AutoWeek articles from October 2006

AutoWeek archives from October 2006

VROOM!(Revs)
October 2, 2006... Byline: BRANDON DYE The Ferrari 250 GTO holds a special place in the hearts of car enthusiasts. For some it's the sensuous body, for others, the racing success, but if you ask GMP it's the glorious V12 that makes the first Ferrari...

What, You Expect Maybe Chopped Foie Gras? Just how great does it get behind the wheel of the Continental GTC convertible? Awesome.(Product/service evaluation)
October 2, 2006... Byline: DUTCH MANDEL We have certain expectations in life. We expect to wake up in the morning. We expect a latte on every corner. We expect to work hard and lead a healthy life. Going off to drive Bentley's latest, sexiest two-door...

WAITING GAME; A.J. Allmendinger takes Road America, delaying Sebastien Bourdais' all-but-inevitable '06 title.(Motorsports)
October 2, 2006... Byline: STEVEN COLE SMITH During the first half of the Champ Car Grand Prix of Road America, he had the dominant car, setting a succession of fastest laps of the race, and at one point, he led by more than 22 seconds over second place. But...

A Different Breed of Cat.(Escape Roads)
October 2, 2006... Byline: JOHN F. KATZ Stutz was born on the Speedway in 1911 and died in the Depression in 1935. But in between the hairy Bearcat (Escape Roads, March 23, 1998) and the suitably climactic DV-32 (Nov. 27, 1995), the fabled Indianapolis...

Market.(Escape Roads)(Brief article)
October 2, 2006... Byline: KEITH MARTIN RM Auctions Monterey, Calif. Aug. 18-19 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing 2996-cc I6, four-speed manual. Silver with red leather. Listed in the M-B registry. Desirable Rudge wheels and fitted luggage....

Events.(Calendar)(Brief article)(Calendar)
October 2, 2006... Nov. 9-12 Zephyrhills Fall Autofest Zephyrhills, Fla. Featuring a swap meet, car corral and auction. Visit zephyrhillsfestivals.com. Nov. 11 Bastrop Car Show Bastrop, Texas Cash prizes, trophies and a Veterans...

RACE REPORT.(Motorsports)
October 2, 2006... Barring major miracles, NASCAR's championship field is already down to eight drivers. Consecutive bad finishes at Loudon and Dover have all but eliminated Kyle Busch from The Chase. And a mediocre run at Loudon and a wreck-related DNF at Dover...

7 UP.(News)
October 2, 2006... Byline: GREG KABLE BMW is taking the 7 Series back to its roots by endowing the fifth-generation model, captured here for the first time, with a much sleeker and more cohesive profile than today's car. Due in North American showrooms...

Sea of C-SUVs; Mazda's 2007 CX-9 crossover SUV adds `room room' to `zoom zoom'.(News)
October 2, 2006... Byline: MARK VAUGHN Unless you've been living under a Hummer, you know C-SUVs (crossover sport/utility vehicles) are the new SUVs. They are so popular that they're set to pass traditional SUVs in sales sometime this year. Expect to see a...

Always Remember, Never Forget.(Column)
October 2, 2006... Byline: Dutch Mandel As the world mourned the fifth anniversary of the events of Sept. 11, 2001, I was reminded of what took place leading to those fateful, numbing moments. No, they do not begin to approach the global impact we felt,...

FREE AND CLEAR.(Competition)
October 2, 2006... Montoya set for stock car debut Juan Pablo Montoya was scheduled to test an ARCA car for Ganassi-Sabates Racing on Sept. 25 at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama. After weeks of wrangling, the 1999 CART champion, 2000 Indianapolis 500...

PORSCHE PANAMERA GOES PUBLIC.(News)
October 2, 2006... Byline: GREG KABLE Porsche's four-door Panamera, up to now seen only in sketches and illustrations, has been spotted on public roads in Germany as it undergoes testing in preparation for a 2009 showroom debut. While the prototype...

