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Backseat Driver: Driving slower can definitely save money.
Backseat Driver: Paul Bailey Chrysler-Dodge makes pitch for Speedcraft customers
GM leads way into downward spiral as auto anxiety soars
Oil reaches $142 on view dollar will keep falling
Projo blogs upgrade set for Saturday
Oil jumps above $140 on OPEC, Libya comments
Oil jumps on OPEC, Libya comments
High court: Stiffer penalties apply to breath-test refusals
Backseat Driver: Speedcraft closes Chrysler-Dodge dealership, keeps service department
Drivers slow down as costs accelerate
Backseat Driver: What’s going on at Speedcraft in Wakefield?
Oil Prices Rise After Saudi Meeting
McCain proposes $300M prize for advanced auto battery
Tasca out early in tragic racing weekend at Englishtown, NJ
R.I. gas prices drop for first time since March
Updated with video | Backseat Driver: I get paid to drive a race car
Backseat Driver: Lime Rock Park is going to be awesome
High gasoline prices changing lawn-mowing habits
Will Hummer end up in Asia?
Prepare to pay even more for gas if you don't fill up rental car
Backseat Driver: Chrysler's survival saga continues
Backseat Driver: Ernie Boch hits home run on small Hondas
Drivers Turning to Lower-Grade Gas
Bad economy a yellow flag for smaller racecar venues
Backseat Apologia: Mea cupla on Greenwich Concours d'Elegance
Honda rolls out new zero-emission car
Oil hits record near $140 a barrel on dollar, fire
Driver's Edge offers teens free course in advanced driving
Backseat Driver: Slow down and take YOUR time
Oil prices jump on stock report, gas prices at record level
Teen Driving course at Seekonk today and tomorrow
"American Chopper" chopper on view today
Supply of hybrids runs out of gas as demand soars
Crude oil at $133, waiting on stock report, new record for gas
Spanish Truckers Block Border with France
Saudi seeks meeting to tackle high oil prices
Backseat Driver: Gas prices don't hit as hard here as some other states
Nissan announces 'clean diesel' SUV and Maxima
Oil prices fall; traders see choppy market ahead
Tasca out in first round at Route 66 Raceway, still ranked 10th
Oil Prices Skyrocket, Taking Biggest Jump Ever
Oil rises almost $7, closing in on record
$45 trillion needed to combat warming
Backseat Driver: Lock up your cars! Mechaphilia is in town!
Backseat Driver: It's a Brave New World
Backseat Driver: G.M. closing four plants, mulling sale of Hummer
Bob Tasca III moves into 10th place in NHRA
Gas up for 10 straight weeks, hits $4.019

Backseat Driver: I write love stories
Backseat Driver: Have gas prices peaked?
$4 gas means a drive to the park costs more than a sandwich
Oil tumbles, gas prices at record levels
GM says 19,000 US hourly workers taking buyout offers
AP sources: GM plans more restructuring measures
Backseat Driver: Driving a Lamborghini exposes my hypocrisy
R.I. gas prices at $4-a-gallon threshold
Luxury brands dominate vehicle quality survey
Gasoline jumps; miles driven in March drops, first time since '79
Backseat Driver: The polar bear is where the rubber meets the road
Backseat Driver: Ready for $5 a gallon for regular?
