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Government may tighten car safety standards

Government vehicle safety regulators may seek greater authority to investigate defects in vehicles and are weighing a range of safety requirements in response to Toyota's massive recall.

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.

Ralliart unit folds, but Mitsubishi will keep the name:

Mitsubishi will continue using the and#8220;Ralliartand#8221; brand name despite the demise of the Japanese racing parts company this week.

The 2010 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited, an AW Drivers Log:

COPY EDITOR CYNTHIA L. OROSCO: This Outback served us well for transporting family over the weekend. Everyone was comfortable and warm and we didnand#8217;t have to drive separately.

Live TV is the latest innovation in cars, and a test drive of the 2010 Dodge Journey R/T, in News Brake for Thursday, March 11:

In News Brake: We try out FLO TV in a Chrysler, Graham Rahal has an IndyCar ride for 2010, and a test drive of the 2010 Dodge Journey R/T . . . But Wait, There's More!

Nissan moves Europe design chief to U.S., Campbell to retire:

Bruce Campbell, Nissan's U.S. design chief, will retire at the end of March after 31 years with the automaker and will be replaced by Alfonso Albaisa, who currently is Nissan's European design chief.

Porsche Panamera convertible plans uncovered:

A series of European and U.S.

Indiana stakes claim to electric car industry

The so-called "RV Capital of the World" may soon be able to bill itself the "EV Capital of the World. What a difference a letter makes.

2010 Dodge Journey R/T, an AW Drivers Log:

EXECUTIVE EDITOR ROGER HART: I haven't seen an option list this long in quite some time. Wow! With all of the electronic goodies, I'm somewhat amazed that the sticker was less than $34,000.

Electric-car start-up aims to keep NUMMI open with zero-emission vehicles:

Electric car hopeful Aurica Motors LLC is floating a plan to keep open a California joint venture between Toyota and General Motors by building zero emission vehicles there.