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Driving the Ford Flex

With the Flex, Ford is attempting an automotive mash-up of wagon, minivan and SUV

 

Concept of the Week

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Volkswagen Scirocco GT24

The Studie R, from Volkswagen, draws design inspiration form the Scirocco GT24, a vehicle that raced in the Nürburgring 24-hour endurance race last May

 

Featured Blog

If timing is everything, as the old saying goes, then Ford is about as timely as a hurricane on the day of an outdoor wedding.

David Kiley, The Auto Beat

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Bail Out the Big Three

The U.S. government should save its ailing automobile giants: Ford, GM, and Chrysler. Pro or con?

 

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Ford's Green Plan to Drive Sales

Promising a slew of new green vehicles, the troubled Detroit automaker is turning to top design firms to make those cars innovative and appealing

Ford Fusion Hybrid Due in 2009

Ford's 2010 Fusion will be the first second-generation parallel hybrid to market

Danish Supercar

The Danish-built Zenvo ST-1 can go from 0-60 in around 3 seconds and will cost in the low seven figures

Will These Cars Save the Auto Industry?

Peppier diesels, hybrids, even electric motors in wheels are among new fuel-savers

BMW's New Mini: It's Electric!

An electric version of the popular gas-powered Mini Cooper was unveiled at the Los Angeles auto show. 500 "lockable garage" owners get the chance to test drive the green machine

Cutting Edge Design

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Japanese Cars: Designs for a Crowded Globe

An exhibition in London shows innovative car design experiments by seven Japanese auto manufacturers

 

IN YOUR FACE: THE WEB'S FREE-LABOR ECONOMY

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Reader Erica Writes:

"I really enjoy sharing my opinions online and getting paid for my participation with special treats at cool restaurants and bars."

 

Concept Cars

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The DIY Hybrid

The two-passenger, XR3 plug-in hybrid gets up to 225 miles per gallon and has a top speed of 80 mph

 

Innovation Top Story

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Samsung: Rethinking the Printer Business

Samsung's bet that eye-catching design, and a partnership with Apple, would boost its share of the printer market is paying off