Nissan Plans Electric Car in U.S. by ’10   13 May 2008 06:17 GMT
The commitment, announced Tuesday, will be the first by a major automaker to bring a zero-emission vehicle to the American market.


Source: NY Times

Collecting: Fifty Years of Memorable Cars   11 May 2008 04:55 GMT
In 50 years, Nissan, formerly known as Datsun, has produced dull but practical vehicles, as well as some that were truly brilliant.


Source: NY Times

Motoring: When Modifying Vehicles, Upgrade the Insurance   11 May 2008 04:54 GMT
If you own a car with a custom paint job or other modifications, be sure your insurance offers coverage.


Source: NY Times

Even Listening Is Dangerous   11 May 2008 04:51 GMT
Drivers who listen to cellphone conversations are distracted even if they don’t talk, authors of a new study said.


Source: NY Times

Behind the Wheel | 2008 Smart Fortwo: Ready for Its Hollywood Close-Up   11 May 2008 04:50 GMT
The Smart Fortwo drew a great deal of attention, but its shortcomings make a driver wonder, what’s the point?


Source: NY Times

Behind the Wheel | 2008 Smart Fortwo: In New York, Parking Is Ever So Easy   11 May 2008 04:50 GMT
The Fortwo seeks to be the ideal urban runabout, but this anemic two-seat tomato can falls far short.


Source: NY Times

Your car - the ultimate 'mobile computer'   09 May 2008 13:00 GMT
You may hate Windows Vista, laugh at the Zune media player and completely ignore Windows Mobile, but Microsoft seems to be making all the right decisions about its Windows for Cars product, called Microsoft Auto.

Source: Computerworld

A Casting Call for Sexy Cars (Hybrids Need Not Apply)   08 May 2008 13:48 GMT
Vehicles, both hot and not, have been enjoying an on-screen heyday. But Toyota’s Prius has remained something of a novelty act on the big screen.


Source: NY Times

Toyota Feels Slowdown in U.S.   08 May 2008 12:50 GMT
Toyota, which said that it would likely face an annual profit drop, is finding its profit growth in new markets.


Source: NY Times

A Pioneering Driver Spins Tales, Not Wheels   08 May 2008 05:44 GMT
Nascar says Lloyd Moore is its oldest living driver, and there is evidence that he may be its best storyteller, too.


Source: NY Times