Oil surpasses $135 a barrel on new supply concerns
Ford cuts N. American production, cuts profit goal
Video: NASCAR Drivers Ready for 600-mile Race
Backseat Driver: Gas prices on my mind - and yours too I bet
Diesel Automobiles Clean Up for an Encore
Bob Tasca III makes first-round exit in Bristol
Oil prices gain while pump prices rise to new high
Backseat Driver: Oil prices, silver linings and olde gas pumps
Oil pushed above $127 a barrel for first time
Backseat Driver: Fuel efficiency and green sell right now
Nerdy, fuel-stingy cars are hot wheels
Smart puts 'high level of safety into very small package'
Iran report pushes oil, gas prices to new
Backseat Driver: Gas prices at the kitchen table, Volvos and retail cathedrals
Toyota delays new U.S. auto plant due to economy
High gas prices mean hybrids recoup higher cost in less time
Gas prices jump another 10 cents
Gas jumps above $3.67, oil passes $126
Oil nears $126 per barrel ahead of US driving season
Gas costs deflate prices on used SUVs
Ford designs new child crash test dummy
Gas prices jump nearly 3 cents to record, while oil pauses
Backseat Driver: NASCAR has replaced horse racing
Backseat Driver: Toyota's sales forecast is sobering
As fuel prices rise, some speedometer needles fall
Toyota raising prices on some models in US this month
Backseat Driver: GM's Malibu hit by UAW strike
Backseat Driver: Chrysler's gas price guarantee carries risks
Chrysler has a deal for buyers: $2.99-a-gallon gas cards
Oil hits record $120.93 on fear of tight supply
Oil passes $120, gas prices slip more than a cent
Bob Tasca III taken out in first round at Gateway International
Backseat Driver: A time for change, not pandering
Small cars post gains, trucks fall as gas prices rise
York: Ford should unload Volvo and Mercury brands
Ford's US sales down, Toyota up in April as gas prices rise

Backseat Driver: It's in the genes - boy monkeys prefer cars
GM Slashing Truck Production; Worse May be Coming
GM loses $3.3 billion in 1Q, lowers sales outlook
Backseat Driver: The roads are alive with the sound of music
As gas prices rise, driving for business changes
A Plug-In Conversion for Prius
No return to cheap gas seen in Rhode Island
Bob Tasca III makes semi-finals, jumps to 11th
Oil prices jump on Nigerian, North Sea supply concerns
Gas prices jump, but increases could level off
Backseat Driver: Ford on a roll
Backseat Driver: U.S. gulps oil while others sip
Bob Tasca III racing in Atlanta this weekend
Backseat Driver: Sticker shock at the pumps
Oil prices recede after surging close to $120
Backseat Driver: Get 'em off the roads!
One day's worth of R.I. road trash equals 800 bags
Toyota takes 1Q world sales lead from General Motors
Oil hits new record above $118 a barrel
Old Tractors Don’t Die, They Just Ride in Parades
Buick shows Invicta at Beijing Auto Show
Oil prices spike to record above $117
Backseat Driver: Drunk drivers who maim and kill are beyond the pale
Backseat Driver: How I am learning to stop worrying and am beginning to love fossil fuels (again)
Gas prices push closer to $3.50 a gallon, while oil slides
Carroll Shelby is honored for business skills
Report: Some auto safety gear's value limited
Gas prices pass $3.40 a gallon, are expected to rise higher
Oil prices over $115 on supply concerns
Crude oil just under $114; gasoline also at a record
John Herlitz, 65, Designer of Muscle Cars, Dies
Ford Focus is a driving force
Chrysler, Nissan announce partnership
Oil Sets New High Above $113 a Barrel
American Chopper filming at West Warwick business
R.I. pump prices hit new high
Bob Tasca III race team has strong weekend in Las Vegas
Tiny Saves Gas, but Big Can Save Lives
More cars use pricier premium gas
Oil Prices Rose Above $111 a Barrel
Backseat Driver: Small is once again where it’s at
Mercedes build new 4-cylinder diesel
Video: Midsize cars earn better crash ratings
Gas, Oil Prices Hit New Records
Tasca III in Las Vegas for 5th race of Drag Racing Series season
Rear-hinged doors make comeback
Video: Are hybrid cars too quiet?
Ground breaking for track upgrade at Lime Rock on Thursday
Government Expects Gasoline to Peak at $3.60
Alfa Romeo to Return With Power and Style
Pittsburgh couple claims privacy invaded by posting of home photo
Luxury car sales show the rich are spending less
Backseat Driver: Seinfeld Fiat mystery solved
Not All Odometers Are Created Equal
Smart ranks low on U.S. crash test
Smaller, less-thirsty, cheaper cars enjoy big sales boom
Gas Prices Hit Record on Low Supplies
Backseat Driver: What's up at VW and Hyundai?
Backseat Driver: What was Jerry Seinfeld driving when he crashed?
Gas Prices Rise to New National Record
Backseat Driver: Where is Rhode Island Red?
Auto Sales Are Down Again, but G.M. and Toyota Are Optimistic
Gas Stations Look in Stores for Profits
US Auto Sales Fall in March

Hershey honors Dale Earnhardt Foundation
VW looks to the past to advertise new models
Smoking tires take out Bob Tasca III at NHRA Spring Nationals
Are You a Good Driver? Here’s How to Find Out
Making It Safer to Back Up
High-tech gear disables car if borrower misses payment
California Lowers Auto Emissions Rule
Backseat Driver: Not a great week for Detroit’s Big Three
NYT Profile of GM's President and CEO
Oil Above $107
Backseat Driver: Consumer confidence as lowest level since 1973
Tasca aims on third nitro Funny Car start this weekend
Mack Truck dealership moving to Johnston
Ford Says 'Tata' to Jaguar, Land Rover
Lundberg Survey: Gas Prices Rise 7 Cents
Backseat Driver: Mazda coming through!
