Benz history on display
The inventor of the automobile has also reinvented the auto museum, blending an ubercool atmosphere with an intensely historic (yet at the same time wonderfully stylish) edge.
Chevy's Sequel is a prelude to the future
Given the absence of a conventional powertrain, I expected eerie quiet. But the noise level in General Motors' fuel-cell-powered Sequel experimental vehicle was not much different from that in any cur
Heavier oil grade may ease van's engine knock
I suspect an oil gallery is partly clogged, causing poor lubrication. There is no overheating or appreciable oil burning. The noise usually goes away after a short period.
Second-Hand: Suzuki XL-7
Planning a bank heist? Drive a Suzuki XL-7 and you can be assured that no eyewitness will be able to identify your getaway vehicle.
No bid to withhold website Civics: Dealer
Are we stuck with this signed offer or can we cancel the deal?
New motorcycles for 2007
There were some interesting new models unwrapped at various European motorcycle shows recently.
2 decades of writing about Wheels
It's been 20 years since the founding of the Wheels section? You gotta be kidding me.
PT Cruiser's brake light may be set off by fluid shift
Whenever I accelerate, except very slowly, the emergency brake light on the instrument panel comes on.
Subaru's AWD vehicles at home with all-season tires
You absolutely must replace all four tires at the same time. If you are making a major change in tread pattern (and potentially tire diameter), you must switch all four tires or your all-wheel drive s
Second-Hand: Ford Taurus
Underscoring its newfound infatuation with aerodynamic styling, Ford unveiled the all-new 1986 Taurus on the MGM soundstage where Gone With the Wind was filmed.
All drivers must transport kids in proper seats
Children must be in an approved child car seat or booster seat until the age of 8 or until they exceed 36 kilograms in weight or reach a height of 145 centimetres.
Second-Hand: Toyota Prius
If Springfield Mayor Diamond Joe Quimby ever needs an instant image makeover, nothing beats being photographed climbing out of a Toyota Prius.
Second-Hand: Dodge Dakota Quad Cab
With light trucks capturing one-half of the market by the late 1990s, a bloodless coup was unfolding in the driveways of North America.
Sensible and sensitive Mazda5
We are still enamored with this clever mini-minivan. Its keys are quick to disappear come the weekend.
RSX Out, but Is Civic Type-R In?
In a move to be a more upscale brand, Acura will drop the RSX coupe from its 2007 model lineup.
A taste test of Ford's future
During our visit to Ford's new Dearborn Development Center, World of Wheels had two all-too-brief, but all-very-interesting taste tests of some coming Blue Oval technology.
Size matters
Pirelli recently launched a major assault in the Battle of the Bling, unveiling the world's first 30-inch, ultra-high-performance tire for light trucks and SUVs.
A panoply of Porsche news
For a company that makes four models, Porsche sure keeps us busy with product news. First is the arrival of a new entry-level Cayman.
E-Class Across Asia
In what's described as an, exceptional acid test for the new generation of the E-Class, Mercedes will send 33 of its diesel-powered sedans on a 26-day journey from Paris to Beijing
An answer to a question nobody asked
At the recent British International Motor Show in London, Mazda unveiled an MX-5 Miata that features a retractable hard top.
