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Spyker Cars finalizes purchase of Saab Automobile from GM
General Motors and Spyker Cars NV today announced that they have finalized the deal for Spyker to purchase Saab Automobile AB. More...
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Toyota recall issues put automaker in a global fix
Opinions are all over the map as the international automotive sector - including suppliers and repairers - contemplates the ramifications of Toyota's troubles. More...
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Demand Rises for Off-Road Accessories in China

Government Restrictions Pose Largest Threat to Australia’s Specialty-Equipment Industry

SEMA Heritage: Roger Penske's 1966 Daytona Enduro Corvette

Slide Show: 1957 Volvo Sport  The Sport, also known as the P1900, is a sleek two-seat convertible with a fiberglass body.

Slide Show: 2010 Acura ZDX  The new Acura ZDX crossover was intended to be a sort of urban escape pod.

Television That Streams, Even if Traffic Doesn't

By JOHN R. QUAIN

Electronics companies think they can make in-car television work with new broadcasts that are designed specifically for viewers on the move.

A View From the Back Seat: The Early Days of TV on the Road

Rust in Peace

A Digital Disaster With a Dated Look

By ROB SASS

The Aston Martin Lagonda, which was built from 1978 to 1989, was supposed to be a showcase of new technology, but it turned out to be a major disappointment.

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A collection of 36 Corvettes

'Vette Set: An Artist's Dream Collection Relocates

By DANIEL McDERMON

A collection of 36 Corvettes, once the prize in a nationwide contest and now owned by the artist Peter Max, has gathered dust for 20 years.

• Slide Show: Corvettes in Repose

NY Times Slide Shows

Audio Slide Show: Mr. Fixer-Upper

Restoring a classic car to compete at the concours level requires more than money, David Clelland says.

Slide Show: 2010 Tesla Roadster Sport

With its Lotus-derived wishbone suspension and low center of gravity, the Roadster Sport hugs the road like a go-kart.

Slide Show: Unearthing a Plymouth

A car buried as a time capsule in 1957 in Oklahoma is being treated for rust in New Jersey.

MERCEDES GP PETRONAS presentation

New York Times Auto Blog

British Motor Industry's Setting Sons

By JERRY GARRETT

The British auto industry has managed to survive, through being acquired by foreign entities, but there are fewer Brits minding the store.

Leno Remakes a Legendary Car Movie

By STEPHEN WILLIAMS

Jay Leno produced an American version of Claude Lelouche's "C'etait un Rendezvous," driving a Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG through a circuit around Los Angeles.

F1 Testing and Season Begin in Spain

By BRAD SPURGEON

Formula One winter testing began outside Valencia, Spain, where Michael Schumacher made his first official laps since his retirement from racing.

Hummer Sale Is Delayed

By THE EDITORS

The deal to sell Hummer to a Chinese company has been pushed back a month.

Bus Museum Honors Negro League Baseball Teams

By KRISTEN HALL-GEISLER

The Museum of Bus Transportation in Hershey, Pa., is celebrating Black History Month with an exhibition devoted to the Negro Baseball League.

How Are You Responding to the Toyota Recalls?

By RICHARD S. CHANG

Have you suspended use of your Toyota? Have you tried to contact the company? Consider this a forum for Toyota owners to share their personal experiences.

First-Gen Tesla Roadster's Days Are Apparently Numbered

By JIM MOTAVALLI

In its Securities and Exchange Commission filing for initial public offering, Tesla Motors states that it will end production of the first generation Roadster after 2011.

Ford ad for the new Taurus

F1 Season Begins Now - Virtually

By BRAD SPURGEON

Ferrari became the first team to launch its new car today - after Mercedes launched its new colors on the old Brawn car earlier in the week - and the teams seem already to be jockeying for position. Ferrari has already stated that the new car has set a record: The connections to the www.ferrari.com website. Read more here....

Haiti News From The Miami Herald

World leaders look at long-term help for Haiti

Foreign leaders and organizations joined the United States in pledging to help rebuild Haiti over the next decade, but costs and specific plans remain elusive

• Jan. 25: Haiti after the earthquake
• Complete coverage: Haiti's earthquake aftermath

G.M. Enters Agreement to Sell Saab to Spyker

By NELSON D. SCHWARTZ

Published: January 26, 2010

Spyker Cars, will pay G.M. $74 million in cash and $326 million in preferred shares from the new Saab-Spyker entity. The deal is set to close by mid-February. Read the story here....

NY Times Slide Shows

Slide Show: Kitchen Sink Cadillac

This Cadillac was loaded with conveniences to serve the on-the-go potentate with a hearty appetite.

Slide Show: 2010 Subaru Legacy

The new Legacy gets a chic, assertive design and offers more room for passengers.

Slide Show: 2010 Subaru Outback

The new Outback offers more room and a burlier exterior.

FOUR-LANE DRAG RACING TO BE SHOWCASED

FOUR-LANE RACING TO BE SHOWCASED AT CHARLOTTE EVENT IN MARCH
For the first time in NHRA, qualifying and eliminations in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle at an NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series event will be conducted four-wide, at the inaugural NHRA Four-Wide Nationals March 25-28 at zMax Dragway. Read more…

The rules for the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway will be as follows:
* Qualifying will be conducted using four lanes
* Each category winner will be determined in three rounds of eliminations
* The two drivers to cross the finish line first in each of the four first rounds of eliminations will advance to the second round
* The two drivers to cross the finish line first in each of the two second rounds of eliminations will advance to the final round
* Each final round will feature four drivers in each category, and the single driver to cross the finish line first in the final will be declared the winner of the race, the second runner-up and so on.

News ~ Courtesy of Amy Chavez

1.Japan Lite: 'You know you've been in Japan waaay too long when... (@newsonjapan)
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2. Japanese PM Starts Blog and Tweeting (@BlogLinkJapan)
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3. The art of the Japanese bathroom RT @BAKOKO @JapanIntercult
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4. Japanese schoolchildren often hold hanseikai, or 'reflection talks' (@newsonjapan)
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5. A book to help cycling fans find added enjoyment in Tokyo (@newsonjapan)
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6. Seijin no Hi (@BlogLinkJapan)
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7. Takara Tomy unveils a portable "sound princess" for squeamish tinklers (@japan_pulse)
http://ow.ly/UZCf (Japanese)
8. Japanese invention: Dandelion Lamp (BlogLinkJapan):
http://bit.ly/8dEXMU
9. World's longest instant noodles measuring 1 meter go on sale (@japansociety)
http://ow.ly/ZThE
10. A day at the Anpanman Museum in Yokohama. How many characters can you name? (@shibuya246)
http://shibuya246.com/2010/01/12/anpanman-museum/

Bookoff chief guides firm out of attitude bind

Hiroshi Sato took the helm of Bookoff Corp., the nation's largest secondhand book store chain, in 2007, when the company's corporate survival was in doubt after weekly magazines broke news that the firm had rigged its accounts. Read the story here.....

Wheels

Video: A New Wave of Asian Automakers

On display at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show are Asian automakers who are hoping to break into the North American market by introducing electric cars or buying existing automakers.

Slide Show: Design in Detroit

The focus was on smaller cars, global production and interactivity at the 2010 North American International Auto Show.

Slide Show: Electric Power at the Detroit Auto Show

Hybrid-powered and electric vehicles were among the most compelling new cars on display at the North American International Auto Show.

Slide Show: 2010 Ford Taurus SHO

Ford's high-performance Taurus offers more excitement than any family sedan in recent memory.