VP, Saudis to Talk About Oil Security
Backseat Driver: With Lamborghinis, less is more
Backseat Driver: Rick, Bob et al get bonuses
J.D. Power lowers sales forecast to less than 15 million vehicles
Notes from the New York International Auto Show
Photo: New Bentley stands out at New York auto show
Oil Continues to Fall on Economy Worries
Photo: Projocars staffers at New York Auto Show
Ford likely to announce Jaguar, Land Rover sale March 26
Oil Plummets on Economy Worries
The New York Auto Show looks to 2009
Drivers corral high-horsepower cars at low cost
Oil Rises to New Record As Dollar Drops
Volvo Plug-In Hits the Road
GM Recalls 200,000 Sedans Over Fire Risk
Gas, Diesel Rocket to New Records
Photo: Nearly $4 a gallon in Maui
Chrysler plans summer shutdown
VW Sets Sales Target, Considers US Plant
Oil Prices Set New Highs Above $110
Backseat Driver: Has the time come?
Sen. Fogarty submits bill seeking fuel economy ratings in ads
Oil and gasoline prices set new records
Ford offers to buyback 81 stores
Glamour and Cars? It’s Still the Swiss
Gas Prices Up 9 Cents From 2 Weeks Ago
Oil Gyrates, but Hits New Record
Volvo Chief Sees a Plus in Shrinking Done by Ford
Video: Scenes from the Geneva Auto Show
Backseat Driver: Oil prices just keep on going
Backseat Driver: The year of dismal auto sales continues
Backseat Driver: Oil prices at ALL-TIME high

Profit-Taking Pulls Oil Back From $103
Backseat Driver: Detroit should bring its small cars and vans over from Europe
Less Can Cost More, Says Consumer Reports
The Best And Worst Certified Used Cars
Consumer Reports: Honda again tops; Ford and GM improve
Ford Flex price tagged at $29,000
Ford recalls 470,000 Mustangs to update air bag software
Backseat Driver: Love for first car is supreme
Nissan GT-R Waiting Game About to End
Gas Prices Soar, Posing a Threat to Family Budget
Oil Briefly Tops $102 a Barrel
Ford Is Pushing Buyouts to Workers
Nissan Murano Gets Top Rating in SUV Crash Tests
Tata to announce purchase of Jaguar and Land Rover next week.
Gasoline, diesel prices leap toward records
Johnston makes deal with auto dealers
Back Seat Driver: GM’s Lutz wipes his shoes
Gas Prices Jump, but May Not Stay High
Ghosn Says US Auto Market in Recession
Back Seat Driver: Hummer is looking for a job
Oil Pushes Past $101 on Fed View
Triumph Is Pick of Online Voters
Gasoline prices back above $3 a gallon
Back Seat Driver: Jitters sends oil prices up again
Land-Locked Swiss Invent Underwater Car
Nascar’s Screech and Slam? It’s All Aerodynamics
Repo lots overflow with reclaimed cars
Back Seat Driver: Seven-year car loans smell of huckterism
GM's strides not enough
Back Seat Driver: Tough times for auto industry
High-Tech Invitations Take Your Mind Off Road
Thieves targeting catalytic converters in Rhode Island
Gas prices in Rhode Island on the decline
Video: The Tata Nano from India
Back Seat Driver: "Goldfinger" is a showcase for 1960s cars
Tasca makes it to second round of NHRA Winternationals
Back Seat Driver: Biofuels may ADD to global warming
Back Seat Driver: Chrysler to cut models, dealerships
Web site doesn't mince words on 10 worst vehicles
Back Seat Driver: Bad news from nation's biggest auto retailer
Back Seat Driver: See start of Oscar movie with oil roots
Massachusetts drivers have many options if hands-free cellphone bill becomes law
Notice Nagging Problems? Here Are Solutions
BMWs beat each other to death on rough Atlantic crossing
Chevrolet Impala: Prestige for Everyman
Chevy Traverse pegged a top seller
Chicago show: Dodge debuts limited-edition Challenger
Pros and cons of a Honda Civic vs a Lamborghini Gallardo
Gasoline price top concern for consumers: survey
Toyota Profit Rises 7.5 Percent on Year
Oil Drops Below $89 on Recession Fears
Chrysler Temporarily Closing 4 Plants
The Morgan Plus 8 is a classic
Chicago auto show: Trucks, trucks and more trucks
Automakers Take Shine to Dull Finishes
GM Unveils Hybrid Pickups
Bob Tasca III earns Nitro Funny Car license
Ford '07 retail share drops: Toyota, Honda record gains; GM stable; Chrysler down
UAW Local fights Chrysler
OPEC: No Boost in Oil Output
Oil Prices Extend Decline

More auto giants join the Super Bowl ad blitz
US Unveils New Child Seat Ratings System
Isuzu to Quit U.S. SUV, Light Truck Sales in 2009
Chicago auto show: Trucks come out early and often
Ten Luxury Cars Not Sold In The U.S.
