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Ferrari's Smaller Prancing Pony

A new, smaller production Ferrari is aimed at addressing rising gas prices and environmental concerns

 

Viewpoint: John Hagel and John Seely Brown

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Learning from Tata's Nano

The breakthrough innovations of the $2,500 Nano can carry a lot of important lessons for Western executives

 

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Edmunds Auto Observer has some intriguing details of the much anticipated update to the Prius. The third gen is aiming for higher overall mileage—about 50 mpg—in a somewhat larger vehicle with a more powerful engine.

Adam Aston, Green Biz

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Auto Shows

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First Look: 2008 N.Y. Auto Show

Look for small cars, Korean luxury—and rebadged offerings from Pontiac that speak with an Australian accent

 

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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

Hot Design for Graying Drivers

Faced with slumping sales at home, Japan's carmakers are testing new technologies to help the elderly stay safely on the roads

A Smaller, Friendlier Hummer?

GM's macho tank, the Hummer, is evolving into a smaller, higher-mileage SUV even Moms can love

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

Engineering a Saab Turnaround

After a series of design missteps and dwindling sales, the Swedish icon owned by GM is showing off sleek new models

Cutting Edge Design

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Pforzheim Auto Masters

Degree projects by Masters students on the Transportation Design course at Germany's Pforzheim University

 

IN YOUR FACE: FORD'S BETTER IDEA

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Reader Jeff B Writes:

"Ford deserves credit for improving quality, but it's not enough to simply build cars that don't break. You need to make great cars people want to buy—Ford doesn't."

 

Debate Room

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Video: Bugatti for the Soul

Can any car be worth $1 million or more? Read the debate, and then watch the follow-up video to hear our car experts' reaction to reader comments

 

Concept Cars

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Inside Toyota's Hybrid Truck

The automaker is introducing a concept compact hybrid pickup designed in America, for Americans

 

Innovation Top Story

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Facebook's Big Facelift

The social networking site's coming redesign will be marked by a cleaner, more organized look to appeal to its vastly bigger, more diverse user base