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Introducing Tata Motors' 'Nano'

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:57:00 -0800

It's a tiny car, costing less than $3,000 dollars and has become a hit in India. Tata Motors unveils its new mini-car, the NANO. Video courtesy of Reuters. (Jan. 10)

David Byrne's Bike Racks

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Former Talking Heads frontman and bicycling enthusiast, David Byrne, takes a ride out to Brooklyn to show off his latest project, designer bike racks. WSJ's Reed Albergotti reports. (July 18)

OHM XU450: Putting the Electric Bike to the Test

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:22:00 -0700

WSJ's David Patton puts OHM Cycle's new electric-assist hybrid bicycle to the test. Riding the OHM XU450, he challenges colleague Reed Albergotti, an amateaur cyclist with a Ridley Noah, up what he calls "heartbreak hill." (July 17)

GM CEO on Restructuring Amid Weak Auto Market

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 07:43:00 -0700

General Motors Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner announces GM's plans to restructure the company in order to adapt to a struggling U.S. economy, record high fuel prices and a weak auto market. (July 15)

A Mother's Day Essay: The Big, Red Sled

Fri, 09 May 2008 15:00:00 -0700

In this Mother's Day essay, WSJ's Bryan Gruley discusses his decision to part with his deceased mother's beat-up 1994 Pontiac Bonneville, which he has held on to as a reminder of her. (May 10)

Teamwork, Consistency Define a Pit Crew

Thu, 08 May 2008 17:00:00 -0700

In Nascar racing, the essential pit crew relies on mental toughness, teamwork and, above all, consistency. WSJ's Allen St. John reports. (May 9)

The Electric Zenn Car

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:06:00 -0700

Ian Clifford of Toronto-based Zenn Car discusses the company's neighborhood-electric vehicle. WSJ's David Patton reports. (April 22)

Making Your Own Hybrid

Sun, 05 Aug 2007 18:00:00 -0700

WSJ's Joe White tests a Toyota Prius modified by a lithium-ion battery pack, to see if it can operate for 40 miles almost entirely on electric power. (Aug. 6)

Cadillac's Concept Coupe

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:25:00 -0800

Cadillac general manager Jim Taylor talks with WSJ's John Stoll about the company's new concept coupe, which has a distinctly American look and plush interior. (Jan. 15)

A Tale of Two Auto Shows

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 14:39:04 -0800

WSJ's John Stoll explores a paradox at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, with bigger vehicles vying for attention alongside more fuel-efficient cars. (Jan. 13)

Expensive Road Trip

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 11:54:00 -0800

WSJ.com's Andy Jordan checks out the tricked-out trucks on display at CES, which include rows of flat-panel TVs, ear-splitting speaker arrays, and other pricey extras. (Jan. 9)

V8 SUV Named Green Car of the Year

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 09:04:31 -0800

WSJ.com's David Patton reports from the L.A. Auto Show where he says there is a focus on performance cars. Gov. Schwarzenegger spoke with auto executives on alternative vehicles and the Chevy Tahoe Hybrid was awarded a green title, he says. (Nov. 16)