Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Automobiles

From the Automobiles Section
Behind the Wheel | 2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon

Fresh From Europe, a Japan-Built Wagon

NOT AN S.U.V. The 2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon is a slick-driving, money-saving delight that has more to offer than an S.U.V.

NOT AN S.U.V. The 2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon is a slick-driving, money-saving delight that has more to offer than an S.U.V.

With all the terrific wagons available, you have to wonder why Americans hate them so much. Now, Acura has given buyers a reason to change their minds with the TSX.

Crash Tests Suggest Jeep Fire Risk, Safety Group Says

Recent tests indicate that the fuel system design on 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokees leaves those vehicles vulnerable to fires in rear-impact crashes, according to the Center for Auto Safety.

Wheelspin

Taming a Mountain Road With Horses and Cars

It seems that wherever a man hacks out a road, another man wants to race on it. Next weekend drivers will again race in New Hampshire on the road that was blasted up Mount Washington 150 years ago.

After Child Deaths, KidsAndCars.org Renews Challenge to G.M.

The nonprofit said the recent deaths of two children who had been trapped in the trunk of a 2000 Chevrolet Malibu demanded a recall action by the automaker.

Faulty Wiper Motor Prompts Recall of Mazda 3 and Mazdaspeed 3 Models

Worldwide, the action affected more than 400,000 models from the 2008-9 model years.

Wheelies: The Diminutive Debut Edition

Mini offers a Web preview of its new Coupe model three months ahead of the car's official unveiling.

A Visual Artist's Land Yacht Beaches in Palm Springs

Lewis deSoto's "Conquest," based on a 1965 Chrysler New Yorker, is one of two vehicle-based sculptures from the artist on view in California this summer.

2012 Chevrolet Sonic to Start at $14,495

The brand's new subcompact is expected in American showrooms this fall.

Monday Motorsports: Franchitti and Power Deadlocked Atop IndyCar Leader Board

With his win at Milwaukee last weekend, Dario Franchitti tied Will Power for the overall series lead.

In New Hampshire, a Race to the Clouds

A rally race up the 7.6-mile Mount Washington Auto Road makes its return this weekend following a 10-year hiatus.

At Petersen Automotive Museum, a Salute to the Scoot

A century's worth of scooter designs will come on view at the Los Angeles museum on Saturday.

Acura TSX Sport Wagon

Americans shy away from station wagons, but the 2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon deserves to be considered by anyone looking at an S.U.V.

Because It’s There

For 150 years, the road up Mount Washington in New Hampshire has challenged man, beast and machine.

Design for the Road in ‘Cars 2’

Pixar’s film takes the race-car Lightning McQueen and his tow-truck pal, Mater, to great world cities.

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