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Being first to the party is often not a guarantee that you'll be the most popular. Diamond Multimedia was one of the first to introduce a portable MP3 player with the Rio 500, but it wasn't until some other…
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New VW Golf GTD to debut in April, Rabbit GTD to follow for U.S.?
Volkswagen Golf Mk VI GTI – Click above for high-res image gallery
We've been hearing rumblings about a new variant of the Volkswagen Golf and Rabbit for several months now, ever since a reader sent in what appeared to be an order form for the new…
DaimlerChrysler's Dr. Z wants Americans to take a fresh look at diesel
DaimlerChrysler Chairman Dr. Dieter Zetsche urged American consumers to give diesel another chance earlier today as he introduced the updated 2007 Dodge Ram heavy duty pickups with a clean diesel that meets fifty state emissions standards that go…
Meadowbrook 2009: Hood ornamentation, front and center!
1924 Hispano-Suiza H6B Coupe deVille hood ornament – Click above for high-res image gallery
Once upon a time, one of the distinguishing features of all virtually automobiles – especially premium models – were their various forms of hood…
Audi launches new 46mpg A4 TDI in British market
Our British friends now have a couple of new engine options to choose from in the Audi A4, including a lower-powered version of the 2.0L TDI diesel. The new diesel is rated at 119hp and 214hp and is rated at 46mpg (U.S.) on the EU combined cycle. In…
Report: Struggling Suzuki cuts 50 U.S. dealers
Any hopes that Suzuki might have had a year ago that the Kizashi would revive its U.S. sales prospects were quickly dashed once the car went on sale in late 2009. The attractively style Kizashi has not made any noticeable dent in the…
REPORT: Subaru to launch diesel cars in Japan in 2011
The Japanese market has never been particularly fond of diesel cars, but Subaru is getting ready to try anyway. Subaru launched its first diesel boxer engine in Europe in 2008 and so far has sold over 30,000 examples. The diesel accounts for 54.1…
Will Indianapolis or San Francisco be the electric car capital of the US?
Silicon Valley wants to be the new Detroit. Meanwhile, Indianapolis wants to be the new Silicon Valley. That seems to be the gist of opposing reports, in the Indianapolis Star and the National Post, on the electric car efforts of those two regions.…
Videos: Honda AU asks 'How much _______ can you pack' in a Jazz/Fit?'
How much hipster can you pack into a Honda Jazz/Fit? Click above to watch the videos
It's no secret that the Honda Fit is one of our favorite small cars. It blends nimble handling, good fuel efficiency and an amazing interior package. Few cars with…
GM Plans First Light Duty V-8 Clean Diesel for North America
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This afternoon General Motors announced that they will be building an all new 4.5L V-8 turbo-diesel starting in 2009. This is the new engine that Dr. Gary Smyth alluded to in our recent interview. The new engine meets all Tier 2 Bin…