How to Live in the Country.(Column)
October 2, 2006... Byline: Cory Farley My neighborhood, boots-and-jeans rural when I moved in, has been gentrified in two ways: slowly, then all at once. In the time it took my son to finish college, it went from chickens in most backyards to gleaming 4x4s...

TWO DOORS, TOO FUN; Like the S-Class, only more so.(News)
October 2, 2006... Byline: MIKE DUFF You didn't need a crystal ball to see this one coming. Mercedes has produced S-Class-based coupes since the 1981 debut of the SLC, so it was just a matter of time before this latest S-Class begat itself a two-door...

Flash.(Briefs)
October 2, 2006... Deal brewing Fenway Sports Group, led by Boston Red Sox owner John Henry, is talking with Jack Roush about buying into his NASCAR organization. Roush says negotiations are ongoing, and the chances of it happening vary greatly from day to...

PUNCHING IT UP; Exhibit salutes home-grown performance.(Revs)
October 2, 2006... Byline: BOB TOMAINE It's easy to grasp the appeal of the 20 cars, with their lack of sophistication and cutting-edge technology, featured in the Antique Automobile Club of America Museum's American Muscle exhibit. "There's something...

Drivers Log.(News)(Product/service evaluation)
October 2, 2006... 2007 Hummer H3x Date in fleet: Sept. 11-18 As-tested price: $44,510 Powertrain: 3.7-liter I5; 4wd, four-speed automatic Output: 242 hp @ 5600 rpm, 242 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm Curb weight: 4700 lbs Fuel economy (EPA combined/AW observed):...

PARIS PARADE.(News)
October 2, 2006... France's national automakers will unveil their usual visual feast of concepts and production cars at their home auto show. Highlights include: * Peugeot's sexy 908 RC supercar gives a conceptual sneak peek at what Peugeot hopes will...

TRACK-TESTED; Acura says its 2007 MDX is a driver's SUV.(News)
October 2, 2006... Byline: WES RAYNAL How smart is it to introduce a sport/utility vehicle right now? Gas prices are unstable (yes, they're dropping, but who knows how long that will last?), and pickup and SUV sales are beginning to show signs of shrinking....

WEB WATCH: AUTOWEEK.COM.(News)
October 2, 2006... Live from Paris AutoWeek.com continues to bring you the best live coverage of all the major auto shows with our up-to-the-minute photos and stories from the Paris motor show. Press days are Sept. 28 and 29, and we will constantly update...

Flash.(Briefs)
October 2, 2006... Maserati moves Roberto Ronchi, the head of Fiat's fleet and network development, has replaced Maserati CEO Karl-Heinz Kalbfell. Kalbfell left Maserati after a 19-month tenure to pursue "other interests,'' the company says. Besides...

TV: Oct. 6 - 8.(News)(Calendar)
October 2, 2006... Friday, Oct. 6 The Chase is On, 7 a.m., Speed NASCAR Beyond the Wheel, 7:30 a.m., Speed Barrett-Jackson 2006: The Auctions, 9 a.m., Speed USAR Pro Cup from Jennerstown, Pa., noon, Speed NASCAR Beyond the Wheel, 2:30 p.m.,...

GREAT DEAL; Questionable at first, Jeff Burton's move to Richard Childress Racing is working out just fine.(Motorsports)
October 2, 2006... Byline: Al Pearce The deadline was upon him and Jeff Burton still had no clue. Should he stay with Roush Racing for a 10th year or bolt to Richard Childress Racing? Even as he picked up the telephone, he didn't know what to tell Childress....

Letters.
October 2, 2006... Bring on the flow Wiesmann cars (News, Sept. 18) are beautiful, stunning designs-not the usual CAD/CAM boxes posing as design. Instead, the company has wonderful flowing lines not seen since the computer killed 3D compound curves....