Britain's AutoCar spies Rolls-Royce's RR4 prototype
GM Exec: Car Prices Could Jump
PBS names "Car Talk" cartoon
Vegetable-oil drivers deserve credit
NYT's Jim Cobb answers auto related questions
Chrysler offers buyouts to 13,000 in Detroit area
Toll Discounts for Going Green
So Efficient, L.E.D.’s Are Now Fashion Plates, Too
White Wins; Silver Fades
Ernie Boch gets surprise 50 year birthday bash
Oil Slides on Renewed Recession Worries
Harley-Davidson fourth-quarter profit down
Oil Prices Rise Above $90 a Barrel
Beijing to pull half its cars off the road during Olympics
GM, Toyota win top awards for customer loyalty
Ford loses $2.7B in Q4, $2.8B in 2007, U.S. outlook grim
Back Seat Driver: International Schminternational Auto Shows
Israel Is Set to Promote the Use of Electric Cars
Gas price falls to one-month low
Oil Falls As Traders Bet on Weak Demand
GM, Toyota in Dead Heat in 2007 Sales
Detroit Auto Show: Looking at the Slope of Things to Come
Ford to unveil upgraded '09 hybrid Escape
Auto-driven advertisers still rev up for Super Bowl
Detroit Auto Show: Dr. Jekyll Meets Mr. Hybrid
2008 Detroit Auto Show
Automakers pump up models with diesel power
Oil Drops Below $90 a Barrel
Nissan Sees US As Tough Market for Sales
Back Seat Driver: Clean diesel blagger exposed
Bob Tasca III moves up to Nitro Funny Cars
GM looks to slim down, save billions
Oil Prices Back Above $90 a Barrel
Ford, Toyota, GM get charged up for hybrid plug-ins
Audi's Super Bowl ad oozes drama
2008 sure to be 'a crummy year' for automakers
Providence considers Ferris-wheel type parking garage
Toyota Will Offer a Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle by 2010
Interest Fades in the Once-Mighty V-8
Concepts at Detroit Auto Show
Tiny Tata has all of Detroit talking
Toyota pursues alternative fuel-saving technology
Car engines squeeze power out of every drop of gas
Chinese automakers make presence felt, target U.S. market
Oil Gyrates on Bernanke Comments
Back Seat Driver: All Tata all the time
NBA wheels in Kia as an awards sponsor
Oil Falls on Growing Economy Concerns
Honda reaches milestone: Millionth vehicle made in U.S.
India's Tata unveils the world's cheapest car
Toyota in Tight Race for No. 1 With GM
Cars.com: Searches show high interest in Nissan Rogue
Ford says it could shrink more before it rebounds
Chrysler aims to trim rentals
'Pimp my ride' turns into 'tech my ride'
Hyundai offers up luxury car
Oil Prices Rise on US Supply Concerns
Ford to Expand in India, Planning a Small Car and an Engine Plant
Four Wheels for the Masses: The $2,500 Car
Downturn nearing an end, auto report says
Carmakers Trying to Avoid Incentives
Gas prices jump to an average $3.11 a gallon
GM Envisions Driverless Cars on Horizon
New Saturn Vue hybrid will set new bar, GM says
Japan's Domestic Auto Sales Hit Low
Oil Prices Fall on US Economic Concerns
Vanity plates getting popular in Ocean State
Back Seat Driver: Text messaging while driving in Britain could result in prison time
Even Trucks Hit the Wall in an Erratic 2007
Bikers, fans to converge at motorcycle show in Novi
Tata Named Sole Jag/Land Rover Bidder
Car sales lowest in 9 years; Toyota cruises to No. 2
Car dealers close as Ford, GM, Chrysler keep cutting
California sues EPA over greenhouse gas regulations
Hyundai Predicts Higher US, China Sales
Oil Prices Fall on Jobs Report

Backseat Driver: Time off
Corvette moves into new era of high performance
GM will sell medium-duty truck business to Navistar
EPA rejects states' greenhouse-gas limits on cars
Energy bill to save 'billions'
Backseat Driver: Hurd Auto Mall is acquiring Wigwam Saab
Limerock club signs up 100 members, to renovate track and facilities
CAFE Won’t End Automakers’ Troubles
GM raises prices 1.5%, will offer buyouts to 5,200 workers
EU Proposes CO2 Emission Cuts for Cars
