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Safe driving tips for the holidays
Toyota profits, sales and stock price are all on the rise
Automakers adjusting to the aging Baby Boomer market
UNDER THE HOOD: Troubleshooting that annoying ‘chirping’ sound from behind the dash
Car starters provide comfort with push of a button
GM to introduce technology to make engines more efficient
Caddy concept redefining low key
8 midsize SUVs rated ‘good’ in crash tests
Hummer to offer truck version of H3
The GT by any other name is nixed by Ford
Chevrolet battles inexpensive South Korean cars with Aveo
Wave of hybrid sport utility vehicles, trucks on the way
2004 Tundra: Toyota's biggest pickup provides a refined ride
Dodge strips sponsorship from the Lingerie Bowl
Under the hood
Incentives, economy boost November U.S. vehicle sales
Web games tout features that let auto shoppers configure and compete
Cadillac gets three stars for new 2004 DeVille DTS
Auto gifts for the hard-to-shop-for
Chrysler’s ‘icon engine’ makes a comeback
Kia Amanti: Stylish full-size sedan emerges from maker of entry-level cars
Minivan gave American makers a lift 20 years ago
Under the Hood
How Jaguar handles in learning curve
MOTORSPORTS: No demons for Stewart in celebration of second Cup
Device aims to keep drivers safely within lanes
Toyota Highlander: Popular family SUV adds third-row seat
Sales of new cars, trucks expected to rise in November
Marketing savvy Chrysler hits the road with its new products
PT owners addicted to spiffing up their cars
New Ford concept comes with bit of tough love
Under the hood
No cupholder? Here’s an alternative
BMW 5-Series: Still a driving enthusiast's car, featuring high-tech, active steering
Nissan prices Titan to be competitive
Under the hood
Auto tips and tricks
Electric scooters are a better buy
Strong specialty car industry rolling right along
Incentives will escalate again soon
Keep your kids safe during holiday travel
Maintain your headlights to get the most out of your visibility
Cupholder mania turns into battle over the milk jug
Automakers showcase latest eco-friendly car technology
2004 Buick Rainier
Upscale SUV is a smooth and quiet ride
Under the hood
DaimlerChrysler lets UConnect on cell phones without wires
Boxy is all the rage
Jeep’s new ute commands a lot of respect
Under the Hood
Acura TSX, Mazda RX-8, Toyota Prius still in running for award
Consumer Reports helps choose options
Tests point to value of side air bags
GM plans to sell much safer vans next month
To Caddy chief, luxury makers don’t share alike
Automakers unveil new models for the 2004 year
Under the Hood
Fancy tires require a lot of knowledge, maintenance
Dealers optimistic about 2003
October has been dubbed Car Care Month
Corvette stays true to its roots as 2-seat sports car
NISSAN TITAN: Brawny truck offers features that can't be found anywhere else
GM puts future in concept
Toyota goes after young buyers with sexy Scion
Biggest safety factor is right behind the wheel
Incentive programs get a little sweeter
By Brad Bergholdt
Saturn coupe’s doors not open and shut case
Under the hood
GM, some Asian rivals see auto sales go up in August
There’s nothing small about the power of the Mini Cooper S
Make sure to maintain your headlights
Prius, Toyota’s hybrid, finally goes mainstream
Cadillac SRX: Carmaker's first crossover SUV is stylish with fine road manners
Some tips for teens, parents
New Pontiac Grand Prix has great performance, looks
Under the Hood
2004 is year of the armored car
Emerging crash-avoidance systems: Will drivers want them?
Keep your vehicle’s exterior in good shape with new wax
MazdaSpeed Miata MX-5 is a factory hot rod
New rims can give a car a brand new look
1st rotary engine in 8 years with new sporty style
Japan’s carmakers promote building to buyer’s order
Under the hood
In ironing out Durango, Dodge stretches it, too
Automakers encouraged by number of cars and trucks sold in July
GM offers incentives on 2003 models to Jan. 2
Growing number of women becoming car enthusiasts
Consumer Reports lists best used cars
Under the Hood
Monterey weekend continues to draw crowds and cars
Under the Hood
Automakers eager to install satellite radio
Business is growing for custom motorcycles
SUVs incite endless debate between drivers
Toyota’s hot hybrid
Last Volkswagen Bug rolls off assembly line in Mexico
Auto questions and answers
Bluetooth unites electronic products
Teens have their own ideas on the right ‘wheels’
High quality means changes in service departments
UNDER THE HOOD
Are you a dangerous driver?
