Gas-Saving Driving Tips

The following tips, from the non-profit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), will help save more of your money   Click Here to Continue

Spring Cleaning and Care Recommended for Your Car

Next to being at home and work or work-related activities, most Americans spend their time in the car - nearly three hours each day. So, wouldn't it make sense, that if you clean your house and prepare it for spring, that you also prepare your car?   Click Here to Continue

Which Car is Right for All Kinds of Weather?

According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), there are over 6,400,000 vehicle crashes each year. Twenty-four percent of these crashes-approximately 1,561,000-are weather-related. Additionally, nearly 7,400 people are killed and over 673,000 people are injured in weather-related crashes each year.   Click Here to Continue

Top Five New Automobile Features

Whether related to safety, comfort or convenience, carmakers are constantly developing a wide variety of new features to attract new-car shoppers.   Click Here to Continue

To Buy or Lease Your Next Car

When considering your next auto purchase, how can you decide whether to lease or buy? Here are some points to consider   Click Here to Continue

Does Your Vehicle Have a Clean Bill of Health?

Each year as spring rolls around, consider it time for your vehicle's annual check-up. Just as you schedule dentist and doctor appointments regularly, you should do the same for your vehicle.   So what can you do to ensure a healthy vehicle?   Click Here to Continue

Shedding Light on Vehicle Safety

Night driving, especially in poor conditions such as rain and snow, is an unavoidable part of owning a vehicle - but it also has a negative effect on our safety.  Xenon headlight technology offers 70 percent more light than typical halogen bulbs, making driving safer.   Click Here to Continue

Free Car Care Guide Helps Motorists Save Fuel

Motorists who think the only way around high gasoline prices is hopping on public transportation or switching to a hybrid vehicle should think again. Better driving habits and regular vehicle maintenance can help any motorist save money by using less gasoline.   Click Here to Continue

Don't Let Auto Tire Pressure Leave You Stranded

As the 2008 model year vehicles hit the road, motorists will benefit from a new standard feature - tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), which illuminate an on-dash light when the pressure in one or more tires is low.   Click Here to Continue

Brush Up For Winter Driving

No matter where you live, winter driving requires extra-special attention. When the temperatures outside fall, keeping an eye on your car's mechanical condition, being prepared and driving cautiously are all critical to your personal safety and that of your passengers   Click Here to Continue

Autos: Don't Be Left in the Cold

The first signs of car trouble often arrive with the first signs of winter. Sluggish performance, rough idling, difficult starts or occasional pings are potential warnings for problems that will more than likely get worse as it gets colder.   Click Here to Continue

Ford plans to cut truck mix to 38%
Ford Motor Co. plans to reduce its truck mix from more than half its North American sales in 2007 to 38 percent by 2013. Ford's pickups and SUVs made up 52 percent of the company's volume last year.

GM: New engine testing lab will save time, money
General Motors today opened what it called the largest engine testing operation in the world. The 450,000-square-foot building, in suburban Detroit, has 120 test cells for engines and transmissions.

Chrysler plans to exit leasing business on Aug. 1
Chrysler Financial, the finance arm of Chrysler Holding LLC, will get out of the leasing business, the company said today. "We are shifting our strategy to focus on retail products," said spokesman Bill Porter. "Effective Aug.

Federal-Mogul touts 3 new product initiatives
Federal-Mogul Corp. today highlighted three new product programs as part of its second-quarter earnings report. It has begun what it calls a "major new development program" for next-generation engine designs with a leading global automaker.

Strike hits American Axle Q2 bottom line
American Axle and Manufacturing Holdings Inc. today said the $644.3 million loss it posted in the second quarter is fallout from the near-three-month strike that halted production this year. The supplier said sales plunged 47 percent to $490.

Chrysler unveils more aggressive incentives
Chrysler LLC today unveiled major new incentives, including 0 percent financing for 72 months on remaining 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Commander, Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen SUVs.

GM to offer an extra employee discount through July
General Motors is allowing U.S. employees a one-time opportunity to offer an employee discount to anyone they choose, through July.

