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Green Cars: Report on hybrid and other alternative fuel cars

In terms of green car technology, North America is just catching up to the rest of the world. As green technology costs come in line with the value to the consumer, we'll probably see more eco-friendly cars hit the street. Whether it's gasoline-electric hybrids, hydrogen fuel cells, electric, new-generation diesel or the next big thing, AutoWeek cover it on these pages.

Obama sought Ghosn to run GM, ex-car czar says:

The Obama Administration initially wanted Nissan-Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn to run GM after Rick Wagoner was ousted in 2009, and repeatedly pressed Fiat to put up cash for a stake in Chrysler, according to an upcoming book about the government bailout...

The Chevy Cruze hatchback will debut in Paris, and we test drive the 2010 Mazda RX-8, in News Brake for Friday, Sept. 3 :

In today's News Brake: The Chevy Cruze hatchback will debut in Paris, the 2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor upgrades its engine, and we test drive the 2010 Mazda RX-8 . . . But Wait, There's More!

The Chevy Cruze hatchback will debut in Paris, and we test-drive the 2010 Mazda RX-8, in News Brake for Friday, Sept. 3 :

In today's News Brake: The Chevy Cruze hatchback will debut in Paris, the 2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor upgrades its engine, and we test-drive the 2010 Mazda RX-8 . . . But Wait, There's More!

2011 Toyota Avalon Limited: What I drove last night:

During my stint in the Avalon, we made a trip north to deliver wedding supplies to the family, loading most of the items, including a suitcase, in its mammoth trunk. In fact, it swallowed up everything with room to spare.

Paris auto show: Chevy Cruze hatch to debut:

Chevrolet is using the Paris auto show to roll out a five-door version of the Cruze, its much-anticipated small car.

Kia recalls 56.000 Souls, Sorentos

Kia Motors says it has started a recall of some 56,000 Soul and Sorento vehicles sold in the United States and South Korea due to defective wiring harnesses that could cause fires.

Kia moves to change its image, hamsters and all

To most Americans, at least to those who are aware of the brand, Kia is still associated with the cheap-and-cheerful products. That's an image the automaker is out to transform.

2010 Mazda RX-8 R3, an AW Drivers Log:

EXECUTIVE EDITOR ROGER HART: I have a real love/hate relationship with this car. I love the exterior design, but hate the way the B-pillar blocks your side view.

Axes and Axles: Cars and guitars celebrated at the NHRA museum:

WITH VIDEO -- Cars and guitars--who can explain why the two go together? NHRA Museum director Tony Thacker says they both represent freedom. You could say they're both a means of self-expression.