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McCain's gassy tax relief: An economics and transportation expert evaluates the presidential hopeful's plan to suspend the gas tax: "It's a terrible idea."; By Katharine Mieszkowski Apr 21, 2008
Ask Pablo: Considering the energy used in auto manufacturing, is it better to keep my old car or buy a new hybrid?; By Pablo Päster Apr 21, 2008
I'm a condo parking-spot hoarder!: I have two spaces and only one car -- but that doesn't mean you can just use my spot!; By Cary Tennis Feb 29, 2008
The car of the future is here: The Prius? Nope. Hydrogen? Forget about it. Plug-in hybrids are the only way to drive.; By Joseph Romm Jan 22, 2008
How to get better gas mileage: Take these tips from auto experts and obsessive "hypermilers" on how to go farther on a gallon of gas.; By Katharine Mieszkowski Dec 24, 2007
Back-seat buying and driving: Manufacturers target female car buyers in Saudi Arabia with passenger-friendly vehicles.; Tracy Clark-Flory Dec 10, 2007
The Smart car is coming: Sure, the tiny autos are perfectly suited for the narrow lanes of Paris and Rome. But here in the land of freeways and monster SUVs, are we ready to downsize so far?; By Katharine Mieszkowski Nov 12, 2007
Who needs a Prius anyway?: Plenty of new fuel-efficient cars pollute less than trendy hybrids, without draining your bank account.; By Rebecca Clarren Oct 29, 2007
Want a mani-pedi with your minivan?: Web sites target women with female-friendly car-buying tips.; Tracy Clark-Flory Oct 26, 2007
A car built on cuteness: Who needs horsepower when your car comes with stuffed animals?; Catherine Price Mar 20, 2007
Girls, start your engines: In a new Mattel game, girls race candy-colored cars to the mall.; Catherine Price Feb 27, 2007
I can't control my murderous thoughts: Someone took a dump on my early-'90s blue subcompact. I feel targeted and I don't know what to do with my anger.; By Cary Tennis Feb 22, 2007
My niece leased a Hummer!: Should I try to talk to her or just channel my energy into drafting Al Gore?; By Cary Tennis Jan 5, 2007
Inch by inch, car by car: A glimpse at the Toyota factory floor, where incremental improvement is a way of life.; Andrew Leonard Nov 21, 2006
Welcome to the city of Los Angeles: Counting car dealerships and contemplating doom at the world's largest auto mall.; Andrew Leonard Nov 13, 2006
Incident on Khairallah Tulfa Street: A search for Sadr City's killing fields goes terribly wrong.; By Phillip Robertson Jul 14, 2006
"Cars": This animated tale from Disney/Pixar is sleek and shiny, but is it anything to get revved up about?; By Stephanie Zacharek Jun 9, 2006
Ford fumbles the future: Stupidity, not foreign competition, is Detroit's real problem.; Andrew Leonard Jan 24, 2006
Hot girls park hot cars!: In L.A., women in skimpy outfits have conquered the domain of awkward young men: Valet parking.; Hillary Frey Jan 5, 2006
Missing the hybrid moment: Fixated on an elusive hydrogen future, Detroit carmakers are letting Japan waltz in and grab a market that could explode.; By Scott Kirsner Dec 1, 2004
Hyping hydrogen: President Bush says his proposal to fund fuel cell research will clean up our air and reduce dependence on foreign oil -- in the future. But right now, he's doing nothing.; By Katharine Mieszkowski Feb 6, 2003
Unsafe at any speed!: I drove a Corvair and lived to tell the tale.; By Trish Boppert Aug 23, 2000
Not your father's Oldsmobile anymore: GM, the world's largest automaker, wants to make itself into a hip Web business. Can the rusting giant pull it off?; By Diane Seo Jun 6, 2000
Oslo man drives onto runway: A speeding plane misses his car by 10 feet.; By J.A. Getzlaff May 12, 2000
India opens first superhighway: The six-lane freeway runs from Bombay to Pune.; By J.A. Getzlaff May 11, 2000

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