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With the billionaire investor gone, GM's chairman has a free hand to pursue his strategy to turn the struggling automaker around

GM's Turnaround in Europe

As General Motors works to stem losses in the U.S., European sales and profits are up, thanks to new models from its Opel division

"Just As Good As Toyota" Is A Tough Sell

To convince buyers that GM has changed, its marketing is changing, too

Lamborghini's Newest Raging Bull

The famous Italian supercar maker continues expanding its lineup with a superlative, $350,000 drop-top at the L.A. Auto Show
Plus: Slide Show

Maybach's New Flagship

The new $495,000 Maybach 62 S is the world's most powerful—and expensive—chauffeur-driven saloon

Most Luxurious Cars 2006

Pure power is cheap and safety unexciting. Luxury is what differentiates a car from a machine and a work of beauty
Plus: Slide Show

What Do Moms Want? GM's Minivan Issue

GM joins Ford in jettisoning the minivan market but is it a smart business move or an admission of defeat?

Death of a Car Salesman

Savvy customers, lower margins, fewer sales, and too many dealers: Car salespeople never had it so bad
Plus: Slide Show

Million Dollar-Plus Cars

From vintage Ferraris to 1970s muscle cars, in 2006 the rarest classic autos commanded an average of $3.9 million
Slide Show: The Most Expensive Cars of 2006

The Greatest Supercars

Ever faster, more expensive, and out of common reach, supercars are proliferating as the class capable of buying the superlative grows, too
Slide Show: Superlative Supercars

Fiat's Turnaround Takes Root

The Italian carmaker's Marchionne has it turning a profit again, a miracle in itself. Now, can he really rival the Japanese?
Slide Show: Lancia's Second Century

Frightfully Fast Bristol Fighter

The twin turbocharged Bristol Fighter T produces 1012 bhp and costs $670,000 -- but if you want to buy one you have to go to the factory

Europe's Newest Supercar

The new 225 mph Ascari A10 has a 5-litre V8 engine, can go from 0 to 60 in 2.8 seconds and costs $665,000

Which Drive Is Right for You?

After years of front-wheel-drive dominance, rear-wheel is making a comeback. But you'll want to weigh your options carefully
Plus: Slide Show

Citroen's New SUV

At a time when SUV sales are down worldwide, France's Citroen gets ready to debut it new diesel-powered C-Crosser

More Car for Less Money

Want a $100,000 car but don't have the money? If you know where to look, you can find a car that is almost as good for a lot less
Plus: Slide Show

First Drive: Ford's Edge

Ford needs a hit to lift its aging lineup. The all-new Edge crossover offers good looks and decent gas mileage, but the price isn't cheap

Hyundai's Hot New Cars

Despite soaring safety ratings, the Korean automaker's sales have suffered and IT hopes new more-refined models will give it a lift

Automakers in Hot Pursuit of Police Cars

As carmakers trim rental fleet sales, police departments remain major customers for boxy sedans—and a source of profits
Plus: Slide Show

Why You're Paying More to Rent a Car

As Detroit quits building fleet vehicles, the cost of more expensive cars is being passed on to customers

What the Boss Drives

Think everyone in the corner office favors a luxury car? They may be able to afford one but often prefer practicality over performance
Plus: Slide Show

Special Report: Today's High-Tech Cars

Cars may not always get more fuel-efficient, but manufacturers are making them more technologically advanced instead

Lancia's Second Stylish Century

The elegant, high-end Fiat brand seemed destined to be a forgotten car. But new leadership and strong design have brought it back
Slide Show: Lancia's Second Century

Testing Honda's Green Machines

Our reporter test-drove the carmaker's latest alternative-fuel prototypes. The FCX Concept fuel-cell vehicle was the clear highlight

Best SUVs of 2007

SUV sales are struggling, but if you’re in the market for one, these are the SUVs to buy

Supercars for the Superrich

It's the beginning of the new model season for supercars. And—as they do nearly every year—the hottest completely redefine the top end
Plus: Slide Show

