Special Report

Frankfurt
Auto Show 2009

The world's largest car fair features lots of green vehicles and cool concepts

The Electric Car Market: Not Fully Charged

Large and niche automakers alike are declaring the electric car the vehicle of the future. But it's unlikely that many drivers will be plugging them in soon
Carmakers' Cash-for-Clunkers Hangover

As government-funded scrappage schemes wind down, carmakers at the Frankfurt Auto Show are looking for fuel economy and green credentials to lift sales
BMW Sees U.S. Turnaround

BMW has suffered more than Audi and Mercedes-Benz in the U.S. this year. But now it sees a turnaround
Lambos, Bugattis, and Bentleys from VW

Has the onetime maker of the People's Car decided to become a manufacturer of exotic sports stallions for the very rich?
Ford Sees Fiesta as U.S. Hit

Ford execs are encouraged by the positive response from about 100 U.S. consumers who have been test-driving the Fiesta five-door
Porsche's Electric Sports Car

Porsche is considering an electric-powered sports car that would meet its high demands, but says existing battery technology isn't sufficient
Sergio Marchionne on Chrysler: "Little Had Been Done"

The Fiat CEO says he found a mess when he took over operations at Chrysler upon its emergence from bankruptcy
Mercedes and BMW Hit Hardest by Slump

Germany's premier automakers have been hurt more than rivals by declining sales of luxury vehicles and a shift to smaller cars

As the Race Slows Down, Audi Hits the Gas

The German carmaker is pouring money into marketing to expand its share of the luxury market and push diesel models in the U.S.
Hyundai Gains with Marketing Blitz

The weakness of Korea's currency benefits the automaker. It has poured millions into high-profile ads that are helping it gain market share
Supplying the Brains for Electric Cars

A communication system from startup Better Place lets drivers know how far their batteries will take them and where to find a fresh charge
Automakers, Tech Try to Dial Up Smart Cars

Companies such as Nissan and BMW, perhaps with Google's help, are taking cues from the iPhone to create a generation of "smarter" cars
Could Politics Derail GM Europe Deal?

No sooner had General Motors unveiled plans to sell its European unit than politicians from Britain, Belgium, Spain, and even Germany attacked the plan
Slide Show: Frankfurt Auto Show: Hot Cars, Cool Concepts

At the annual Frankfurt Auto Show, makers from Mercedes to Rolls Royce to Maserati showed off their latest models and sexy concept cars
Slide Show: 21 Cars You Can't Drive in the U.S.

For American drivers, pictures of these vehicles will have to do