Toyota announces price hikes for 2009 models
Toyota Motor Sales today said pricing for 13 of its 2009 models will increase an average of about $240, or about 1 percent, from the previous year. Shipping charges also are going up.

BMW appoints new head of U.S. operations
BMW of North America LLC has appointed Peter Miles to its No. 2 job -- executive vice president of operations, effective Sept. 1. British-born Miles, 47, will fill the position previously held by Howard Mosher, who retired earlier this year.

Estimate: Chrysler Q1 loss tops $500 million
Chrysler Holding LLC, which owns Chrysler LLC and its captive finance arm Chrysler Financial, lost about $514 million in the first quarter of 2008, according to an estimate based on a Chrysler statement issued Thursday, July 24.

Small Mazda Is No Pick-Up Protege
From time to time I get questions about towing a trailer with a small to midsize vehicle. This one from Jill seems to sum it up: Hello, I have a 2001...

Help, I Need Tail Lights!
This reader was in a serious pinch. No tail lights is a bad thing. It's tough to get everything you need done if you have a curfew of sundown. Help,...

Save Money, But Not By Skipping Maintenance
Wallets are getting tighter these days. Even for those of us who aren't affected by economic woes, the price of gas will have you down right squinchy! A recent article...

Car Insurance, the New Big Brother?
Insurance companies get a bad rap. Everybody hates auto insurance until they need to file a claim, and all of a sudden they're all friends. A week later they go...

Revenge of the Mouse: Shop Owners Charged
Some people will do anything to scam a buck off unwary customers, but a recent California case takes it to new lows. Group Specialist, a repair shop in Redwood City,...

Do NOT Poke The Bear
This isn't entirely auto repair related, but it's close enough to share with you. Besides, it's hilarious, and probably hits home with a number of my fellow used car buying,...

Ms. Fire Is No Hot Date
Ms. Fire sounds like every guy's fantasy, but when she shows up unexpectedly, there are no smiling faces. She usually brings a Check Engine light with her as an annoying...

Top 10 Efficient Driving Tips
There are lots of things you can do every day to keep your car or truck at maximum efficiency. One of the most important and significant is keeping up with...

Can a Novice Install a New AC Condenser?
Keep the reader mail coming, we're always glad to help out. This one comes from Willie who's been getting a little heated over his warm AC situation. He's narrowed the...

Recycle Your Car's Heat For Good Eatin'
These days we are all about recycling. We want to reuse everything we can without letting anything worth something drift out into the nothing to harm everything. In other words,...

AUTO INDUSTRY REPORT: Chrysler vehicles probed
DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group faces an upgraded investigation and possible recall of 210,000 sedans from 1999 and 2000 because of reports of engine fires, a U.S. auto-safety agency said Monday.

Chrysler plans new deal
DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group plans to announce a new incentive program by the end of the week to compete with the new Red Tag Event promotion General Motors Corp. launched Monday.Monday, November 14, 2005

China could pass Germany
China's assemblers are likely to make and sell 6.4 million passenger cars, vans, buses and trucks in 2006, spurring the nation to surpass Germany as the world's third-largest vehicle maker, according to government research.Saturday, November 12, 2005

Pontiac, Orion Twp. GM plants vulnerable
A Lansing assembly plant is among the three car and truck factories independent auto industry analysts say are the most likely to be targeted for closure when General Motors Corp. announces its next cost-cutting plan by the end of the year.

GM factories most likely to close
•Builds the Pontiac Montana SV6, Saturn Relay, Buick Terraza and Chevrolet Uplander minivans.

AUTO INDUSTRY REPORT: Germany gets Mercedes E
DaimlerChrysler AG, which is trying to streamline its operations, said Friday that all versions of its Mercedes E-Class would be produced in Germany starting in 2007.

DCX unloads Mitsubishi stake to Goldman Sachs
FRANKFURT, Germany -- Automaker DaimlerChrysler AG ended its ill-fated involvement with Japan's Mitsubishi Motors Co. on Friday, selling its 12.4% stake in the company to Goldman Sachs for an undisclosed price.