Most Fuel-Efficient Luxury Cars

The more expensive the car, the pricier it is to fuel up. But just because you spent a lot on your car that doesn’t mean you have to spend a lot at the pump
Plus: Slide Show

Biggest Cars With the Best Mileage

Sales of big cars and trucks are down but if big you must buy at least buy the ones with the best fuel-economy
Plus: Slide Show

$100K Cars

What was once a mind-boggling amount sum to spend on an auto has become just another price point
Slide Show: $100K Cars

World's Fastest Cars

Think going from 0 to 60 is impressive? The cars that can go from 0 to 100 are the bad boys to beat
Plus: Slide Show

The Best Used Cars

Certified pre-owned programs offer as-good-as-new cars for less. No wonder they now account for 41% of all used-car sales
Plus: Slide Show

AUTO SHOWS

L.A. Auto Show Thinks Green

Looking beyond the luxury models on display, energy diversity is the theme this year in Los Angeles
Slide Show: Highlights of the 2006 L.A. Auto Show

Chinese Luxury Cars Debut at Beijing Show

At this year's Beijing auto show, China will introduce high-end vehicles it hopes will compete in both the international and the domestic markets
Slide Show: China's White-Hot Car Market

Jay Leno's EcoJet Concept

In conjunction with GM, comedian and car buff Jay Leno debuts a mid-engine, turbine-powered supercar at SEMA

CONCEPT CARS

Mazda's Next Generation Nagare Concept

Mazda's Nagare concept captures the emotion of motion in a new surface language

VW's Nanospyder

A futuristic nanotechnology supported by hydrogen fuel cells, solar power, wheel-mounted electric motors and inflatable organic body panels

Citroen Gets Sexy

Debuting later this month at the Paris Motor Show, the C-Metisse Concept is not only gorgeous, it is also a diesel hybrid

TECHNOLOGY & CARS

Suzuki's Fuel Cell Wheelchair

A fuel-cell-powered wheelchair prototype named the MIO generates it own electricity, reducing odds of being stranded

Combination Navigation

The rugged Magellan CrossoverGPS is a cross between two products: a quality car navigator and a handheld GPS receiver

Nissan: Electric Cars for the Elderly

New technologies to help an aging global population drive in safety

MOTOR SPORTS

Ducati's New Super Bike

The 1098 is the lightest, fastest stopping, quickest lapping Ducati in history

Honda's Element Gets the Drift

Honda introduces the 500bhp Element-D for the growing competitive racing sport called "drifting"

Beamer's Newest Bike

The new BMW K1200 R Sport will be the fourth in the company’s most powerful model series

AFTERMARKET

2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 40th Anniversary

Carroll Shelby unveils a limited edition aftermarket upgrade to celebrate the 40th anniversary of his original Shelby GT500 Mustang

Turn Your Car Into a Supercar

Today's high-end autos come with a dizzying array of gadgetry, but the coolest stuff is only available aftermarket

DIY Dream Cars

How do you get a supercar for less? Build your own kit car
Plus: Slide Show

Autos

News, Reviews & Design

Editor's Review

The Good Sound exterior design; first-class interior; superior packaging and details

The Bad No sliding door for minivan traders

The Bottom Line A benchmark in styling and packaging for a new segment

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Built with a smaller engine to avoid high taxes in Italy, the 1977 Ferrari 208 GT4 was still amply powered for spirited driving

A British group is looking to set a new world land-speed record for a steam, taking it past 200 mph

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Americans will soon see more and more diesel cars and subsequently have the opportunity of benefiting from them

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BMW's Greatest Hits

BMW 650i

Their reputation for innovation can be traced to its equally innovative lateral management techniques

In his 19-year career at BMW, Norbert Reithofer has worked his way up from maintenance planner to head of production and finally, on Sept. 1, to chief executive

American Chris Bangle may get all the press, but Adrian van Hooydonk is the man behind BMW's fresh new looks

• Toyota's U.S. sales surpass Ford's again

• Dana gets OK for exec incentive bonuses

• Report: Kerkorian sells full stake in GM

• VW: 3,000 Brussels workers to make Audi

• DaimlerChrysler to buy into Chinese firm

With the billionaire investor gone, GM's chairman has a free hand to pursue his strategy to turn the struggling automaker around

