AutoWeek Daily Drive — Monday, March 22, 2010

HOME   |   CAR NEWS   |   CAR REVIEWS   |   RACING   |   AUTOSHOWS   |   SUBSCRIBE   |   MARKETPLACE Monday, March 22, 2010                  A concept for the electric-powered Fiat 500 was shown at the Detroit auto show in January.... Chrysler to build an electric version of the Fiat 500 for the U.S. market Chrysler will build an electric version of the Fiat 500 minicar for sale in the United States, starting in 2012, the automaker said on Monday. A prototype of the Fiat 500EV was shown at the Detroit auto show. The concept uses an electric motor, an advanced lithium-ion battery pack and an electric vehicle-control unit. "The Fiat 500 is a small, lightweight platform perfect for integrating...   BMW benefits from confused 1-series owners Believe it or not, 80 percent of BMW 1-series owners believe they are driving a front-wheel-drive car. Given that today is March 22, I promise this is not an early April Fools Day joke. BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer shared the mind-boggling statistic during a call with analysts following the...   Four things you have to do in SoCal Southern California is the birthplace of hot-rodding and home to some of the greatest car collections in the world. If you live here or are planning to visit, or if you just need an excuse to make the trip, here are several reasons to book a flight now. -- Legends of Riverside II, March 26-...   Changing course, Chrysler considers a small Ram pickup Chrysler may develop a unibody small pickup positioned below the Dakota, whose production will end in 2011. "We're thinking of something that will separate itself from the full-sized truck more than what happens today, both in capability, price and size," said Joe Veltri, Chrysler Group vice...   2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI, an AW Drivers Log EDITOR WES RAYNAL: Delightful. What a terrific little package. Pricey, yeah, but a nice, good-looking car, and it makes a fine alternative to a small ute. For starters, the diesel is quite un-diesel like. That is to say it drives and sounds like a regular gasoline engine. There is just... You May Have Missed...   Jimmie Johnson finally wins at Bristol, records his 50th career victory You'd think Jimmie Johnson's personal to-do list wouldn't include very much. After all, he's won four consecutive NASCAR championships, multiple Daytona 500s and Brickyard 400s, and is among the sport's most successful drivers despite just eight full seasons on the tour. Really, what's left to...   Peugeots finish 1-2 at Sebring 12-hour race Alexander Wurz's outlap after his final stop was quick enough for an overall victory for himself and Peugeot teammates Marc Gene and Anthony Davidson. Wurz drove his diesel-powered Peugeot 908 HDi FAP to a 13.817-second win at the 58th 12 Hours of Sebring, a first in the event for the famed French... 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.