Challenge to Chrysler Bankruptcy May Go to the Supreme Court
A group of Indiana pension funds opposed to Chrysler's bankruptcy may ask the U.S. Supreme Court to hear their appeal after a lower court upheld the sale of Chrysler to Fiat today. The additional challenge could keep Chrysler from exiting bankruptcy, which might otherwise happen as early as Monday. Most analysts agree that it's unlikely the Supreme Court will hear the case since any delays could allow Fiat to walk away from the merger. Reuters: Judges OK Chrysler sale; appeal to top court...
Posted by on 07 3rd, 2009
Spy Photos: Porsche 911 Pr...
At first, this prototype for the next-generation Porsche 911 didn't look like much. In fact, it didn't even look like a new test mule given all the 997-series bodywork. But look closer and it's clear there are a few changes to this prototype that aren't on the current model. Most notable is the "double bubble" roof, although in this case it's less like individual bubbles...
Posted by on 07 3rd, 2009
America’s Best Woodi...
One of the more unusual collections headed for Monterey this summer is the Nick Alexander Collection. A well-known Los Angeles car dealer, Alexander amassed what is considered one of the world's finest collections of pre- and post-war wood-bodied wagons. He even built a restoration shop near of one his dealers just to work on the various cars over the years. In August, RM Auctions will offer 52...
Posted by on 07 3rd, 2009
How an Automatic Transmiss...
Automatic transmissions are one of those masterpieces of engineering that we pretty much take for granted. They've been tweaked to near perfection over the years, and although the new dual-clutch setups are gaining traction, the standard torque converter automatic is probably going to be with us for a long time to come. See how it all works in this video from Dave's farm in Canada. ...
Posted by Car and Driver on 07 2nd, 2009
Automotive Accessories: Af...
We examine four portable entry-level GPS units, all priced under $250, to see which one is best. Why spend big money on a factory navigation system when you can get a portable device for hundreds less? The question is becoming rhetorical. Portable navs may have smaller screens than the built-in competition, but just try moving that built-in from one car to another. The four nav systems below retail...
Posted by on 07 2nd, 2009
Goodwood Festival of Speed...
The annual Goodwood Festival of Speed takes place this weekend, July 3-5. You might not have booked your airfare to England yet, but fortunately you can use your friend the Internet to take a good look at what has become one of the foremost celebrations of automotive culture. The Brits don't have a tradition of burnouts in the parking lot, so instead they do hillclimbs. And the Goodwood...
Posted by Car and Driver on 07 2nd, 2009
Car-Buying Negotiating Gui...
Your best chance at getting a fair deal on a new car starts with these tips. If you walked up to the cashier at your local grocery store with a gallon of milk in hand and said, “It says $2.49 on this sticker, but I’ll give you a buck-fifty,” you’d be going home thirsty. If you walked into McDonald’s and said, “I don’t see a lot of people eating Big Macs today; I’ll take that value...
Posted by on 07 2nd, 2009
"Bad" GM Likely ...
Lost among all the talk about the sparkly "new" GM is the leftover business of the "old" GM. You remember that GM right? The one with all those pesky liabilities, old factories and unwanted brands. Well, according to testimony by Albert Koch, GM's appointed restructuring chief, winding down the bad GM could cost "slightly in excess of $1.25 billion." He went on to...
Posted by Bushs Auto Blog on 07 2nd, 2009
Solar Racing Champs Roll O...
Delft University is the Brawn GP of solar car racing, an outfit so singularly successful that it has won the World Solar Challenge four times in a row. The Dutch team is back with its newest car, Nuna 5, and has its sights set on a fifth title when the checkered flag drops later this year. The Nuon Solar Team has its work cut out for it once Nuna 5 arrives Down Under. The race is more than 1,800 miles...
Posted by on 07 2nd, 2009
Wood, Childress Among Nomi...
Ahead of tonight's announcement of the nominees for the first NASCAR Hall of Fame induction class, NASCAR has revealed that Glen Wood and Richard Childress are among the group. Wood was a pioneer of the modern-day pit stop, and Childress shares the record of 11 owner championships in NASCAR's three national series. Lee Petty, the first driver to win three Sprint Cup championships, and Cale...
Posted by on 07 2nd, 2009
NASCAR: Mayfield Cleared t...
A judge ordered a temporary injunction that will allow Jeremy Mayfield to race this weekend at Daytona. Mayfield was suspended indefinitely after failing a random drug test. The injunction was ordered after the judge determined there "the likelihood of a false positive was substantial." according to an AP report. Mayfield owns his own team, but may not have enough funding to run at this...
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