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High Oil Prices: Hype's Impact
In reply to BusinessWeek Economics Editor Peter Coy, Ed Wallace clarifies why the oil futures market is not working properly
Auto Design
Japan's New Green Car Push
Detroit will have to work hard to catch Japanese automakers in the race to produce hybrids, electric cars, cleaner diesels, and fuel-cell vehicles
Hybrids
Dodge's Newest Muscle Car is Green
The Dodge Zeo concept is an all-American muscle car powered by a battery-electric engine
Classic Cars
Fancy Lancia
The 1958 Lancia Aurelia B20GT was the perfect car to carry a gentleman and a companion to Paris, Rome or Nice in style and comfort
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Hi-Tech Cars
Modern cars are wonders, but until recently carmakers ignored the most important technology of all: fuel-efficiency
The Coming of the Car-Bot
In the near future, autonomous driving will lead to safer roads and great fuel-efficiency
New Technologies to Boost Fuel Economy
Novel approaches to improving gas mileage will enable engines to get the fuel efficiency of a hybrid but at a fraction of the cost
Japan's New Green Car Push
Detroit will have to work hard to catch Japanese automakers in the race to produce hybrids, electric cars, cleaner diesels, and fuel-cell vehicles
Honda Is June's Only Sales Winner
Honda eked out a slim 1.1% sales increase for June, but for the rest of the auto industry there was nothing but bad news
A GM-Ford Marriage
It's been discussed
Made-in-Korea Chevys for GM
General Motors' 2002 purchase of bankrupt Daewoo is looking smart as the Korean unit spearheads a drive to roll out smaller cars
Car Dealer Stocks Look Like Lemons
After a quick start, most of the big chains are stranded by high gas prices and tight credit
The Electric Car Lives
Backed by U.S. venture capital, Norwegian company Think is betting its Ox concept vehicle can prove the electric car's time has finally arrived
Can Global Automakers Learn From Their Mistakes?
The changes affecting the global auto industry are nothing new but they are more serious. Too bad carmakers didn't learn the first time
When Gas Stations Run Out of Gas
Consumers aren't the only ones getting squeezed at the pump. Many gas station owners can't afford to buy gas either
Weekend Cars Face an Uncertain Future
Sales of coupes and convertibles have plummeted. With high gas prices and environmental concerns, can the fun car survive?
U.S. Automakers See Surge in Efficiency
The 2008 Harbour Report indicates that there is near parity among the top three U.S. and top three Japanese automakers
The Geo Metro Rides Again, Sort Of
Drivers desperate for high gas mileage are snapping up the poky, discontinued Geo Metro because it offers around 44 mpg
Diesels (Still) Equal Savings
But if diesel fuel prices continue to increase, even greater efficiency won't be enough to make diesel engines a good buy
The Coming Boom in Boomer-Friendly Transport
The baby boomers are aging. To ensure their safety and everyone else's, cars, highways, and public transportation need to adapt fast
Which Auto Brands Should Go?
There are too many brands and not enough buyers. Many auto-industry insiders agree weak ones should go, but it's not that easy
Cars for Big Families on a Budget
As your family grows, so does your need for a larger car. Which models offer the best combination of size and fuel-efficiency?
The Top Drops on Convertible Sales
"Feel-good" cars like convertibles fall to the bottom of the priority list during an economic downturn
Car Shopping in a Recession
Auto sales continue to slump along with the overall economy. The cars that are showing any strength? Smaller, more fuel-efficient models
Breaking News from the AP
Technology & Cars
Sky-High Concept Car
Mercedes to Driver: Wake Up!
The World's Biggest Arcade Game?
Hitachi's Biometric Steering Wheel
Concept Cars
BMW Goes Soft
Aston Martin's Fastest Ever
The Year Concept Cars Came On Small
Mercedes' Futuristic Silverflow
What Will We Be Driving in 2057?
Build Your Dream Car
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IN YOUR FACE: IS FAIR TRADE BECOMING 'FAIR TRADE LITE'?
Reader Wayne Writes:
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Tell Us: Is Fair Trade Certification Too Easy?
Featured Special Report
Luxury Carmakers Look East for Profits
Sales of high-end autos in China climbed 29% from 2006 to 2007, and automakers are doing everything they can to pump up the volume
Maserati is Ready to Party
America's Last Luxury Marque Flexes Its Muscles
The Luxury Cars Women Want
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