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Women are better at parking than men

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:32:18 GMT

After years of enduring sexist jokes and taunts from their male counterparts, women drivers can finally take heart -- a new study suggests they’re actually better at parking than men.

For many luxury car buyers, small is now beautiful

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:51:47 GMT

When Mercedes-Benz pulls the covers on the all-new A-Class hatchback during the Geneva Motor Show this March, car buyers will get a glimpse of the changes rapidly sweeping through the luxury car market.

The Corolla is the best-selling car of all time

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:25:44 GMT

The best-selling cars through history have appealed to a broad buyer base because they are within the reach of the masses -- and that includes the Toyota Corolla and the Ford Model T.

Audi's bloody Super Bowl commercial

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:23:21 GMT

Am I the only one who loves getting a sneak peek at Super Bowl ads? I think not. Audi has just released a 60-second commercial it plans to air during the big game in one of the prime commercial blocks: the first break after kick-off.

A car that folds up like origami

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:17:24 GMT

Everything is smaller when folded, but could that work for cars as well?

Obama's Chrysler on eBay — yours for $1 million

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:54:48 GMT

President Obama is on cruise control toward his party’s nomination to run for reelection, but Tim O’Brien is hoping to capitalize on Obama’s old cruise-mobile — a 2005 Chrysler 300C

Love those cars ads? Buyer beware

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 04:29:28 GMT

Automakers are betting tens of millions of dollars they can score big with their Super Bowl commercials. But you need to separate the hype from reality because “car ads can lie.”

4 things to investigate before buying a small car

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:22:08 GMT

If you are only going to own one vehicle, do you want it to be small? Would you be better off with something bigger if you are going to be running to farmer’s markets, antique stores and tailgate parties?

Chevy Volt caught in Washington’s crossfire

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:10:52 GMT

The Volt became a political punch bag Wednesday, with Republicans accusing the Obama administration of hiding fire risks, and GM saying it was unfairly caught in political crosswinds.

Honda loses small-claims suit over hybrid MPG

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 01:22:25 GMT

The Southern California owner of a Honda hybrid car has won her unusual small-claims court lawsuit against the auto giant over the vehicle's failure to deliver the promised mileage.

Auto dealers see sunshine after dark days

Wed, 1 Feb 2012 12:34:29 GMT

The mood is clearly expected to be sunny when thousands of auto dealers fly into Sin City for their annual convention. But dark clouds hover at the horizon.

Range Rover’s Evoque surprisingly superb

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:35:36 GMT

Land Rover’s daring has produced a beautiful car and earned the Evoque an avalanche of accolades, such as North American Truck of the Year.

Ford profit hit by commodity costs, Europe

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:58:19 GMT

Ford Motor Co posted a lower-than-expected fourth-quarter profit Friday due to disappointing results outside North America and rising commodity costs.

Chrysler profit triggers profit-sharing checks

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 16:23:40 GMT

Chrysler workers have many reasons to be pleased about the maker’s improving fortunes. They’re not only seeing jobs added, but also receiving their first profit checks since 2005.

GM’s CEO to face Congress over Chevy Volt

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:33:14 GMT

General Motors’ problems with the Chevy Volt may not be over, as a Congressional hearing is scheduled to begin on Wednesday.

Automakers start year with strong sales

Wed, 1 Feb 2012 18:38:29 GMT

Car sales zoomed ahead in January, with many automakers reporting solid sales at the start of a year expected to show a steady gain in vehicle purchases.