Ford May Pick India's Tata as Preferred Bidder for Jaguar
GM to offer new round of buyouts to hourly workers
Ford lifts freeze on merit raises for salaried employees
Higher Auto Mileage Standards Coming
Frugal, Before Americans Cared
Books: Glory of Cars, Even Parking
The value of communications: Chrysler's moves are signs of trouble
US Economy Drives Oil Prices Down
Backseat Drive: Four-Wheel Drive and Third Seats
Honda expects a surge in 2008
Historic fuel deal is reached
Storm sets record, another storm on the way
Oil Prices Rise on Demand Forecast
Gas Prices Spur Consumer Inflation
Toyota expects sales will be up 3% next year
Ford Gets Sirius With Travel Link
Oil falls on worries over U.S. economy
Oil above $94, still nervous about U.S. economy
New Jersey Governor Appointed Group to Study Issues of Teenage Driving
Teenagers and Cars: A Deadly Mix
G.M.’s Fuel-Cell Test: 100 Cars, No Charge
European Automakers Likely to Build Plants in United States
U.S. Senate Democrats to revive energy bill
GM dominates list of finalists for car, truck of the year
Auto industry suit against Calif. rejected
What your CEO drives says a lot
Oil Prices Jump on Inventories, Fed
Employees' car choices don't go unnoticed by their bosses
Gas Prices Drop Below $3; Crude Over $90
Seven Jeep copies celebrate Led Zeppelin reunion.
Fuel-efficiency gauges start appearing in non-hybrids
Backseat Driver: Dodge Challenger SRT8 is a true beauty
Energy bill vote pushed to today amid opposition
Ford Recalls 1.1 Million Vehicles
Gas Prices Fall While Oil Futures Rise
Bologna Motor Show Surprises with Intros
MINI to build Sport Activity Vehicle in Austria
Nardelli tells staff Chrysler to lose $1.6 billion this year
Oil Prices Fall to About $87 a Barrel
Greenhouse Villain Could Be a White Knight After All
House may get fuel bill today
If there is a recession, auto production cuts likelier than incentives
White edges out silver as most popular color for autos
Oil Rises After OPEC Holds Quotas Steady
OPEC Holds Production Steady, Oil Rises
Ford and G.M. Plan to Trim 2008 Output
Malibu, Cadillac CTS among Car and Driver's 10 best
Gasoline prices could fall as crude oil wavers
High gas prices help sales of thriftier cars
Oil Rises Amid OPEC Uncertainty
Ford, Toyota Sales Are Flat; GM Down
Power: Younger Buyers Avoiding Domestics
Chrysler, VW Getting Closer?
Former GM Chief Smith Dies
Oil Prices Fall Ahead of OPEC Meeting
November auto sales due today, lowest figures in decade seen
Fuel economy deal gives automakers some wiggle room

Backseat Driver: Mirror, mirror on the wall, which is the fairest fuel of all? Clean diesel, baby!
Only high rollers are invited to preview at Detroit Auto Show
Oil Prices Drop Below $90 a Barrel
Rust-Free Reality: Creating an All-New Classic
Greenhouse gas emissions up for cars, trucks in 2006
Fuel-standards deal may be revealed today
Dodge Challenger Starts at $37,995
Toyota Recalls Lexus and Other Models
Oil Prices Rise Over $3
Chrysler could cut beyond buyouts
Resale values for Detroit makers' vehicles go up
Oil Prices Rise Amid Mixed Output Signs
Oil Off on Economy Fears, OPEC Forecasts
Toyota, Japanese Carmakers Raise Output
Nissan Recalling Altima, Sentra Vehicles
Oil Prices Extend Losses in Europe
Roar of the Engines? It’s an Electric Hum
A Cloud Over Reborn Shelby Mustangs
For Chrysler, redoing brands just a start
Oil retreats as OPEC supply rise in prospect
Backseat Driver: Global warming remains abstract
Inches Above the Road and in the Man’s Face
Ford-owned Volvo Cars recalls 56,000 vehicles
Chrysler sports future tech, runs on conventional engines
Oil Prices Fall Below $97
Toyota hits bumps on road to No. 1
Whistle-blower says defects hidden at Toyota-GM plant
NMA Names Worst Speed Traps
Toyota Raises China Sales Goal
Crude Oil Prices Skirt with $100, Top $99 a Barrel
Oil Futures Jump on Dollar, Fed Forecast