But Wait, There's More...(BWTM)
October 2, 2006... AT LEAST IT WASN'T A DOG AT THE WHEEL According to London's Channel 4, police spotted a Peugeot 405 traveling on the wrong side of the road. When they stopped the car, they discovered its driver was blind and had been taking directions and...

Correction.(Correction notice)
October 2, 2006... A Sept. 18 story on the 2007 Ford Expedition should have said the EPA lists fuel economy for the 2007 Chevy Suburban at 15 mpg city/21 mpg highway.

Download some love.(News)
October 2, 2006... Due to the overwhelming response from readers to our special Teenage Driver Education issue ("Failing Our Children," Sept. 4), we've made all the stories available on our website. Go to autoweek.com/teen to download the 18-page package, free of...

Welcome home, Cristiano.(Competition)
October 2, 2006... Best news of the Champ Car weekend: A walking, talking, joking Cristiano da Matta flew home to Miami Sept. 22. On Aug. 3, RuSport driver da Matta was testing at Road America when he struck a deer that ran onto the track. He was airlifted to...

Flash.(Briefs)
October 9, 2006... Corsa coming The next-generation Opel Corsa, due around 2011, will come to the United States badged as an entry-level Saturn. General Motors' global production boss, Bob Lutz, told our sister publication Automotive News that GM will plan...

SILVER SPOON? Baby on the way for lux maker Rolls-Royce.(News)
October 9, 2006... Byline: BOB GRITZINGER Super-luxury auto-maker Rolls-Royce has confirmed plans to add a second car line in the next four years, built at the company's plant in Goodwood, England. Long-rumored as the "baby Rolls,'' the second model...

AutoWeek Download: Bob Lutz.(News)
October 9, 2006... Byline: BOB GRITZINGER, NATALIE NEFF While General Motors Chairman Rick Wagoner was powwowing with Nissan-Renault head Carlos Ghosn, GM vice chairman Bob Lutz held court at the Paris motor show. Here's what he shared with AutoWeek: AW:...

EPIC! Schumacher wins; F1 title will likely come down to finale.(Motorsports)
October 9, 2006... Byline: ALAN HENRY Why is Michael Schumacher retiring? Has he lost his appetite for close racing? Or can he just not bring himself to pull risky overtaking maneuvers any longer? Watching him in the Chinese Grand Prix, as he put two wheels...

WILD ONE; Tony Stewart wins the race; Jeff Burton keeps the points lead-barely.(Nextel Cup competition)
October 9, 2006... Byline: CURT CAVIN NASCAR calls this stretch of the season a chase. Sunday it was chaos. The Banquet 400 winner coasted through the final lap with his engine void of fuel. But Tony Stewart lost only five seconds off his large lead...

NO SMALL THING; Audi diesel captures Petit Le Mans.(Motorsports)
October 9, 2006... Byline: GARY WATKINS A quick glance at the result sheets suggest this was some kind of walkover. History will say Audi drivers Allan McNish and Rinaldo Capello won the ninth Petit Le Mans by four laps, but the final classification at Road...

Why We're Not Just a Car Magazine.(Column)
October 9, 2006... Byline: Kevin A. Wilson We're closing in on an election, and it's time to pay attention because it matters to car people. Let me preface this a little, because anytime AutoWeek addresses politics, we hear from you readers. For instance, if...

WEB WATCH: AUTOWEEK.COM.(News)
October 9, 2006... A racing superstar's plans Listen to an exclusive podcast interview with major motorsports player Roger Penske who reveals he's bringing racing back to Detroit's Belle Isle in '07, Labor Day weekend event that involves IRL and ALMS cars....

NO FLY ZONE; Tough enough to penetrate the heart of tsetse fly country, with just enough civility to keep the dreaded pests at bay, the 2007 Jeep Wrangler proves the perfect vehicle for a trek across the Zambian bush (as if you didn't already know that).(Product/service evaluation)
October 9, 2006... Byline: NATALIE NEFF The Jeep Wrangler teetered on the cliff's edge, its nose dangling over one boulder and aiming squarely at a mountain's worth more. A few folks had scattered around the steep, 90-degree right-hander the Wrangler had...

