Greener cars the price for automaker aid (AFP via Yahoo! News)
As giant auto makers beg governments to bail them out of the economic crisis that has brought them to their knees, some authorities have named a price -- make greener cars to drive.

Electric cars and electronic trees at LA Auto Show (AFP via Yahoo! News)
From electric cars to electronic trees on dashboards that sprout leaves when you drive in a more economical way, nothing is off limits for auto manufacturers seeking to show their green credentials.

Some Rochester suburbs also are reducing use of town cars (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
With the economy in a slump, local towns need to save money and like the city of Rochester some are doing that by reducing the number of people who get to drive home their town-issued cars.

Thieves steal police armour from cars (Adelaide Now)
THIEVES have stolen three bullet-proof vests after breaking into police cars parked outside two stations in Sydney.

Top 10: Manly Cars (AskMen)
In honor of Male Appreciation Day, let’s acknowledge the rides that have an overt manly presence and make no apologies for it. In other words: Don’t expect to see any Miatas on this manly cars list.

Greenpeace Protests Against Polluting Cars in Rome (Voice of America)
Ancient Rome was the backdrop for the latest protest staged by the international environmental group Greenpeace against polluting cars. Activists say a new European standard aimed at reducing automobile carbon dioxide emissions must not be lessened. Sabina Castelfranco reports from Rome.

Portugal promotes use of electric cars (Victoria Times Colonist)
Portugal will build 1,300 charging stations for electric cars by the end of 2011 as part of a deal to promote zero-emission vehicles, the government and the automakers said yesterday.

Maplebrook students share knowledge of solar cars (Humble Observer)
With the sun shining brightly, the wheels began to turn and screams of delight erupted from the students at Maplebrook Elementary as their self-constructed solar cars moved across the concrete.

Green cars take back seat in auto recession (Honolulu Advertiser)
LOS ANGELES — The arrival of more fuel-efficient cars and trucks promising cleaner air and more energy independence is being set back as automakers worldwide scramble to hoard cash in an industry meltdown.

More subway cars to be converted to reefs (The Daily Times)
OCEAN CITY -- A local environmental group will send another 40 retired New York City subway cars to the briny depths of the Atlantic as a major artificial reef-building initiative continues.