Saturday, November 21, 2009

cars

15 Cars Fueling the Auto Recovery

Some thrifty models—and a few hot rods—are already taking off. more >>

Students Roll Out New 'EcoCAR'

What GM’s Progress Report Doesn't Say

The automaker has averted disaster but still isn't out of the breakdown lane. more >>

New Findings Could Help Hybrid, Electric Cars Keep Their Cool

Competitive Enterprise Institute Protests World Car-Free Day

World Car-Free Day is called hurtful to the poor, the handicapped, and the elderly. more >>

How Your Car Compares to the Chevy Volt

Forget mpg. A new metric is needed to compare gas-powered cars to GM's plug-in and other futuremobiles. more >>

'Cash for Clunkers' Effect on Pollution? A Blip

Will Cash for Clunkers Exceed Environmental Expectations?

Time will tell if the popular program will have a positive environmental impact. more >>

4 Things to Know About the Cash-Strapped 'Cash for Clunkers'

How to be a smart consumer with the CARS rebate program. more >>

Cars Hurt Most by the Recession

Bankrupt carmakers aren't the only ones hurting. more >>

Cars Getting a Boost From the Recession

Even though sales are down, some hot vehicles are pulling ahead. more >>

All-Electric Car-Sharing Debuts in Baltimore

Reckless Multitasking and Behind the Wheel

A recent poll asks drivers to report on the stupid things other drivers are doing behind the wheel. more >>

Cellphones While Driving: Americans Overly Reliant on Dangerous Multitasking

A new survey shows a majority of drivers still talk and drive...even when it's illegal. more >>

Are Democrats Behind Closing Republican-Owned Chrysler Dealerships?

If ever there was an issue that demanded transparency, this is it. more >>

Auto Executives Back Obama's Emissions Plan

By 2016 the American car fleet must be nearly 40 percent more fuel efficient than it is today. more >>

GM Makes New Offer to Bondholders

The new offer hinges on the automaker's filing for bankruptcy. more >>

How Buying a Car is Going to Change

Prices will rise, Toyota will outsell a bankrupt GM, and Wal-Mart could end up stocking cars more >>

Foreign Carmakers: More "Domestic" Than Detroit

By next year, foreign-based automakers will build more cars in U.S. factories than the Detroit 3. more >>

Entrepreneur Thinks Air-Powered Cars Will Fly

Fuel-Efficient Cars May Be Good, But They'll Kill the American Car Culture

Like the demise of newspapers, this is going to be painful to watch. more >>

New Obama Rules Will Transform U.S. Auto Fleet

Obama Proposes Strict Vehicle Emissions Limits

The president's proposal would require vehicles to get 35.5 miles per gallon by 2016. more >>

How Obama Is Revamping America's Cars

Autos will cost more at the dealer, and less at the pump. more >>

Obama Announces New Emissions and Mileage Standards

By 2016, the average car on our roads will be cleaner and more fuel-efficient. more >>

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