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Also: Your car, the black box and Big Brother Little big cars CNNMoney.comAug. 29, 2006 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.com Last 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.com Despite 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.com In 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... Read additional blogs 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 - Aug. 22, 2006 Fuel economy most important to car buyers CNNMoney.com Most fuel-efficient luxury cars BusinessWeek Can the Smart car handle commuting in America? BusinessWeek EPA to hand more emissions responsibility over to owners AutoWeek China may take hybrid lead Wired.com's Autopia New engine combusts old ideas Wired GM 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 - Aug. 21, 2006 70 percent of '07 vehicles will offer hookups for music devices AutoWeek McLaren's supercars: Some of the most stunning concepts seen Auto Express News Safety 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 - Aug. 29, 2006 GM unveils new diesel CNNMoney.com Nissan 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 - Aug. 25, 2006 Is Chrysler turning the PT Cruiser into a disaster? Forbes.com GM offers cash incentives on some models Associated Press How to fix Ford BusinessWeek Volkswagen 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 - Aug. 29, 2006 Small racers, high-end SUVs top list of most stolen vehicles ForbesAutos.com Milan tests street-cleaning technique that doesn't require cars to move Wired News High-tech chevrons may improve road safety for speeders AutoExpress U.K. plans signs that give detailed traffic information AutoExpress Editor's Top Products 2006 Infiniti M35x Read review Check prices 8.7 out of 10 2005 Acura RL Read review Check prices 8.4 out of 10 2005 Audi A6 4.2 quattro Read review Check prices 8.3 out of 10 2005 Volkswagen Touareg Read review Check prices 8.3 out of 10 2005 Cadillac CTS Read review Check prices 8.0 out of 10 Most Popular 2007 Lexus GS 450h $54900 Read review Check prices 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid $25900 Read review Check prices 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser $21710 Read review Check prices 2006 BMW M5 $81200 Read review Check prices 2007 Toyota Yaris $10950 Read review Check prices