AutoWeek articles from October 2002

AutoWeek archives from October 2002

Strategic Buying Guide, Part III; People Mover Guide: Part 2 of 2.(News)(Buyers Guide)
October 7, 2002... Byline: AUTOWEEK STAFF ***** Correction: The Kia Sorento Buyers Guide item on page 23 of this issue should have appeared in last week's truck/SUV guide, as a body-on-frame truck, rather than with this week's crossover compilation. We...

Corrections.(Correction)(Correction Notice)
October 7, 2002... The Kia Sorento Buyers Guide item on page 23 of this issue should have appeared in last week's truck/SUV guide, as a body-on-frame truck, rather than with this week's crossover compilation. We apologize for any confusion. Also, in the...

Bentley's time machine.(News)(Brief Article)
October 7, 2002... Of all the automakers making big splashes at the Paris motor show, Bentley was the only one that managed to keep some of the wraps on its hardware until the Continental GT was revealed. Even then, it was hard to see the premiere of the luxury...

The News; October 7, 2002.(News)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
October 7, 2002... An offhand remark, a simple suggestion, an innocent question-who knows what leads car companies to make decisions, but if there's any part we can play, we're happy to oblige. Mind you, we're not taking credit for VW's effort to bring its ``R''...

Results: Kansas Speedway.(Racing)(Brief Article)
October 7, 2002... 1.5-mile tri-oval Sept. 29 1. Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 267 laps at 119.394 mph avg. speed; 2. Ryan Newman, Ford, 267; 3. Rusty Wallace, Ford, 267; 4. Joe Nemechek, Chevrolet, 267; 5. Bill Elliott, Dodge, 267; 6. Dale Earnhardt Jr.,...

Competition This Week; October 7, 2002.(Competition)(Brief Article)
October 7, 2002... All eyes were focused on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway-this time for the United States Grand Prix. What a strange race it turned out to be. After leading every lap, at the last corner Michael Schumacher drifted high and allowed teammate...

News.(industry briefs)(News Briefs)(Brief Article)
October 7, 2002... Enzo-economics Here's a lesson in the law of supply and demand-Ferrari style. Faced with overwhelming pressure to build a few more copies of the $670,000 Enzo Ferrari, chairman Luca di Montezemolo relented and ordered his minions to...

...But Wait, There's More.(BWTM)(Brief Article)
October 7, 2002... Are you ready for some driving? Monday Night Football broadcaster John Madden hates flying, so he travels by bus. Not one to let a marketing opportunity pass by, the people at Motor Coach Industries want you to know these wheels cost about...

1918 Detroit Electric Model 75 Brougham; An early urban car.(Escape Roads)(Brief Article)
October 7, 2002... Byline: KIT FOSTER Battery-powered cars continue to be looked at as an alternative to internal combustion. Every time the California zero-emission mandate raises its head, there's a renaissance of pure-battery propulsion. But the...

Life with Cars.(Column)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
October 7, 2002... Byline: Rich Ceppos We fell in love standing by a car, only I didn't know it just then. As usual, it would take me a while to catch up with my heart. The door of the funny little Renault LeCar was open and I was on one side of it, she on...

Bookmark.(News)(Brief Article)
October 7, 2002... Even with a few more Enzos for sale, few of us will likely drive home in one soon. It's hardly a substitute, but ferrariportal.com is the latest site for those seeking a Ferrari fix.

LIKES/DISLIKES.(Auto File)(Infiniti G35)(Brief Article)(Evaluation)
October 7, 2002... infiniti G35 LIKES * Precise steering * Outstanding brakes * What a bargain DISLIKES * No manual (yet) * Slow automanual * Dealer experience

Future.(Calendar)
October 7, 2002... Dec. 7 Clay County Food Bank Car & Truck Show Middleburg, Fla. Sponsored by Jacksonville Rods & Customs. Only pre-1972 vehicles eligible. Best of Show, door prizes and trophies. All proceeds donated to the food bank. For...

