Driven: How Henrik Fisker Aims to Floor the Auto Industry

Tucker, Cord, Delorean —the history of the auto industry is full of entrepreneurs who set out to rethink how cars are made. Most of them went bankrupt. Henrik Fisker is looking to buck that trend, challenging Tesla, Nissan, and GM with an ambitious entry into the amped-up field of …

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2009 Frankfurt Auto Show: Audi R8 e-Tron www.edmunds.com 2010 Audi R8 Spyder @ 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show: www.youtube.com Tantalizing rumors have been floating in the media for months that a possible electric version of the Audi R8 might surface at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show. Audi itself has fueled the fire in recent weeks with a teasing reference to its new e-Tron concept. Turns out they may be one and the same, judging from the images that leaked Monday on World Car Fans, Autocar and other Web sites. Although details are still forthcoming, the Audi R8 e-Tron looks set to play in the same arena as the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG eDrive and the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics, among other green supercars from Europe. The Audi concept looks like a cleaned-up version of the standard R8, with a new front fascia and grille, LED headlamps, new wheels and a restyled rear end. The cockpit is considerably revamped as well. We’ll find out in a day or so whether the drivetrain is pure electric or hybrid.

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FORMORE CAR VIDEOS & REVIEWS VISIT: www.kbb.com Saleen S5S Raptor. According to Saleen, a production version of their latest supercar concept could be on the road in two years, cost just shy of $200000, and go from zero to 60 mph in 3.2 seconds on its way to a top speed beyond 200 mph. The 200-mph engine is a supercharged 5.0-liter engine that puts out 650 horsepower, 630 pound-feet of torque and runs on ethanol. That green-tinged energy is sent through a six-speed manual or optional paddle-shifting sequential transmission. Accompanying the bright yellow paint is a set of 20-inch wheels with a carbon fiber finish, sheltering big 15-inch brake rotors in front and 13-inchers at the rear. Kelley Blue Book’s Micah Muzio walks around the latest Saleen with designer David Byron. For more new car reviews, interviews and automotive news visit kbb.com today.

Allure of auto fraud is strong
They are usually law-abiding citizens who find themselves struggling to pay their bills in a tough economy. Then comes the idea: File a false automobile insurance claim, and get some extra cash in hand. After all, insurance companies can surely afford the hit.

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