Friday, April 15, 2011

Automobiles

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Members of the University of Michigan Solar Car Team place a temporary top on Quantum, a solar-powered car.
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Members of the University of Michigan Solar Car Team place a temporary top on Quantum, a solar-powered car.

The University of Michigan’s newest solar racecar is being prepared to compete in Australia this fall.

Wheels Blog

Ford Widens Recall by 1.2 Million Trucks

Under pressure from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Ford has agreed to recall an additional 1.2 million pickup trucks because the driver's air bag may inadvertently deploy.

From the Automobiles Section

McLaren Cuts Price of Its Carbon-Fiber Menu

The 2012 McLaren MP4-12C is a special car, but what makes it notable in the broader automaking industry is its price: at about half the cost of any previous effort, it is the cheapest car with a carbon chassis.

The Little-Known Racing Legend Underneath the Logos

Dallara, the chassis maker, is unlikely to ring many bells, but a magazine recently called it "the world's most successful yet understated racing car builder."

Around the Block

Of Nose Jobs and Inner Beauty

The 2012 Acura TL received a much-needed nose job, which allows customers to now focus on the good things about the car. And there are many, especially on the all-wheel-drive version.

Wheelspin

Seeing Sights of Arizona in Valuable Vintage Cars

There are no trailer queens here. The Copperstate 1000, a four-day, 1,000-mile drive across the Arizona desert for pre-1974 classic vehicles, often attracts cars worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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Personal Health

Keeping Eyes on Distracted Driving’s Toll

Medical groups are working hard to make patients more aware of distracted driving and its high toll.

DealBook

Zipcar Soars in Market Debut

The enthusiastic response to the Zipcar public offering is a positive sign for the market for technology I.P.O.'s, analysts said.

Safety News

McLaren Goes Street Legal

McLaren’s allegiance to uncompromised performance shines through in the MP4-12C.

Classics in Wide Open Spaces

The Copperstate 1000, a four-day rally in Arizona, gives owners of vintage sports cars room to roam.

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