VIEWS AND REVIEWS.(Auto File)(Infiniti G35)(Brief Article)
October 7, 2002... OWNERS SHHH... DON'T TELL ANYONE ABOUT THE G35. If the public ever gets wind of what a great car this is, there will be one in every driveway. JOHN ETTARE, Castro Valley, Calif. EXCELLENT BALANCE BETWEEN A SPORTS car and highway...

PRICING.(Auto File)(Infiniti G35)(Brief Article)
October 7, 2002... Base: $29,495 (includes $545 destination) As tested: $31,470 IntelliChoice target price: $26,904 Rebates: None What owners paid; average: $27,000 to $37,130; $31,207 Options as tested: Sunroof ($1,000); aero package,...

ROAD TEST DATA.(Auto File)(Infiniti G35)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
October 7, 2002... STANDING-START ACCELERATION 0-30 mph: 2.66 sec 0-40 mph: 3.81 sec 0-50 mph: 5.31 sec 0-60 mph: 6.90 sec 0-100 km/h (62.1 mph): 7.29 sec 0-quarter-mile: 94.2 mph, 15.27 sec ROLLING ACCeLERATION 20-40 mph...

FACTS.(Auto File)(Infiniti G35)(Brief Article)
October 7, 2002... MANUFACTURER'S DATA Infiniti Division P.O. Box 191 Gardena CA 90248 Customer assistance: (800) 662-6200 Internet address: www.infiniti.com Country of origin: Japan Number of dealers: 157 SPECIFICATIONS ...

Television Oct. 11-13.(News)
October 7, 2002... Friday, Oct. 11 Totally NASCAR, 1 a.m., Fox Sports Net (T) Car Crazy, 1 a.m., Speed Channel (T) USAR Hooters Pro Cup: Four Champions Challenge Series, 1:30 a.m., Speed Channel (T) Totally NASCAR, 6 a.m., Fox Sports Net (T) ...

Fast Poll.(News)(Cadillac XLR)(Brief Article)
October 7, 2002... SC 430, SL500, XLR... Can the new Caddy top the topless luxo sporties? The upcoming Cadillac XLR won't surpass the competition right away, but it is a darn good start. If Cadillac would combine the XLR with a fine-tuned racing program,...

Letters.(Letter to the Editor)
October 7, 2002... Arrivederci Michael Michael, I've been a fan of Champ car racing since the early '50s and an Andretti fan since the mid-'60s. I've watched you race hundreds of open-wheel races and rooted for you to win on every one of them. But except for...

Results: Indianapolis Motor Speedway.(Racing)(Brief Article)
October 7, 2002... 2.6-mile road course Sept. 29 1. Rubens Barrichello, Ferrari, 73 laps at 125.191 mph avg. speed; 2. Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, 73; 3. David Coulthard, McLaren-Mercedes, 73; 4. Juan Pablo Montoya, Williams-BMW, 73; 5. Jarno Trulli,...

Power of conversation: VW `R' may come to America.(News)(Volkswagen R32 in final stage of crash standard testing)(Brief Article)
October 7, 2002... Byline: ROGER HART AutoWeek has learned the Euro-market Volkswagen R32 is in the final stages of testing to see if the car can be modified to meet U.S. crash standards. Those tests should be completed in the next few weeks, and if the...

Available: One Cup Championship; As the season winds down, the title chase tightens up.(Racing)(2002 Winston Cup)(Brief Article)
October 7, 2002... Byline: BILL McGUIRE Twenty-nine races have been run in the 2002 Winston Cup season; only seven remain. Yet just who will win the championship is hardly clearer than when the year began. As the series rolled out of Kansas City this past...

The Race Report.(Racing)(Protection One 400 automobile race)(Brief Article)
October 7, 2002... Looks like Jeff Gordon is making his move. After going winless for much of the year, the defending Winston Cup champ scored his third win in six races at the Protection One 400 at Kansas Speedway. In the season points contest he is now fourth,...

