AutoWeek Daily Drive — Monday, March 29, 2010

HOME   |   CAR NEWS   |   CAR REVIEWS   |   RACING   |   AUTOSHOWS   |   SUBSCRIBE   |   MARKETPLACE Monday, March 29, 2010                  The 2011 Ford Mustang GT is bolstered to 412 hp as the modern pony car continues its blend of iconic looks... 2011 Ford Mustang, an AW Flash Drive What is it? The 2011 Ford Mustang doesn't appear to be that much different from the outside, but dramatic new drivetrains and a number of less obvious but effective engineering tweaks plus other enhancements and refinements make it much more desirable. A new lightweight aluminum DOHC, 24-valve 3.7-liter V6 with twin independent variable camshaft timing delivers 305 hp and 280 lb-ft ...   New York auto show: 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon crosses over to pure performance The next addition to Cadillac's athletic and luxurious V-Series is breaking cover at the New York auto show with the reveal of the CTS-V Sport Wagon. This is the halo for Cadillac's line of car-based wagons, and it blends striking sheetmetal with some of General Motors' most potent and race-...   New York auto show: Mercedes-Benz R-class gets a more-rugged look Mercedes-Benz designers have reworked the front of the R-class wagon for the 2011 model year, installing a more upright grille, a taller hood and reworked fenders and headlamps for a more rugged look. The rear fascia is also resculpted. A new look that is closer to SUV that station wagon may be...   New York auto show: Chevrolet Cruze Eco uses fascia shutters to improve fuel economy General Motors says its 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco, set to debut Wednesday at the New York auto show, gets 40 mpg on the highway due to a GM first: a lower front fascia with shutters. The Cruze Eco, GM's effort to create a high-mpg car without stripping it of appealing features, closes the... You May Have Missed...   Ford reaches agreement to sell Volvo to Geely for $1.8 billion Ford has reached an agreement to sell its Swedish brand Volvo to Chinese carmaker Geely for about $1.8 billion in a multinational sale expected to close in the third quarter of this year.The pending agreement was announced on Sunday morning, and Ford will continue to supply powertrains, stamping...   Button outlasts Vettel, wet track to win Australian Grand Prix Jenson Button scored a popular victory in the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday in only his second start for McLaren, as tricky conditions provided a spectacular and unpredictable race.The Briton made a great call to change to dry tires in a race that started in the wet. He then inherited the lead...   Destination Hybrid: Ferrari and Porsche speed toward a greener world From the circuits of Europe to the hearts and minds of enthusiasts the world over, Ferrari and Porsche have traditionally ranked 1-2.And now the storied race-bred sports-car makers find themselves locked in a different kind of competition--development of green cars. Both of the companies revealed... 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.