Suspension may refer to:

• Suspension (chemistry), a colloidal dispersion (mixture) in which a finely-divided species is combined with another species, with the former being so finely divided and mixed that it doesn't rapidly settle out.
• Suspension bridge, a type of bridge based around cables supported at two or more locations, and anchored at the extreme ends
• Suspension (vehicle), in automobiles, a system of linkages that connects a vehicle to its wheels, and act to improve a vehicle's handling and isolate passengers from bumps in the road
• Suspension (music), when the harmony shifts from one chord to another, but one or more notes of the first chord are temporarily held over, before resolving to a chord tone
• Suspension (civil engineering), a system that connects a structure to its foundation
• Suspension (topology), in mathematics
• Suspension (body modification), the act of suspending one's body from hooks that have been put through body piercings
• Suspension bondage, a form of sexual bondage where a bound bottom is hung from one or more overhead suspension
• Suspension (school punishment), a punishment used in schools.
• Suspension (punishment), a form of punishment that people receive for violating rules and regulations in the workforce.
• Suspension (financial), a temporary abrogation or deferment of a financial obligation, such as the payment of money owed.

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Behind the Wheel | 2009 Mazda 6: Extra Room and More Zoom-Zoom
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 22:49:25 -0000
The redesigned Mazda 6 stands up to its competitors in comfort, roominess and finish, yet retains its sporty character and looks great to boot.
Auto Ego: Sunny Ride for a Free Spirit
Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:07:04 -0000
John Wombacher’s Sunliner convertible is typical of the hulking Fords of the early 1960s, with tailfins, chrome and oodles of space.
Collecting: In New Jersey, Partying (in Parking Lots) Like It’s 1955
Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:05:38 -0000
At Lead East, more than 1,500 old cars and some 15,000 people came out to celebrate the heyday of American cars.

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UAW resort losing millions
Sun, 07 Sep 2008 03:02:00 -0500
The UAW International's golf course and education center operations on 1,000 acres near Onaway have together lost $23 million over the past five years.
Electric car firm powers up
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 23:16:00 -0500
In 1934, Alfred Renz, the president of Detroit Electric Co., perhaps seeing the end of his electric car manufacturing company that would come in a few years, told the Free Press, "We're the last manufacturing company of electric passenger automobiles in the United States -- in fact, in the whole world."
MARK PHELAN: Race cars showcase technology
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 23:52:00 -0500
Why should automakers race cars? There are two schools of thought: To make pretty pictures, or to build better cars. Ideally, those goals go hand in hand.

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Prius-killer alert: The new Honda Insight could be thousands less
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:11:46 -0700
The car pictured here is still officially a concept vehicle and will be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show next month. But with production happening so soon, the streetable model shouldn't differ that much, if at all.
Will power: TV celeb's Porsche on EBay for charity
Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:10:05 -0700
Eric McCormack of Will & Grace fame puts the Porsche Boxster he got from the network up on ebay. Proceeds will benefit Project Angel Food.
New Chrysler executive James Press tries to jump-start the troubled auto company
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700
After 37 years at Toyota Motor Corp., during which time he rose to the top job in North America, James E. Press shocked the car world by jumping to Chrysler last year.

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THE WEEK THAT WAS: The 'affordable' hybrid comes closer
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:47:00 -0000
The big news this week was a first look at Honda's new 'affordable' hybrid promised to us with "no price premium" over traditional cars from rival manufacturers.
US: Ever wondered about $200 oil?
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:09:00 -0000
Oil at $US200 a barrel would trigger a global recession with severe, though differing consequences for automotive sales forecasts in the US, Europe and Asia, a white paper from analysts Global Insight said.
UK: Bentley reduces annual production 15%
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:47:00 -0000
Another British luxury car maker is scaling back some of its production to match falling demand.

