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Gauging Speed Accurately With GPS (06 January 10:02) |
| There is often a disparity between a car's speedometer and the GPS or navigation device. Which is more accurate? |
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Hyundai Plans 'Giveback' Program on Cars (06 January 09:55) |
| Hyundai Motor announced a new incentive plan that would allow buyers to break contracts and return vehicles if they lose their job or income. |
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Auto Sales Continue to Skid (06 January 07:42) |
| GM, Toyota and Ford all reported U.S. sales declines of more than 30% for December, capping off a dismal year for the auto industry. |
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U.S. Auto Sales Continue to Skid (06 January 09:01) |
| GM, Toyota and Ford all reported U.S. sales declines of more than 30% for December, capping off a dismal year for the auto industry. |
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GM's SRX Cadillac Gets New Look (05 January 05:55) |
| GM will introduce a Cadillac crossover at the Detroit auto show next week. |
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Europeans Raise Pressure on Detroit (05 January 05:44) |
| Volkswagen and BMW are gearing up to expand their share of the U.S. auto market. VW expects to triple U.S. sales by 2018. |
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GM Gives SRX Cadillac a New Look (05 January 05:43) |
| GM will introduce a Cadillac crossover at the Detroit auto show next week. |
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Fusion Hybrid May Boost Ford Brand (05 January 04:42) |
| The new Ford Fusion hybrid is the kind of car that politicians want Detroit to build. But consumers may not fully appreciate this car without a lot of effort. |
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Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart (03 January 07:26) |
| High-tech Lancer Ralliart gives Mitsubishi fans an 'Evolution' on the cheap. |
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Ford Sees Weak 2009 Industry Sales (03 January 06:36) |
| Ford forecast that industrywide car and truck sales in the U.S. fell almost 19% in 2008 and that the continued slowdown won't change much in the first quarter. |
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GMAC Revs Up Car Loans (31 December 07:44) |
| GMAC rolled out low-rate loans on GM vehicles after it received Treasury funding, including 0% financing on certain 2008 models. |
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GM Revs Up Incentives (30 December 11:53) |
| General Motors sweetened customer incentives a day after the federal government committed $6 billion to stabilize auto-loan provider GMAC. |
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Ford Bets on Self-Parking Vehicles (30 December 10:59) |
| Ford plans to unveil two vehicles that can park themselves. Separately, Kirk Kerkorian's Tracinda confirmed it has sold all its Ford stake. |
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Squeezing More Miles Out of That Hybrid (30 December 09:25) |
| A small but growing group of mechanics is engineering an automotive insurgency: They're converting Toyota's Prius hybrids into plug-in electric vehicles, doubling the car's fuel efficiency. |
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GM Sues Supplier of Camaro Parts (27 December 06:29) |
| GM is suing a defunct automotive supplier for immediate access to specialized parts and equipment, saying a delay would hurt operations. |
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Detroit Show Hit by Industry Gloom (26 December 07:50) |
| Detroit's car show is being scaled back as Nissan pulls out and GM cancels its fashion show, dealing another economic blow to the depressed city. |
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Toyota Faces Leadership Change (24 December 08:46) |
| Toyota President Katsuaki Watanabe is expected to relinquish his post and become chairman, stirring speculation over a successor even as the company reels from the downturn in the global aut... |
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Finding a Safe Car for a Teen Driver (23 December 09:07) |
| Insurance costs for new drivers can be high. To reduce the expense make sure your child is a good student and consider a driver-training course. |
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Toyota Sees First Loss in 70 Years (23 December 08:55) |
| Toyota forecast its first annual operating loss since 1938, a dramatic indicator that the troubles roiling the auto industry extend beyond the U.S. and are taking a toll on even the stronges... |
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The Next Auto Bailout: Escape Your Car (23 December 02:00) |
| Whether you drive a hybrid or an SUV, your car is a cash-guzzler. Families trying to save real money should consider going without, writes Brett Arends. |
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Auto Bailout Caps Flawed Relationship (22 December 11:05) |
| The news of the Big Three getting a financial lifeline is a fitting climax to the long and rocky relationship between Detroit and Washington. |
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Audi Makes a Case for Attention (20 December 09:25) |
| Audi's redesigned A4 is a solid sport sedan that looks more aggressive than the previous version and is a worthy competitor to BMW and Mercedes. |
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U.S. Throws Lifeline to Detroit (20 December 08:11) |
| The White House agreed to lend GM and Chrysler $17.4 billion in a plan that staves off bankruptcy for now and requires them to extract financial concessions from various parties. |
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White House Unveils Auto Rescue (20 December 04:14) |
| The White House outlined a $17.4 billion rescue package for the troubled Detroit auto makers that avoids bankruptcy. |
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Credit Unions Offer Auto Deals (18 December 06:23) |
| Credit unions are striking deals with U.S. auto makers to provide loans for cars and trucks sold at discounted prices. |
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Small Cars Improve in Crashes (17 December 10:31) |
