After a successful U.S. launch last year, the AMG Driving Academy continues for 2010 with an expanded curriculum and additional venues. The basic one-day course will set you back $1,795, while the new three-day Pro-Level course will cost $3,995. Instruction will take place at Road Atlanta , as well as Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca and are scheduled sporadically through November. Vehicles include the E63 AMG all the way up to the  Read More →

Green Car Advisor: White House Begins Final Review of Fuel Economy Rules The White House has begun its final review of new auto standards that would increase the nation's fleetwide fuel economy and create the first-ever greenhouse-gas standard for cars and trucks. Edmunds CarPool: Test Car Notes- 2010 Hyundai Elantra Blue The Blue designation means that this Elantra is a bit more focused on fuel economy, with numerous engine tweaks and taller... 

Last month, Ford passed GM in sales for the first time in nearly 12 years. The Ford Focus certainly had a hand in that feat, with sales up nearly 28% from last February. This is quite an accomplishment for a vehicle, that while significantly updated over the years, is nearly a decade old. Its most recent update occurred  Read More →

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Most people understand the importance of keeping their personal information secure and private on their home and office computers, but as more car systems get connected to the web, those same security precautions must be adhered to. The Ford SYNC system connects to the Internet for traffic, directions, information searches, and it also interacts with users' mobile phones and music players — all places for potential hackers to gain... 

Ford Motor Company has joined Toyota and GM in offering offer zero-percent financing for 60 months on many of its 2010 vehicles. This includes models such as the Ford Focus , Fusion , Mustang and Mercury Milan .  Read More →

Imagine if you bought a new computer and six months later new software, firmware or an application came out, but instead of simply updating your machine you'd have to start from scratch and buy a new one. Seems like a ridiculous way to design a product and do business, yet this is the predominant model when it comes to infotainment systems in automobiles. For example, when you buy a new car and pair the latest Bluetooth phone, you may not... 

Each Monday, Edmunds takes a look at the most recent recalls published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ). NHTSA's recall coverage is extensive, addressing everything from tractor trailers to motor homes. We pore over this coverage and whittle it down, spotlighting only those recalls that are of pressing concern to owners of passenger cars and  Read More →

Edmunds CarPool: 2011 Ford SuperDuty Trucks: School of Rocks Among the rugged Arizona landscape, we recently put the all-new 2011 Ford Super Duty lineup through its paces. The media event allowed us to see for ourselves how these commercial-grade behemoths hold up in a punishing work environment. Green Car Advisor: Transonic Claims to Boost Fuel Efficiency of Engine Up to 75% A small California-based company is making engines with a fuel-injection... 

Auto Observer: Ford, Porsche Make Enviro-Muscle Statements It's rare when an automaker can boast about power and fuel economy at the same time. But Ford and Porsche have done it in their own unique way. Green Car Advisor: February Hybrid Market Hit By Toyota's Slump Toyota's February depression had a ripple effect on hybrid sales last month. Ford and Honda were the only hybrid sellers in February with consistent gains both from January... 

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Green Car Advisor: Gas Pains – Pump Prices Expected to Climb as Summer Nears Rising pump prices for gasoline already are being seen in a few states, and oil patch watchers say they expect the national average for a gallon of regular grade gas to hit $3 by early summer. Auto Observer: Hyundai Keeps the Heat on Toyota, Honda with New Tucson Hyundai is launching seven completely new products in the next 24 months, starting with the formidable... 

Toyota revealed pricing information today, for the redesigned 2011 Avalon sedan and Sienna Auto Access Seat model (AAS). The MSRP for the entry-level Avalon remains unchanged from the 2010 base Avalon XLS at $32,245, while gaining a significant amount of new standard equipment. The Avalon Limited is priced about $200 more than the prior year, and starts at $35,485. The Limited also receives new standard features over the 2010 model. Both Avalon...