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Small is big in LA

The home of stretched Hummers is also the spiritual home of the Prius. So, what better city to launch a flotilla of small cars than at the 2009 LA Motor Show?

CES 2010 preview: Car tech and GPS

It used to be that the SEMA Show was the biggest mobile electronics show, but this year the usual suspects in the in-car electronics business decided to stand back and wait for CES 2010 instead.

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Reviews

  • Lexus IS250 Sports Luxury (2009)

    What the IS250 lacks in badge snobbery, it makes up for in good looks, rock-solid quality, neat handling and serenity enough to becalm a frazzled monk. While stuffed with tech, it isn't quite as up-to-date as we'd have liked.

  • Tata Nano

    One windscreen wiper, one rear-view mirror, self-levelling headlights, and no rear hatch are part of the final Indian specs of the world's cheapest car.

  • Lexus RX400h (2006)

    For those craving a luxury four-wheel drive with an emphasis on luxury rather than cornering elan, then the RX400h is a good choice. It's about as much four-wheel drive as many of us will ever need, and its fuel thrift is pleasing too.

  • Spore

    Spore merges multiple run-of-the-mill building blocks into a big, entertaining game.

  • PLX Kiwi

    While the PLX Kiwi is a good training tool to help motorists to drive more efficiently, it will not miraculously boost your fuel economy.

  • Jeep Cherokee Sport diesel (2008)

    Built for serious off-roading, not just dashing up the gravel track to your favourite vineyard, the Cherokee demands too many compromises to be a city-bound family hauler.

  • Juiced: PS2 review

    Another day, another street racer. How does Juiced, the latest addition to the genre, stack up?

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  • Mazda aims for the Sky

    Getting a jump on the competition, Mazda has announced its line-up for next month's Tokyo Motor Show, which includes the Kiyora concept car, two new engines and a new transmission.

  • Tommy Kaira slams the Toyota Prius

    One day, the new Toyota Prius was feeling a bit frumpy and decided to shake things up with a new look. So, the humble hybrid went under the knife of Japanese vehicle modifiers Tommy Kaira. The result is a new, sexy look and not much else.

  • Toyota begins pre-production of Camry hybrid

    The pilot production of the first Australian-built hybrid car began yesterday with the push of an oversized Power button in Altona, Melbourne.

  • Battery cost holding back hybrids and EVs

    BusinessWeek posted a feature entitled "The Electric Car Battery War", looking at the rush to refine Lithium-ion battery technology and posing the question "Should the US government get involved?" We contend, though, that the most important thing is reducing the cost of the batteries.

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Downloads

  • MotorNotes

    Manage vehicle information including fuel, distance, service, and service planning.

  • Auto Slate for Palm OS

    Auto Slate is record-keeping software for your car, truck or motorcycle. Track service, fuel, and trips with an intuitive user interface. Then...

  • Car Trak

    Track vehicle mileage, maintenance, expenses, and fuel economy using various measure systems.

  • Car Minder

    Manage all your car maintenance needs from iPhone.

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