan or wagon version of the iconic Mustang, but at the same time confirmed the Dearborn automaker will reveal two Mustang-based, rear-drive, four-door...

LEADER OF THE BRAND.(News)
January 1, 2007... Jan. 10, 2007, Cobo Center, Detroit Charlie Hughes, one of the foremost experts on branding, marketing and organizational culture, will present the keynote address at this year's AutoWeek Design Forum. Hughes, president of Brand Rules,...

Dwindling Appeal? Toyota's FJ thrills some, riles others.(News)
January 1, 2007... Byline: JONATHAN WONG Throughout its first three months in the AutoWeek fleet, Toyota's FJ Cruiser began to win over staffers who initially opposed the throwback SUV: It proved a comfortable long-distance traveler, capable cargo hauler and...

PIPE DREAM? Toyota conceives a 21st-century Supra.
January 1, 2007... Byline: WES RAYNAL About a year ago, Toyota asked its designers and engineers a simple question: "What would be a suitable and appropriate Toyota sports car for the 21st century?'' The result is the car you see on these pages, the FT-HS...

2007 DETROIT SHOW PREVIEW.(News)
January 1, 2007... Not everything stays cloaked until the North American International Auto Show kicks off in Detroit. Press previews are Jan. 7-9, and the show is open to the public Jan. 13-21. S-Type replacement revealed! Jaguar will debut a new volume...

Smokin' Deals.(News)
January 1, 2007... The start of the new year doesn't mean the great deals are going away anytime soon. Here is a look at four of the week's hottest deals. There is something for nearly every enthusiast's wallet. For the latest deals available on cars, trucks...

AutoWeek.com.(News)
January 1, 2007... Straight from Detroit You know we're all over the North American International Auto Show coverage, even before the doors open. We've got a huge preview site at autoweek.com/Detroit, and we'll be the first to bring you live updates, photos,...

2007 MV AGUSTA F4 1000 SENNA.(Revs)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Byline: George P. Blumberg Sportbike as Italian art. 998.3-cc, 174-hp, liquid-cooled dohc inline-four; 419-pounds dry weight; quarter-mile in 10.2 seconds at 142.32 mph. Competitive set: Aprilia Tuono 1000R, Ducati 1098 Superbike,...

DREAM COME TRUE; One of America's most notable Ferrari fans once never considered owning one.(Revs)
January 1, 2007... Byline: PHIL BERG "I always wanted Ferraris,'' admits Jon Shirley, "but I knew that I could barely afford a Jaguar E-type, much less a Ferrari, so I never really considered owning them.'' This was, of course, before Shirley worked his way...

TIBURON WANTS TO EAT COMPETITORS; Any V6 pony car enthusiasts out there?(News)
January 1, 2007... Byline: MARK VAUGHN In between the 9000-rpm ultra-whine of a Honda four and the thumping roar of a mighty domestic V8 lies the humble V6-powered Hyundai Tiburon. Face-lifted and chassis-stiffened for 2007, the Tiburon offers a choice...

Ooh-La-La.(News)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Freestyle motocross rider Ludovic Guillou, part of Team Ramp Xavier Fabre, wowed crowds at the Race of Champions (page 38) by performing exhibition stunts. On his third back-flip attempt, Guillou landed short and fractured his collarbone. He...

But Wait, There's More...(BWTM)
January 1, 2007... CAPTAIN OBVIOUS PRESS RELEASE OF THE WEEK... Winter Brings Increased Risk on Roads... ... and Headline of the week Crash Tests Find Small Cars Lacking -The New York Times Hyperventilating Hyperlinks: 1....

Market.(Escape Roads)
January 1, 2007... Byline: KEITH MARTIN The Sportscar Auction Geneva Oct. 7 1977 Ferrari 512 BB 4943-cc 12-cylinder, five-speed manual. Rosso Corsa red, black leather interior. Straight body, poor repaint in places with plenty of orange...

Smokin' Deals.(News)
January 8, 2007... Swelling inventories have Chrysler looking to move vehicles fast. Here are this week's hottest deals, courtesy of the folks in Auburn Hills. For the latest deals available on cars, trucks and sport/utes, go to www.autoweek.com/incentives...

Bright lights, desert city.(News)
January 8, 2007... Bahrain International Circuit, midnight, Dec. 15: Ten hours gone, 14 still to go in the inaugural Bahrain 24-hour free-for-all endurance race (page 46). Funny enough, the crowd was largest for this brilliant fireworks display, rather than,...

