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Toyota Raises Sales Target

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:55:59 EST

Toyota Motor raised its 2012 global sales target as it expects Japanese government subsidies for new cars to drive a stronger recovery in its domestic market.

Mobile Hot Spots: Web Radio, Apps Move to the Dashboard

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:55:31 EST

Auto makers are accelerating a drive to link your next car's dashboard to all the music and data stored in the Internet cloud.

Detroit Show's Soundtrack: America the Beautiful

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:22:25 EST

All three big U.S. auto makers are growing and profitable and reimagining their product portfolios with a confidence, even swagger, they've been missing for years, says Dan Neil—and he finds evidence all over the North American International Auto Show.

European Commuters Embrace Car-Sharing

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:05:16 EST

Many commuters are coming round to the idea of sharing a ride to work — it reduces costs and people have found that they enjoy the company as well.

Not Quite a Luxury Car, But Close Enough?

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:46:58 EST

Several auto makers are using this week's auto show in Detroit to showcase new models aimed at establishing a profitable niche for "near luxury" cars.

Sleek, Chic Hangout ... Parking Garage

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:54:58 EST

Miami Beach has become a magnet for high-end architects intent on rethinking what the often drab, utilitarian parking garage can be.

Mazda3 Moves the Needle (Not the Gas One)

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:30:28 EST

With the SkyActiv suite of fuel-saving technologies, the compact Mazda3's already-copious driving pleasure meets the bliss of spending less on gas, says Dan Neil.

Chrysler's Global Melange Yields True Luxury

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:25:34 EST

In the new Chrysler 300C Luxury Series, a hunk of America, a dash of Italy and a lingering hint of Germany combine quite nicely, says Dan Neil—and no matter how much you load it up, the price won't top $50,000.

From Ford's Quadricycle to the Prius

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:23:17 EST

The Henry Ford readies a makeover at its campus in Dearborn, Mich.

It's Too Easy Being Green

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:50:45 EST

Living high on the Prius Fallacy: Why we pretend that more benign consumption is good for the environment.

Which Car Fantasies Should Come to Life?

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:09:01 EST

Here's a sample of the show cars that were on display at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. You decide—Build it, or bag it?