What’s in the box? xB and Element square off
Savvy shoppers seek out soon-to-be-retired models for best deals
Corvette celebrates 50 years as America’s sportscar
Chrysler concepts cars: tomorrow’s view, today
Chrysler concepts cars: tomorrow’s view, today
Bentley Arnage: Why empires were won and lost
Showers don’t dampen enthusiasm for ’03 Concours d’Elegance
Chevy’s Cavalier has new face for 2003
FedEx will move your car to your vacation spot
Imports fill second Dean’s List of vintage car values
Lancer Evo evokes dreams of speed
Gas prices don't seem to bother car sales
A WORD TO THE WISE: Think inside the box
Ford using simulator in sleepy driver research
A WORD TO THE WISE: Back it up
New car, truck dealers post 5th-best year in 2003
The FX45 speeds along its individual way
Truckers are taking to wireless Internet
Q45 Leads Infiniti’s New Approach
A Word to the Wise: Run on regular
Goodyear’s newest tires offer bulletproof abrasion resistance as well as ride and handling comfort
KEVLAR: the power of performance
Americans turning to SUVs based on cars, not trucks
New York Auto Show gives glimpse of the future
Mazda5: station wagon, minivan or something else entirely?
Make sure wipers are working this spring
Distracted drivers a problem on the road
April is car care month
Chrysler 300C brings back its luxury past
4 automakers report sales gains
ASK DOCTOR CRANKSHAFT: This Continental prefers cooler climes
Prepping your car for spring
Goodyear’s new tire line offers some Assurances
Attention to tires will reduce costs and downtime
Globalization trend stands out in 2003
Consumer Reports looks at kids’ safety
The Honda Accord: the all-American sedan
Chicago Auto Show wants to be more important to industry
Teenage HIT squad makes its picks at auto show
Hybrids, new diesel engine make cars cleaner, run longer, experts say
Car wiz melds the past and future
Auto show has the goods
Mitsubishi, Dodge to again be bedfellows
Chicago Show focuses on size and power
After 20 years up front, automakers return to rear-wheel drive
Barrett-Jackson auctions — one-stop shopping for the best automobiles
Make way for 2005 arrivals
Consumer Reports looks at kids’ safety
Auto leasing expected to rise in coming year
New Yorkers going gaga for pricey accessories
More vehicles will be going hybrid
Tips for use of remote starters
Big Three automakers ready for 2004
Toyota becomes No. 2 automaker behind General Motors
Detroit’s Auto Show is a vehicular love fest
AUTO SHOW: Asian manufacturers roll out both practical and not-so-practical vehicles
AUTO SHOW: Europeans parade models for American drivers
Detroit’s Auto Show is a vehicular love fest
AUTO SHOW: Europeans parade models for American drivers
Detroit Auto Show showcases new and old, real and maybe real concepts
Automakers show off gas-electric hybrids, pin long-term hopes on fuel cells
Vette and Mustang hog spotlight at ‘04 Detroit Auto Show
Chrysler rolls out 2005 minivan models
Ford unveils new flagship sedan, crossover
Pontiac is redefining excitement with cars
Check out your own driving personality with this survey
Some winners at Detroit show
GM displays first Buick, Saturn minivans
Antifreeze is the key ingredient for a healthy winter car
Carmakers put incentives into overdrive
Reviews
Dodge’s new-for-this-year Viper coupe is as fun as it is fast
Will Jaguar’s X-Type Sportwagon bring new customers to the brand?
