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US general: New strategy needed to defeat Taliban

The top commander of U.S. and NATO troops in Afghanistan said Monday the situation in the country is "serious" and a new strategy is needed to defeat the Taliban.

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.

Corvette concepts on display this week at Bowling Green museum:

OK Corvette lovers, here's your chance to view some all-time classic concepts.

Corvette concepts on display this week at Bowling Green museum:

OK Corvette lovers, here's your chance to view some all-time classic concepts.

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.

BMW’s fast and efficient concept, and a new scandal in F1, in News Brake for Monday, Aug. 31:

In today's News Brake: BMW's new concept combines sportiness and fuel economy, a new scandal brews in Formula One, and Ford looks to sting the competition with its new Scorpion diesel engine . . . But Wait, There's More!

BMW’s fast and efficient concept, and a new scandal in F1, in News Brake for Monday, Aug. 31:

In today's News Brake: BMW's new concept combines sportiness and fuel economy, a new scandal brews in Formula One, and Ford looks to sting the competition with its new Scorpion diesel engine . . . But Wait, There's More!

The Decline of Lexus-Japanese

Lexus could be headed for trouble. Revered by an aging owner base but lacking exciting vehicles to draw new buyers, Toyota's luxury marque is beginning to look like another prestige brand that followed its original customers to death's door: Buick.

Toyota Accused of Hiding Evidence

By CBS News Investigative Unit Contributor Myron Levin A former attorney for Toyota has accused the automaker of illegally withholding evidence in hundreds of rollover death and injury cases, in a "ruthless conspiracy" to keep evidence "of its vehicles' structural shortcomings from becoming known." The explosive allegations are contained in a ...

Toyota’s troubles keep growing

Is it just me, or do the troubles of Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp. seem more American every day? Sales are down 34% this year.