Old Tractors Don’t Die, They Just Ride in Parades   18 Apr 2008 20:37 GMT
Those who love antiquated farm machinery are taking it to the streets.
Source: NY Times

Michelin Giving Up on PAX Run-Flat Tire   18 Apr 2008 15:42 GMT
The company said its decision to discontinue its run-flat tires was a response to slow growth in the market, not consumer complaints.
Source: NY Times

2009 Acura TSX: A Redesign Waiting for Diesel   18 Apr 2008 14:55 GMT
Acura’s new entry-level TSX offers a promise of reliability but is lacking in excitement. At least until the new 2.2-liter i-DTEC 4-cylinder diesel engine arrives.
Source: NY Times

City Room: The Mercedes-Benz of City Buses   17 Apr 2008 21:28 GMT
It’s sleek. It’s low-emission. It’s the 60-foot Mercedes-Benz Citaro accordio bus, and it’s being tested on New York City streets.
Source: NY Times

Iraq Cracks Down on Seat Belt Scofflaws   17 Apr 2008 04:47 GMT
Later this month, traffic police officers all over Iraq will start issuing tickets to anyone who drives without buckling up.
Source: NY Times

Oil Prices Hit a New High, and So Does a Gallon of Gas   16 Apr 2008 05:31 GMT
Oil prices surged to a new high on Tuesday, reaching $114 a barrel, as scattered pipeline interruptions and a weak dollar agitated a tight global market.
Source: NY Times

Tesla Motors Files Suit Against Competitor Over Design Ideas   15 Apr 2008 20:39 GMT
The quarrel between the companies sheds a light on the insular world of Silicon Valley’s investors in environmentally friendly technologies.
Source: NY Times

Chrysler and Nissan Agree to a Vehicle-Building Pact   15 Apr 2008 05:35 GMT
The deal is limited to two products, but analysts say Chrysler and Nissan could eventually join forces in many areas of their operations to become more competitive.
Source: NY Times

Huge Recall, but Many Cars Unfixed   13 Apr 2008 00:10 GMT
Some 10 million Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles from 1992 to 2004 have been recalled because of faulty cruise-control switches.
Source: NY Times

Wheelspin: It Takes a Cyber Village to Catch an Auto Thief   12 Apr 2008 06:27 GMT
A posse of posters from a Canadian Web forum collaborated to track down a stolen Nissan GT-R.
Source: NY Times