Neptune's Treasure Hunt.(Column)(Column)
October 9, 2006... Byline: Richard S. Chang To my frequent complaints about the shortage of exciting driving roads around New York City, my friend recently offered a great tip: "You need to follow the bikers,'' he said. "They know the best routes.'' ...

Letters.
October 9, 2006... Jag and Weismann ideas I'm a longtime Jaguar owner. The first one was a '56 XK 140 Drophead Coupe bought in '86. Thanks for the 2008 Jaguar S-Type view. I saw the Sept. 25 cover and thought, "Hmm, not bad for a Hyundai.'' Then I realized...

TV: Oct. 13-15.(News)(Calendar)
October 9, 2006... Friday, Oct. 13 The Chase is On, 7 a.m., Speed NASCAR Beyond the Wheel, 7:30 a.m., Speed Barrett-Jackson 2006: The Auctions, 9 a.m., Speed NASCAR Beyond the Wheel, noon, Speed NASCAR Nextel Cup qualifying from Charlotte,...

END OF THE LINE; Ford builds the last GT.(News)
October 9, 2006... Byline: ROGER HART On Sept. 21, a little more than two years after the first production car rolled off the assembly line at the Special Vehicle Center in Wixom, Michigan, workers built the last Ford GT-a bright red one-destined for a...

Market.(Escape Roads)
October 9, 2006... Byline: KEITH MARTIN Christie's Monterey, Calif. Aug. 17 1963 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS prototype 1966-cc horizontal-four, five-speed manual. Silver with blue velour interior. The much older repaint shows lots of ills,...

AutoWeek readers' choice.(News)
October 9, 2006... You want to be heard, but your voice isn't loud enough? Let us be your amp: Go to autoweek.com and cast your votes to determine which car, truck and sport/utility deserves kudos, praise and props as winners of the AutoWeek Readers' Choice...

SHE'S GONNA BLOW! 2007 Dodge Nitro fuels brand expansion.(News)
October 9, 2006... Byline: MARK VAUGHN Even in these times of declining sport/utility vehicle sales, the big profits are still in SUVs. The problem for Dodge was that it had only one SUV, the Durango, even though the SUV boom had long since boomed and was...

STEADY AS SHE GOES; A hard-working, constant companion.(Honda Motor Company Ltd.)
October 9, 2006... Byline: WES RAYNAL The second-quarter report on our long-term Honda Ridgeline ("A Truck We Can Live With,'' July 3) ended like this: "As long as we don't have to look at it, we can certainly live with it.'' That sentiment hasn't...

THIS TOPS THE MIATA; The new hardtop is one more reason to love the MX-5.(Mazda Motor Corp.)
October 9, 2006... Byline: MARK VAUGHN Unless you are, as Groundskeeper Willie said, "a noodle-armed choirboy,'' anybody with a hint of triceps on his right arm can wrest the softtop of the Mazda Miata up or down in one swift motion. Well, noodle-armed...

Flash.(Briefs)
October 9, 2006... A setback for Loeb Reigning WRC champ Sebastien Loeb's bid to claim a third straight title suffered a major setback after the Frenchman broke his arm while riding a mountain bike. He will be out of action until at least the Rally Australia...

Mea culpa, but too late?(American Le Mans Series )(Brief article)
October 9, 2006... Byline: Gary Watkins American Le Mans Series boss Scott Atherton always tags his speech at the traditional Friday press conference during Petit Le Mans week as his "State of the Series'' address. Perhaps that's why he decided to take a...

