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We drive as we live: No wonder traffic will never improve. We are doomed by our behavior, as a drive in New York with "Traffic" author Tom Vanderbilt reveals.; By Kevin Berger Aug 27, 2008
Busting the electric car myth: No, electric cars don't suck down the same amount of energy as gas guzzlers do.; By Pablo Päster Aug 25, 2008
Burger and fries to go: How to convert a car to run on leftover vegetable oil from your local greasy spoon.; By Liz Galst Aug 13, 2008
Hyping the Chevy Volt: Is GM setting a new record for vaporware peddling?; Evan Ratliff Aug 11, 2008
Hang up and drive: Think driving while talking on the cellphone is safe as long as you use a headset, as new laws require? Stop yammering and read this article.; By Katharine Mieszkowski Jul 25, 2008
I'm on vacation. But you can help out!: Seeking suggestions: Best movies for kids, non-current, non-Disney (or at least non-CGI) and non-obvious preferred.; Andrew O'Hehir Jun 2, 2008
McCain's gassy tax relief: An economics and transportation expert evaluates the presidential hopeful's plan to suspend the gas tax: "It's a terrible idea."; By Katharine Mieszkowski Apr 21, 2008
Ask Pablo: Considering the energy used in auto manufacturing, is it better to keep my old car or buy a new hybrid?; By Pablo Päster Apr 21, 2008
I'm a condo parking-spot hoarder!: I have two spaces and only one car -- but that doesn't mean you can just use my spot!; By Cary Tennis Feb 29, 2008
The car of the future is here: The Prius? Nope. Hydrogen? Forget about it. Plug-in hybrids are the only way to drive.; By Joseph Romm Jan 22, 2008
How to get better gas mileage: Take these tips from auto experts and obsessive "hypermilers" on how to go farther on a gallon of gas.; By Katharine Mieszkowski Dec 24, 2007
Back-seat buying and driving: Manufacturers target female car buyers in Saudi Arabia with passenger-friendly vehicles.; Tracy Clark-Flory Dec 10, 2007
The Smart car is coming: Sure, the tiny autos are perfectly suited for the narrow lanes of Paris and Rome. But here in the land of freeways and monster SUVs, are we ready to downsize so far?; By Katharine Mieszkowski Nov 12, 2007
Who needs a Prius anyway?: Plenty of new fuel-efficient cars pollute less than trendy hybrids, without draining your bank account.; By Rebecca Clarren Oct 29, 2007
Want a mani-pedi with your minivan?: Web sites target women with female-friendly car-buying tips.; Tracy Clark-Flory Oct 26, 2007
A car built on cuteness: Who needs horsepower when your car comes with stuffed animals?; Catherine Price Mar 20, 2007
Girls, start your engines: In a new Mattel game, girls race candy-colored cars to the mall.; Catherine Price Feb 27, 2007
I can't control my murderous thoughts: Someone took a dump on my early-'90s blue subcompact. I feel targeted and I don't know what to do with my anger.; By Cary Tennis Feb 22, 2007
My niece leased a Hummer!: Should I try to talk to her or just channel my energy into drafting Al Gore?; By Cary Tennis Jan 5, 2007
Inch by inch, car by car: A glimpse at the Toyota factory floor, where incremental improvement is a way of life.; Andrew Leonard Nov 21, 2006
Welcome to the city of Los Angeles: Counting car dealerships and contemplating doom at the world's largest auto mall.; Andrew Leonard Nov 13, 2006
Incident on Khairallah Tulfa Street: A search for Sadr City's killing fields goes terribly wrong.; By Phillip Robertson Jul 14, 2006
"Cars": This animated tale from Disney/Pixar is sleek and shiny, but is it anything to get revved up about?; By Stephanie Zacharek Jun 9, 2006
Ford fumbles the future: Stupidity, not foreign competition, is Detroit's real problem.; Andrew Leonard Jan 24, 2006
Hot girls park hot cars!: In L.A., women in skimpy outfits have conquered the domain of awkward young men: Valet parking.; Hillary Frey Jan 5, 2006

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