AutoWeek Daily Drive — Tuesday, August 17, 2010

HOME   |   CAR NEWS   |   CAR REVIEWS   |   RACING   |   AUTOSHOWS   |   SUBSCRIBE   |   MARKETPLACE Tuesday, August 17, 2010                  2011 Mazda 2 Touring... 2011 Mazda 2 Touring, an AW Drivers Log MOTORSPORTS EDITOR MAC MORRISON: Only a quick stint for me in this car, but I'm impressed, especially with the chassis and suspension and steering. I almost couldn't believe how well-planted this little car feels, how responsive it is to driver commands. It holds the road well, it steers wells, it just feels good. I'd like to have the opportunity to conduct back-to-back drives with this...   Heidfeld released by Mercedes for Pirelli test role Mercedes GP has released Nick Heidfeld from his role as the team’s reserve so that he can take on a new job as tire manufacturer Pirelli’s official test driver. Pirelli’s selection of Heidfeld comes as somewhat of a surprise, as the manufacturer--which will become Formula...   2011 Infiniti QX56, an AW Video Drivers Blog In this AW Video Drivers Blog, road test editor Natalie Neff and art director Ken Ross examine the 2011 Infiniti QX56....   Paris auto show: Lotus leaks plans to display two Evora variants Lotus is planning an impressive display for the Paris motor show this fall and is expected to present several new cars, including the Evora S and the Evora Auto. An e-mail leaked to the media confirms those two variants will be on the stand, alongside two cars yet to be announced. The Evora S...   German car collector re-imagines Lancia Stratos If German car collector and Lancia Stratos fan Michael Stoschek gets his way, there will be a new interpretation of the legendary Stratos rally car sooner rather than later. Speculation and spy photos have been circulating for a couple weeks, and now we have official photos. Italian design... You May Have Missed...   Parnelli Jones lights up Laguna Seca and the Mustang Boss 302 Parnelli Jones is exactly what you think a race-car driver would look like. He's perfectly calm, gives thoughtful answers and is direct and forthright. To look into his pale blue eyes is to get a glimpse of greatness. He's up at dawn on this morning at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for the reveal of...   Redesigned Dodge Durango gets a Web tease Dodge confirmed on Monday that its SUV will continue to be called the Durango, stamping out Internet rumors that it would wear a Magnum nameplate. And the company put out a few teaser shots to whet your appetite before the launch this fall.The 2011 Durango shares its platform with the new Jeep...   Porsche Boxster growing to make room for small two-seater, report says The next-generation Porsche Boxster will get a longer wheelbase and measure nearly 173 inches long overall, British magazine Autocar says on its Web site.Why is the Boxster growing? To create room at the bottom of the Porsche lineup for a new two-seater based on the Volkswagen BlueSport concept...   2010 Infiniti EX35 Journey, an AW Drivers Log COPY EDITOR CYNTHIA L. OROSCO: I used this vehicle over the weekend to make a day-trip to move some cargo up North. And the EX35 met my hauling needs. The back seats easily fold flat with the push of a button on either side of the cargo area. Seats folded, we easily piled in nine copier-paper-size... 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.