Autos
Complete Index
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Newer Sprawling Cities Mean More Driving, Poor Health for Residents - June 16, 2010 07:05 AM
Cities in the United States that are unfriendly toward pedestrians may also contribute to rising obesity rates, as driving takes the place of walking for work commutes and errands. -
Everything You Know About Traffic May Be Wrong - January 09, 2010 09:00 AM
Could rude drivers, roads without signs, and closed roadways improve traffic flow and driving safety? Studies show that these seemingly counter-intuitive measures may be the answer to our traffic problems. -
What's Killing the Stick Shift? - April 28, 2009 10:30 AM
Twenty years ago, half of male car buyers wanted a stick shift; these days, manual transmission cars make up only about 7 percent of new car sales, but why? -
Oregon Invites Bids for a Network of Electric Car Charging Stations - April 03, 2009 11:30 AM
Oregon hopes that more charging stations will inspire an increase in electric vehicle use in the state. -
Chin Up in the Downswing: Pre-Owned Home and Jewelry Sales Up, Some Stocks Hang Tough - March 23, 2009 05:15 PM
Sales of previously owned homes were up last month. Other rebounders include fourth-quarter profits at luxe jewelry brand Tiffany and stocks at e-commerce sites, cell phone companies and coffeehouses. -
Chin Up in the Downswing: Luxury Retailers Keep at It in Manhattan; H&M Expected to Post Positive Q1 Numbers; GM Moves Toward Efficiency - March 20, 2009 05:15 PM
Fashion retail, both high-end and budget-conscious, has shown positive developments in terms of expansion and first-quarter profit expectations. GM also said that current economic conditions have forced the company to up its efficiency. -
As States Consider Mileage Tax, Obama Administration Split - February 22, 2009 10:27 AM
Though several states are considering replacing their gasoline tax with a mileage tax, the Obama administration has been quick to reject it. -
Mileage Tax Proposal Causes Concern Over Privacy - February 19, 2009 08:59 AM
Several states are considering replacing their gasoline tax with a mileage tax calculated by GPS systems installed in residents’ cars. -
Britain’s Highways Go Dark to Save Electricity - January 27, 2009 08:58 AM
Britain is turning off the lights on some highways to save money and reduce energy use while contributing to a darker night sky. -
Chrysler-Fiat Deal Latest Twist in Auto Bailout Story - January 21, 2009 11:31 AM
Chrysler, the third-largest U.S. car manufacturer, is exchanging a 35 percent stake in its company to Italian automaker Fiat for international sales channels and technology. -
Bush Gives Automakers New Hope With Bailout Package - December 19, 2008 10:25 AM
A week after the Senate shot down the plan to bail out the auto industry, President Bush has announced that the government will provide the companies with funding. -
Will the Big Three Automakers Survive? - November 11, 2008 09:02 AM
Some politicians and economists want to let GM, Ford and Chrysler sink, while others propose offering a chunk of the bank bailout to the ailing U.S. automakers. -
Porsche Purchase of Volkswagen Stake Causes Short Squeeze—the First of Many? - October 29, 2008 06:12 PM
Porsche’s announcement that it bought a larger stake in VW prompted unusual market activity in Germany. Is this a precursor of a Wall Street trend? -
GM Hopes Chevy Volt Will Provide Needed Surge - September 18, 2008 05:58 AM
General Motors promises to debut their electric car, the long-awaited Chevy Volt, in 2010. -
Honda to Show New Hybrid at Auto Show - September 08, 2008 10:47 AM
The automaker Honda has decided to revive an old name for a new hybrid car it plans to debut in October. -
Modern Car Design - September 04, 2008 12:30 AM
Modern car design—whether it’s defying, ignoring or working in concert with the latest technology and environmental concerns—is evolving in a variety of futuristic, practical and elegant ways, offering a variety of cool looks in addition to keeping gas prices low. -
Keep Your Ears on the Road, Say Researchers - July 28, 2008 09:42 AM
Cell-phone bans have drivers buying hands-free headsets so they can keep on talking in their cars, but hands-free phone conversations might not be any safer. -
Keep Your Ears on the Road, Says Researchers - July 02, 2008 03:48 PM
Cell phone bans have drivers buying headsets so they can keep on talking in their cars, but hands-free devices might not be any safer.
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