LABOR ISSUES: CAW says it won't give suppliers concessions
More than 300 leaders from the Canadian Auto Workers sent a pointed message to their nation's parts makers on Friday -- we won't agree to any cuts in wages, pensions or benefits, so don't bother to ask.

UAW grants tepid support to sharing GM health costs
The United Auto Workers ratified a tentative agreement Friday to lower General Motors Corp.'s health care costs with a 61% majority vote.Friday, November 11, 2005

AUTO INDUSTRY REPORT: Honda recalls Civics
Honda Motor Co. recalled about 25,000 Civics on Thursday because the accelerator pedal was improperly installed on some 2006 models, which could cause a crash.

GM VEERS OFF ROAD: Automaker is ripe for bankruptcy
Its stock price plunged to a 13-year low Thursday after the latest in a string of financial problems dismayed shareholders once again.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS: Here's what's in store for General Motors
QUESTION: Could General Motors Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rick Wagoner and senior executives lose their jobs?

Nissan confirms HQ move
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Nissan Motor Co. will move its North American headquarters from the Los Angeles area to Tennessee, chairman and CEO Carlos Ghosn said Thursday.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: Visteon delays its quarterly report
Visteon Corp., the nation's second-largest auto-parts supplier, Thursday said it could not file its third-quarter earnings on time because it would take too much effort and money, given that it has just restated its previous financial statements, according to documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Visteon transfers wary of Ford rules
As the Jan. 1 date approaches for workers at two of Visteon Corp.'s largest plants to revert to Ford Motor Co.'s North American operations, UAW members remain uncertain of what, specifically, will be expected of them under new work rules.Thursday, November 10, 2005

AUTO INDUSTRY REPORT: Nader seeks strong roofs
Auto safety advocate Ralph Nader wants the government to adopt stronger standards for a proposed regulation dealing with vehicle roof strength and advise consumers on replacement windshields.

GM overstated 2001 profits
General Motors Corp. overstated its 2001 earnings from continuing operations by $300 million to $400 million by incorrectly booking some credits from suppliers, the company said Wednesday.

Labor costs sink Delphi
Delphi Corp., the nation's largest manufacturer ever to file for bankruptcy, blamed excessive labor costs for its $788-million third-quarter loss. The auto supplier said Wednesday it has lost $1.5 billion during the first nine months of this year.

American Axle extends Dauch's contract
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc. has extended the contract of Richard E. Dauch, cofounder, chairman and chief executive of the automotive supplier through 2009.

Powertrain innovation
•The engine will be built in the fall of 2006 at Ford's plant in Lima, Ohio.

Ford V6 set for hybrids
Laying the foundation for a planned explosion in hybrid gasoline-electric engines, Ford Motor Co. showed off a new 3.5-liter V6 engine and six-speed automatic transaxle Wednesday that will help future vehicles get better fuel economy and produce fewer emissions.

Miata roadster rewarded
Mazda Motor Corp.'s Roadster, the world's best-selling two-seat sports car known as the Miata MX-5 outside Japan, won Japan's 2005-06 Car of the Year award, topping the Lexus GS luxury sedan made by Toyota Motor Corp.

2007 Escalade is bolder than its predecessor
If you thought Cadillac's shiny chrome grille and muscular styling couldn't get any bolder, think again.

Chrome is new way for models to shine
Automakers are pouring enough chrome on some vehicles to remind drivers of the days of Marilyn Monroe, skinny neckties and tail fins.Wednesday, November 9, 2005

AUTO INDUSTRY REPORT: AFL-CIO defies Delphi
The president of the AFL-CIO said Tuesday his union is backing workers who are facing wage and benefit cuts at Delphi Corp.

Supplier sues GM over price for wheels
A major maker of car and truck wheels threatens to stop deliveries to General Motors Corp. and potentially shut down at least some of its assembly plants if the automaker doesn't pay more for its parts to offset higher steel prices.

