Autos

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.

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.

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 hopes that more charging stations will inspire an increase in electric vehicle use in the state.

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.

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.

Though several states are considering replacing their gasoline tax with a mileage tax, the Obama administration has been quick to reject it.

Several states are considering replacing their gasoline tax with a mileage tax calculated by GPS systems installed in residents’ cars.

Britain is turning off the lights on some highways to save money and reduce energy use while contributing to a darker night sky.

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.

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.

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’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?

General Motors promises to debut their electric car, the long-awaited Chevy Volt, in 2010.

The automaker Honda has decided to revive an old name for a new hybrid car it plans to debut in October.

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.

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.

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.