Updated Vue with Honda engine improves performance
Rainier offers a classy interior, quiet ride, all-wheel drive
Ford changes Focus in time for ’05 season
Nissan’s Titan muscles its way into U.S. truck market
Volkswagen GTI is fun, functional and pleasantly familiar
Mercedes SLR celebrates a hero
Pontiac’s Vibe: economical, stylish and flexibly functional
The Chrysler 300: no longer a sedate sedan
This Evolution is a revolution
2004 BMW 5-Series makes great cars even better
Buick LaCrosse offers quiet comfort
Audi TT 3.2 is a gentleman’s boy-toy
The Spectra5: a lot of car for little money
Buick packs a V8 in its new Lucerne
Infiniti’s G35: a strong luxury contender
New Mazda Miata MX-5 still offers roadster’s appeal
Chrysler shows its significant off-road stuff with Dodge Power Wagon and Jeep Rubicon Limited
2005 VW Jetta is a solid family car, good value
With a Vue to the future, Saturn seeks Red Line
Jaguar XJ8: A paragon of elegance
Lincoln hopes to pick up its image
Nissan hopes to follow sizzling success with new compact car
The closest a U.S. buyer can get to a Subaru road rally car
Buick Regal surpasses others in Consumer Reports’ reliability
Saab taps Subaru, AWD, column ignition
GM plans to nix Saturn L-300 and replace it with a Sportsback
Mercury Monterey is bigger, better in 2004
Subaru improves on its excellent Forester formula
Third-generation RAV4 Toyota’s fastest SUV
This pony’s easy to drive, easy to look at, easy to love
Mazda injects fun into minivan driving
As good as it gets
Cadillac returns to rear-wheel drive
Suzuki XL-7 is bigger than you’d think
Second-generation hybrid Prius heads for fast lane
Nissan makes the most out of 2004 Maxima
BMW’s Z4 zooms to top of class with sleek lines
Audi RS6 seems civilized, until you hit the gas
Pontiac back on performance path with G6 Sports Sedan
Nissan’s Armada lets you set sail fully loaded
Toyota aims Corolla XRS at younger audience
Hyundai’s Azera: luxury at affordable prices
Infiniti’s G35: the mature enthusiast’s choice
Nissan’s 350Z: a boy-racer’s dream
Land Rover’s wild and wooly LR3
Toyota targets youth market with Scion
The magnificent Dodge Magnum RT
Hybrid has improved mileage, performance and keeps 2003 price
Under the hood
Hyundai keeps Southwestern theme with new Tucson SUV
Nissan gets pretty sporty with Murano
VW Jetta branches out from its roots
The start of something big: Toyota’s truck lineup just keeps getting larger
Volkswagen’s R32: a big boy-racer’s dream come true
Volvo Cross Country = XC70 = family transportation
Ford F150 flexes its muscle and offerings
Boxsters bring out the best in Porsches
ASK DOCTOR CRANKSHAFT: Are bigger wheels and wider tires safer?
Ford’s Fusion: something for everyone
New hot rod is really a Lexus now
Lexus GX 470
Rides like an off-road limo
Get an electric scooter for a lot less
New Ford goes all GT out
BMW’s cute ute gives up little to its big brother
Freestyle focuses on the family
Chrysler drops the top on the PT Cruiser
Jeep says its Cherokee is Grand
Chrysler makes what minivan owners want
New hot rod is really a Lexus now
Subaru improves winning Forester
Harley sounds like ‘potato, potato, potato’ when it’s idling
Mazda secures place with its sporty, fun Miata
It's still luxurious, minus the chauffeur
Chevrolet SSR turns heads with its oddly shaped body
2004 Jaguar XJ is sophisticated all-new version
Volkswagen a real threat with Touareg
Nissan has ticket to major league with new Titan
Buick enters a new Century
MINI offers maximum air in their drop top
The Suzuki Verona’s a nice way to be a grown-up
The new-generation Jaguar: impressive and improved
Autumn is no deterrent for the Saab 9-3
Mazda RX-8 hits all of its targets
Chevy aims for Rocky Mountain High in Colorado
V-6 Cayenne not a shock
VW Touareg gives others a little competition
Ford readies its fleet of hybrid cars, minivans
Go ahead, let your top down
Kia’s all-new Rio ups the ante in subcompact market
New Lexus GS430: performance and electronic innovations
This pony finally fulfills the brand’s promise
Pathfinder: Nissan’s truck future?
Audi’s S4 Cabriolet a stealthy stunner
Honda refines S2000 Roadster
Radnor Hunt: Nexus of history, technology and horsing around with neat cars
Despite its ‘cute-ute’ external appeal, Jeep Liberty Renegade is a tough, off-road contender
Toyota’s Sequoia — the SUV for hauling large loads of people or cargo
None can hold a candle to Pacifica
Frankfurt Auto Show promises plenty of new cars
Nissan maximizes performance with the Maxima
Avalon: American made and well-equipped
The littlest utes
Automaker drops two-door altogether in newest model
Nissan gambles and wins with Quest
BMW Z4 is just about perfect
This Jaguar’s a long drink of cool water
Solara convertible offers luxurious open air cruising, in comfort
Suzuki ute is Grand off-road, too
Land Rover’s new LR3 offers some useful innovations
ASK DOCTOR CRANKSHAFT: What to do about ARS & ABS lights staying on?