Two for Spain?(competition)(Brief article)
January 8, 2007... Apparently, Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone wants to exploit the series' newfound popularity in Spain-thanks to Spanish double world champion Fernando Alonso-by staging a second race there in addition to the Spanish Grand Prix at Barcelona....

Das boot.(News)(Brief article)
January 8, 2007... Inside, outside, upside down. This photo of the Rolls-Royce Phaeton Drophead Coupe (page 12) is quietly disconcerting. Not because its luxury interior was fashioned after 1930s America's Cup Yachts, as its designer says, but because with its...

NEW DETECTOR DETECTED.(Revs)
January 8, 2007... For months, rumors swirled that Escort was poised to introduce a latest-tech radar detector. Here's proof: a reader's shot of this unit-labeled Passport 9500i-stuck to a car's windshield near Escort's headquarters in West Chester, Ohio. Sources...

Heartbeat in the heartland; for three days in autumn, Corvettes cram the cornfields.(Revs)
January 8, 2007... Byline: LINDA CLARK Sitting at the junction of two interstates that connect America's four corners, Effingham, Illinois, is also the hub of the Chevrolet Corvette universe on the third weekend of September. That's when some 14,000...

SUCCESSFUL REPLACEMENT.(Auto File)
January 8, 2007... The Dodge Neon's replacement-the compact five-seat wagon/crossover/whatcha-macallit 2007 Dodge Caliber-has leaped far beyond the long-running compact car in terms of content and utility. As for sporting intentions, it's more of a baby step...

Getting Zapped.(Column)
January 8, 2007... Byline: Kevin A. Wilson General Motors got a raw deal from the makers of the film Who Killed The Electric Car? That's not just my assertion; it's that of Toyota Motor Sales exec Ernest Bastien, vice president for vehicle operations, as...

Flash.(briefs)
January 8, 2007... Mini Sidewalk Convertible Mini's Detroit show stand features the Sidewalk option package for Mini Cooper and Cooper S Convertibles. All Sidewalk packages get leather seats and leather-wrapped steering wheel, chrome interior trim, center...

ELAN OF THE ELANTRA; Hyundai's second-smallest car gets a facelift inside and out.(News)
January 8, 2007... Byline: MARK VAUGHN As Hyundai continues to clean up in the J.D. Power Initial Quality Survey and expand its model line by previously unimagined numbers (eight different Hyundai models and climbing!), it might have been easy to forget the...

BAH! RAIN! A wet and entertaining Middle-Eastern enduro.(Motorsports)
January 8, 2007... Byline: PATRICK C. PATERNIE A Porsche won and it rained. You could say business as usual for a sports car endurance race, but this was far from the usual enduro. For openers, it was the first 24 Hour Race of Bahrain, held Dec. 15-16. ...

Flash.(Briefs)
January 8, 2007... Going longer Texans like to say everything is bigger in their state, and now the IRL race will be, too-or at least longer. Officials will add 50 kilometers, or 28 laps, to the 2007 race, pushing the distance to 550K. Other IRL events, such...

Flirting With Fiberglass.(Escape Roads)
January 8, 2007... Byline: LINDA CLARK When the first Corvette rolled off the assembly line June 30, 1953, it started a love affair with Americans-and fans around the world-that has lasted for more than five decades. If the Corvette had parents, they...

AUTOWEEK 2006 TRIVIA QUESTION ANSWERS.(Competition)
January 8, 2007... 1. The drivers in the winning car in the 2006 24 Hours of Daytona were Dan Wheldon, Scott Dixon and Casey Mears. 2. The bulk of the driving in the winning vehicle in the four-wheel category of the 2006 Baja 1000 was performed by Robby...

TV: Jan. 12-14.(News)
January 8, 2007... Friday, Jan. 12 Redline TV, 1 a.m., Speed NOPI Tunervision, 1:30 a.m., Speed Car Crazy, 2:30 a.m., Speed Chop Cut Rebuild, 7 a.m., Speed American Muscle Car, 8 a.m., Speed Redline TV, 9 a.m., Speed NOPI...

PHANTOM ROMANCE; Introducing the 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe.(News)
January 8, 2007... Byline: GREG KABLE As clues go, it was big. Revealed at the Geneva motor show in 2004, Rolls-Royce's stunning 100EX concept was created to celebrate the famed British carmaker's centenary. That was the official word, at least. By...

