Friday, April 22, 2011

Automobiles

Jerry Garrett tours the auto show floor to examine if the auto industry's luxury represents real recovery or just a false start.

Bob Lutz, Retired Ringleader, Returns to the Circus

The former General Motors vice chairman, now an adviser to Lotus Cars, held forth on numerous topics at the sports-car brand's New York auto show stand.

Mazda USA Design Boss Speaks Kodo, Not Nagare

Having jettisoned one design language, Derek Jenkins discusses the Japanese brand's new aesthetic direction.

LeMay Museum Compiles Automotive History, in Miniature

The Tacoma, Wash., museum helped assemble a remarkable show of vintage microcars at the New York auto show.

When Pushed, Automakers Can Deliver Cleaner Cars, Says Engineer

A senior engineer for the Union of Concerned Scientists applauded a handful of new products at the auto show, but called on automakers to do more.

Kiss Recreates 'Detroit Rock City' at Mini Stand

In full makeup, the rock group was on hand promote four custom-painted Mini Countrymen, which are to be auctioned to benefit Unicef.

'Transformers' and 'Cake Boss' Whip Up 2,000 Pounds of Marketing Synergy

To promote the new installment of the action-movie franchise, a cake shaped like the Bumblebee Camaro was brought, carefully, into the Javits Center on Thursday.

With Train on Backing Vocals, Ford Sings the Body Telematic

The automaker enlisted the pop-rock group to herald its partnership with Sony in developing new stereo and Web features for the 2013 Taurus sedan.

Colbert Reports From the Land and Sea of Audi

The Comedy Central personality, not the 2012 A7 Sportback, was the center of attention at Wednesday's curious press conference.

Study Emphasizes Importance of China’s Transition to Electric Cars

With China’s oil consumption expected to rise to 11.6 million barrels per day by 2020, from 7.6 million in 2007, electric vehicles are taking on an increased importance.

Highlights From the New York Auto Show

Small cars and sporty models are among the attractions at the 2011 auto show.

Cars With Computers Pose New Challenges

Sam Grobart, the Times' personal technology editor, tries out three designs for computerized dashboards.

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