Hummer H3 a smaller package
Toyota’s Solara breaks the mold
2003 Toyota MR2 is fun to drive
Ford looks for more giddyap in Focus SVT
Mercedes-Benz CLK models offer coupe styling and sedan practicality
Newest Chevy Corvette gets it right
Dodge Mega Cab rounds out Dodge truck line
Volkswagen Touareg
The newest model has heads turning - but how do you pronounce it?
Mercedes E500 so good it’s almost boring to drive
Nissan’s Quest to pay attention to small details pays off
Forester XT drives Subaru to next level
STS sustains Cadillac’s RWD renaissance
The XLR 2-seat roadster is something to be proud of
Cadillac knows how to make a sporty vehicle with plenty of utility
Chrysler 300: bringing back the sexy 4-door sedan
Chevy expands, twists and tweaks the crossover idea
Picking the standouts from the ’03 and ’04 lineups
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback
New wagon seen as versatile, affordable
Cadillac goes to new lengths in luxury
Thumbs up for Chevy SSR
Mazda offers Tribute to cute ute market
Acura NSX: still a lady
Mercedes seeks to separate the wheat from the wheat
All-wheel-drive Infiniti G35 means all-weather fun
You can’t do much better than a Yukon
Compact Cobalt offers capability
Mitsubishi: Raider of the pickup market
Infiniti QX56: if you like your luxury large
Technology galore, but no intimidation
Ford F-150 redesign for 2004 is most important
Best ’Vette Ever: Sixth generation Corvette lives up to its marque
Zoom, zoom: Mazda3 offers value in a fun-to-drive car
Subaru’s Imprezza WRX a winner
Impala brings the small-block V8 back
Nissan tries styling as a minivan sales tool
The end of an era
The Acura NSX is gone at the end of this model year
Chrysler Pacifica is classy
Pontiac’s Grand Prix endures the tests of time
Chrysler Sebring
America's favorite convertible
Mercedes-Benz R-Class: Is Grand Sport Tourer the next product wave?
The 350Z Roadster: epitomizing Nissan’s heart and soul
Nissan's Quest: Minivan comes back with a space-age feel
That’s a Chevy? You’d better believe it
Mercedes C Class attracts younger crowd
2004 Jeep Cherokee Overland still a favorite in SUV category
Mazda B4000 is a bit of a truck from the past
Elantra shows style isn’t just a matter of price
Quiet power defines Mazda’s new A6
Suburu’s new 2005 Outback drives well, looks good
The old Z was an icon, the new one’s a gold standard
Toys of summer: Chrysler Crossfire Roadster & PT Cruiser convertible
Pontiac’s Grand Prix: Takes the Right Steps
Freelander brings Land Rover to the masses
BMW Z4 — a land shark indeed!
You can’t Dodge the importance of a name
Hyundai’s got a cool cat on its hands
Honda’s Civic: reasonably civilized, better-than-basic transportation
Chrysler’s new Ram pickup to feature MDS system that’s designed to improve fuel economy 20 percent
Nissan’s Altima is big for its britches
Look out, Audi
Suburu still a hit as alternative to SUVs
There's a world full of Nissans out there
Contemporary GTO lands in America
Cobra sends Mustang out with a bang
A poor-man’s Bentley
MINI maximizes cool
When you’re superlative, ‘sorta fast’ isn’t fast enough
Is there a diesel in America’s future — and yours?
Given current gas prices, Passat timing impeccable
Police vehicles help make personal vehicles safer, more reliable
Chevy’s new Suburban a whole new vehicle
BMW's 5-Series may be long in the tooth, but what a smile
Toyota aims Scion tC at Gen Y
The Acura TL: a near-luxury sedan with adequate power and low-key road presence
Style or substance? Mercedes Benz’ new CLK coupe or convertible
Eclipse sets stage for Mitsubishi comeback
Mercedes AMG E55 makes you want a station wagon
Saab 9-3 drop top earning converts
Beauty in the fast lane
Volvo’s S80 is one smooth ride
Jaguar XK-R and XK-8 models get ’05 update
Dodge SRT-4 or Neon?
