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—David Kiley, Auto Beat
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A Strange Detour for Chrysler
Why turning into a marketer and contract manufacturer of other companies' cars is risky
Auto Design
How BRP Hatched Its Spyder Trike
The Spyder offers all the zoom of a motorbike, but its eye-catching three-wheel design makes it easier to master
Hybrids
Nissan Shows Off Its Electric Car and New Hybrid
The electric Cube was pretty nimble on the test track, but the new hybrid raises as many questions as it answers
Classic Cars
Family Morgan
Unusual for a convertible roadster, the 1961 Morgan Plus 4 offered four seats, but despite its racy looks had only an anemic engine
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Top Stories
For Korean Cars in the U.S., Cheaper Is Better
Hyundai and Kia have spent billions to go upmarket, but it turns out that U.S. buyers mostly want their cheaper cars
Car Buyers' Satisfaction with U.S. Brands Stumbles
Lexus and BMW tied for first, followed by Toyota and Honda, according to the University of Michigan's American Customer Satisfaction Index
Daimler's Smart Car Hits Cruising Speed
Thanks to eco-image-consciousness and soaring pump prices, sales finally rev up—even in the U.S.
Chrysler's Lasorda: Making Hard Decisions
Chrysler's vice-chairman discusses overseas joint ventures, cutting costs, boosting sales, and trying to turn the struggling automaker around
Daimler's Smart Car Hits Cruising Speed
Thanks to eco-image-consciousness and soaring pump prices, sales finally rev up—even in the U.S.
Luxury Car Sales Downshift to First Gear
In North America, the once-hot luxury car market cools as sales pick up in Asia, the Middle East, and Russia
The Lincoln MKS Makes the Grade
Lincoln's new luxury sedan is a winner. It's comfortable and well-made, but be careful of expensive extras
Toyota's Tough Quarter
The Japanese automaker's net earnings slumped 28% in the three months through June, but the company still made more than $3 billion
Which Cars Have the Best Gas Mileage?
Only 15 cars for sale in the U.S. get combined gas mileage of 30 mpg or better. We tell you what they are
Will Ford Need to Sell Its Stake in Mazda?
Some analysts fear the ailing U.S. automaker may be forced to raise funds by unloading its interest in its much healthier Japanese partner
SUVs and Trucks Plunge in Trade-In Value
The market for new SUVs and trucks is suffering. Just imagine how bad it is for used SUVs and trucks
The Nano: Tata's Costly Promise
Rising expenses are squeezing the profitability of the Indian automaker's supercheap car, whose price was originally set at $2,500
The Diesels Are Coming. But Will Anyone Want Them?
New technology has made diesels cleaner and greener than ever, but high pump prices may scare off potential customers
Mercedes GLK: More Rugged Than It Looks
Don't let the pretty face of the new Mercedes GLK-Class fool you. This compact SUV is ready with some clever tricks for off-road adventures
Small Cars: A Bright Spot for Automakers
Sales of small cars have surged as gas has risen. That's good news for carmakers, but there's a problem: They don't have enough of them
Can the Auto Industry Still Sell All Its Cars?
Despite production cuts and deep discounts, carmakers and dealers will be more challenged than ever to sell the vehicles in the pipeline
Can Global Automakers Learn From Their Mistakes?
The changes affecting the global auto industry are nothing new but they are more serious. Too bad carmakers didn't learn the first time
Diesels (Still) Equal Savings
But if diesel fuel prices continue to increase, even greater efficiency won't be enough to make diesel engines a good buy
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
Cars for Big Families on a Budget
As your family grows, so does your need for a larger car. Which models offer the best combination of size and fuel-efficiency?
Breaking News from the AP
Technology & Cars
Lotus to Develop Bio-fuel Engine
Sky-High Concept Car
Mercedes to Driver: Wake Up!
The World's Biggest Arcade Game?
Hitachi's Biometric Steering Wheel
Build Your Dream Car
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Featured Special Report
With Cars, Some Technology Is Smarter Than Others
Modern cars are wonders, but until recently carmakers ignored the most important technology of all: fuel-efficiency
Duracar Delivers with Eco-Trucking
The Coming of the Car-Bot
New Technologies to Boost Fuel Economy
The Electric Car Lives
Japan's New Green Car Push
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