Clock ticking on GM IPO, but is the price shrinking?

(Michigan Radio) – Next month’s General Motors’ big stock offering is expected to be much less than at one time predicted.

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Ford plans to reintroduce the V-6 for F-Series pickups

(USA Today) – Ford Motor is reintroducing V-6 engines in its 2011 F-Series pickups, a move key to meeting fuel-economy rules. But to do so, Ford must persuade the stubborn traditionalists who comprise truck buyers to make a big change under the hood.

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French Connection: BMW Partners With Peugeot, Citroen for Hybrid Drivetrain

(Automobile) – Having previously teamed with General Motors and DaimlerChrysler on the matter, BMW isn’t exactly a stranger to partnering with other automakers when it comes to hybrid technologies. The company announced today it had signed an agreement with French automaker PSA Peugeot Citroen to develop and manufacture hybrid-electric powertrains.

Read Story – http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6690278/green/french-connection-bmw-partners-with-peugeot-citroen-for-hybrid-drivetrain/index.html

Pandora will now be available for Mercedes-Benz

(USA Today) – Mercedes-Benz announced today that its media interface now supports the popular Pandora Radio music-streaming service and streaming audio from Bluetooth-enabled smart phones and MP3 players.

Read Story – http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2010/10/mercedes-benz-interface-pandora-ipod-iphone/1

Infiniti unveils performance G convertible concept

(USA Today) – Only a couple of months after unveiling its new performance division to rival Mercedes-Benz’ AMG, Infiniti is unveiling yet another model for the lineup.

Read Story – http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2010/09/infiniti-unveils-performance-g-convertible-concept/1

Mercedes SL Drivers are four times more likely to get a ticket

(NY Daily News) – The sticker price for a Mercedes-Benz SL-550 Roadster convertible is $102,600. The cost of those speeding tickets is extra.

Read Story – http://www.nydailynews.com/money/2010/10/17/2010-10-17_flashy_cars_bring_flashing_lights.html

When your Nissan Leaf runs out of juice, Nissan will give you a tow.

(cnet.com) – As part of an optional support package for Japanese customers, Nissan is offering towing to the nearest dealership should the Leaf’s battery run dry and, uh, leaf them stranded.

Read Story – http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-20019210-48.html

Hyundai going after Lexus and Infiniti

(AutoBlog) – Hyundai is planning to create a premium rival to Lexus and Infiniti when it brings its Genesis range to the UK in three years’ time.

Read Story – http://uk.autoblog.com/2010/10/16/hyundais-genesis-plans/

When your Nissan Leaf runs out of juice, Nissan will give you a tow.

(cnet.com) – As part of an optional support package for Japanese customers, Nissan is offering towing to the nearest dealership should the Leaf’s battery run dry and, uh, leaf them stranded.

Read Story - http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-20019210-48.html

Enterprise to Rent Coda Electric Cars

(The New York Times) – Enterprise Rent-A-Car said Wednesday it will put 100 Coda electric sedans into its fleet next year, complementing the 500 Nissan Leaf electric cars the company already has on order.

Read Story – http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/10/14/enterprise-to-rent-coda-electric-cars/