BMW M3 makes anybody’s world speed by
Range Rover’s new model is a good Sport
Jeep Liberty claims first mid-sized diesel SUV title
Finally, hybrid efficiency in a sports ute
Acura doesn’t mess with NSX’s success
Dodge Durango’s got a Hemi in there, too
SUV safety: is it an oxymoron?
Toyota’s testing center focuses on safety
Dodge Durango
The 2005 Subaru Legacy GT: a sedan that loves to drive like a sports car
Pontiac Bonneville gets V8 power jolt
MOTORSPORTS: NASCAR’s ‘Rock’ passes into the sport’s archives
Infiniti's muscle car needs drivers and buyers
Dakota no longer a miniature model
Subaru goes for the big time
Toyota 4Runner: a rugged choice for off-road duty
Saab wants to heat up a down market with its new 9-2
The latest Daewoo: the Chevy Aveo
Highlander lets ute owners take the urban high road
Will BMW’s new 3 Series remain the benchmark sports sedan?
Phaeton W12 ups the ante for VW products
Mercury’s Mariner sets sail
Topless Crossfire is a crowd pleaser
All-wheel drive Infiniti G35 means all-weather fun
Caravans are Grand both in Town and Country
Audi A3 offers sporty fun and practicality
New Grand Cherokee adds some sophistication to Jeep’s repertoire
This Audi’s long on luxury
Silverado SS Still Sterling
Acura on a roll with TSX
James Dean and Porsche: the legends live on
Driving the finest: the Rolls Royce Phantom
Porsche’s GT3 — this street-legal race car has it all: power, performance and panache
New Kia Sportage much improved over previous model
Dodge charges into the future
Volvo’s V50 wagon: plenty of sport and utility
Will Saturn’s Redline hot-rod the company’s future?
Mercedes offers two SUV alternatives
Nissan Pathfinder: a quiet performer that does its job well
Magnum refocuses Dodge’s attitude
Infiniti’s FX35 SUV, is jam-packed with sport
In Jaguar-speak, Vanden Plas means ‘plush’
Next-generation Sonata raises stakes and standards
Suzuki 2005 Reno: small but with plenty to offer
Mercedes-Benz CLK models offer coupe styling and sedan practicality
You can't hear that the new Mercedes is a diesel
Toyota Tundra — large enough to play with the big boys
VW Phaeton — a status car that’s not a status car
AM General wants to leave you humming
Porsche launches V6 Cayenne
Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey redefine Ford minivan
Cruising with Volvo’s C70 Convertible
Mercedes E500 4-Matic puts power to all the wheels.
Toyota Tacoma PreRunner L Double Cab: more of everything
BMW Six Series ups the luxury coupe ante
Honda Accord V6 Coupe offers options
Hybrid technology moves into the mainstream
Kia Sorento is a pleasant surprise
The HEMI Magnum defines Dodge’s get-tough image
Next generation M-Class will make Mercedes proud
With BMW’s M5 you get to go where you want to go—speedily
NEW YORK AUTO SHOW: Europeans celebrate cars from 1954-2035
NEW YORK AUTO SHOW: Asian manufacturers highlight differences and performance
Mercedes classic roadster gets a facelift and a new ticker
Suzuki Aerio shows the way in the entry-level market
Dodge Durango: all-American wagon
VW polishes its lineup
Acura RSX offers performance with a touch of class
GMC Sierra Hybrid: refining the full-sized pickup
The Best of Britain: Range Rover defines the luxury off-road vehicle
Audi builds a wagon that does it all
Mercedes, BMW debut new models at New York Auto Show ’05
Geneva Auto Show great place to demonstrate American intentions
New York Show displays some automotive truths
A Bentley for shy rich folk
Dodge introduces a high-calibre Caliber
Suzuki’s Forenza sedans and wagons: Pininfarina styling
Subaru’s latest Legacy leaves behind its quirky heritage
Toyota’s RAV4 — still a great choice
New GS model indicates Lexus’ future
Volkswagen introduces the most powerful Golf ever
Caddy adds power to the ’04 CTS
Volvo’s XC90: A safe and pretty crossover
Lexus SC 430: a drop-top and elegant tourer
Toyota renews Camry
Saab Aero is an unusual flyer
Chrysler’s Pacifica is a pretty picture of things to come
Jaguar’s X-Type adds meat to their menu
Scion xB’s got lots of bang for the buck
Suzuki Forenza Wagon: lots of bang for the buck
Pontiac’s latest GTO, we barely knew you
Volkswagen Jetta GLI: bigger, more refined and better equipped
The 2007 Jaguar XK: a completely new cat
Volvo's new small car is all Volvo
Buick’s Rainier takes the high, hard road comfortably
With the Mercedes-Benz C230 Coupe, smaller is better
Sparks fly with new Lexus RX400h
Honda Pilot gets power boost for 2005
General Motors trucks make big jobs seem very small
New Tahoe will do Chevy proud
Looking for the Master and Commander of Jeeps?
