Transport Tuesday: This week's car tech news
Each week, CNET News.com will feature news, reviews and video of advances in car technology.
Hi-tech ways around traffic headaches
Computers and the Internet offer some new options for ducking jams.
Also:Your car, the black box and Big Brother
Little big cars CNNMoney.com
Featured videos
2006 BMW M6
As an executive sports touring car, the 2006 BMW M6 excels in every category, except perhaps styling. The transmission and chassis settings have learning curves, but the reward is effortless speed and control.
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TomTom One
Offering just the navigation essentials and accurate directions, the TomTom One is an affordable and easy-to-use in-car GPS device for first-time buyers or anyone who wants a no-frills nav system.
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2007 Jaguar XK Coupe
Great to drive and gorgeous to behold, the 2007 XK is also Jaguar's most technically advanced model ever. Bluetooth is nice, but it would be nicer if it worked, and the XK's stereo is far from being the cat's meow.
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CNET blogs
California's ethanol initiative: where the money goes
Michael Kanellos, CNET News.comLast week we wrote a piece on an initiative in California that, if approved by voters this November, would place fees on oil drilling and use the funds to develop an ethanol and alternative energy economy. Read more...
Racers complete London-Mongolia race in 27 days
Michael Kanellos, CNET News.comDespite harsh terrain, mechanical problems and corrupt border police, participants in the Mongol Rally are getting through. Read more...
Raise your Prius gaming score
Harry Fuller, CNET News.comIn this era of sharp political and religious divides, we can surely agree on one thing. Constantly watching the mileage measurements on the Prius's little video screen is really a mobilized video game. It's NOT simply driving a car. Read more...
Green machines
Hybrids are making more fiscal sense
Just last summer, hybrid cars didn't make much financial sense. One year and 35 cents a gallon later, they still might not, but they're getting much closer, according to a recent study from car-buying research Web site Edmunds.com.
MarketWatch -
Fuel economy most important to car buyers
CNNMoney.comMost fuel-efficient luxury cars
BusinessWeekCan the Smart car handle commuting in America?
BusinessWeekEPA to hand more emissions responsibility over to owners
AutoWeekChina may take hybrid lead
Wired.com's AutopiaNew engine combusts old ideas
WiredGM builds the Sequel advanced hydrogen fuel-cell concept vehicle
Gizmag
On the dash
Thieves target sat nav systems
Police are warning motorists in Wrexham and Flintshire to be on their guard against thieves targeting satellite navigation systems.
BBC -
70 percent of '07 vehicles will offer hookups for music devices
AutoWeekMcLaren's supercars: Some of the most stunning concepts seen
Auto Express NewsSafety info goes live
Auto Express News
Under the hood
EVs need safe batteries
Selling electric vehicles with lithium ion batteries isn't getting easier, what with Apple and Dell recalling laptop batteries using the technology because of fire dangers.
Wired.com's Autopia -
GM unveils new diesel
CNNMoney.comNissan says new V6 engines increase horsepower, fuel economy
AutoWeek
Brand equity
Who wants Ford's British brands?
If Ford is forced to sell Jaguar, Aston Martin and Land Rover, who would be the likely buyers, and why?
BusinessWeek -
Is Chrysler turning the PT Cruiser into a disaster?
Forbes.comGM offers cash incentives on some models
Associated PressHow to fix Ford
BusinessWeekVolkswagen still on shaky ground
BusinessWeek
Other headlines
Lugar blasts inaction on the transportation energy problem; calls for mandates if necessary
Lugar asserted that none of the major stakeholders--the oil companies, the car companies, the federal government and U.S. consumers--are taking the necessary, substantive actions to address what he calls a national security emergency.
Green Car Congress -
Editor's Top Products
Transport Tuesday: Getting there in the 21st century
Hi-tech ways around traffic headaches
Computers and the Internet offer some new options for ducking jams.
Also:Your car, the black box and Big Brother
Little big cars CNNMoney.com
Featured videos
2006 BMW M6
As an executive sports touring car, the 2006 BMW M6 excels in every category, except perhaps styling. The transmission and chassis settings have learning curves, but the reward is effortless speed and control.
Watch Video
TomTom One
Offering just the navigation essentials and accurate directions, the TomTom One is an affordable and easy-to-use in-car GPS device for first-time buyers or anyone who wants a no-frills nav system.
Watch Video
2007 Jaguar XK Coupe
Great to drive and gorgeous to behold, the 2007 XK is also Jaguar's most technically advanced model ever. Bluetooth is nice, but it would be nicer if it worked, and the XK's stereo is far from being the cat's meow.
Watch Video
CNET blogs
California's ethanol initiative: where the money goes
Michael Kanellos, CNET News.comLast week we wrote a piece on an initiative in California that, if approved by voters this November, would place fees on oil drilling and use the funds to develop an ethanol and alternative energy economy. Read more...
Racers complete London-Mongolia race in 27 days
Michael Kanellos, CNET News.comDespite harsh terrain, mechanical problems and corrupt border police, participants in the Mongol Rally are getting through. Read more...
Raise your Prius gaming score
Harry Fuller, CNET News.comIn this era of sharp political and religious divides, we can surely agree on one thing. Constantly watching the mileage measurements on the Prius's little video screen is really a mobilized video game. It's NOT simply driving a car. Read more...
Green machines
Hybrids are making more fiscal sense
Just last summer, hybrid cars didn't make much financial sense. One year and 35 cents a gallon later, they still might not, but they're getting much closer, according to a recent study from car-buying research Web site Edmunds.com.
MarketWatch -
Fuel economy most important to car buyers
CNNMoney.comMost fuel-efficient luxury cars
BusinessWeekCan the Smart car handle commuting in America?
BusinessWeekEPA to hand more emissions responsibility over to owners
AutoWeekChina may take hybrid lead
Wired.com's AutopiaNew engine combusts old ideas
WiredGM builds the Sequel advanced hydrogen fuel-cell concept vehicle
Gizmag
On the dash
Thieves target sat nav systems
Police are warning motorists in Wrexham and Flintshire to be on their guard against thieves targeting satellite navigation systems.
BBC -
70 percent of '07 vehicles will offer hookups for music devices
AutoWeekMcLaren's supercars: Some of the most stunning concepts seen
Auto Express NewsSafety info goes live
Auto Express News
Under the hood
EVs need safe batteries
Selling electric vehicles with lithium ion batteries isn't getting easier, what with Apple and Dell recalling laptop batteries using the technology because of fire dangers.
Wired.com's Autopia -
GM unveils new diesel
CNNMoney.comNissan says new V6 engines increase horsepower, fuel economy
AutoWeek
Brand equity
Who wants Ford's British brands?
If Ford is forced to sell Jaguar, Aston Martin and Land Rover, who would be the likely buyers, and why?
BusinessWeek -
Is Chrysler turning the PT Cruiser into a disaster?
Forbes.comGM offers cash incentives on some models
Associated PressHow to fix Ford
BusinessWeekVolkswagen still on shaky ground
BusinessWeek
Other headlines
Lugar blasts inaction on the transportation energy problem; calls for mandates if necessary
Lugar asserted that none of the major stakeholders--the oil companies, the car companies, the federal government and U.S. consumers--are taking the necessary, substantive actions to address what he calls a national security emergency.
Green Car Congress -