Late Racing News.(automobile racing)(Brief Article)
October 7, 2002... George pleased with USGP * The crowd for the third U.S. Grand Prix at Indy was down considerably from previous years, increasing speculation that F1 might not be long for the Speedway. Track president Tony George says no. ``I'm confident...

Ortelli wins Supercup title.(Competition)(Stephane Ortelli; includes other automobile racing news)(Brief Article)
October 7, 2002... The Porsche Supercup title was up for grabs as the series arrived in Indianapolis for the season's final two races. Three drivers-Stephane Ortelli, Marco Werner and Alessandro Zampedri-had a shot at the championship. Ortelli ended the suspense...

Value Added; G35 defines a darn good deal.(Auto File)(Infiniti G35)(Brief Article)(Evaluation)
October 7, 2002... THE INFINITI G35 RIDES ON THE SAME rear-wheel-drive stage as Nissan's hot little 350Z and soon-to-be-stateside Skyline GT-R. Good. Yet, it has four doors, ample headroom and a spacious trunk. AutoWeek readers are gobbling up the sedan with...

Car Board.(Hummer, Ford Thunderbird, Jeep Wrangler Sahara)(Brief Article)(Evaluation)
October 7, 2002... As pumpkins lie ripening in the fields, and leaves turn gold and red, you're not thinking of impending winter. You're thinking of... football! * Hummer H2 ADVENTURE SERIES Price: $52,510 Engine: 6.0-liter V8, 315 hp, 360 lb-ft ...

Greenfield Village Old Car Festival.(Escape Roads)(Brief Article)
October 7, 2002... Byline: BILL McGUIRE We're not complaining, exactly, but when you attend as many car shows and cruise-ins as we do, by this time of season the old car scene gets a little... well, old. Sometimes we think maybe we don't need to see another...

Strategic Buying Guide, Part III; People Mover Guide: Part 1 of 2.(News)(sedans, wagons and minivans)(Buyers Guide)
October 7, 2002... Byline: AUTOWEEK STAFF phew, now that we've chronicled all the tough trucks coming to construction sites and country club drives in 2003 (see last week's issue), we can get back to cars. Well, sort of. You'll notice over the next few...

Wheel Play.(Column)(misadventures on car trip)(Brief Article)
October 7, 2002... Byline: Matt Davis We were through U.S. customs in Detroit, having flown from Milan via Amsterdam. With baby strapped to my midsection and facing forward, we made quite the animated totem pole of bald, fair-skinned idols at the baggage...

Sixth Heaven; Mazda's new midsize 6 sedan is only for a few.(News)(Evaluation)
October 7, 2002... Byline: MARK VAUGHN The new Mazda6 could be the car for you, AutoWeek reader. It is sprightly and alive and will make you feel likewise, yet it offers the practicality of midsize sedan mega-sellers like the Camry, Accord and Taurus. So...

2003 Mazda6.(News)(Brief Article)
October 7, 2002... on sale: Dec. 1 base price: $16,000 to $19,000 (est.) powertrain: 3.0-liter, 220-hp, 192-lb-ft V6; fwd, five-speed manual curb weight: 3243 pounds 0 to 60 mph: 8.0 seconds (est.)

Green with envy; Acura heading for market with a 400-hp, 42-mpg hybrid performance car.(News)(Acura DN-X sports sedan concept car)(Brief Article)
October 7, 2002... Byline: BOB GRITZINGER The Paris motor show offered its share of fuel cell and hybrid news: GM's skateboard-like Hy-Wire made its rolling debut, while Peugeot showed the H2O, a fuel cell-powered firetruck (really, we're not making this...

The Strange Life and Stranger Death of Paul Brown; Is this a case of another smart guy doing a dumb thing, or something more sinister?(News)
October 7, 2002... Byline: STEVEN COLE SMITH It might be melodramatic to suggest America's best hope for ending our nuclear waste problem died late one night in an illegal street race in Idaho. Then again, it may not. We know this: Paul Brown loved...