Rock on the gavel road; what you need to know to navigate the annual Arizona auction extravaganza.(news)(Event overview)
January 8, 2007... Byline: BOB GOLFEN Arizona in January means just one thing to car people: a massive gathering of the clan for a love-fest of collector-car auctions, with five top auctions from which to choose. Craig Jackson's instinct for what pleases...

ALFA ROMEO RETURNS TO LE MANS.(Competition)
January 8, 2007... Alfa Romeo will end a three-decade absence from the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2008. The Italian manufacturer revealed it will develop its forthcoming 8C sports car into a GT2 racer. Alfa president Antonio Baravalle made a brief reference to the...

VIPER BITES HARD.(News)
January 8, 2007... Byline: MAC MORRISON The eternal battle between Corvette and Viper will evolve again this summer, when the 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 arrives well ahead of Chevrolet's Corvette SS "Blue Devil'' supercar expected as a 2009 model. ...

GLOBAL FLAVOR; GM brings worldwide designs to Detroit.(News)
January 8, 2007... Byline: KEVIN A. WILSON Concept designs from its worldwide studios appeared at a celebrity-studded fashion/design show near General Motors headquarters on Jan. 6 and then on the revamped GM show stand during the North American...

Hello, Kitty; Jaguar C-XF proves that cats can rise from the dead. This S-Type replacement will lead the firm's rebirth.
January 8, 2007... Byline: DUTCH MANDEL Patience is a virtue, and Ian Callum has patience. To wait five years to make your mark on a celebrated marque like Jaguar clearly shows patience... and diligence and a bit of anger management, too. Callum started...

AutoWeek design forum.(News)
January 8, 2007... Jan. 10, 2007 * COBO CENTER, DETROIT Keynote Speaker: Charlie Hughes, co-author of the book Branding Iron, and president of Brand Rules LLC. Featured Speakers: Robert Boniface, General Motors design; Moray Callum, Ford North America...

AutoWeek.com.(News)
January 8, 2007... NAIAS Explosion We know all of you aren't going to rush to Detroit in the cold Midwest winter, and that's okay. Now that the 2007 North American International Auto Show is upon us, we can bring everything from the show to your monitor....

CLEANER AUDI.(Competition)(Brief article)
January 8, 2007... Audi, the first manufacturer to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans with a diesel engine, also wants to become the first to win it with bio-fuels. Speaking at the World Motorsport Symposium in London, head of engine technology Ulrich Baretzky said, "We...

DETROIT TAKES CENTER STAGE.(News)
January 8, 2007... Byline: BOB GRITZINGER Three for 3 Tri-fold hardtop for 2007 BMW 3 Series Convertible We've been awaiting the debut of BMW's hardtop convertible version of the fourth-generation 3 Series since our spies first spotted the car more...

But Wait, There's More...(BWTM)
January 8, 2007... The holiday greetings have stopped trickling in, and-as usual-our friends in the car biz showed off their creativity. Here are a few of our favorite cards to enjoy as you kick off 2007. CAPTION(S): From: Newman-Haas Racing * Hagerty *...

Letters.
January 8, 2007... Keep the ponies running I love Chevy's convertible concept Camaro, but I wonder if pony car mania will last until all the Big Three's ponies arrive. Mustang is a success with retro style and bang-for-the-buck powertrains. And if Dr. Z's...

Old Ragtops and the Urn.(Column)(chief instructor of Drivetrain USA Gordon Booth dies)(Obituary)
January 8, 2007... Byline: Steve Thompson The gent sat down next to me, smiled and asked, "So how did you know Gordon?'' I told him about how we'd met and the column I'd done because of my respect for Gordon's work as president and chief instructor of...

Market.(Escape Roads)(Ford Motor Co. auctions 1955 Ford Thunderbird sports car )(Brief article)
January 8, 2007... Byline: KEITH MARTIN The Sportscar Auction Geneva Oct. 7 1955 Ford Thunderbird 292-cid V8, four-barrel, three-speed manual. Red with red-and-white vinyl interior. Door fit wide at bottom of passenger door, other panel...

Drivers Log.(News)
January 8, 2007... 2007 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab 4x4 Date in fleet: Dec. 13-20 As-tested price: $30,804 Drivetrain: 4.0-liter V6; 4wd, five-speed automatic Output: 236 hp @ 5200 rpm, 266 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm Curb weight: 4045 lbs Fuel Economy (EPA/AW): 19/18.6...

