October 19, 2012

Auto Briefs

News &amp; Features: <a href="http://blog.nwautos.com/2013/06/auto_review_this_cherokee_is_one_powerful_ride.html">Auto review: This Cherokee is one powerful ride
News &amp; Features: <a href="http://blog.nwautos.com/2013/06/tires_that_cut_rolling_resistance_are_gas_savers.html">Tires that cut rolling resistance are gas savers
Auto Briefs: <a href="http://blog.nwautos.com/2013/06/gm_introduces_free_maintenance_plan_ford_leads_brand-loyalty_ranking.html">GM introduces free maintenance plan; Ford leads brand-loyalty ranking
Autobiography: <a href="http://blog.nwautos.com/2013/06/his_healey_bond_is_still_strong_after_27_years.html">His Healey bond is still strong after 27 years
News &amp; Features: <a href="http://blog.nwautos.com/2013/06/automakers_keep_fueling_americans_love_for_big_trucks.html">Automakers keep fueling Americans' love for big trucks
Green Thinking: <a href="http://blog.nwautos.com/2013/06/mercedes_electric_car_tackles_german_track_volvo_bi-fuel_car_debuts.html">Mercedes electric car tackles German track; Volvo Bi-Fuel car debuts
Car Talk: <a href="http://blog.nwautos.com/2013/06/which_comes_first_park_or_parking_brake.html">Which comes first: Park or parking brake?

Concept car: Smart Forstars projects video

(Daimler)

Smart Forstars
An iPhone and a blank wall are all that are needed to see movies or videos projected from the Smart concept car, which debuted at the recent Paris auto show. The electric car also has seats that are open in the middle and covered by a soft fabric, to mimic the feel of a hammock.
— NWautos staff