Mitt Romney's Endless Car Troubles
Oh, sure, Mitt Romney gets himself in trouble when he talks about money and dogs, but the real gaffe trap for the presidential candidate is cars.
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Google's Self-Driving Cars Get Their First Learner's Permit
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Google's mysterious and seductive self-driving car has taken another step toward the assimilation of our nation's byways, now that the state of Nevada has given the robotic wonder its very own driver's license.
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Silicon Valley Is the New Detroit
Ford is heading to Silicon Valley to open a new research lab, and the car computers they hope to build will do a lot more than help you find radio stations more quickly or improve your gas mileage.
The People Who Will Miss Saab the Most
With the bankruptcy and impending doom facing Saab, we mourn with the certain, loyal fans that will miss the Swedish auto-maker.
Is a Ban on All Cell Phones While Driving in Our Future?
The National Transportation Safety Board is recommending a nationwide ban on phone calls and text messages for people behind the wheels of cars.
This Car Has A Nicer Apartment Than You Do
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How Steve Jobs Got Away with Not Having a License Plate
Steve Jobs was characteristically coy when he told biographer Walter Isaacson why he felt no need to have a license plate on his Mercedes.
At Least the Auto Industry Is Doing Well
After a bad September for the markets, car sales are up
The World's Cheapest Car Gets a 22-Karat Paint Job
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Gay Talese's Back Seat Is Too Small for Necking
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Hold Your Skepticism About Google's Robot-Cars
An automated car crashed today, but it was a human's fault
We Can't Stop Watching Sir Harry Evans Talk About Cars
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Let the Summer of High Gas Prices Begin
Chicago, D.C., and L.A. drivers will be paying a lot to drive this holiday weekend
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