1 1/8-SCALE PICKUP; On third try, Toyota finally goes large.(News)
January 15, 2007... Byline: BOB GRITZINGER For all of its ballyhooed product prescience-its apparent ability to build the right vehicle for every automotive segment on the planet-no one would argue that when it comes to full-size American pickup trucks,...

Briefs.(Revs)
January 15, 2007... Byline: MARK VAUGHN Movies in the Mountains The Southern Yosemite Automotive Film Festival starts March 21 with the great 1950s teensploitation hit Hot Rods to Hell and ends four days and 23 movies later with the racin' family film...

GOING 4-LOW; Why should all the driving schools be for sports cars?(Revs)
January 15, 2007... Byline: PHIL FLORADAY Most driving schools give students ample track time to learn the capabilities and limits of fine sports cars. The Hummer Driving Academy, operated by AM General at its South Bend, Indiana, headquarters, does the same...

MURCI SAKES! LP640 Roadster offers the same brain-blowing 640 hp but no roof!(News)
January 15, 2007... Byline: MARK VAUGHN The Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 was already indefensibly outrageous enough and now this, the LP640 Roadster, with the same svelte body and 640-hp V12 engine but no roof! Mama Mia! Yes, yes, it is still...

Drivers Log.(News)
January 15, 2007... 2007 BMW M6 Date in fleet: Dec. 20-Jan. 2 As-tested price: $109,190 Drivetrain: 5.0-liter dohc V10; rwd, seven-speed sequential Output: 500 hp @ 7750 rpm, 383 lb-ft @ 6100 rpm Curb weight: 3909 lbs Fuel Economy (EPA/AW): 14/12.8 mpg ...

Significant Six.(News)
January 15, 2007... Here's a smattering of other important news from the Detroit show: 1. Sporty car resurgence. We've already revealed the Dodge Viper, Toyota FT-HS (future Supra), Camaro convertible, Jaguar C-XF and Ford Interceptor. Watch for clues to the...

BOBBY HAMILTON, 1957-2007.(Competition)
January 15, 2007... Bobby Hamilton, the 2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion and one of a handful of drivers with victories in NASCAR's top three series, died from cancer Jan. 7, surrounded by his family in his home near Nashville, Tennessee. He was 49. ...

The Science of Art; In '02 the Cadillac CTS rocked the world. This new-generation car is as bold with more style.
January 15, 2007... Byline: DUTCH MANDEL Leave it to folks at Cadillac-they seem to know where they're going and what they've got to do to get there. General Motors' flagship division, reborn shortly after the turn of this century with a striking, angular...

Ironing Out the Car Biz Problems.(Column)
January 15, 2007... Byline: Dutch Mandel I became a better automotive journalist. It wasn't that I spent time up to my elbows in bearing grease, or reviewed grammar work sheets. I did neither. I did read Branding Iron, a book whose subtitle is Branding...

Flash.(briefs)
January 15, 2007... Thompson murder verdict The former business partner of land-speed record-setter Mickey Thompson was found guilty Jan. 4 of murdering the racing legend and his wife, Trudy, after a business deal collapsed 18 years ago. A Los Angeles...

FIRST LOOK: 2008 BMW 5 SERIES.(News)
January 15, 2007... Byline: GREG KABLE Little appears to differentiate the existing BMW 5 Series from the upcoming 2008 models due in North American this spring. But the new sedan and wagon models do carry significant developments, the biggest of which are...

CAN'T TOUCH THIS; Here's the scoop on the super wagon BMW says it won't bring to the U.S.(News)
January 15, 2007... Byline: GREG KABLE BMW's hottest property at the Geneva motor show in March will likely be an M5 Touring (wagon) version of its screaming M5 sedan. The high-performance load hauler is set to compete against the likes of the Audi S6...

BIG TIMERS; Racing stars turn out and tune up for the Rolex 24 at Daytona.(Motorsports)
January 15, 2007... Byline: Steven Cole Smith The best bargain in all of motorsports, and arguably its best-kept secret, is the three-day test session held a few weeks prior to the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona. For just $5, you can drive right into Daytona...

Flash.(briefs)
January 15, 2007... Parsons in hospital Former NASCAR champion Benny Parsons has been readmitted to a Charlotte-area hospital for treatment of lung cancer. The 20-time Nextel Cup winner and 1973 series champion was diagnosed in the spring. He maintained his...