Truck Rated Safe, With Asterisk
Tata defends $2,500 car
Mortgage worries hurt GM stock
Court rebukes Bush fuel economy plan
Oil Prices Rise Above $95 a Barrel
Backseat Driver: Oil makes hypocrites of us all
California Dreaming, Tinted Green
Court Rejects Fuel Standards on Trucks
Chinese automaker Chery holding off on U.S., EU markets
Safety Agency Names Safest of '08
Gas Prices Slip, Oil Futures Climb
Taking a Whack at Making a Car
Ford: Deal nearly eliminates labor cost gap with Japanese
Ford's Mulally won't set fuel-saving deadlines
Tahoe hybrid named 'Green Car of the Year'
Gas Prices Won't Deter Holiday Travelers
Gas Prices Rise at Pump As Oil Rebounds
Speed kills — and we are all at risk
Even at $3 a gallon, gasoline prices still don’t reflect cost of oil
UAW Workers at Ford Ratify Contract
Far Out: Studios Imagine Smart Cars for a World Transformed by Robots
For G.M., Better Cars, Worse Sales
Oil rebounds, eyes U.S. inventory data
Ford sees tough U.S. market
'08 Volkswagens top list for resale value, Kelly Blue Book says
Auto industry improves satisfaction, and Lexus leads way
Oil Off More Than $3 on Demand Forecast
Magna may go to Russia to assemble Chryslers
Drivers' price at the pump could rise by 20 cents
America crazy about breadbox on wheels called Smart car
Bullitt, other sports cars to be introduced at L.A. Auto Show
Backseat Driver: Clouds on the horizen
Ford to cut more jobs, CEO says
California sues EPA over auto emissions
China Signals Rejection of Emission Caps
Oil Prices Resume March Toward $100
SEMA: 2,000 Vendors, but One Star
Ford Reports Narrower Loss for 3Q
RIDOT speeding up work on one entrance to Iway bridge
Toyota Reports 11 Percent Jump in Profit
General Motors Loses $39 Billion
Oil prices up, closing in on $100 a barrel
Oil Hits $97 on Bombs, Demand Forecast
As Hybrids Evolve, Gains Grow Elusive
Hey, Mr. Escalade Man
Local UAW leaders back contract with Ford
Can GM Keep Momentum Up?
BMW Third Quarter Profit Rises 78 Percent
Oil Hits New Record on Mideast Blasts
Peace of Mind When Children Ask to Borrow the Car
Herb Chambers and KISS 108 replace truck destroyed in Res Sox riot
The Dings and Dents of Toyota
GM pushes the pedal on hydrogen fuel-cell power
Union leaders to get details of pact with Ford
Governments Demand a Bigger Share of Oil
Backseat Driver: 531 per-1905 cars will make London to Brighton run on Sunday
Job Cuts at Chrysler Go Even Deeper Than Expected
DOT seeks to lower motorcycle deaths, educate riders
Fisker Previews Sporty Plug-In sedan
GM, Asians report sales gains; Ford, Chrysler fall
Chrysler to Cut Up to 12,000 Jobs
Toyota retunes Corolla as techier and edgier
Oil prices go over $96 a barrel

Oil jumps 4 percent to record over $94 a barrel
Europe Proposes Warnings for Auto Ads
Vice chairman Bob Lutz sees 'a new era' for GM
UAW deal may alter Ford plan
Reimagining the Automobile Industry by Selling the Electricity
Here come GM's hybrid SUVs
UAW says Ford talks progressing
Ford to preview 2008 Bullitt Mustang at L.A. Auto Show
Mazda: Zoom-Zoom Going Green
Toyota Looks to Follow Prius' Hybrid Hit
Saab Turbo X: Black to the Future at New England Auto Show
Backseat Driver: The Toyoda Precepts and Toyota's current Guiding Principles
Backseat Driver: Toyota came to the U.S. 50 years ago
Stop Your Engines! The Artist Is Tracing
NYT's slideshow from Tokyo Motor Show
Tokyo Motor Show split between fast and green
California gears up for car emissions fight
GM to Set Up Research Center in Shanghai
Oil leaps to record over $93
Backseat Driver: BMW has a winner d is for diesel
Interlocks to Detect Drunken Drivers Still Years Off
Toyota Loses Top Spot in Reliability Rankings
Workers at big Chrysler plant to vote on contract
Oil hits new record above $92
Navigating With Feedback From Fellow Drivers
Tokyo Auto Show: The future is now!
