Tale of Outlaw Racing, With the U.S. as a Course   17 Oct 2007 14:17 GMT
Alexander Roy’s memoir, released on Tuesday, describes a subculture of illegal endurance racing and efforts to break transcontinental records set in the 1970s and 80s.
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Toyota Loses Top Spot in Reliability Rankings   17 Oct 2007 04:32 GMT
Consumer Reports said “bug-ridden redesigns” were behind the automaker’s fall from first to third place in the magazine’s annual “Best & Worst New Cars” survey.
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A Hatchback Plot Is Hatched   13 Oct 2007 02:28 GMT
The Volvo C30 is a sneaky-fast Euro hatchback, a sprightly, shapely little wedge that draws more unbidden public praise than any Volvo in years.
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Motorcycle School: Be Very Afraid   13 Oct 2007 02:26 GMT
Rider education courses designed by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation emphasize the mental commitment that counterbalances the physical act of riding a motorcycle.
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When a Prince Turned Into a Frog   13 Oct 2007 02:23 GMT
Brilliant when introduced in 1961, Jaguar’s E-Type was past its expiration date 10 years later.
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A Loser on E-Day, but a Winner Today   13 Oct 2007 02:21 GMT
After 50 years, Ford’s Edsel remains a cautionary tale of how the best-laid plans can collide with reality. Yet even in ignominy, the car has its fans and fanatics.
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Taking the Gas Away From the Getaway   13 Oct 2007 02:20 GMT
General Motors is planning to take the joy out of joy riding, by giving OnStar operators the ability to remotely slow a car to a crawl.
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Side Protection Found Lacking in Some S.U.V.’s   13 Oct 2007 02:19 GMT
In recent side crash tests of midsize S.U.V.’s, four out of eight received an overall evaluation of marginal for side protection.
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If There’s Something on Their Mind, Their Cars Say It   13 Oct 2007 02:18 GMT
Of about 230 million registered cars and S.U.V.’s in the nation, about 46 million of them, or one in five, carry a sticker, according to analysts.
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In India, a $2,500 Pace Car   12 Oct 2007 08:16 GMT
Automakers in India, one of the world’s fastest-growing car markets, are racing to respond to Indians’ desire for small and inexpensive cars, some as cheap as $2,500.
Source: NY Times