AutoWeek Daily Drive — Tuesday, February 9, 2010

HOME   |   CAR NEWS   |   CAR REVIEWS   |   RACING   |   AUTOSHOWS   |   SUBSCRIBE   |   MARKETPLACE Tuesday, February 09, 2010                  The 2011 Volvo S60 marks the launch of the automaker's pedestrian-detection technology.... 2011 Volvo S60 rolls out ahead of its debut at the Geneva auto show The redesigned Volvo S60 sedan gets a formal debut in Geneva early next month, but Volvo is ready to show off its new beauty now. Volvo says the new S60 is one of its sportiest cars ever. Buyers in the United States can choose between two chassis setups--a softer, comfort chassis or a sportier dynamic chassis. The dynamic chassis is standard in Europe. The dynamic chassis gets stiffer shocks...   Toyota issues global recall to fix brake problems in hybrids Toyota Motor Corp. launched a global recall Tuesday of 437,000 hybrid vehicles, including its popular Prius hybrid, as the world's No. 1 carmaker sank deeper into a quality crisis that has battered its image, hurt sales and triggered an onslaught of lawsuits. The recall, to address complaints...   NHTSA fielding complaints about 2009-10 Toyota Corolla steering Toyota Motor Corp. faces yet another possible federal investigation, this time of the electric power steering in 2009 and 2010 Corollas. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is considering a formal investigation of alleged defects reported in the compact car, agency spokeswoman...   Force India VJM03 ready for Jerez debut The Force India Formula One team revealed its new VJM03 car online on Tuesday morning, prior to its public test debut at Spain's Jerez circuit on Wednesday. This year, the Silverstone-based team claims, Force India was able to focus more on pure performance development and dealing with the rules ... You May Have Missed...   2011 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang gets more power, loses gas-guzzler tax The 2011 version of the Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang carries a supercharged 5.4-liter V8 that weighs less, delivers more power and uses a unique spray-coating process that eliminates the need for cast-iron liners in the aluminum cylinder block.The 550-hp Shelby GT500 also loses something from the...   Lola, Swift reveal details of IndyCar proposals The battle to land the car-supply contract with the Izod IndyCar Series is heating up, with Dallara revealing concept sketches last week and DeltaWing scheduled to unveil its project on Wednesday at the Chicago auto show. And now, chassis builders Lola and Swift have released information about...   Ralf Schumacher may make comeback bid in Formula One Ralf Schumacher might follow his brother Michael's lead by returning to Formula One competition this year.The surprising development could happen if the Stefan Grand Prix organization makes it onto the 2010 F1 grid--something that appears more and more likely, with F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone... CLICK HERE TO UNSUBSCRIBE from the AutoWeek Daily Drive E-mail or to sign up for other AutoWeek e-mail products. IMPORTANT: Please add AutoWeek.com to your E-mail Address Book to ensure you will continue to receive our newsletters. Please DO NOT reply to this e-mail. You will not receive a reply if you use this e-mail address. Crain Communications, 1155 Gratiot Ave. Detroit, MI 48207.