Sitting atop the Suburu sedan heap: the GT Limited spec.B Legacy
Chrysler’s ’04 lineup looks good
Ford’s Expedition: a hardworking, fun vehicle
Hummer H2 takes on typical suburban family tasks
Volvo’s S40 content up, price down
Yaris puts Toyota back in the battle
Choice of four engines allows you to pick the Mercedes C-Class that fits you best
Trucks and times have changed
Jaguar introduces less expensive X-Type model
Mercedes two-seater a bundle of fun and luxury
Buick’s Park Avenue offers sensible luxury, value
Infiniti's M Sedan offers competitive performance, comfort and panache
Giving thanks for the Maybach
Mitsubishi’s Evo: the poor(er) man’s Porsche
Kia sharpens its Sedona Minivan
Cadillac’s SRX can run with the big dogs
BMW X5 gets a tougher look, new engine
The ’04 911 Targa possesses remarkable reserves of power, braking and handling prowess
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren: A marriage of race, grace and style
There’s lots of nice in Nissan’s bad-boy trucks
Dodge Ram packs a Cummins diesel for plenty of pulling power
Saturn Ion sedan now a serious contender in its class
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8: a Hemi-laden hot rod
Mazda’s Speed6 offers creature comforts and capability
Mercury Mariner offers spacious comfort
Infiniti’s Pathfinder Armada may send waves through the high-end ute market
Cadillac’s SRX ute: a luxury winner
Toyota’s Celica brings good looks to a sporty car
Is this the future of the large passenger car?
Pontiac’s legendary GTO is back. Sort of.
StabiliTrak makes multi-passenger vans safe again
Honda Civic still a winner
Audi A4 2.0T: a great getaway car
At the New York Auto Show, the future is crowded
Lincoln Aviator to get new look
Hyundai’s XG350: affordable luxury
Mercedes-Benz reinvents SLK350 roadster-coupe
Mercedes’ ninth-generation S-Class’ styling and technology make bold statement
Chevy Impala: the new traditional American sedan
Volvo XC90 offers safety, satisfying performance
BMW 5 Series: still the benchmark for its class
Maserati: elevating the art of the automobile
Be a land rover at Greenbrier Resort
Mercedes S55 offers speed and safety
Toyota pitches Scion to Generation Y
Passat powers up with diesel
The rules (Second in a continuing series)
Volvo XC90 V8 nestles in its niche
Pontiac hopes to stir up a Torrent
FJ Cruiser takes Toyota off-road in sweet style
Chrysler Crossfire SRT6 claims exceptional performance, panache
Mission accomplished
Dodge snakes monster engine into its Ram pickup
Ford Focus SVT: a bargain in modern performance cars
Dodge Ram: still one tough truck
Cadillac Escalade ESV: Driving what the big boys drive
Suzuki Aerio SX: A powerful, well-packed choice, priced well
Mercury Montego seems more distinct from its Ford sibling
Pontiac Solstice injects spirit into your drive
Mazda’s RX-8 hums to a different drummer
The new American muscle sedan
BMW's X3 brings X5 quality, capability at a lower price
Tough Hummer hides its civility
Passat W8 represents real bargain in 8-cylinder European luxury
Detroit Auto Show finds automakers trying to be chipper
The new kid on the block
2004 Ford Freestar: Powerful engine and collapsible third-row seats
Nissan’s new Z captures all the excitement of the original
Toyota Sienna: a minivan for more than moms?
