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N.C. vacation island to be cleared as Hurricane Earl nears

Raleigh, N.C. -- Tourists on a North Carolina vacation destination island were ordered to board the ferries and head for the mainland today and more evacuations could be on the way as powerful Hurricane Earl threatened to sideswipe the East Coast.

2010-09-01 06:52:00 | DetNews.com

Warren church volunteers donate time at Detroit charter school

Detroit -- Members of a suburban church are helping a Detroit charter school prepare for the upcoming academic year by making improvements to the building's library.

2010-09-01 06:42:00 | DetNews.com

Project aimed at beautifying Detroit neighborhood

Detroit -- A neighborhood in northwest Detroit will be part of a revitalization and beautification project spurred by Sinai-Grace Hospital and a $50,000 grant from Meijer.

2010-09-01 06:40:00 | DetNews.com

Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato appearing at Rochester Hills Wal-Mart

Rochester Hills -- Disney stars the Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato are heading to the area to meet fans and sign autographs.

2010-09-01 06:38:00 | DetNews.com

Pontiac Firebird-based 308 Ferrari Replica Lands On EBay - Auto Motto

Do you love custom built cars? What if it's a Ferrari? Well, that will surely be a great enticer for all those who love Ferrari or any custom built car for that matter. Particularly, there is a very good reason for you to grab it as it's available on eBay for a meager price tag of $6,500. Yes, it's a...

2010-09-01 06:05:29 | Roadst3r

2011 Kia Sorento SX, an AW Flash Drive:

What is it?

2010-09-01 06:00:00 | AutoWeek

Ford Police Interceptor

2010-09-01 05:36:00 | Top Speed

2010 Mini Cooper JCW Convertible

2010 Mini Cooper JCW ConvertibleDoes the JCW option actually detract from the total package?First, allow me to state the obvious: $35,000 is a silly amount of money to pay for a front-wheel-drive convertible with two usable seats and few luxury options (no leather, no nav, no automatic climate control). If someone were to ask me to recommend some smart ways to spend $35,000, the Mini Cooper JCW convertible would fall somewhere between "patent leather (...)

2010-09-01 05:09:00 | Automobile Magazine

2011 Ford Explorer Will Join Taurus On Police Duty

The last couple of months have seen three different police vehicle concepts unveiled by each of the domestic automakers: the Chevrolet Caprice Police Detective PPV from GM, the new Dodge Charger Pursuit from Chrysler and the Taurus Interceptor from Ford. Now, the Blue Oval has unveiled a second Police Interceptor vehicle based on the latest 2011...

2010-09-01 05:00:00 | The Car Connection

Ford police utility vehicle set for patrol :

WITH VIDEO -- Do cops like crossovers? Ford is about to find out: It will offer a utility vehicle based on the 2011 Explorer as part of its police portfolio for forces across the nation.

2010-09-01 04:30:00 | AutoWeek

Subaru to Introduce a More Efficient Boxer Engine Before Year's End

Subaru is known for its symmetrical all-wheel drive system standard across the line, save for some domestic-market models. A recent report suggests that fuel economy will soon become a priority for the Japanese automaker, and Subaru has plans to unveil a new, more fuel-efficient version of its popular...

2010-09-01 04:13:48 | Roadst3r

Ford Interceptor Utility: Not Just For Robocop's Mom [Police Cars]

The Ford Police Interceptor Utility, the Blue Oval's latest police-grade offering, starts with the 2011 Explorer, stuffs in the heavy-duty high-tech goodies from the Taurus Police Interceptor and adds a few more tricks. It's an Explorer built for a beating. Let's start off with the basics. Yes, the...

2010-09-01 04:00:01 | Roadst3r

Ford Police Interceptor Utility: Not Just For Robocop's Mom [Police Cars]

2010-09-01 04:00:01 | Roadst3r

Rendered: 2012 Chevrolet Malibu

By now, you've probably seen one 2012 Chevrolet Malibu prototype or another. They've been running around for some time now with varying degrees of camouflage. From what we can see, the next Malibu won't be a full redesign, just a heavy update of the current car. Nothing revolutionary, just some slight...

2010-09-01 03:50:25 | Roadst3r

Ferrari 458 Italia To Finally Be Recalled Tonight? [Car-B-Que]

After a weekend filled with under-the-table secret recalls, the Ferrari Flambe may finally be coming to an end. An official recall of the Ferrari 458 Italia is coming by tomorrow morning - if we're to believe two FerrariChat commenters. Ferrari has determined the cause of the 458's that have caught...

2010-09-01 03:00:00 | Roadst3r