Strategic Buying Guide: Part IV; Luxury car guide: Part 1 of 2.(News)(Buyers Guide)(Industry Overview)(Statistical Data Included)(Product Announcement)
October 14, 2002... Acura American Honda Motor Co. www.acura.com 3.5RL Highlights: Three new exterior colors; new taillight design and a new alloy wheel design Base price (including dest.): $43,650 What's next: Look for some significant...

Strategic Buying Guide: Part IV; Luxury car guide: Part 2 of 2.(News)(Buyers Guide)(Industry Overview)(Product Announcement)(Statistical Data Included)
October 14, 2002... Lexus Toyota Motor Sales www.lexus.com ES 300 Highlights: Optional power-adjustable pedals Base price (including dest.): $32,200 What's next: No changes planned; the redesigned sedan made its debut in fall '01 ...

Peugeot H2O concept.(News)(fire truck)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
October 14, 2002... Peugeot's H2O is a fire engine for situations where a hook-and-ladder could never fit. It's driven by electricity stored in batteries, and there's a fuel cell unit where hydrogen and oxygen mix to create said electricity onboard-the byproduct...

Chrysler California Cruiser.(News)(Brief Article)
October 14, 2002... Envisioning a second-generation PT, Chrysler designers took inspiration from 1960s surfer movies and woody wagons, but updated the look with grooved aluminum trim. Squared-off edges on the fenders and roof allow for more space inside. The nose...

Mazda 2.(News)(Brief Article)
October 14, 2002... The first-ever Mazda to be produced in Europe will begin rolling off the assembly line in Valencia early next year, with the Mazda 2 joining the ever-growing European small-car frenzy. The five-door Mazda 2 comes with either a 55-hp 1.25-liter...

Opel Eco-Speedster.(News)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
October 14, 2002... Some see a micro version of the C111 record cars Mercedes-Benz built, but Opel says its Eco-Speedster really draws design inspiration from an experimental diesel car based on the Opel GT that set records in 1972. The long-tail body houses a new...

Audi S4.(News)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
October 14, 2002... Audi has the S version of its new A4 ready to do battle with the BMW M3, and like Munich, Ingolstadt has added cylinders. Now powered by a 344-hp 4.2-liter V8, the car rockets from 0 to 62 mph in 5.6 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph, aided...

Kia KCV-II concept.(News)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
October 14, 2002... Kia's European Design Center in Frankfurt has come up with this latest concept SUV/pickup meant to show the company's styling and technological future. Principal designer of the KCV-II, Carlos Arroyo, calls his creation ``a fun car to go out...

Maybach 57.(News)($300,000)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
October 14, 2002... So you're filthy rich, and through smart money laundering you've only gotten more so during these tough times. You could get a new S600 Mercedes for $120,000, but your pals all have those. The Maybach 62 (i.e., 6.17 meters long or 20.25 feet)...

Renault Megane II.(News)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
October 14, 2002... Built in Nissan-Renault Alliance plants in Spain, Turkey and France, this new Megane, with its decidedly radical looks borrowed from the Avantime and Vel Satis, is the first to use the Alliance's global C platform. The first two styles out are...

GM Hy-Wire.(News)(cell-powered)(Brief Article)
October 14, 2002... The Autonomy skateboard platform goes real world in the fuel cell-powered Hy-Wire, in which the chassis is a bit thicker but the hardware is driveable (or will be soon). While it's a statement on behalf of developing a hydrogen economy (GM's...

Nissan Micra.(News)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
October 14, 2002... We laughed out loud when Nissan designer director Shiro Nakamura described the new British-built Micra's ``aggressive, muscular stance.'' What? It's about the size of a breakfast table, but important in crowded urban areas. You can order a...

