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Most industry milestones make for pretty weak news events. Like when Toyota passes General Motors in global sales, or when trucks became more than half the U.S. car market, they are simply small reminders of some greater change that was barreling down the freeway for years. Toyota's news that it has sold more than 1 million Priuses globally as of the end of April is no exception.

David Welch, Auto Beat

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The Reason for High Oil Prices

It's not a supply crisis that explains the sharp spike in oil prices. It's unregulated commodities markets and greed

 

Auto Design

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Inside the Tata Nano Factory

The tale of the creation and design of the world's cheapest car is one of innovation and ingenuity, both inside and outside Ratan Tata's organization

 

Hybrids

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Dodge's Newest Muscle Car is Green

The Dodge Zeo concept is an all-American muscle car powered by a battery-electric engine

 

Classic Cars

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Bad Dog, Rover

During the 1960s the Rover P6, despite many clever innovations, was plagued by mechanical problems

 

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GM: Live Green or Die

The lumbering, money-losing giant finally sees that gas engines are a losing bet. But is it too late?

The Coming Boom in Boomer-Friendly Transport

The baby boomers are aging. To ensure their safety and everyone else's, cars, highways, and public transportation need to adapt fast

The World's Newest, Fastest Car?

The Swiss-made Weber Faster One has a top speed of 260 mph, faster than the Bugatti Veyron or SSC Ultimate Aero

Toyota's Downbeat Earnings Forecast

Latest records aside, the automaker projects a 29.5% profit drop for the current year, well below analyst expectations

Which Auto Brands Should Go?

There are too many brands and not enough buyers. Many auto-industry insiders agree weak ones should go, but it's not that easy

Is Ethanol Getting a Bum Rap?

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In Tough Times, SUV Makers Double Down

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Car Shopping in a Recession

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The World's Fastest Car

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"I am on every social network going, and each plays a part in my life whether it is social or business."

 

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