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JAPAN 'QUAKE: March output plunge as much as 65%

Toyota and Honda have said their March outputs in Japan plunged some 63% year on year to record monthly lows as the earthquake and tsunami disrupted production operations.

Quick Spin: 2012 Infiniti M35h

Filed under: Hybrid, Sedan, Technology, Infiniti, Quick SpinAppealing To Both The Fast And Frugal 2012 Infiniti M35h - Click above for high-res image gallery It is time for enthusiasts to embrace hybrid powertrain technology. A few short years ago, the mention of "hybrid power" conjured up images of low displacement engines, tiny electric boost motors and lethargic performance. Sure, the vehicles were environmentally-friendly (on a local level, at least) and they spanked their pure-combustion counterparts when (...)

Suspect arrested in bomb at Colorado mall

Denver — Law-enforcement officials say a man suspected of leaving a pipe bomb and propane tanks at a Denver-area shopping mall has been arrested.

SWEDEN: Spyker doubtful on cash injection for Saab

Spyker Cars will enter another round of talks today with the European Investment Bank but is doubtful that it can agree to the EIB's terms for a quick cash injection.

Michigan Marine loved adventure, grandmother says

Detroit— The grandmother of Lance Cpl. Dominic Ciaramitaro says the 19-year-old Marine from Michigan loved adventure, and she told him his service in Afghanistan was the "greatest mission" of his life.

Standard & Poor’s cuts Japanese auto industry outlook

Mich. court reverses ability to sue in environmental cases

Detroit— The Michigan Supreme Court's new conservative majority has reversed a major decision that expanded the ability to sue the state in some environmental disputes.

SETI Institute to power down radio dishes searching for E.T.

If E.T. phones Earth, he'll get a "disconnect" signal. Lacking the money to pay its operating expenses, Mountain View's SETI Institute has pulled the plug on the renowned Allen Telescope Array, a field of radio dishes -- popularized in the Jodie Foster film "Contact" -- that scan the skies for signals from extraterrestrial civilizations.

Bentley's latest ice special

Bentley has launched another special edition Bentley Continental Supersports convertible to commemorate the car’s ice land-speed record.

Spy Shots: Under this Fiat Qubo is the new small Jeep

Filed under: Spy Photos, Budget, SUV, Etc., Europe, Jeep, Diesel Fiat Qubo test mule - Click above for high-res image gallery It looks like Fiat and Jeep have been busy working on the American manufacturer's upcoming compact CUV. Our tactical squad of spy photographers managed to capture a few images of a Fiat Qubo test mule running around in upper latitudes of Sweden. Apparently the baby widebody tester is our first glimpse at the small Jeep (...)

House panel continues redistricting hearings

Lansing— A House committee will accept submissions from those with congressional or state legislative redistricting plans until May 23.

Phoebe Snow, who sang 1975 hit 'Poetry Man,' dies

Phoebe Snow, a bluesy singer, guitarist and songwriter whose "Poetry Man" was a defining hit of the 1970s but who then largely dropped out of the spotlight to care for her disabled daughter, has died.

Chevrolet rolls out high-performance tires and wheels for the 2012 Corvette:

The introduction of high-performance tires and racing-style wheels for the Z06 and ZR1 models is the major change to the Chevrolet Corvette for the 2012 model year, according to information being posted at Corvette fan sites on the Internet.

In a first, women surpass men in advanced degrees

Washington — Census figures show women outnumber men for the first time when it comes to finishing college and holding advanced degrees.

Luxgen Neora at the Auto Shanghai 2011

Luxgen has exhibited several vehicles at the Auto Shanghai 2011: LUXGEN7 SUV, LUXGEN7 CEO and LUXGEN7 MPV EV+. However, the „rear deal” is the intelligent electric concept – Neora. “Neora perfectly represents LUXGEN’s brand spirit of Think Ahead, and the new form of appearance will be the design cues for LUXGEN’s upcoming models in the future. [...]