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The Kia Amanti was the highest-ranked midsize car in J.D. Power and Associates' annual customer-satisfaction survey, the first time an entry from South Korean automaker Kia ...4.5

Picture this: Driving a 1920s-vintage car with no side curtains in a steady drizzle and 45-degree temperatures over a period of several hours.2.9

Toyota announced today that it is launching a U.S. national campaign to promote its Hybrid Synergy Drive system.2.9

Does Bill Ford still want to be CEO of Ford Motor Co. ? Ford to refocus on environment On Wednesday, he answered that burning question, but he didn't seem to put it ...2.7

"Lambo" doors are cool, but, like, doesn't everyone parking on display at the custom car show have them already? Now, to really score points with the judges -- and the ...2.9

With a second Category 4 hurricane aiming to hit the Gulf Coast in less than a month, experts are predicting a return to high gas prices.2.7

Chrysler Corp. and Daimler-Benz AG announce plans for a merger of equals. Kerkorian promises to vote his Chrysler shares in favor of the deal.2.7

Last Updated 4:01 pm PDT Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - They're experimental and cost about $500,000 apiece.2.7

The wonderfully-named company GetMeThere.co.uk is rolling out its TARA service for anyone equipped with a mobile phone and a GPS receiver.2.7

In a move that might help him reclaim his environmentalist title and simultaneously put his company back on track, Ford Motor Co.2.7

Last Updated 1:47 pm PDT Wednesday, September 21, 2005 The V6-powered Mercedes-Benz mid-size luxury car doesn't just get a new name this model year.2.7

There's "spin," and then there's world-class, professional grade spin. This definitely falls in the latter category.2.9

There's an easy way to tell if the Altima that just rolled off the Nissan North America assembly line in Smyrna, Tenn., is headed for the Middle East: The warning about ...2.7

Auto industry looks to get kids hooked on their brands; doll carries luxury price tag of $140. By Anita Lienert / Special to The Detroit News Some of the surprises at the ...2.9

Already a requirement for European and Japanese vehicles, pedestrian safety standards are probably coming to the U.S. market .2.7

DAYTON DAILY NEWS Delphi Corp. 's stock soared Wednesday on news that it had not drawn the remaining $300 million under its $1.8-billion revolving credit line.2.7

DEAR TOM AND RAY: My friends and I drove my Honda Civic to a hike in the Sierra Mountains last weekend.2.7

The incredibly resilient Mustang is enjoying such a revival that owning one has become a little mainstream.2.7

Jeep dropped a Commander, a new SUV, in dramatic fashion Wednesday in an open field at DaimlerChrysler AG 's proving grounds in Chelsea.2.7

Q There's another side to the litter problem. On my way to work Friday on Interstate 280, a humongous piece of cardboard came flying through the air, heading straight for my ...2.7

Der Spiegel , a German magazine, is reporting that VW has given its SEAT brand until mid-2006 to significantly increase its sales and earnings.2.7

Andre Costa's Moovie Concept Wins Peugeot's Grand Prize: A Full Scale Model of His Active Imagination Peugeot must be run by a bunch of mad geniuses.2.9

O.K., so you've been putting off weatherizing your home or replacing that aging dishwasher with an energy-efficient model.2.7

Once a year police officers from all over the U.S. and Canada travel to Grattan Raceway in Kent County, Michigan to watch some of Michigan's finest wring out a group ...2.7

On a day when GM's stock was around $31, DCX was at $49, and Ford was under ten bucks, Nike beat the Street and reported earnings that were up 32% to $1.61 per share, not ...2

Q One night last week there was a monster of a sound coming from Highway 85 near Leigh Avenue, and the neighbors and I surmised that it was the long awaited micro-grinding ...2.7

The Ford Focus ST's public debut was at this year's Frankfurt Autoshow. Everywhere you look in Frankfurt, banners proclaim this hot Focus' arrival.2.7

Electricity and gas utility Entergy Corp. said Tuesday its New Orleans unit will consider filing for bankruptcy protection in the wake of Hurricane Katrina because lower ...2.7

After 11 years, Chrysler Group plans to end production of its spunky, low-priced Dodge Neon this week to make way for a sleek replacement.4

Autocar reports on this week's introduction of the newest version of the Fiat Panda - the limited edition "Panda Sporting." The urban minicar is powered by the 1.3 liter ...2.7

Motor Trend The Petersen Automotive Museum, a pioneer in automotive education and one of the nation's largest and preeminent automotive museums, is featuring "Presidents, ...2.9

Looking to top off his tank at the start of another shift, Frederic Valmord eased his taxi into a West Side gas station and gingerly squeezed the pump.2.7

Mel Gibson's car from the original "Mad Max" movie was up for sale on eBay. Built from a 1976 Ford Falcon 500, it's the real deal, not a copy.2.7

Software Publisher Description: Enjoy Corvettes from the '50s thru today in backgrounds such as the beach, in the snow, bridges, roller coasters, the Corvette Museum and the ...2.7

Entrepreneur Malcolm Bricklin said on Tuesday he will not use the "Chery" name on vehicles he intends to import from China, because of objections from General Motors.5

With European Union legislation banning the use of R134, it's time once again to look for another refrigerant.2.7

Alfa Romeo CEO Karl-Heinz Kalbfell will shake up the Italian brand's sales subsidiaries in the UK and Germany in an effort to reverse flagging sales.2.7

Automotive News 100 Leading Women Dinner Co-sponsored by: Inforum When: Wednesday, Sept.2.9