| Small cars fare better in crashes than they used to, but they still lag behind larger vehicles in protecting passengers, particularly in side-impact crashes. |
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Risks Rise as Drivers Drop Insurance (17 December 07:36) |
| More drivers are letting their car insurance lapse because of the sour economy, putting themselves and others at risk. |
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Bankruptcy May Not Deter Car Buyers (17 December 04:06) |
| New surveys suggest potential car buyers wouldn't abandon auto makers operating under bankruptcy-court protection, provided the federal government is involved in the process. |
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Does Fuel Get Left in the Pump Hose? (16 December 09:58) |
| The first gallon might not all be the octane you chose because some fuel does remain in the gas-pump hose from the previous use, writes Jonathan Welsh. |
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Red Flags on Remaking Energy Policy (16 December 01:16) |
| Obama's energy secretary nominee has argued for regulation and higher prices to rein in consumption -- precisely what Washington has been avoiding for 30 years. |
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How to Back the Right Technology (15 December 09:53) |
| How will the car of the future be powered -- by a hydrogen fuel cell, a lithium-ion battery, ethanol, liquefied natural gas? Or by something else entirely? |
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Strategies for Changing Tires (09 December 10:10) |
| Do you really need a matched set when replacing tires? Jonathan Welsh answers reader's questions. |
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Electric-Car Makers Struggle (08 December 03:58) |
| Electric-car makers have many of the same problems as the struggling Detroit auto makers, and a few more besides. |
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Cadillac's Not-So-Green Goliath (06 December 08:48) |
| The hulking Cadillac Escalade Hybrid comes overloaded with features that keep its gas mileage anemic. |
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Detroit Bailout Hits a Bumpy Road (05 December 05:53) |
| Big Three auto CEOs faced much the same doubts from lawmakers in the first day of their last-ditch return to Congress for a bailout, now put at $34 billion. Dealers around the country have r... |
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New Filter Promises to Save Oil and Money (05 December 03:14) |
| A new filter promises to keep oil in cars and truck engines cleaner, saving money for drivers and cutting petroleum usage. |
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Auto Chiefs Willing to Accept Oversight Board (04 December 11:58) |
| The chiefs of the Big Three auto makers said they would be willing to work under the supervision of a federal oversight board as a condition for receiving financial aid from the government. |
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Cars Sank Again in November (03 December 09:43) |
| GM reported a 41% plunge in November light-vehicle sales, underscoring why the Detroit auto makers are seeking federal assistance. Ford's sales sank by about one-third, while Chrysler skidde... |
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Chicago Banks on Private Parking (03 December 09:43) |
| The city tentatively accepted a $1.16 billion bid for the rights to manage its parking-meter system, continuing its strategy of privatizing public assets. |
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Chrysler Proposes Technology Venture (03 December 09:43) |
| Chrysler's plan for a government rescue includes a proposal for a joint venture between auto makers and the government to develop energy technology. |
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Ford Will Speed Green-Car Launches (03 December 09:43) |
| The Big Three auto makers will submit recovery plans to Congress that emphasize cost-cutting, downsizing and renewed emphasis on higher-mileage cars in a bid to win support for a federal bai... |
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Hertz Takes Aim at Zipcar (03 December 10:17) |
| Hertz launched a car-sharing service called Connect by Hertz, which rents cars by the hour at about two dozen locations. |
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Toledo Tries to Shake Detroit's Shadow (03 December 10:03) |
| Leaders in Toledo, Ohio, are looking to attract younger and more diverse workers to the area as they scramble to reduce their city's exposure to Detroit's troubles. |
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Toledo Scrambles to Shake Detroit's Shadow (03 December 06:11) |
| Leaders in Toledo, Ohio, are looking to attract younger and more diverse workers to the area as they scramble to reduce their city's exposure to Detroit's troubles. |
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Dispelling Myths About Synthetic Oil (02 December 09:40) |
| There are benefits to using synthetic oil in a car or truck, but there are also myths about it. |
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Small European Cars Shine (02 December 05:31) |
| Sales of small, chic European cars have grown, showing that consumers can still be enticed to buy cars that are perceived as making a lifestyle statement. |
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GM Solicits Debtholders in Overhaul Bid (01 December 01:45) |
| GM is trying to lure some debtholders into exchanging debt for equity as the auto maker works to craft a viable plan to give Congress. |
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GM Solicits Debtholders (29 November 08:07) |
| GM is trying to lure some debtholders into exchanging debt for equity as the company works to craft a viable plan to give to Congress. |
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Luxury-Car Sales in Steep Decline (28 November 08:34) |
| Luxury-car sales are getting hit as hard as the overall auto market, in contrast to previous downturns. |
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Why Detroit Can't Get a Bailout (26 November 01:58) |
| David Patton and Mathew Passy discuss why Detroit's auto makers can't get support in Congress for bailout money. Listen |
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