Porsche Boxster: defining what a roadster should be
Lincoln Town Car: the quintessential big, comfortable American sedan
Toyota Prius: a lot of technological bang for the buck
Practicality, performance and a solid safety package makes Saab 9-3 SportCombi a winner
Chevy’s HHR: Stylish, affordable family transportation
DTS: Cadillac refines its best-selling model
Subaru's Baja brings cool looks to the Subaru stable
Chevy offers Supercharged Monte Carlo for ’04
Nissan's Quest takes it toward successful future
With Suzuki sales up and new models coming, the future looks bright
Saturn enters new territory with Relay Crossover Sport Van
Audi: innovation over imitation
Poised, pretty & powerful
Chevy’s Super Sport package brings back memories
Toyota’s 4Runner keeps its roots but keeps up, too
For 40 years, Porsche 911s have led the league
Murano sets style for crossover utes
Volkswagen Jetta station wagon is a fun way to travel
Motorsports
MOTORSPORTS: 2004 racing season moves into the rearview mirror
MOTORSPORTS: My name is David, and I’m a race fan
MOTORSPORTS: How much longer will it be called Nextel Cup?
MOTORSPORTS: Gordon was odds-on favorite to win Chase for the Cup
MOTORSPORTS: Early Cup forecast: Stewart favored to defend title
MOTORSPORTS: Conclusion to 2005 Chase tame in comparison to 2004
MOTORSPORTS: NASCAR’s Chase for the Cup provides high drama
MOTORSPORTS: Sign of the times: Athletes, fans become enemies
MOTORSPORTS: Southern 500’s 55-year history officially concluded in 2004
MOTORSPORTS: Banner motorsports season races toward conclusion
MOTORSPORTS: Anything is possible
MOTORSPORTS: Hendrick operation has endured other, lesser tribulations
MOTORSPORTS: NASCAR driver lineup suffers seismic shift
MOTORSPORTS: Sweeping changes promised by NASCAR leaders
MOTORSPORTS: Major changes inevitable in grand prix racing
MOTORSPORTS: Public spotlight sometimes burns as well as it illuminates
MOTORSPORTS: Some champions already in the books as fall begins
Checkered flag yet to wave for Zanardi
MOTORSPORTS: Busch Series flourishing as a ‘second banana’ division
Kentucky Speedway seeks to change NASCAR’s way
MOTORSPORTS: NASCAR’s second Chase for the Cup set to go
MOTORSPORTS: Talladega no stranger to controversy
Waltrip, Gant: Newest Hall of Famers are an odd couple
MOTORSPORTS: Putting the pedal to the metal for a medal
MOTORSPORTS: Old-school traditions live on at Darlington, DuQuoin
MOTORSPORTS: Labor Day tradition ends at Darlington, but rolls on at IRP
MOTORSPORT: Tragedy strikes at Illinois dirt track
MOTORSPORTS: Drivers, team owners plan for the distant future
Being # 2 a pretty big deal for NASCAR’s Busch Series
MOTORSPORTS: NASCAR researchers working on plan for future racecar
Bottom-line interests trump tradition
MOTORSPORTS: Grassroots stock car racing alive and well in Mt. Vernon, Ill.
MOTORSPORTS: Future a mystery for F1, U.S. open-wheel racing
MOTORSPORTS: Stewart is racing’s Jeckel & Hyde lightning rod
MOTORSPORTS: F1’s fear of legal reprisals is a bogus excuse
MOTORSPORTS: IRL continues to deliver knockout photo finishes
NASCAR rules encourage controversy
MOTORSPORTS: Prevailing opinion will cause rules change to ensure green-flag finishes
MOTORSPORTS Danica testing the longevity of fans’ enthusiasm
What’s in a name? Monumentally big bucks
MOTORSPORTS: Schumacher, Ferrari making history with F1 domination
MOTORSPORTS: ‘Dismal’ best word for first half of the season for Earnhardt Jr.