AW's guide to the 24 hours.(motorsports)
January 15, 2007... Byline: Steven Cole Smith The cliche "Good seats still available!'' has never been more true than for the 45th Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona, where you can essentially have a grandstand all to yourself. Daytona International Speedway has never...

AURA OF UTILITY.(News)
January 15, 2007... Byline: Bob Gritzinger Don't look for Saturn to rest on it laurels after the General Motors division won North American Car of the Year honors for its Opel Vectra-based Aura midsize sedan. Not only is the company gearing up for the launch...

AutoWeek.(Briefs)
January 15, 2007... Plenty of podcasts In case our extensive collection of photos, news, blogs and other inside information from the 2007 North American International Auto Show isn't enough for you, we're also bringing you interviews with VIPs from the...

Smokin' Deals.(News)
January 15, 2007... Last week could be dubbed the DaimlerChrysler blow-out sale. This week the incentives are a bit more evenly distributed. Here are five of this week's hottest deals. For the latest deals available on cars, trucks and sport/utes, go to...

ONE-TWO PUNCH; GM claims 2007 North American Car and Truck of the Year awards with revamped Chevy Silverado and all-new Saturn Aura.(News)
January 15, 2007... Byline: BOB GRITZINGER General Motors, most recently sagging on the ropes with many suggesting the world's largest automaker was down for the count, responded with two swift punches to the meat of the market with its award-winning...

Market.(escape roads)(The Worldwide Group)(Brief article)
January 15, 2007... Byline: KEITH MARTIN The Worldwide Group Hilton Head, S.C. Nov. 11, 2006 1956 Allard K3 Hemi roadster 331-cid V8, 2x2-barrel, four-speed. Red with black leather interior. Decent paint shows some minor swirl marks on hood...

But Wait, There's More...(BWTM)
January 15, 2007... WHAT IF HE WINS AGAIN? L.A. collector-car kingpin Bruce Meyer is raffling off the Infiniti G35 he won at the charity raffle at last year's Pebble Beach Concours. The car was donated to the Pebble raffle by Infiniti to benefit the Boys and...

Letters.
January 15, 2007... A driving lesson Kevin Wilson's Dec. 4 column, "Don't Panic, but be Smart,'' is one of the best articles I've read this year on driving. We all think we're great drivers, but the best drivers are the most considerate. In this age of...

POWER PLAY; Chevy Volt's E-flex powertrain tops our list.(News)
January 15, 2007... Byline: BOB GRITZINGER If there's a "Wow, did you see that?'' at this year's North American International Auto Show, it is most likely the Chevrolet Volt. How, out of some four dozen world debuts, does this unremarkable-looking...

TV: Jan. 19-21.(News)
January 15, 2007... Friday, Jan. 19 Chop Cut Rebuild, 7 a.m., Speed American Muscle Car, 8 a.m., Speed Redline TV, 9 a.m., Speed NOPI Tunervison, 9:30 a.m., Speed Barrett-Jackson: Life on the Block, 2 p.m. Speed Barrett-Jackson: Life on...

Russia by car; impressions from a new old world, or why we won the Cold War.(News)
January 15, 2007... Byline: J.P. VETTRAINO Editor's note: On Oct. 21, 2006, 36 diesel-powered Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedans left Paris for Beijing, accompanied by 24 support vehicles (including tankers transporting low-sulfur diesel). On Nov. 17 all 36 reached...

Off-track.(escape roads)(Societa Anonima Officine Alfieri Maserati)
January 15, 2007... Byline: JAN TEGLER From its inception in 1914, the Societa Anonima Officine Alfieri Maserati had been in the business of automobile racing. The Maserati brothers, led by Alfieri Maserati, specialized in tuning race cars for others (Isotta...

CLEAR CHOICES; This debate was over before it started.(News)
January 22, 2007... Byline: DUTCH MANDEL, WES RAYNAL, ROGER HART, NATALIE NEFF, BOB GRITZINGER, JON WONG In some years, at some auto shows, AutoWeek editors spend hours arguing the pluses and minuses of a car-hauler's worth of worthy contenders for our...

FAR OUT; A glimpse at the future of car design.(News)
January 22, 2007... Byline: DUTCH MANDEL, WES RAYNAL, ROGER HART, NATALIE NEFF, BOB GRITZINGER, JON WONG Concept cars act as guideposts for what we can expect to come down the production car pipeline, if not next year then at least sometime before the Jetsons...