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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.