Nissan considering $3,000 car for sale worldwide
Nissan GT-R sports coupe zips onto the scene at last
Renault/Nissan's Carlos Ghosn sees emissions challenge as opportunity
Concept cars from the Tokyo Auto Show
Daimler Posts 3Q Loss of $2.18 Billion
Backseat Driver: Europeans get with diesels
Backseat Driver: Barmy Brits turn Ford Ka into Orka
Nissan, Renault leader Ghosn still interested in U.S. partner
Today's Chrysler contract vote vital
EU ruling lets foreign investors make runs at VW, others
Honda upping number of fuel-cell cars on U.S. roads
Dealers finally feel heard at Chrysler
Oil Prices Surge on Inventory Report
Backseat Driver: Taking some days off
Backseat Driver: Last whale theory applies to oil
Supply Concerns Propel Oil to New Record
Chrysler deal meets some sharp resistance
Tricycles for adults target safety-conscious
Oil surges to record; gas prices don't follow suit
GM: Eight-Speeds on the Way
Oil sprints towards $88
Chrysler Union Leaders OK Contract
Oil Futures Hit New Record of $86
Rhode Island gas prices down another penny
Detroit's 3 finally on track, tough critic says
Motor Trend names CX-9 its SUV of the year
If There’s Something on Their Mind, Their Cars Say It
Daimler, BMW Hooking Up?
GM Details Effect of UAW Contract
Oil Futures Hit New Record Above $85
Backseat Driver: Bravo Al Gore!
Japanese automakers get cute for Tokyo auto show
Midsize SUVs get mixed grades in crash tests
Chrysler Workers Wary of New Contract
DMV workers arrested in fraud scheme
Gettelfinger has to flex workers' muscle
Chrysler, UAW settle after short walkout
Thousands of Chrysler Workers Walk Out
One hour to go: Chrysler, UAW push the deadline
Union questions auto execs' pay packages
Honda will present hybrid sports car at Tokyo show
Oil Prices Slip After Big Overnight Gain
Chrysler, UAW Talk As Deadline Nears
Oil jumps $2 on supply concerns
At Least the Cars Sit Still
Rhode Island Drivers, This Spud’s for You
Device can remotely halt auto chases
Auto components lighten up to improve mileage
Oil eases below $79
Chrysler, UAW talks intensify as strike deadline looms
Backseat Driver: Whither Ethanol?
UAW deal with GM offers fewer health plans
2007 Nissan Pivo2 Concept
EZPass for Claiborne Pell - Newport Bridge approved to start next November
Which Vehicles Will Debut at the LA Auto Show?
GM deal clears way for lower-wage hires
Economist: 'No joy for autos in U.S.'
Toyota's green image fading
Truck that drives itself plays in traffic
Wally Parks, Drag Racing Pioneer, Dies at 94
Nationwide Signs 7-Year Deal With NASCAR
Toyota Shows New Muscular Lexus
DaimlerChrysler CEO Defends Name Change
Back-Seat Driver: Maybach concept dated?
M: How BMW Spells Performance in Just One Letter
Once Again We’re Driving What’s Not Made Here
Restyled lineups click with buyers
Toyota picks up truck perks after weak sales
Mazda shows sexy sportscar, hydrogen hybrid
Oil above $80, investors eye U.S. crude stocks
Ford Sales Down As It Faces Labor Talks
G.M. Determined to Make Malibu Its Sales-Stalwart Sedan
How deal can pull GM even with Toyota
Execs got millions for work on sale of Chrysler
Honda gains expected in September results
Hybrid Cars Pose Hazard to Blind People
Backseat Driver: Britain's Top Gear TV Show in the American South
Oil Prices Drop Below $80 a Barrel
GM to make Volt electric car in 2010
Toyota unveils fuel-cell vehicle capable of longer distance
GM May Close 2 More Plants Under Deal
Back Seat Driver: Dagmar Mea Culpa

Back Seat Driver: Guilty of Dangerous Driving
GM could get labor pay savings from UAW deal: report
UAW locals to hear details
Ford to give HD Radio a huge boost
Dingell unveils draft of gas tax
Oil Surges on Supply, Iran Worries
Chrysler, Ford deals may mirror GM accord
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Long Strike Could Cost GM Billions
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G.M. Workers Begin Walkout Over Contract Impasse
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Pressure on GM goes up for every day auto contract talks drag on
Oil slips towards $81
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Oil hovers around $82
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Oil Prices Rise Above $82 a Barrel
UAW-GM Work Toward Contract
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Dream Machines in Frankfurt
Global warming suit against carmakers tossed
Alternative power sources for autos drive into spotlight
GM-UAW back at bargaining table; auto stocks rise
Increase in Oil, Gas Drilling Projected
Oil hits new high above $81
GM-UAW Bargainers Talking Again
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Chrysler recalls 300,000 SUVs, 70,000 cars
Goldman sees oil surging to $85 by year end
Oil Prices Fall on Profit Taking
GM, UAW Negotiate Until 3 a.m.