Wild in the Streets; Cristiano da Matta clinches the CART title.(Racing)(Brief Article)
October 14, 2002... Byline: J.P. VETTRAINO Cristiano da Matta ended his weekend in Miami with the 2002 CART championship, a $1 million paycheck and a Formula One contract from Toyota awaiting his signature. But those achievements were almost foregone...

Results: Miami Bayfront Park.(Racing)
October 14, 2002... 1.387-mile street circuit Oct. 6 1. Cristiano da Matta, Lola-Toyota, 105 laps at 68.723 mph avg. speed; 2. Christian Fittipaldi, Lola-Toyota, 105; 3. Jimmy Vasser, Lola-Ford, 105; 4. Alex Tagliani, Reynard-Ford, 105; 5. Bruno...

...But Wait, There's More.(BWTM)(Brief Article)
October 14, 2002... Sign the End of the Auto World Is Nigh Keep widening those bucket seats, Detroit From the land of the Big Gulp comes word of a new use for cupholders. 7-Eleven and several fast food packagers have devised ``re-closable'' plastic cups....

Fast Poll.(News)(auto shows)(Brief Article)(Column)
October 14, 2002... Readers select their favorite auto shows, citing cars and culture as the driving force behind their choices. Tokyo every time, especially if it's on someone else's dime. I could not pass up charging $50 margaritas to the boss or possibly...

CubistChaos; Paris provides a puzzle in motion.(News)(Paris Expo)(Brief Article)
October 14, 2002... Byline: Kevin A. Wilson, Matt Davis, Roger Hart, Mike Floyd Over on the other side of town from the Paris Expo we saw a fascinating thing. The Chaos Computer Club out of Berlin had converted the 20-story French National Library building, a...

Strategic Buying Guide, Part IV.(News)
October 14, 2002... Byline: AutoWeek Staff What exactly makes a car a ``luxury'' vehicle can elude people, us included. To some it means the extravagant use of quality materials, from brushed aluminum to rain forest wood to fine Corinthian leather. Others see...

BMW Z4.(News)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
October 14, 2002... The Z4 is bigger than its Z3 predecessor, but the proportions look right-nowhere near as strange-looking as a 7 Series. The trunk is bigger and taller than before, and the overall theme has that mix of sharp angles and soft curves that...

The News; October 14, 2002.(News)(V-12 options)(Brief Article)
October 14, 2002... We're not sure about the manufacturers, but buyers of the many V12-powered cars and trucks headed for market (right) might be wise to keep an eye on Dubya's actions before signing up for the barrels of oil it will take to fuel these babies....

Ford Streetka.(News)(Brief Article)
October 14, 2002... Ordinary Ka hatchbacks stand out on the streets of Paris, where it was introduced at the '96 show. Now it's been upgraded and expanded to a whole range. Streetka, its Audi TT-like roll bars calling attention to its roadster ambitions, heightens...

Nissan Micra C+C.(News)(Brief Article)
October 14, 2002... Nissan has sold 1.3 million Micras in Europe during the last decade, so there's a bit of a following on the continent, which makes the C+C concept a logical extension of the brand. Micra C+C is a folding-hardtop convertible, with the roof...

Volkswagen Touareg.(News)(Brief Article)
October 14, 2002... VW realizes it's coming late to the truck party, so the Touareg is loaded with trick stuff like a height-adjustable air suspension, four-zone climate control and a plush interior. U.S. power options will be a 4.2-liter V8 or the company's W12....

Bentley Continental GT.(News)(Brief Article)
October 14, 2002... The chieftains at Volkswagen are billing their luxury marque's show stunner as a ``design concept,'' but word is that nothing will change. This is it-this is the car that will start rolling off the line at Crewe next spring. It will supplant...

Porsche Cayenne.(News)(Brief Article)
October 14, 2002... Porsche execs asked journalists to look at the Cayenne and see the styling cues taken from the Boxster and 911. They're in there, somewhere, but mostly what we see is a truck with a Porsche badge. No, the world hasn't ended yet, and while we're...

