2009 MINI Cooper Convertible photos hit the webPosted Sep 28th 2008 12:25AM by Alex NunezFiled under: Detroit Auto Show, Convertibles, Economy, MINIClick above for a gallery of the 2009 MINI Cooper ConvertibleMotoringFile, ground zero on the web for all things MINI, has the scoop on the long-awaited 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible. Someone slipped MF seven official shots of the Detroit-bound R57 Coop... more.

First Ride: 2009 Saleen Dark Horse MustangPosted Sep 27th 2008 6:06PM by Drew PhillipsFiled under: Sports/GTs, SaleenClick above for high-res gallery of the Saleen Dark Horse "A dark horse, which had never been thought of, and which the careless St. James had never even observed on the list, rushed past the grandstand in sweeping triumph." Beautiful words from the quotable Benjamin Disraeli, and i... more.

VIDEO: Truck driver does 70 MPH, in reverse, kind of...Posted Sep 27th 2008 2:05PM by Jonathon RamseyFiled under: Etc., Videos, HumorClick the image above to view the videoA very short clip that says so much, there's really only one thing to add: be very, very careful out there. You never know who you're driving next to... Follow the jump to see the vid.[Source: Break via Geekologie]... more.

California gives its lawmakers unlimited gas cardsPosted Sep 27th 2008 12:20PM by Michael HarleyWhat's up with California's lawmakers? First, they pass legislation that makes it illegal to use cell phones while driving, yet texting while behind the wheel is still legal (thankfully rectified earlier this week). Now they get caught with unchecked, taxpayer-reimbursed, unlimited-use gas cards...while... more.

RIP: Paul Newman 1925-2008Posted Sep 27th 2008 10:42AM by Sam AbuelsamidFiled under: CelebritiesPhoto: prorallypix | License: Creative Commons 2.0Actor, racer, philanthropist and all-around great human being Paul Newman has died. Newman was 83 years old and is believed to have been diagnosed with cancer in 2007. His acting career spanned more than half a century and included roles such as "Fast" E... more.

Ford makes Fiesta Panel Van officialPosted Sep 27th 2008 9:23AM by Jeremy KorzeniewskiFiled under: Economy, Wagons/Estates, Euro, Hatchbacks, Ford, Misc. Auto ShowsWell, it wasn't the Paris unveiling we had expected, but Ford has indeed pulled the covers off its Fiesta Panel Van at the 2008 IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover, Germany. Based on the three-door Fiesta hatchback, the new Panel Van... more.

Rendered Speculation: 2010 Mazda3 smiles backPosted Sep 26th 2008 8:02PM by Jeremy KorzeniewskiFiled under: LA Auto Show, Hatchbacks, Mazda, Rendered SpeculationWe have an idea of what the next Mazda3 will look like based on some trademark renderings that Mazda supplied the European Union Office of Harmonization for the Internal Market; basically what they amount to are patent drawings. Based on t... more.

International kills the CXT, MXT and RXTPosted Sep 26th 2008 7:28PM by Jeremy KorzeniewskiFiled under: Trucks/Pickups, Commercial Trucks, MilitaryAnother one bites the dust, and this time its International, that's decided to drop its line of non-commercial big rigs. Considering the tough times that automakers have been having moving traditional pickups off dealer lots and into driveways, you can i... more.

Read your OBD-II with iPhone using REVPosted Sep 26th 2008 7:01PM by Jonathon RamseyFiled under: Gadgets, TechHere's another iPhone application that demonstrates that soon there is nothing you won't be able to know if you have just one device. DevToaster has created an app called Rev that reads information straight from the OBD-II port on your car and displays it on your iPhone. When it's fully op... more.

Wagoner: $25 billion sounds good to mePosted Sep 26th 2008 6:32PM by Chris TutorFiled under: Green, Tech, Chevrolet, GMAt a press conference on Thursday, shortly after announcing plans for a new engine plant in Flint, Michigan, General Motors CEO Rick Wagoner said his employer, "should be able to put to good use its portion of a $25 billion government loan package." Wagoner goes on to say he's con... more.