Faded Glory.(Escape Roads)
October 9, 2006... Byline: ERIC TEGLER The 1961 Panhard PL17 sedan featured several touches that amazed the press and trumped the competition. The problem for Panhard was that it did so in 1948. More than a decade later, the car's innovations were no longer...

PORSCHE UPDATES RS SPYDER.(Competition)
October 9, 2006... Porsche unveiled the next evolution of its RS Spyder LMP2 car at the Paris motor show, and it's a fairly mild evolution of the car that has won five times in the American Le Mans Series this season. The monocoque and bodywork are still...

Events.(Calendar)(Calendar)
October 9, 2006... Nov. 17-19 Kruse & Leake Auction Dallas 34th anniversary edition of the largest car collector auction in Texas, visit kruse.com for information. Nov. 17-19 9th Southwest Nationals Scottsdale, Ariz. More than...

WHAT? NO KITCHEN SINK? MyGIG: all-in-one info and entertainment center.(News)
October 9, 2006... Byline: MARK VAUGHN Forget about checking the Navigation System box and the Audio System box and the Entertainment System box on your new-car options list. For $1,700, or about the same price as some navigation devices, Chrysler's upcoming...

Drivers Log.(News)
October 9, 2006... 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche LT Date in fleet: Sept. 15-22 As-tested price: $47,730 Powertrain: 5.3-liter V8; 4wd, four-speed automatic Output: 310 hp @ 5200 rpm, 335 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm Curb weight: 5863 lbs Fuel economy (EPA/AW): 16.9/10.9 mpg...

CARS, COFFEE AND A REASON TO GET OUT OF BED.(Revs)
October 9, 2006... Byline: MAC MORRISON Any car geek who lives in Detroit or has visited the area knows all about the Motor City's automotive staples: The Henry Ford museum and Greenfield Village; the Meadow Brook Concours; Ford Rouge Factory tours and the...

But Wait, There's More...(BWTM)
October 9, 2006... HALF A CENTURY OF LOVE Calling hard-core AutoWeek fans: We turn 50 in '08! We're planning all sorts of stuff, but what we really need is a complete set of Competition Press, Competition Press & Auto Week and AutoWeek magazines. Yup: In...

AutoWeek readers' choice.(News)
October 16, 2006... You want to be heard, but your voice isn't loud enough? Let us be your amplifier: Go to autoweek.com and cast your votes to determine which car, truck and sport/utility deserves kudos, praise and props as winners of the AutoWeek Readers' Choice...

HAUTE CAR COUTURE: Part 2 of 2.(Honda Civic Type R )(Ford Mondeo)(Ford iosis X concept )(Nissan Qashqai)(Chevrolet WTCC Ultra concept)(Kia Cee'd )(Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione)(Volvo C30)(Porsche 911 Targa 4 and 4S )(Mitsubishi Outlander concept )(Toyota Auris)
October 16, 2006... Byline: AUTOWEEK STAFF 1. Honda Civic Type R This is the production European Civic Type R. You should be mad that we're not going to get it. Honda is citing the current euro/dollar exchange rate as the main reason importing it wouldn't...

Market.(Escape Roads)
October 16, 2006... Byline: KEITH MARTIN Kruse International Auburn, Ind. Aug. 30 1974 Maserati Merak 2965-cc, 180-hp V6, five-speed manual. Silver with red leather. Decent paint, some panel-gap issues, brightwork scratched in places. Many...

GERMAN MUSCLE; Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG is a modern version of a throwback.
October 16, 2006... Byline: ROGER HART A drive in a CL63 AMG through the Austrian Alps started us thinking about the few things in the world we can really count on: The unquestioning love of a daughter, the sun rising in the east, the Detroit Lions lingering...

Flash.(Briefs)
October 16, 2006... Hall of Fame honorees Seven people were inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame during ceremonies Oct. 3 in Dearborn, Michigan, bringing the number of honorees to 224. Posthumous honors went to Italian designer Nuccio Bertone,...