Volvo S60 R and V70 R.(News)(Brief Article)
October 14, 2002... We can all have strengths to a fault. Volvo is still known among the buying public for making sturdy, sober family cars that later get passed on to ruffled Ivy League professors and their pale students. The S60 R sedan and V70 R wagon are...

Citroen C-Airdream.(News)(Brief Article)
October 14, 2002... An aerodynamic styling study from Citroen? Imagine! The C-Airdream is the French firm's latest thinking on the shape of a sports coupe. The shape and its 0.28 Cd is most of the story, but like designers at Renault and GM, those at Citroen were...

German AutoFest; Really, a Porsche circus.(Escape Roads)(Brief Article)
October 14, 2002... Byline: PATRICK C. PATERNIE * Nary a Borgward nor Bimmer nor, most importantly, anyone from the legal department of a certain Stuttgart-based sports car company was present at the held Sept. 14 and 15 in Ventura, California. There were,...

1964 Fiat 500D; Anything but Goofy.(Escape Roads)(Brief Article)
October 14, 2002... Byline: PATRICK C. PATERNIE Long before the Mini arrived, the Fiat 500 relied on personality and clever design to endear itself to the driving public. Launched in 1936, the tiny car featured a full-length folding canvas roof and...

Competition This Week; October 14, 2002.(Competition)(2002 Winston Cup)(Brief Article)
October 14, 2002... Say what you want about NASCAR, but at least its Winston Cup points championship is coming down to the wire, unlike CART, where Cristiano da Matta clinched in Miami with three races left (or, heaven forbid, Formula One-which was settled in...

Results: Talladega Superspeedway.(Racing)(automobile race)(Brief Article)
October 14, 2002... 2.66-mile tri-oval Oct. 6 1. Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 188 laps at 183.665 mph avg. speed; 2. Tony Stewart, Pontiac, 188; 3. Ricky Rudd, Ford, 188; 4. Kurt Busch, Ford, 188; 5. Jeff Green, Chevrolet, 188; 6. Steve Park,...

Nice FX.(News)(Infiniti FX45)(Brief Article)
October 14, 2002... The last time we saw the Infiniti FX45, it was a near-production concept on the stand at the Detroit auto show in January (AW, Jan. 21). That sporty hatch-back featured all-wheel drive, lots of aluminum throughout its frame and body, and...

Opposite Lock.(Column)(automobile driving humor)(Brief Article)
October 14, 2002... Byline: Kevin A. Wilson True story: I pull up to a traffic signal, third in line. Front of the line, one of those old huge Broncos, raised off-road suspension, monster tow hook. Second in line, a Hyundai. To our right, a right-turn-only...

Car Board.(Chrysler 300M; Jaguar XK8 coupe; Ferrari 575M Maranello)(Brief Article)(Evaluation)
October 14, 2002... Ah, the French. Not only do we have them to thank for brie and Beaujolais Nouveau, but those cars! Tres beau. Want one? Too bad. Here are some alternatives, though. * Chrysler 300M SPECIAL Price: $34,250 Engine: 3.5-liter V6, 255...

Best in Show Enzo Ferrari.(News)(Brief Article)
October 14, 2002... At its first public showing, the Enzo Ferrari (AW, Aug. 12) was almost universally remarked to look better in carbon fiber than it did in photos. Founder Enzo Ferrari's son, Piero, and young grandson Enzo were both present for the introduction...

Future.(Calendar)
October 14, 2002... Dec. 7-8 Florida Crown Region's PCA Club Race Savannah, Ga. To be held at Roebling Road Raceway. For information call (888) 398-7223 or visit www.roeblingroad.com. Dec. 8 West Coast's Largest Antique Auto, Corvette,...

