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• 2011 Mini Crossman spied:
  Today, our illustrators have devised a rendition of what the 2011 Mini Crossman will look like, and it should fit in well within the brand?s lineup.
• Ford delays diesel for F-150:
  A diesel engine for the Ford F-150 light-duty pickup is looking dicey.
• Some secured lenders object to quick sale of Chrysler:
  A minority group of Chrysler LLC secured lenders has objected in bankruptcy court to the quick sale of Chrysler to a new corporate entity led by Fiat S.p.A.
• GM improves, Toyota slips as industry sales decline eases:
  Ford, Honda and General Motors posted their smallest sales declines of the year in April, while Nissan and Toyota had their largest, as the industry improved from depressed levels of February and March.
• Honda FCX Clarity: Don't be too quick to buy into the hydrogen myth:
  We just spent the better part of a week in the fabulous Honda FCX Clarity hydrogen-fuel-cell vehicle. It is leaps and bounds beyond the science experiments that represented the first few rounds of fuel cells we remember from 20 or so years ago.
• NEWS BRAKE: Friday, May 1:
  In today's News Brake: We take a look at where things stand now that Chrysler has filed for bankruptcy; the GTA Spano is ready to roll in Spain; and we catch a look at changes for the BMW 6-series ... But Wait, There's More!
• Fiat CEO confirms he wants alliance with Opel:
  Fiat S.p.A.'s boss has confirmed that the automaker wants to form an alliance with General Motors' German subsidiary Opel.
• Chrysler files for bankruptcy, to merge with Fiat, Obama announces:
  Chrysler, an 84-year-old symbol of America?s manufacturing might, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in an unprecedented move announced Thursday by President Barack Obama.
• NEWS BRAKE: Thursday, April 30:
  In today's News Brake: Chrysler files for bankruptcy protection; a one-owner Ford Model A heads to a museum; and the Hurst guys work their magic on a Dodge Challenger ... But Wait, There's More!
• Speedy green: Italdesign-Giugiaro's Frazer-Nash Namir:
  Whatever uncertainties await us on the other side of oil, there will still be speed. If the Frazer-Nash Namir is any indication, there will still be a frightening amount of it.
• Green Cars: Report on hybrid and other alternative fuel cars
  In terms of green car technology, North America is just catching up to the rest of the world. As green technology costs come in line with the value to the consumer, we'll probably see more eco-friendly cars hit the street. Whether it's gasoline-electric hybrids, hydrogen fuel cells, electric, new-generation diesel or the next big thing, AutoWeek cover it on these pages.