Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Automobiles

Chrysler reported a small operating profit in the first quarter, while G.M. said it has repaid its government loans ahead of schedule.

Fiat’s Changes to Include Installing 34-Year-Old Scion at the Helm

The company elevated the scion of the founding Agnelli dynasty, and is expected to announce a spinoff of its automotive unit.

Update: 'Ferris Bueller' Ferrari Sold

A replica 1961 Ferrari 250GT California Spyder used in the film "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" sold for $122,000 at Bonhams in London on Monday.

Lexus to Recall GX 460 S.U.V.

A recall of the 2010 Lexus GX 460 will address a problem with the way the vehicle handles on curves.

Classic AC Roadster Gets a Modern Touch and a Six-Figure Price

Iconic Motors is bringing the AC Roadster back to life, this time as a retro-styled modern $350,000 supercar.

From Our Automobiles Section
Behind the Wheel | 2010 Toyota 4Runner

Return of a Rock Star That Didn’t Cross Over

TRAIL MIX As other body-on-frame S.U.V.’s have faded away, the 4Runner has only enhanced its off-road attitude.

TRAIL MIX As other body-on-frame S.U.V.’s have faded away, the 4Runner has only enhanced its off-road attitude.

Although the new Toyota 4Runner is supremely competent, it arrives in a market that has begun to ignore truck-based S.U.V.’s.

Toyota Is Expected to Pay $16.4 Million Fine

The automaker is not expected to admit wrongdoing in paying the fine for concealing information about a recall.

Italian Model Goes on a High-Carbon Diet

Lamborghini is using lightweight carbon fiber components to improve the efficiency and power-to-weight ratio of its cars.

Books

Reading, Riding, Wristmanship

Recent motorcycle books include a history of the English motorcycle industry and road tests of the hottest new bike designs.

Man Convicted for Driving Drunk in Barbie Car

A 40-year-old man was pulled over by the police as he drove an electric Barbie car — maximum speed, 4 miles an hour — near his home in Clacton-on-Sea, England.

Toyota Agrees Lexus S.U.V. Has Problem With Handling

A spokesman said that Toyota was “very concerned” about the problem and that engineers were evaluating potential remedies.

2010 Toyota 4Runner

The 4Runner is generally unflappable when the going gets rough.

2010 New York Auto Show
Amid Signs of Spring, Hints of Green

The 2010 New York International Auto Show was the biggest eat-your-peas auto affair of recent memory

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