C&A seeks incentives to keep managers
Collins & Aikman Corp., a Troy-based auto-parts supplier in bankruptcy, is in a desperate fight to keep key managers from leaving during its crucial restructuring.

Visteon cuts loss, reliance on Ford
Visteon Corp. boosted sales to customers other than Ford Motor Co. but still lost $200 million last quarter as its struggling former owner spent less.

Industry report
The president of the AFL-CIO said Tuesday his union is backing workers who are facing wage and benefit cuts at Delphi Corp. "The attempt by Delphi Corp. to use the bankruptcy process to slash wages and benefits for workers and then award company stock and nearly $90 million in cash bonuses to managers and executives is obscene," President John Sweeney said in a statement posted on the UAW Web site. On Monday, the UAW and five other unions that represent Delphi workers said they were banding together to fight Delphi's proposal. Together, the unions represent 33,650 Delphi hourly workers.Tuesday, November 8, 2005

Unions declare war on Delphi
The six major industrial unions representing 33,650 hourly Delphi Corp. employees formed a coalition Monday in a solidified effort to take on the nation's largest auto parts supplier.

Delphi, 4 suppliers in payment dispute
Delphi Corp.'s problems have extended beyond its unionized workers.

AUTO INDUSTRY REPORT: Regulators eye Volvo SUV
The government has opened an investigation into the 2005 Volvo XC90 SUV after receiving complaints about battery cables.

Ford to cut 1,500 Visteon jobs
Ford Motor Co. plans to cut about 1,500 production jobs this quarter at some plants it took back from Visteon Corp.

1995 Honda Civic most-stolen in '04
Honda Motor Co.'s 1995 Civic model was the most-stolen car last year, with the Japanese automaker's 1991 Honda Accord coming in third, a study conducted by the National Insurance Crime Bureau found.

Most-stolen in '04

Fiat, Ford sign deal to develop small vehicles
TURIN, Italy -- Fiat SpA and Ford Motor Co. said Monday they had signed an agreement to collaborate on small cars, completing a deal to co-develop new models due in 2007 and 2008.Monday, November 7, 2005

AUTO INDUSTRY REPORT: UAW local OKs GM deal
A Toledo UAW local has become at least the second union hall to vote in favor of General Motors Corp.'s deal with the union to shift some employee health care costs to retirees.

Delphi workers meet, vent
Hourly Delphi Corp. employees from Michigan and beyond gathered near Grand Rapids on Sunday, saying they would strike if the company kills their contract in bankruptcy court and dramatically cuts their pay and benefits.

Motorsport and features on TV
Your weekend guide, edited by Matt Warman.

The 2008 British International Motor Show
From Alfa to Zagato, our guide to this year's motor show is brought to you by Simon Arron, Erin Baker, Andrew English and Paul Hudson.

British Motor Show: Golden years
The 2008 British International Motor Show opened this week and, if historical precedent is anything to go by, it ought to be a great one, as Giles Chapman explains.

Win a deluxe roof box
We have a spacious roof box, the Thule Atlantis 780, in glossy black, worth £310 to give away.

British Motor Show: A colourful choice: green or Brown?
Prime Minister Brown reflects on the deal offered by the President of GM Europe, Carl-Peter Forster.

Woman facing jail for contempt after 'exaggerating' car crash injuries
A woman road crash victim who claimed an £800,000 insurance payout after allegedly "exaggerating" her injuries is facing a prison sentence after insurers filmed her shopping and driving.

Motoring news: reporting motorcycle accidents
A round-up of all the latest motoring news

Environmentally friendly future of police cars
Motorists who fail to pay three parking tickets face having their cars towed away, under new rules.

Alfa Romeo Brera S: Saint Bernard to the rescue
Love driving? You'll love Alfa's UK-focused Brera S, says Paul Hudson.