Bookmark.(News)
October 14, 2002... Curiosity piqued by the hot designs in our Headliner? Go to ccscad.edu for a look at College for Creative Studies' online galleries. Click ``Galleries,'' then ``Student'' and then ``Industrial Design'' to find student car designs.

Most Significant Jaguar XJ.(News)(Brief Article)
October 14, 2002... Debuting 34 years to the day after the original XJ6 of 1968, this seventh-generation Jaguar flagship sedan is a futuristic reach in every respect except the traditional styling. Constructed of aluminum and shown in polished bare-metal form...

Best Concept Renault Ellypse.(News)(concept car)(Brief Article)
October 14, 2002... Wait a second. Are we in Tokyo? The Renault Ellypse (above) is a monument to stress-free living and socially responsible design. It narrowly beat the more technically interesting GM Hy-Wire for our best concept because it is very French and...

Most Fun Citroen C3 Pluriel.(News)(Brief Article)
October 14, 2002... Displayed in concept form at Frankfurt in 1999 and at the Geneva and Paris shows the following year, the re-configurable five-mode subcompact Citroen C3 Pluriel (below) was hailed by some as a rebirth of the venerable and adorable 2CV. That may...

Steel wheels; Student designers pen pocket rockets to watch.(Headliner)(Brief Article)
October 14, 2002... Byline: JOHN D. STOLL If you've been reading these pages for even a month, you know that design students who engage in industry-sponsored projects carry a lot of weight in the automotive realm (AW, Sept. 16), even if they're paid like dog...

Letters.
October 14, 2002... Discontent on decontent Kevin A. Wilson's Sept. 23 column on GM decontenting vehicles and its addiction to incentives was excellent. The auto enthusiast gave up on Detroit years ago and short of a miracle, won't be back. For example, no...

News.(Brief Article)
October 14, 2002... V12s all around Mercedes-Benz will soon have company for its 2003 S- and CL-Class 500-hp biturbo models in the V12 market. BMW announced at the Paris motor show that by spring the 760i will be offered with a 6.0-liter V12; General...

Ka-boom!(News)(chat.autoweek.com online chat room)(Brief Article)
October 14, 2002... It's the pressurized place where air, fuel and sparks fly to bring about explosive conversations. If you're in the mood to talk it up about all things automotive and more, log on to the new AutoWeek Online Combustion Chamber. Pop over to...

Late Racing News.(Brief Article)
October 14, 2002... Jag gets exclusive * Cosworth officials said Jaguar Racing will have exclusive use of the new 90-degree Cosworth Formula One V10 in 2003. Additionally, Ford CEO Nick Scheele gave the beleaguered team a shot in the arm. ``With our works...

NASCAR Dodges the Big One; Did a smaller fuel tank do the trick?(Racing)(safer races)(Brief Article)(Column)
October 14, 2002... Byline: BILL McGUIRE Take four U.S. quarters and lay them out on the table, in a square, about an inch apart from one another. Imagine the coins are holes and there you have the notorious NASCAR restrictor plate, which mounts between the...

The Race Report.(Racing)(Winston Cup - Talladega)(Brief Article)
October 14, 2002... The Winston Cup tour rolled into Talladega for the EA Sports 500 with the top nine in points still fighting for the season title. And all nine were no doubt hoping to nail down a good starting position, to reduce their chances of getting caught...

Competition.
October 14, 2002... Exploring new territory * Three-time Trans-Am champ Paul Gentilozzi will give up the series that put him on the map and launch simultaneous operations in the Indy Racing League and American Le Mans Series. Both programs are still taking...

Television Oct. 18-20.(News)
October 14, 2002... Friday, Oct. 18 Two Guys Garage, 12:30 a.m., Speed Channel (T) Totally NASCAR, 1 a.m., Fox Sports Net (T) Legends of Motorsport, 1 a.m., Speed Channel (T) Car Crazy, 1:30 a.m., Speed Channel (T) RPM 2Night, 2 a.m., ESPN2...