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Car Talk: Tom and Ray put the brakes on husband's habit of using transmission to stop car
Dear Tom and Ray: My husband actually said this: "If you ask Click and Clack, and they say I did something wrong, I'll stop doing it." So here we...
Auto Briefs: Electric bike named 'Most Fun' at Tokyo Motor Show and carmakers extend guarantees
Yamaha The best of the Tokyo Motor Show The 2009 AutoWeek Editors' Choice Award winners for the best of the Tokyo Motor Show, which closed Nov. 4, are the Honda...
News & Features: Tax rush: There's still time to cash in with three ways to save on autos in 2009
Missed out on the "cash for clunkers" program? Uncle Sam still has a few bones to throw your way if you buy a car before the end of the year. Tax credits and deductions are available on new-car purchases made before Dec. 31.
Gear & Gadgets: Add space and privacy to your vehicle and peruse mini replicas of classic racers
Extra space Add a little private space to your van or SUV with the Add-A-Cabana, a partial enclosure that fits over an open tailgate or lift gate. The nylon...
News & Features: Auto Review: Audi's performance S4 drops its V-8 for 2010
You don't see this very often: a car company dropping a V-8 engine from a performance car and replacing it with a V-6. But German automaker Audi does it in its 2010 S4 compact sedan. The move creates a more fuel-efficient vehicle during these times of concern for the environment and oil supplies, and it brings the price to an attractive midway point for buyers of compact, luxury sedans who want a sporty edge.
News & Features: Home improvement: Tackling auto restoration allows you to make a classic your own
For longtime car junkies or collectors with an appreciation for older cars, restoring one yourself can be a rewarding endeavor. Those experienced in the process recommend taking time to research the car you want to purchase, then learning the process and planning your budget. If you decide to go for it, the project and finished car can be cherished for years.
Green Thinking: Infiniti enters the luxury hybrid market and the electric Smart fortwo gets closer
Infiniti steps in Infiniti, which so far has been absent from the luxury hybrid market, is about to take the plunge with its first hybrid, the 2012 Infiniti M35...
Auto Briefs: Seattle Auto Show tickets go on sale and limited-edition Jaguar is a holiday hit
Fisker Seattle Auto Show tickets now on sale The Seattle Auto Show, one of the most popular automotive events in the Puget Sound region, will feature 250 all-new 2010 vehicles,...
Autobiography: AMC Sundancers are rare rides -- and this Washington driver owns two of them
OWNER: Tony Cook, Joyce OCCUPATION: Retired postal worker CAR'S YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL: 1982 AMC Concord Sundancer convertible "I LOVE MY CAR BECAUSE ... American Motors Corporation produced fewer...
Sound Off: What is the primary mode of transportation in your daily commute?
Puget Sounders embrace a wealth of choices for getting from here to there. What is the primary mode of transportation in your daily commute? Take our poll, or leave your...
Car Talk: A sensible, safe, ugly car is a smart choice for your teenage driver
Dear Tom and Ray: About a year and a half ago, my dad bought a white '92 Volvo station wagon off Craigslist for $500. I'm turning 16 next spring, and...
Car Talk: Step up maintenance regimen, and you can keep driving car that's burning oil
Dear Tom and Ray: I have a 2002 Nissan Altima that for the past six months has been losing oil at the rate of about a quart per month....
News & Features: Hydrogen holds on: Some automakers continue to see fuel cells in future green cars
Even as automakers fast-track battery-powered electric and hybrid vehicles, a quiet push for hydrogen power continues. Supporters see the fuel cell becoming a mainstream, eco-friendly alternative to petroleum-powered cars within the next decade.
Auto Briefs: Get spooked by the scariest-looking cars and help name a Chevy Volt exterior color
Ford Get spooked by the scariest-looking cars In honor of Halloween, the editors of Kelley Blue Book chose the 10 new cars with the most sinister-looking faces. Among those listed...
Gear & Gadgets: Seat covers adapt with the times and outboard strongbox holds a spare set of keys
Clean seats Side-impact airbags and child seats have put the kibosh on traditional seat covers. So when you want to slip a protective layer between you and the seat,...
News & Features: Auto Review: Iconic VW Golf revised for sixth generation
The sixth-generation Volkswagen Golf, heralded by European automotive media as World Car of the Year, finally comes to U.S. showrooms this fall and instantly is the most fuel-efficient, non-hybrid compact car for 2010.
Car Talk: Exfoliate your car to extend the life of its finish? Tom and Ray demystify claying
Dear Tom and Ray: So I'm thinking of getting my car detailed, and an associate gives me a referral. While perusing the service sheet, under "Options" is listed "Claying, add...
Green Thinking: Five finalists contend for top honors as the 2010 Green Car of the Year
Green Car awards The five finalists for the 2010 Green Car of the Year award, sponsored by Green Car Journal, have been announced. The prize will be awarded at...
Auto Briefs: Hybrids dominate new EPA ratings and Fiat mulls a sporty model for the U.S. market
Ford Hybrids dominate EPA ratings for 2010 Nine of the top 10 vehicles in the government's fuel economy rankings for the 2010 model year are hybrids, coming from six different...
Sound Off: Where would you most like to see revenue for transportation projects come from?
Maintenance, improvements, expansion -- it all costs big bucks. Where would you most like to see revenue for highways and transportation projects come from? Take our poll, or leave your...
