Cutting Edge >> Autos

Taking the bling out of your engine

Company producing platinum alloy that substitutes more effectively for expensive pure material used in catalytic converters to curb pollution.

October 20, 2006, 10:49 AM PDT

Inside Toyota's hybrid factory

The plant at Tsutsumi aims to build 1,900 cars a day. When there's a problem, the music gets downright cheery.

October 10, 2006, 10:13 AM PDT

Toyota branches out into ethanol

High Impact The Prius hybrid is just the start of the Japanese carmaker's efforts to tap into alternative fuels.
Photos: Fueling Toyota's future

October 10, 2006, 4:00 AM PDT

Car designs on the Paris stage

roundup Paris fashions aren't just shoes and miniskirts. Auto show focus turns to horsepower, high tech and highway handling.

October 3, 2006, 11:23 AM PDT

Second-fastest sports car runs on batteries

Entrepreneur sees sports car prototype as fulfilling the need for speed and environmental responsibility, too.
Photos: Speedy and sporty
Video: A spin in Wrightspeed X1

September 26, 2006, 4:00 AM PDT

Honda unveils diesel system to rival gasoline cars

Carmaker says it has developed a new and simple diesel power train that is as clean as gasoline-fueled cars.

September 24, 2006, 6:05 PM PDT

Honda investing in chips to help cars see

Cars can't see, but Canesta's chips could let the driver know if you are too getting too close to another object.

September 19, 2006, 9:00 PM PDT

IBM deal could mean smarter cars, better drivers

Partnership plans to develop better-integrated computer systems that pay attention, even when a driver isn't.

September 14, 2006, 2:13 PM PDT

Biodiesel to drive up the price of cooking oil

Biodiesel reduces carbon monoxide, but food prices will go up for everyone--especially fast foodies and those abroad.

September 12, 2006, 4:00 AM PDT