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Small is Beautiful in Frankfurt
UAW talks extended; GM target for strike
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Car-Buying Spurt Helps Retail Sales
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Toyota and VW developing competition for Daimler's Smart car
VW Mulling car plant in U.S.
European Carmakers Bet That the U.S. Is Ready for Diesel
UAW locals rally, fear loss of work
GM says Saturn electric Vue may be on the road by '09
Judge says states can regulate emissions
Oil hits new high above $80
Backseat Driver: Bentleys Rule
Toyota Considering New Plant in China
Germans See Imitation in Chinese Cars
Sustainability Takes Center Stage at Frankfurt Auto Show
Mercedes-Benz expects to profit on hybrids
New Jeeps help Chrysler hang on to market share
UAW-automaker talks ramp up as deadline nears
Amid all the cars at Frankfurt, a Lamborghini and a rock star
Oil above $78 as OPEC fails to calm market
Higher gasoline price seen trimming down Americans
Oil Hits New Record on Supply Concerns
OPEC agrees to raise output
Oil Hits $80 a Barrel for First Time
Chevrolet Volt to be tested in '08
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Oil steadies above $77, OPEC debates output rise
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GM Cuts Production for Quarter
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Cheney's hand in fuel rules claimed
People add luxury cars, but not motorcycles
Side-crash tests will soon get much tougher to pass
OPEC Members Insist Crude Is Plentiful
Backseat Driver: Anyone got a rat rod out there?
Death Valley's a hotbed of car-testing intrigue
Chrysler swipes exec from Toyota
Oil up $1 as U.S. fuel stocks seen tightening
Ford, Toyota, Chrysler Sales Drop
Thumbing Rides Online
Economic fears to pinch auto sales
Texas start-up says it has batteries beat
Toyota aims to break GM global-sales record in 2009
Gibbs NASCAR team expected to make switch to Toyota
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Car cameras get candid approval as buyers seek extra views
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Oil dips but holds above $73
'08 auto show adds 5 Chinese manufacturers
Credit crunch may hurt auto sales
Automakers go hatchback to the future
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Ford Stays the Course, Wherever It May Lead
GM engine may save fuel
Same parts, different auto brands
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Oil drifts below $70, US slowdown fears weigh
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Mulally upbeat despite setbacks
Chrysler to cut body weight by 13%
High-tech lights could save gas
GM Cuts Production at 6 Plants
Oil Prices Climb to $69.68 a Barrel
Backseat Driver: Blood and money equals cheap fuel
Clean or Efficient? An Engine Goes for ‘Both of the Above’
A New Chrysler and a New Marketer
Toyota plans new small car for India
GM focusing resources on growth markets
Suit alleges oil giants fixed prices for 23,000 gas station owners
Nissan to put lead-foot gauge on all models
First of Chrysler's next-generation minivans rolls off line
Oil Prices Rebound As Dean Does Damage
Backseat Driver: Blood and money equals cheap fuel
Fuel cell Ford Fusion tops 200 m.p.h.
Pay $10,000 for driving drunk, agency warns
Flooded cars go to market with little to stop them
People buy small cars even though they can be deadly
Oil Drops on Stock Market Worries
Gas prices down for fifth week in a row
Car and Driver ranks safest new vehicles under $25,000
Sold: ’84 Model. Runs Great.
Gooding has record $60 million from 2007 Pebble Beach Auction
Oil slips as Dean seen sparing refiners
Oil, Gas Up on Hurricane Worries
Latest crash tests a blow to the side for BMW
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Porsche Cayman Goes All-Black
GM says new Malibu could be answer to Camry
Chrysler's boss shows his metal at car rally
Oil Prices Climb After Overnight Slide
Hybrid Camaro is a dream cruiser, for now
Oil Prices Fall in European Trading
Stability Control Has Ways to Go
Museums Get Lively With Sleepovers and Films
Energy Futures Rise on Storm Fears
Italian Pride Is Revived in a Tiny Fiat
Ford Fusion hydrogen fuel cell car hits 161 m.p.h.
Chrysler sets Wednesday for a rebirth celebration
Exploding frogs tout tire safety in new NHTSA ad
Low gas prices could mean more vacation time; some hybrid credits are about to expire
Report: Ex-Ford execs bidding for Jaguar, Land Rover
GM: Deal could put it in lead in electric car race
Buick jumps atop dependability chart
Car Buyers Give Toyota Lexus Top Score
LaSorda appears key in UAW talks
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