Alfa Romeo MiTo: Funny face
It's cute, but is it sporting? As Alfa Romeo's new MiTo makes its British Motor Show debut, Peter Hall has mixed feelings

Ford Model T reaches 100
Motorists who fail to pay three parking tickets face having their cars towed away, under new rules.

The gear box: British Motor Show special
The British Motor Show isn't just about shiny new cars. Simon Arron contemplates a small selection of the many peripherals on display at London ExCeL .

James May: Patience is a virtue
The open road beckons for the throng of summer caravanners. What could be better than joining them?

Motorcycle safety: Don't be so selfish
Frank Melling is infuriated by the hooligans who post high-speed road-riding videos on the web.

Harley-Davidson muscles in with a lean, mean new look
As is customary at this time of year, Harley-Davidson has released details of its 2009 range. Kevin Ash reports.

Honest John's agony column
Buy earn Munich, Beef? Sue it and Tee strainer.

Letters to the editor
Our readers respond.

Car finance with Mr Money
Mike Rutherford highlights some bargains at the Motor Show.

Discounts offered on 4x4s as market slumps
The Hummer, much-loved by footballers, rapstars and the American military, has been given an unlikely environmental makeover.

Car sales slump fuels repair business boom
The car repair business is booming as motorists choose to fix and improve their existing cars rather than buy a new model due to the credit crisis.

The Hummer goes green at Motor Show
The Hummer, much-loved by footballers, rapstars and the American military, has been given an unlikely environmental makeover.

Petrol price war as Sainsbury's cuts costs
A burgeoning petrol price war has escalated after Sainsbury's became the third supermarket to cut fuel costs.

Asda and Morrisons open forecourt fuel price war
A petrol price war has been launched after two leading supermarket chains announced they were cutting fuel prices by 3p and 4p a litre.

WTCC: Four world titles and counting
As the World Touring Car Championship prepares for the UK round at Brands Hatch this weekend, Mark Hales track-tests the BMW 320 of Britain's own multiple WTCC champion, Andy Priaulx.

Motorists who fail to pay three parking tickets to have cars towed away
Motorists who fail to pay three parking tickets face having their cars towed away, under new rules.

Harley-Davidson buys MV Agusta
A sad day for the Italian motorcycle industry, or a much-needed new lease of life?

Goodwood Festival of Speed: The fat lady sings
After falling off his motorcycle on the way to the Festival of Speed last year, Andrew English had to forgo Alfa Romeo's invitation to drive some of its most valuable museum exhibits. A year later, Alfa made good its offer...

Goodwood Festival of Speed: Slip- sliding away
Erin Baker braved the Goodwood forest rally stage with WRC star Matthew Wilson.

Porsche 911 Carrera: Changing gear
For its new 911 range Porsche has changed everything apart from the appearance. Tony Dron explains why an automatic is probably the best ever version of this venerable breed

Tygan 356 Speedster: The Dorset Porsche
The Tygan 356 Speedster is a charming recreation of a 1950s classic, says Andrew English.

Lotus fans rejoice, Project Eagle has landed
The name is still a closely guarded secret, but these are the first official pictures of Lotus's new 160mph two-plus-two coupé that will be launched at the British Motor Show next Tuesday.

The best of Britain at a canter
It's an ill wind that blows nobody any good, and the organisers of September's Tour Britannia could benefit from high fuel prices and economic uncertainty as both the race-based Competition and the Touring Regularity categories offer the best part of a season's competition in a single, compact, four-day event, writes Peter Hall.

Range-topping new Fiesta to make its debut next week
Joining the Focus RS on Ford's stand at the British Motor Show next week will be the new Fiesta in Zetec S form.

Homing in on DIY hydrogen refuelling
ITM Power has announced its hydrogen home refuelling station, capable of electrolysing water into hydrogen and oxygen using household electricity, writes Andrew English.

Dragon wagon is a hearse to die for
As Motoring's Honest John observed this week, this is a car die for.

Car finance with Mr Money
Mike Rutherford argues that fuel taxes are still too high, despite the postponement of the next increase.

