Sharky's Notebook

Road test editor Natalie Neff takes you through the intricate build of a Chevrolet Corvette engine. Watch and enjoy.

ASSOCIATE EDITOR JONATHAN WONG: Iand#8217;ve always put the Mustang at the top of the pony-car heap, above both the Chevrolet Camaro and the Dodge Challenger.

ASSOCIATE EDITOR JONATHAN WONG: Iand#8217;ve always put the Mustang at the top of the pony-car heap, above both the Chevrolet Camaro and the Dodge Challenger.

What is it?: The 2011 Honda Odyssey represents the fourth generation of what many regard as the gold standard for minivans for its utility, performance and trick features.

Daimler-owned Smart has revealed more plans for a plug-in electric scooter at the Paris motor show.

The Mercedes-Benz R350 wagon--it's big, heavy and powered by a diesel engine. That makes it an ideal car for road trips. AutoWeek editors Natalie Neff and Wes Raynal give their views.

What is it?: The 2011 Honda Odyssey represents the fourth generation of what many regard as the gold standard for minivans for its utility, performance and trick features.

The Mercedes-Benz R350 wagon--it's big, heavy and powered by a diesel engine. That makes it an ideal car for road trips. AutoWeek editors Natalie Neff and Wes Raynal give their views.

MOTORSPORTS EDITOR MAC MORRISON: I like this Camaro, but I don't love it, and that bums me out. I want it to be everything I hoped for, but it just doesn't quite satisfy me or provide the exact type of driving thrill I look for.

MOTORSPORTS EDITOR MAC MORRISON: I like this Camaro, but I don't love it, and that bums me out. I want it to be everything I hoped for, but it just doesn't quite satisfy me or provide the exact type of driving thrill I look for.

In today's News Brake: New apps for OnStar, more debuts for the Paris motor show, and what would you pay to drive fast in Nevada . . . But Wait, There's More!

If you pull the batteries and anything at all related to the hybrid portion of the Prius, would the lighter weight help gas mileage?


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BMW has established a Web site called www.dontblogabouthis.com with the express purpose of revealing a prototype being used to test a new gasoline-electric driveline earmarked for a future sports car.

Chevrolet has given its new Aveo subcompact car a sporty look aimed at capturing young buyers.

Opel/Vauxhall has released pictures of a concept for an Astra coupe that will be unveiled at the Paris auto show later this month.

Ferrari S.p.A. Chairman Luca Cordero di Montezemolo has pledged his future to the supercar brand, refuting speculation that he might quit to join Italy's government.

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EXECUTIVE EDITOR ROGER HART: As far as comfort and interior design goes, the Range Rover remains at the head of the class.

Cue up the Sir Mix-a-Lot, because this truck has got back! In fact, everything about this truck is big. Let's start with the name--the 2011 GMC Sierra 3500 4WD Crew Cab SLT DRW. That is crammed with enough acronyms to qualify as a government project.