As General Motors works to stem losses in the U.S., European sales and profits are up, thanks to new models from its Opel division

To convince buyers that GM has changed, its marketing is changing, too

The famous Italian supercar maker continues expanding its lineup with a superlative, $350,000 drop-top at the L.A. Auto Show Plus: Slide Show

The new $495,000 Maybach 62 S is the world's most powerful—and expensive—chauffeur-driven saloon

Pure power is cheap and safety unexciting. Luxury is what differentiates a car from a machine and a work of beauty Plus: Slide Show

GM joins Ford in jettisoning the minivan market but is it a smart business move or an admission of defeat?

Savvy customers, lower margins, fewer sales, and too many dealers: Car salespeople never had it so bad Plus: Slide Show

From vintage Ferraris to 1970s muscle cars, in 2006 the rarest classic autos commanded an average of $3.9 million Slide Show: The Most Expensive Cars of 2006

Ever faster, more expensive, and out of common reach, supercars are proliferating as the class capable of buying the superlative grows, too Slide Show: Superlative Supercars

The Italian carmaker's Marchionne has it turning a profit again, a miracle in itself. Now, can he really rival the Japanese? Slide Show: Lancia's Second Century

The twin turbocharged Bristol Fighter T produces 1012 bhp and costs $670,000 -- but if you want to buy one you have to go to the factory

The new 225 mph Ascari A10 has a 5-litre V8 engine, can go from 0 to 60 in 2.8 seconds and costs $665,000

After years of front-wheel-drive dominance, rear-wheel is making a comeback. But you'll want to weigh your options carefully Plus: Slide Show

At a time when SUV sales are down worldwide, France's Citroen gets ready to debut it new diesel-powered C-Crosser

Want a $100,000 car but don't have the money? If you know where to look, you can find a car that is almost as good for a lot less Plus: Slide Show

Ford needs a hit to lift its aging lineup. The all-new Edge crossover offers good looks and decent gas mileage, but the price isn't cheap

Despite soaring safety ratings, the Korean automaker's sales have suffered and IT hopes new more-refined models will give it a lift

As carmakers trim rental fleet sales, police departments remain major customers for boxy sedans—and a source of profits Plus: Slide Show

As Detroit quits building fleet vehicles, the cost of more expensive cars is being passed on to customers

Think everyone in the corner office favors a luxury car? They may be able to afford one but often prefer practicality over performance Plus: Slide Show

Cars may not always get more fuel-efficient, but manufacturers are making them more technologically advanced instead

The elegant, high-end Fiat brand seemed destined to be a forgotten car. But new leadership and strong design have brought it back Slide Show: Lancia's Second Century

Our reporter test-drove the carmaker's latest alternative-fuel prototypes. The FCX Concept fuel-cell vehicle was the clear highlight

SUV sales are struggling, but if you’re in the market for one, these are the SUVs to buy

It's the beginning of the new model season for supercars. And—as they do nearly every year—the hottest completely redefine the top end Plus: Slide Show

The more expensive the car, the pricier it is to fuel up. But just because you spent a lot on your car that doesn’t mean you have to spend a lot at the pump Plus: Slide Show

Sales of big cars and trucks are down but if big you must buy at least buy the ones with the best fuel-economy Plus: Slide Show

What was once a mind-boggling amount sum to spend on an auto has become just another price point Slide Show: $100K Cars

Think going from 0 to 60 is impressive? The cars that can go from 0 to 100 are the bad boys to beat Plus: Slide Show

Certified pre-owned programs offer as-good-as-new cars for less. No wonder they now account for 41% of all used-car sales Plus: Slide Show

Looking beyond the luxury models on display, energy diversity is the theme this year in Los Angeles Slide Show: Highlights of the 2006 L.A. Auto Show

At this year's Beijing auto show, China will introduce high-end vehicles it hopes will compete in both the international and the domestic markets Slide Show: China's White-Hot Car Market

