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New Haven woman headed to court in death of stepdaughter, 2
New Baltimore— A New Haven woman is due in court this afternoon for a preliminary examination on allegations she sexually assaulted and murdered her 2-year-old stepdaughter in the family's mobile home in November.
2011-04-27 10:57:00 | DetNews.comSWEDEN: GM coy on holding key to Saab financing deal
Saab is continuing to talk to the European Investment Bank (EIB) today (27 April) in a bid to resolve financing issues that appear to hinge on approval from former owner General Motors.
2011-04-27 10:57:00 | Just-AutoJAPAN: Mitsubishi Motors operating profit up 189%
Mitsubishi Motors posted a full year operating profit of JPY40.3bn, a 189% or JPY26.4bn increase over the last fiscal year as an increase in unit sales volume together with factors such as reductions in material and other costs more than offset the negative impact of the strong yen.
2011-04-27 10:31:00 | Just-Auto
Report: MasterImage working on 3D screens for cars
Filed under: Technology With 3D technology slowly making its way into homes and onto portable game consoles, it was just a matter of time before the tech filtered its way into cars. MasterImage, one of the companies that has pioneered glasses-free 3D screens, is reportedly on the verge of signing a deal with a handful of automakers and airlines to bring its wares to the transportation industry. Roy Taylor, MasterImage's executive VP, declined to tell the (...)
2011-04-27 10:28:00 | AutoBlogFlashback: Pontiac killed on April 27, 2009:
It was precisely two years ago today--April 27, 2009--that Pontiac met its demise.
2011-04-27 10:14:03 | AutoWeekChat with Web guy Dale Jewett:
When news about new cars, motorsports and car collectors shows up at autoweek.com, interactive editor Dale Jewett usually plays a role.
2011-04-27 10:00:03 | AutoWeekVideo: Chevrolet Racing "Track to Street" Season 2, Episode 4
Posted on 04.27.2011 10:00 by Kirby Filed under: Chevrolet | racing prototype | video | car racing | Chevrolet Corvette | Cars | Car News Unlike most endurance races Corvette Racing will be participating in this season, Long Beach offers a different set of challenges in that it’s a two-hour slugfest that puts strategic aggression (...)
2011-04-27 10:00:00 | Top Speed
Volkswagen earns $2.5B in rock-solid first quarter
Filed under: China, Volkswagen, Earnings/Financials Volkswagen has announced very impressive first quarter profits of €1.7 billion ($2.5 billion USD based on current exchange rates). That's more than three times the profit the Volkswagen Group earned in the first quarter of 2010, as revenue climbed 31 percent to €37.5 billion ($55 billion USD.). Profit from ongoing operations came in at an even more impressive €2.91 billion ($4.26 billion USD). In total, VW managed to move a (...)
2011-04-27 09:59:00 | AutoBlog2011 Hyundai Elantra Limited PZEV, an AW Drivers Log:
EDITOR WES RAYNAL: The new 2011 Hyundai Elantra is a nice little car with good looks at a more than fair price, in my opinion. I think Hyundai finally has a small car that will take some hide out of the Honda Civic and the Mazda 3.
2011-04-27 09:50:41 | AutoWeek
RENM Audi R8 V10 RMS Spyder
RENM Performance has unveiled the tuned version of Audi R8 V10 Spyder. The new RMS is lighter, faster and exclusive version featuring carbon kevlar materials and revised aerodynamics. The exterior package includes a revised front grille, brake cooling chambers, front splitter, redesigned front and rear side grilles and rear diffuser. Audi R8 V10 RMS Spyder stands on [...]
2011-04-27 09:39:15 | Automobiles ReviewGOLDING'S TAKE: Hats off to Ford top hats
Alan Mulally has changed course. His commentary on Ford's first quarter financial results yesterday (Tuesday) was more about the cars than the numbers.
2011-04-27 09:38:00 | Just-Auto
Rennsport Porsche Panamer(ican)a
Rennsport Muller, the Kitzingen-based racing tuner has just introduced its latest, top-end conversion, the Rennsport Porsche Panamer(ican)a. As the name suggests, the newly tweaked ride is based upon the highly-beloved Porsche Panamera, but fitted with an all-new air suspension module that lowers the ride by some 40 mm, a sound improvement of the original exhaust system, [...]
2011-04-27 09:37:59 | Automobiles Review![Officially Official: Team Lotus buys Caterham, celebrates with special Seven [w/video]](http://img1.motorfeed.info/team-lotus-caterham-trio-s.jpg "Officially Official: Team Lotus buys Caterham, celebrates with special Seven [w/video]")
Officially Official: Team Lotus buys Caterham, celebrates with special Seven [w/video]
Filed under: Convertible, Performance, Videos, Lotus, Earnings/Financials, UK, Specialty Caterham Seven Team Lotus Special Edition - Click above for high-res image gallery We've been waiting a while for official confirmation, and it's finally here: Team Lotus has acquired British sportscar manufacturer Caterham. Both outfits lay claim to Lotus founder Colin Chapman's legacy without any actual support from Lotus Cars itself (with which it is currently embroiled in a naming rights legal dispute) and are now joined (...)
2011-04-27 09:31:00 | AutoBlogBusinesses boosted durable-goods orders in March
Businesses increased their orders for heavy machinery, computers, autos and steel in March, boosting demand for long-lasting manufactured goods for a third straight month.
2011-04-27 09:02:00 | DetNews.com
Report: Volkswagen considering new entry-level brand for China
Filed under: Budget, China, Etc., VolkswagenVolkswagen may be considering the creation of a new brand for China. According to Automotive News, the German Automaker is currently looking into the creation of a domestic brand aimed squarely at the budget buyers of the People's Republic. VW officials said that it is currently in discussions with its Chinese partner, First Auto, about whether the move would help VW retain its hold on the market, and it (...)
2011-04-27 08:58:00 | AutoBlog