Derbi 125: Teenage kicks
Kevin Ash tests two learner-legal Derbi 125s, the Terra Adventure and Mulhacen Café.

Suzi Perry's MotoGP preview
It's the final race before the summer break and the title battle remains intense...

Choose a car with Honest John
Honest John suggests wheels for a snowboarder.

Honest John's agony column
Spring watch, Wax wing and Marsh harrier.

James May: Energy crisis? What energy crisis? Petrol is still cheaper than sweets
In the quest for alternative means of propulsion, let's try a suck-it-and-see approach

Win a Lotus driving package and British Motor Show tickets
The British International Motor Show kicks off for the public on Wednesday with a VIP preview day at the ExCeL exhibition centre in London's Docklands.

Motors on TV
Your weekend guide, edited by Matt Warman.

Letters to the editor
Letters to the editor.

In the showrooms: Peugeot Partner Teepee
The latest arrivals at dealerships. Compiled by Paul Hudson.

In the showrooms: Seat Ibiza five-door
The latest arrivals at dealerships. Compiled by Paul Hudson.

In the showrooms: Volkswagen Passat CC
The latest arrivals at dealerships. Compiled by Paul Hudson.

In the showrooms: Citroen C2
The latest arrivals at dealerships. Compiled by Paul Hudson.

In the showrooms: Fiat Panda Mamy
The latest arrivals at dealerships. Compiled by Paul Hudson.

Motorists running on empty as fuel prices bite
Motorists are regularly running out of fuel on the road as they try to economise amid record fuel prices, a survey has found.

Auto Review: 2009 Nissan GT-R -- Breathtaking bargain
The anticipated Nissn GT-R not only goes head-to-head with the Porsche and Corvette, but beats them and at a good price. Car writer Ron Amadon takes us along for the terrific ride.

Auto Review: 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion Cabriolet -- Small is beautiful
If we are to make it through this period of high gasoline prices, we have to change our thinking. And from all indications, consumers are doing just that. Ron Amadon previews the super-small 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion Cabriolet that's being snapped up in Europe, and now the U.S.

Auto Review: 2008 Lotus Elise SC -- FUN
Cars slowed as drivers cranked their heads to see the little vivid blue Lotus Elise SC in our driveway. But the bigger pleasure is what it's like to drive. Ron Amadon gives us a taste.

Auto Review: A Brief History of Lotus Cars
Lotus was born in the garage of Colin Chapman’s girlfriend some 60 years ago -- a look at the origin of the iconic sports car.

Auto Review: 2008 Scion xD -- $5 fight back
We will say this about the Scion xD -- if this is what life will be like in the land of $4 and $5 a gallon gasoline, things won’t be too bad.

Auto Review: 2008 Lexus G460 -- Luxury power
The GS gets a new 4.6-liter V8 in 2008 and while some may debate if that’s the way to go in this day and age, few will argue that it is one of the most refined engines on the market today.

Auto Review: 2008 BMW 1 -- 128i and 135i
There is a new baby BMW and after a week in both the new couple and convertible, we can tell you they are an absolute blast to drive. Ron Amadon looks this week at the 128i and 135i.

Auto Review: $5 a gallon -- Here's some cars that could help you cope
An increasing number of motorists have been turning to smaller, more economical cars, and we thought it was high time we ran down some of the choices you have when you go shopping.

Auto Review: 2008 Audi TT -- A neat sports car
The 2008 Audi TT is a much better car than the old TT and one that is simply a driver's delight, whether tooling around favorite country lanes or making time on the interstate.

Auto Review: 2008 Porsche Boxster -- Speed Yellow and extraordinary
Porsche has been building sports cars as long and as well as anyone in the business. They are beautifully designed, long lasting, and to be blunt, just extraordinary cars.

All-New Ford Fiesta
All-new Fiesta developed in Europe for customers around the world Extends core Fiesta values of style, efficiency and value for money Dramatic exterior design and exciting interior styling, with high quality materials and bold use of colours Excellent driving quality blends sporty, confident handling with sophisticated ...