MOTORSPORTS: Officials trying too hard to perfect race procedures
MOTORSPORTS: F1 betrays Indianapolis Motor Speedway, fans worldwide
MOTORSPORTS: Remembering auto racing’s darkest season
MOTORSPORTS: Sometimes, great races prove elusive to great drivers
MOTORSPORTS: Crash-filled races common in NASCAR competition
MOTORSPORTS: Her Majesty has yet to visit the real Paragon
MOTORSPORTS: Memorial Day thoughts: Past, present and future
MOTORSPORTS: Dale Jr. in the Indy 500? Now, there’s a fantasy
MOTORSPORTS: Dark clouds rolled over auto racing in May 1964
MOTORSPORTS: Indy’s three-abreast start: Tradition or flawed procedure?
MOTORSPORTS: Gordon’s image belies a ruthless, aggressive competitor
MOTORSPORTS: Chaos in NASCAR grandstands, procedures
Motorsports: FIA gets it right with Brazilian GP call
MOTORSPORTS: Rusty Wallace: not quite over the hill just yet
MOTORSPORTS: Early in the season, there’s plenty of discussion fodder
MOTORSPORTS: Ford launches another superstar, then loses him
MOTORSPORTS: ‘Young guns’ experience growing pains with heat of media spotlight
MOTORSPORTS: Cup competitors’ domination a dilemma for Busch Series
MOTORSPORTS: 10 years later, Senna death probe to be renewed
MOTORSPORTS: Much to be done to make reunification work
MOTORSPORTS: NASCAR’s mega-team owners accumulating inordinate power
MOTORSPORTS: Anything can happen at Talladega, and usually does
MOTORSPORTS: Alan Kulwicki — the last great NASCAR privateer racer
MOTORSPORTS:More than just Champ Car season opener looms
MOTORSPORTS: No fooling ... Nash Ambassador won a NASCAR race
This TrailBlazer’s nicely nasty
MOTORSPORTS: Fatalities mar rallying, IndyCar racing in March
MOTORSPORTS: NASCAR inspectors’ fervor exaggerates ‘crime’ rate
MOTORSPORTS: Bobby Hamilton taking time out for cancer treatment
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Motorsports: Kenseth earns emphatic victories, quieting critics
MOTORSPORTS: Racing organizations struggle to offset technology
MOTORSPORTS: Charlotte the right place for NASCAR hall of fame
Motorsports: Hornish clear choice as U.S. open-wheel racing’s best
MOTORSPORTS: Nextel off to a strong start as NASCAR’s new partner
MOTORSPORTS: Stewart likely to move on upon reaching all his goals
MOTORSPORTS: Some Dodge drivers are ‘Intrepid,’ others anonymous
Infiniti’s M45 looks like a modern classic
Motorsports: Miami IRL race will launch another split season
MOTORSPORTS: Who won? Stay tuned while we study the replays
MOTORSPORTS: Emotions run high in Speedweeks 2006
MOTOR SPORTS: The chase is on for new NASCAR championship format
MOTORSPORTS: Racing journalism swerves between sensational, sanitized
MOTORSPORTS: Five years later, thoughts about cataclysmic 2001
MOTORSPORTS: NASCAR’s Craftsman Series pickups keep on trucking
MOTORSPORTS: NASCAR kicks one habit, takes up another
MOTORSPORTS: Racers’ extra racing poses add-on risks
Motorsports: ‘The Great American Race’ kicks off NASCAR season
MOTORSPORTS: Power struggles threaten equilibrium of auto racing
MOTORSPORTS: NASCAR Nation braces for Japanese invasion
MOTORSPORTS: Guess racing is still a ‘fringe’ sport
MOTORSPORTS: Earnhardt, Johnson headline favorites to win 2005 Nextel Cup
MOTORSPORTS: Small turnout for new Silver Crown car’s debut
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ROC ’04 promises interesting tweaks
MOTORSPORTS: Another season looms for racing-starved aficionados
MOTORSPORTS: Another season looms for racing-starved aficionados
MOTORSPORTS: Fifty years later, AAA returns to national racing scene
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‘Hey, that thing got a Hemi in it?’
MOTORSPORTS: Affirmative action on wheels: Jourdain in, Keller out
MOTORSPORTS: Racing’s leaders wrestle with sport’s evolution
MOTORSPORTS
Crystal ball cloudy about NASCAR racing future
MOTORSPORTS: 10 years later, divided open-wheel racing universe persists
MOTORSPORTS: It’s never too soon to say ‘I do’ to a new deal
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S.C. Racing Museum to focus on dual heritage
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