January 6, 2012

Auto Briefs

Auto Briefs: LeMay opens NASCAR exhibit; the comeback of full-size trucks
Autobiography: <a href="http://blog.nwautos.com/2013/05/shes_loved_her_mustang_since_it_was_new_in_1977.html">She's loved her Mustang since it was new in 1977
Car Talk: <a href="http://blog.nwautos.com/2013/05/try_a_flush_first_on_plugged_heater_core.html">Try a flush first on plugged heater core
News &amp; Features: Own a Subaru? You might be a Seattleite. Infiniti? Not so much.
Green Thinking: <a href="http://blog.nwautos.com/2013/05/most_americans_support_fuel-efficiency_rules_ford_hybrid_sales_heat_up.html">Most Americans support fuel-efficiency rules; Ford hybrid sales heat up
News &amp; Features: <a href="http://blog.nwautos.com/2013/05/cars_meld_with_smartphones_as_automakers_add_access_to_apps.html">Cars meld with smartphones as automakers add access to apps
Gear &amp; Gadgets: <a href="http://blog.nwautos.com/2013/05/tesla_considers_driverless_cars_gm_to_build_cadillacs_in_shanghai.html">Tesla considers driverless cars; GM to build Cadillacs in Shanghai

Concept car: Mazda Takeri turns heads in Tokyo

(Mazda)

This compact sedan debuted to strong praise at the Tokyo auto show in December. It continues Mazda's Kodo design language and is an indicator of the look of the next Mazda6, with a strong grille and a powerful stance. It features a Skyactiv-D "clean" diesel engine, a stop-start system and a regenerative braking system for improved fuel efficiency.
— NWautos staff