Ford Seeking a Future by Going Backward   17 Jul 2007 20:13 GMT
With its decision to entertain bids for Volvo, Ford appears to be dismantling its collection of luxury auto companies.
Source: NY Times

Behind The Wheel | 2008 Lexus LS 600h L: Conspicuous Consumption With Green Illusions   13 Jul 2007 23:56 GMT
The LS 600h L from Lexus, billed as a car that can perform like a supersedan with impressive fuel economy, may have set a new standard for automotive hyperbole.
Source: NY Times

Design: Once Frumpy, Green Cars Start Showing Some Flash   13 Jul 2007 23:51 GMT
For the next generation of hybrid vehicles, automotive designers are trying to answer the question of what green should look like.
Source: NY Times

Greentech: Electric Cars Nearly Ready, but Batteries Are Less So   13 Jul 2007 22:28 GMT
The quest for batteries that provide sufficient range for cars at a reasonable cost has gone on for a century, and has recently gained greater urgency.
Source: NY Times

Motoring: With This Tool, You Tell a Mechanic What’s Wrong   13 Jul 2007 14:57 GMT
A growing number of products and services are helping to take the helplessness out of car repair by translating the messages from car’s computers for drivers.
Source: NY Times

Low-Cost Chinese Cars Making Restrained Entry to European Market   13 Jul 2007 13:09 GMT
Aided by a weak dollar, China is quietly entering the European auto market in the first test of rich markets by Chinese automakers
Source: NY Times

Mileage Bill Draws Fire From Buyer of Chrysler   12 Jul 2007 03:55 GMT
John W. Snow, the chairman of the firm that is buying Chrysler, said that a bill to raise fuel economy standards could devastate the American auto industry.
Source: NY Times

Behind The Wheel | 2007 Mazda CX-9: A Second Cousin Once Removed   07 Jul 2007 00:06 GMT
With the introduction of the CX-9 crossover wagon, Mazda’s family is growing in an unusual fashion: the newest arrival is the bigger member of the household.
Source: NY Times

Handlebars: Just Like Sturgis, but Serving Sushi With the Corn Dogs   07 Jul 2007 00:06 GMT
At an annual rally in the shadow of Mount Fuji, 20,000 Harley-Davidson owners gathered to show off their bikes, exchange advice and learn to line dance.
Source: NY Times

Around the Block | 2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP: Adding a Bit of Brute to Cute   07 Jul 2007 00:06 GMT
Pontiac’s Solstice GXP is a bit rough around the edges, but for the money it offers a compelling blend of style and performance.
Source: NY Times