In conjunction with GM, comedian and car buff Jay Leno debuts a mid-engine, turbine-powered supercar at SEMA

Mazda's Nagare concept captures the emotion of motion in a new surface language

A futuristic nanotechnology supported by hydrogen fuel cells, solar power, wheel-mounted electric motors and inflatable organic body panels

Debuting later this month at the Paris Motor Show, the C-Metisse Concept is not only gorgeous, it is also a diesel hybrid

A fuel-cell-powered wheelchair prototype named the MIO generates it own electricity, reducing odds of being stranded

The rugged Magellan CrossoverGPS is a cross between two products: a quality car navigator and a handheld GPS receiver

New technologies to help an aging global population drive in safety

The 1098 is the lightest, fastest stopping, quickest lapping Ducati in history

Honda introduces the 500bhp Element-D for the growing competitive racing sport called "drifting"

The new BMW K1200 R Sport will be the fourth in the company’s most powerful model series

Carroll Shelby unveils a limited edition aftermarket upgrade to celebrate the 40th anniversary of his original Shelby GT500 Mustang

Today's high-end autos come with a dizzying array of gadgetry, but the coolest stuff is only available aftermarket

How do you get a supercar for less? Build your own kit car Plus: Slide Show

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Looking beyond the luxury models on display, energy diversity is the theme this year in Los Angeles
Slide Show: Highlights of the 2006 L.A. Auto Show > >

The famous Italian supercar maker continues expanding its lineup with a superlative, $350,000 drop-top at the L.A. Auto Show
Plus: Slide Show

Pure power is cheap and safety unexciting. Luxury is what differentiates a car from a machine and a work of beauty
Plus: Slide Show

Savvy customers, lower margins, fewer sales, and too many dealers: Car salespeople never had it so bad
Plus: Slide Show

From vintage Ferraris to 1970s muscle cars, in 2006 the rarest classic autos commanded an average of $3.9 million
Slide Show: The Most Expensive Cars of 2006

Ever faster, more expensive, and out of common reach, supercars are proliferating as the class capable of buying the superlative grows, too
Slide Show: Superlative Supercars

The Italian carmaker's Marchionne has it turning a profit again, a miracle in itself. Now, can he really rival the Japanese?
Slide Show: Lancia's Second Century

After years of front-wheel-drive dominance, rear-wheel is making a comeback. But you'll want to weigh your options carefully
Plus: Slide Show

Want a $100,000 car but don't have the money? If you know where to look, you can find a car that is almost as good for a lot less
Plus: Slide Show

As carmakers trim rental fleet sales, police departments remain major customers for boxy sedans—and a source of profits
Plus: Slide Show

Think everyone in the corner office favors a luxury car? They may be able to afford one but often prefer practicality over performance
Plus: Slide Show

The elegant, high-end Fiat brand seemed destined to be a forgotten car. But new leadership and strong design have brought it back
Slide Show: Lancia's Second Century

It's the beginning of the new model season for supercars. And—as they do nearly every year—the hottest completely redefine the top end
Plus: Slide Show

The more expensive the car, the pricier it is to fuel up. But just because you spent a lot on your car that doesn’t mean you have to spend a lot at the pump
Plus: Slide Show

Sales of big cars and trucks are down but if big you must buy at least buy the ones with the best fuel-economy
Plus: Slide Show

What was once a mind-boggling amount sum to spend on an auto has become just another price point
Slide Show: $100K Cars

Think going from 0 to 60 is impressive? The cars that can go from 0 to 100 are the bad boys to beat
Plus: Slide Show

Certified pre-owned programs offer as-good-as-new cars for less. No wonder they now account for 41% of all used-car sales
Plus: Slide Show

Looking beyond the luxury models on display, energy diversity is the theme this year in Los Angeles
Slide Show: Highlights of the 2006 L.A. Auto Show

At this year's Beijing auto show, China will introduce high-end vehicles it hopes will compete in both the international and the domestic markets
Slide Show: China's White-Hot Car Market

How do you get a supercar for less? Build your own kit car
Plus: Slide Show

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