HAUTE CAR COUTURE: Part 1 of 2.(News)
October 16, 2006... Byline: AUTOWEEK STAFF Like the City of Lights herself, the Paris motor show plays home to automotive high style, where avant-garde concepts happily co-mingle with the pret-a-porter in a celebration of the Continental motoring palate. ...

SUPER VETTE Spied! Chevy's 650-hp Corvette SS on track for 2008 intro.(News)
October 16, 2006... Byline: BOB GRITZINGER Nearly three years have passed since we first reported on Chevrolet's plans for a super Corvette, a halo model well in excess of the already superb Z06. Judging by these spy shots, it appears assurances we were given...

CHALLENGING MOUNT EQUINOX.
October 16, 2006... Byline: GEORGE P. BLUMBERG Drive down southern Vermont's bucolic route 7A on the second weekend of June, and suddenly the crack and rumble of exhausts echo off mountaintops, juxtaposing with green farmed hillsides and the meandering blue...

Life Outside the Bubble.(Escape Roads)
October 16, 2006... Byline: GEORGE P. BLUMBERG Some cars are valued for their provenance and are preserved in bubbles. Others, like this one-off Hansgen-Jaguar Special race car, continue to add to their provenance through vintage racing. "I could have...

Letters.
October 16, 2006... Panning Porsche As a nearly 30-year member of the Porsche Club of America and a current owner of the last true Porsche, an air-cooled 993 Carrera S, I cringed at the sight of the new Panamera (News, Oct. 2). First an SUV and now this...

WEB WATCH: AUTOWEEK.COM.(News)
October 16, 2006... Blogs, blogs, blogs We've got real-world driving impressions on the Porsche Boxster S and the Chevrolet Cobalt SS. See how AutoWeek staffers rate these racy rides at autoweek.com/blogs. Auto shows We just finished wrapping up our...

CUE THE FAT LADY; Ferrari engine failure puts Fernando Alonso in control.(Motorsports)
October 16, 2006... Byline: ALAN HENRY The moment was full of symbolism and pathos. One instant the in-car camera showed Michael Schumacher's towering genius as he nonchalantly took his right hand off his Ferrari's steering wheel-in the middle of a 160-mph...

Flash.(Briefs)
October 16, 2006... McRae in for Loeb The Kronos Citroen team confirmed that former World Rally champion Colin McRae will replace injured Sebastien Loeb for the Rally Turkey Oct. 13-15. Championship-leader Loeb broke his arm after falling off his mountain...

JUST THE USUAL CHAOS; Once the dust settled, Jeff Burton's points lead shrank.(Dale Earnhardt Jr.)(Denny Hamlin )(Jeff Burton)
October 16, 2006... Byline: AL PEARCE The recently repaved Talladega Superspeedway was considered a "wildcard'' track in the 10-driver, 10-race shootout to determine NASCAR's Nextel Cup champion. The 2.66-miler (with accompanying restrictor plates) is...

The Expansion of Porsche-ness.(Column)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Steve Thompson It has long been understood in the manufacturing world that those who make, propose, but those who buy, dispose. Among the many consequences is that some manufacturers are so successful with a vehicle that subsequent...

Drivers Log.(News)
October 16, 2006... 2007 Mercedes-Benz S65 Date in fleet: Sept. 15-29 As-tested price: $191,215 Powertrain: 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged V12; rwd, five-speed automatic Output: 604 hp @ 4800 rpm, 738 lb-ft @ 2000-4000 rpm Curb weight: 5035 lbs Fuel Economy (EPA...

FINAL DECISION.(Mark Martinto contes in two special events next year in Chevrolets for MB2 Motorsports. )(Juan Pablo Montoya in his first stock car race.)(MB2 Motorsports)(Indy Racing League to add at least two more races to its 2007 schedule.)
October 16, 2006... Mark Martin was going to quit full-time Nextel Cup racing after last season. Then, when team owner Jack Roush asked him to stay, Martin agreed to make this his final Cup season. But all year, talk suggested that Martin might 1) buy into-and...

