AutoWeek Daily Drive — Monday, March 15, 2010

HOME   |   CAR NEWS   |   CAR REVIEWS   |   RACING   |   AUTOSHOWS   |   SUBSCRIBE   |   MARKETPLACE Monday, March 15, 2010                  This 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster was named Best in Show at the Amelia Island Concurs d'Elegance.... Classic Mercedes, Maserati cars win top honors at Amelia Island concours Noted car collectors Sam and Emily Mann won their fourth Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance Best in Show award with a 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster (with covered spare). This car is one of only three known to have been built. Originally shipped to the German embassy in Argentina, the Manns have owned the car for about 18 years. This Best in Show from the 15th-annual Amelia Island...   The 2010 Cadillac SRX Turbo Premium, an AW Drivers Log ASSOCIATE EDITOR JONATHAN WONG: And the hits keep coming from Cadillac. Following all the great CTS variants to spill out from Caddy, it continues the trend with this SRX Turbo. I really like this engine that provides max torque from a low 2,000 rpms and helps the SRX get on its way swiftly. ...   Audi plans expansion of hybrids, electrics Audi plans a rapid expansion of plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles over the next few years as a key component in Volkswagen Group's strategy to dominate the alternative-powertrain market by decade's end. Michael Dick, Audi's board member for technical development, told Automotive News ... You May Have Missed...   The King and his court at Amelia Island NASCAR legend Richard Petty was joined by celebrated racers Carroll Shelby and Don Garlits on Saturday at a seminar at the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance in Amelia Island, Fla.Shelby was filling in for Sir Stiling Moss OBE, who was injured a week ago after falling into an elevator shaft at his...   New York auto show: Kia previews 2011 Optima The 2011 Optima will make its world debut at the New York auto show next month. Beyond releasing a couple of teaser images, Kia is staying tight-lipped regarding what powertrains will be offered in the United States until the New York press conference.From the pictures, we see the latest take on... 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.