2009 Mazda6 Pricing to Start at $18,550
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced pricing for the 2009 MAZDA6 sports sedan will start at $18,550 for a MAZDA6 i SV, equipped with a 170-horsepower 2.5-liter I-4 engine and a six-speed manual transmission.  Pricing for the 2009 MAZDA6 s, powered by a 273-horsepower V6 engine and six-speed ...

HUMMER Announces Pricing for All-New H3T
HUMMER announced pricing today for its highly functional and capable H3T midsize pickup truck arriving in dealerships this fall in the U.S. and Canada. Pricing will start at $31,495, including a $745 destination charge. The all-new H3T is based on the architecture of the popular H3, and features a five-passenger crew cab and ...

All-New 2009 Acura TL
All-New 2009 Acura TL to Debut This FallCompletely Redesigned TL to be Most Powerful Acura Ever <!-- E-Mail This script setEmailThis(); //--> The all-new, completely redesigned 2009 Acura TL employs dramatic new styling along with a luxurious interior that includes more driver relevant technology than ever. Featuring the most powerful Acura engine ever, the 2009 ...

Mazda Releases All-New Biante Minivan
Mazda Motor Corporation has announced the sales launch of the newly developed Mazda Biante for the Japanese market. Mazda’s mid-size tall ‘high-roof’ minivan goes on sale today at all Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealerships throughout Japan. Manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (including consumption tax) range from 2,199,000 to 2,650,000 yen for the front-wheel-drive (FWD) ...

Ford's new Euro look
In Europe, Ford is known for efficient, stylish cars that are fun to drive. Finally, we'll be getting some of that here. Here's a look at some models that could make it across the pond.

GM unveils 'fuel-sipping' Camaro
Fuel mileage is front and center as Chevy's muscle car gets a makeover for the "green" generation.

GM, utilities team up on electric cars
Read full story for latest details.

Chrysler plans to drop leasing business
Read full story for latest details.

2 hot cars, if you can afford the gas
The Dodge Challenger SRT-8 and Nissan GT-R show off their companies' performance skills. But are "halo cars" like these out-of-place today?

Ford readies economy cars for U.S.
Read full story for latest details.

Fear not the Ford Flex
Ford's new super-sized crossover's not too bad on gas, but it's great on space.

BMW plans '09 launch of electric car
Read full story for latest details.

GM's strugglers: Room for hope
Some of the automaker's oldest names are on shaky ground, but one industry watcher still sees hidden value that GM would be wise to mine.

Car thieves still love the Civic
Once again, the 1995 Honda Civic was the most stolen car in America, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, but auto theft appears to have declined dramatically for the fourth year in a row.

Common car for the common man
Ford Motor Co. is marking the 100th anniversary of the Model T, the first low-priced car that introduced motoring to the masses

Strike costs American Axle
Auto parts maker posts second-quarter loss of $644.3-million

Honda profit rises 8 per cent
Japan's second-largest carmaker beats estimates, buoyed by sales growth in new markets

Ford's $8.7-billion loss deepens auto woes
Red ink likely to spread to GM and Chrysler as flagging pickup and SUV sales force struggling car makers to look to Europe

U.S. State highway patrols struggle with big gas bills
State police agencies nationwide are scrambling to reduce gasoline use and find the money to cover their costs. Some are beginning to worry that they will have to cut back on hiring officers.

AutoNation profit dives, 1,300 job cuts planned
Largest U.S. auto dealer reports 33 per cent slide in quarterly earnings

Hyundai profit slips as sales rise
Second-quarter earnings drop 10.6 per cent; auto maker vows to move aggressively to export fuel efficient cars

Renault lowers sales target
French car maker posts 37 per cent rise in quarterly profit but is scaling back production plans

GM, Chinese firms exploring tie-up: source
U.S. company, Zhongxing, FAW Group looking at opportunities, including possible equity ties

Victoria suburb to legalize low-speed electric cars
Sleepy, well-heeled enclave of Oak Bay would be first in Canada