Design Your Future-A Higher Calling.(Column)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Dutch Mandel Wanted: Creative car-enthused businessman with international experience; will need to lead automotive product design wave into next century. Candidates should have strong car-biz relationships and a willingness to...

FALL FLING; We toss open some tops to catch autumn's slanting rays.(Product/service evaluation)
October 16, 2006... Byline: BOB GRITZINGER Most people with a yen for open-top cruising imagine an idyllic drive along a sun-dappled scenic highway, a warm breeze blowing back the tresses and rippling the shirt-sleeve of an elbow crooked on the windowsill....

TV: Oct. 20-22.(Calendar)
October 16, 2006... Friday, Oct. 20 The Chase is On, 7 a.m., Speed NASCAR Beyond the Wheel, 7:30 a.m., Speed Barrett-Jackson 2006: The Auctions, 9 a.m., Speed Formula One practice from Brazil, noon, Speed (SD) USAR Pro Cup from Mansfield,...

Events.(Brief article)(Calendar)
October 16, 2006... Nov. 18-26 McCormick's Car Show and Auction Palm Springs, Calif. More than 200 cars for show and 400 for auction. Go to classic-carauction.com. Nov. 23-26 Autorama World of Wheels Cavalcade of Customs Houston An...

Going Slow.(Brief article)
October 16, 2006... In Europe you can drive a car at age 16 without a license, as long as it's one of these little underpowered things. Most have two-cylinder, 500-cc gasoline engines that help keep the speeds below the legal limit of 45 km/h or 28 mph. Aixam is...

But Wait, There's More...(BWTM)
October 16, 2006... EXCHANGE OF THE WEEK GM's Bob Lutz at Paris, introducing his dog (yes, he brought his dog) to a journalist. Lutz: Have you met my dog, Scooter? No. Lutz: He's known as a stand $#!**@. He pooped on the BMW stand at the last...

Events.(Calendar)
October 23, 2006... Oct. 28-29 Spookfest Lawton, Okla. This Great Plains Coliseum show hosts 80 classes of cars with 16 awards, a burnout contest and more. For details, go sweettemptationz.com. Nov. 19 Charity Car and Truck Show Bonita...

WEB WATCH: AUTOWEEK.COM.(News)
October 23, 2006... Show goings on We'll have face time with folks from Andretti Green Racing and XM radio during the Specialty Equipment Market Association trade show in Las Vegas, and we want to know what's on your mind. Submit questions to...

DRIVING AND FEELING GOOD ABOUT IT; Behind the wheel of the Honda FCX hydrogen-powered car is both monumental and a non-event.(News)
October 23, 2006... Byline: DUTCH MANDEL Get in Honda's FCX sedan, go for a ride and as you would expect from any Honda product, there is little drama: Put your foot to the drive-by-wire throttle pedal and off you go. It zips to 100 miles per hour, and it...

STILL ALIVE.(Competition)
October 23, 2006... Marcus Gronholm won a rain-lashed Rally of Turkey to keep his drivers' championship hopes alive and move his Ford team into the lead of the manufacturers' championship race. Gronholm needed to win in order to eat into Sebastien Loeb's...

ELECTRIFYING; Chevrolet Sequel drives like a real car. Can it become the real answer?(News)
October 23, 2006... Byline: KEVIN A. WILSON The guys who "killed'' the electric car are busy bringing it back to life. "The problem with EV1 was the range between charges, but now we've got an electric vehicle technology that produces its own electricity,''...

Hummer H2, Meet Molecule H2.(Column)
October 23, 2006... Byline: Kevin A. Wilson "You approach this business rationally at your peril,'' says General Motors vice chairman Bob Lutz. Not a surprising declaration from a proponent of such products as the Dodge Viper or Pontiac GTO, but he wasn't...