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Comment on New Ford Ka Makes Global Debut at Paris Motor Show by Andrew Charles
Andrew Charles Fri, 05 Sep 2008 02:25:39 -0000
Despite the description as a “Duratec” 1.2 L, both engines in the new Ka are Fiat units shared with the 500—the 69 PS 1.2 L SOHC FIRE engine and the Fiat-GM 1.25 L turbodiesel.
Comment on Pony Gets New Look for 2010 Ford Mustang, Hints at More Chiseled Look of Upcoming Model by Tim
Tim Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:52:00 -0000
Hmm...I wonder if this isn't just going to turn out like a huge PoS. Time will tell, of course, but I certainly hope not. I'd hate to see Ford trash their mustang line just because they try to match the car more with their pony badge.
Comment on Mergers Redux by Andrew Charles
Andrew Charles Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:24:11 -0000
In the years since I wrote this, there have been a number of changes, some minor, and others quite major. Going down the list: DaimlerChrysler de-merged into Daimler AG and Chrysler LLC, and sold its stake in Mitsubishi. Daimler AG retains its truck and bus brands (including Mitsubishi Fuso), and Mercedes-Benz and smart in the car group. A cross-licensing agreement with Jaguar covers the use of the Daimler name. Chrysler LLC retains the active Dodge, Jeep and Chrysler brands, and has re-affirmed its ownership of the defunct Willys brand. Hyundai has kept out of the merger game since acquiring Kia, but has added a new brand in the Korean domestic market with its Genesis luxury sedan (in other markets sold as a Hyundai). Fiat has ended its alliance with GM after extracting a hefty divorce settlement. The company's subsequent success makes this one of GM management's worst decisions in recent years. After dropping Autobianchi, last seen in the Italian domestic market, Fiat is said to be exploring a new low-cost brand. Maserati, formerly owned by Ferrari, is now allied with the group's main auto operation, now known as Fiat Group Automobiles. Ford has unwound several key acquisitions in the last few years, first selling Aston Martin Lagonda to an Anglo-Arab investment syndicate, and most recently Jaguar Land Rover to Indian automaker Tata Motors. Rumors persist that Ford is either interested in selling Volvo, or has been approached by other automakers seeking a luxury acquisition, but the company is far more integrated into the Ford organization, with common powertrains and platforms underlying every model. GM has also unwound several equity investments, although not on the scale of Daimler and Ford. Its minor interests in and alliances with Fiat, Isuzu and Subaru have been ended, and engine development centers in Germany and Japan previously controlled by GM returned to Isuzu. Its alliance with Suzuki remains, on a smaller scale, but its equity interest has been reduced. The company is now evaluating the future of the Hummer brand, acquired from AM General, and despite denials rumors persist that other brands are also being evaluated for sale or closure (fueled by an active and even malicious campaign by disaffected members of middle management). Phoenix Group, which acquired MG Rover, predictably imploded, with government investigations continuing at enormous expense into the reasons. Its assets have been divided among several parties, Chinese automakers SAIC Motor and NAC acquiring the main carmaking operations, and a scion of the Riley family acquiring MG Sport and Racing and the X80 project. The Rover brand, and associated trademarks, previously licensed from BMW, were then sold by the German company to Land Rover. As a result Tata Motors has acquired not only Jaguar, Land Rover and Range Rover, but also Daimler, Lanchester, Rover and Sterling. Having lost the chance to acquire Rover, SAIC established its own Roewe brand as an alternative, and subsequently acquired NAC and its NAC MG operations, including the Austin, MG, Wolseley and Austin-Healey brands. An alliance with HFI Automotive and the Healey family supports the possible revival of the latter marque. Peugeot SA has augmented its non-equity alliances with Ford in diesel engines and Fiat in commercial vehicles. It now produces small cars in co-operation with Toyota, 4-cylinder gasoline engines in alliance with BMW, and SUVs in alliance with Mitsubishi. The Panhard et Levassor operation has since been sold to military 4×4 specialist Auverland. Renault's most recent activity has been an alliance with Russian automaker AutoVaz, owner of the Lada brand. German automaker Volkswagen, after acquiring a number of other companies over the years, has most recently found itself the target of long-term partner Porsche, whose founder was responsible for the original Volkswagen prior to WWII.

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An engagingly raging bull
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:31:39 -0400
"Did he see us?" I screamed to my automotive accomplice, whom I'll call Speed Queen, as I dug into the carbon ceramic brakes and wrestled the new Lamborghini LP560-4 to a standstill. About 100 feet off the car's chiseled bug-green nose, a California Highway Patrol cruiser was attempting to herd the black Lambo Murciélago to the shoulder.
Big Three bailout may be around corner
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:07:45 -0400
Plunging auto sales, high gas prices and election year politics could help convince Congress to approve a $50 billion loan package to embattled U.S. automakers that Detroit's Big Three claim is key to their future success.
Honda's Prius-fighter
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:53:10 -0400
Honda Motor Co. unveiled a pure-hybrid concept car Thursday that hopes to go head to head with Toyota's wildly popular Prius.

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