Automobiles

Automakers Seek $14 Billion More in Aid

Fabrizio Costantini for The New York Times

G.M.'s headquarters in downtown Detroit.

General Motors and Chrysler promised to make further cuts, in hopes of lightening their bloated cost structures amid a dismal market for new car sales.

• Viability Plans: Chrysler | G.M. (pdfs)
• Timeline: Carmakers’ Crisis | Times Topics: Auto Bailout
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A Painful Departure for Some G.M. Brands

General Motors’ expansive lineup was once its primary weapon, but it plans to cut four brands, including Saturn and the long-lived Pontiac division.

Pontiac's Last Stand?

Pontiacs were always just a bit fancier than Chevrolets, so they were worth a couple extra bucks. Until they weren’t.

Maker of Iconic British Car Cuts Production and Jobs

BMW announced Monday that it would eliminate 850 jobs at a plant that makes the “Mini” car in Oxford, England, in response to the slump in demand.

A New Hybrid Sprouts in the Shadow of the Prius

With the 2010 Insight, Honda’s goal was to create a hybrid car for eco-conscious buyers on a budget.

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That Mobile Hot Spot Now Has Four Wheels

Technology is poised to transform the way we drive by putting the Internet -- and all of its wondrous options and distractions -- on the dashboard.

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SLIDE SHOW: The Shape of Alternative Power, From Aptera to Smart

A partial overview of the vehicles that manufacturers hope will transform the automobile market.