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No Parking Spot? Here Are About 142,000 Reasons William Neuman And Al Baker (Automobiles)The city has given out at least 142,000 parking permits to public employees and others, an inventory reveals. 09AM Mar 29, 2008
Deflated Hope for Nitrogen Tim Moran (Automobiles)Tires filled with nitrogen lose air more slowly than tires filled with air, but the difference is small. 09AM Mar 29, 2008
Rust in Peace: G.M.s Tiny Gift to Toyota et al. Rob Sass (Automobiles)In its 11-year life, the Chevrolet Chevette offered buyers less room and less power than comparable imports. 09AM Mar 29, 2008
Motoring: Alternative Dealers Selling Alternative Power Kristen Hall-Geisler (Automobiles)As sales of electric vehicles grow, dealerships are learning how to appeal to customers who may want to make a statement. 09AM Mar 29, 2008
Collecting: A Breed of 4-by-4 Hatched on the Fly Rob Sass (Automobiles)Perhaps the American Motors Corporations most clever repackaging idea was combining passenger car bodies with four-wheel-drive technology. 09AM Mar 29, 2008
Geneva Motor Show: Glamour and Cars? Its Still the Swiss Jerry Garrett (Automobiles)The Geneva Motor Show is a throwback to the time when auto shows were celebrations of the industry. 09AM Mar 29, 2008
Trumpets vs. Crumpets in a Robot Duel Dennis Normile (Automobiles)Automakers such as Honda and Toyota say that developing humanoid robots will advance automotive technology as well. 09AM Mar 29, 2008
Behind the Wheel | 2008 Nissan Rogue: Whole Lot of Shakin Going On Cheryl Jensen (Automobiles)How much vibration is one willing to absorb when the price of a vehicle and most everything else about it is right? 09AM Mar 29, 2008
Gorda Journal: Most Stunning View in Town Is the One at the Pump Jesse Mckinley (Automobiles)At $5.20 a gallon, the gas at the Amerigo Gas Station in Gorda, Calif., may be the costliest in the land. 09AM Mar 29, 2008
Can a Toyota Man Fix Chrysler? Bill Vlasic (Automobiles)Seeking stability, Chrysler turns to James E. Press, a 37-year veteran of rival automaker Toyota. 09AM Mar 29, 2008
Service Bulletins: Bad Plugs, Rust and More Scott Sturgis (Automobiles)The latest bulletins include Hyundais and Hondas, and also a Jaguar that is having difficulties with spark plugs. 09AM Mar 29, 2008
Long Before Nascar, Dirt-Road Daredevils Karin Lipson (Automobiles)The Vanderbilt Cup Races, automobile rallies held on Long Island from 1904 to 1910, were celebrated sporting events of their day. 09AM Mar 29, 2008
Cars: Hydrogen Fuel Station Opens in White Plains Diana Marszalek (Automobiles)White Plains now is the Northeast hub and one of three cities nationwide for a model program designed to put hydrogen-powered cars in consumers hands. 09AM Mar 29, 2008
Ping: The Amazing Race, as Played in the Lab G. Pascal Zachary (Automobiles)The X Prize Foundation is kicking off a contest for a drivable, affordable car that gets 100 miles a gallon at the New York International Auto Show. 09AM Mar 29, 2008
Motoring: Catastrophic Failure Leads to Seat Recall Christopher Jensen (Automobiles)The government insisted on a recall of child safety seats even though there is no standard that specifies how well such seats must protect children in a side crash. 09AM Mar 29, 2008
Technology: Importing a Decongestant for Midtown Streets Ken Belson (Automobiles)Congestion pricing is unclogging city streets around the world, so now its New Yorks turn to give the idea a try. 09AM Mar 29, 2008
Around the Block | 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata: Miata Talk: Mazda Puts a Lid on It Ezra Dyer (Automobiles)The meticulously engineered Miata gets a retractable hard top, and its still great gobs of fun. 09AM Mar 29, 2008
Ford Displays a Wreck to Score Safety Points Nick Bunkley (Automobiles)Ford is desperate to re-establish itself with consumers who defected to Asian and European nameplates. 09AM Mar 29, 2008
Dismal Year Is Forecast for Car Sales Bill Vlasic (Automobiles)The gloomy outlook reflecting credit turmoil, the housing crisis and the softening economy will probably lead to more production cuts by car companies. 09AM Mar 29, 2008
Correction: Its Car Time in New York (Automobiles)An article last Sunday previewing the New York auto show described the engine in the 2009 Acura TSX incorrectly. The redesigned model will continue to have a 4-cylinder engine, but it is not turbocharged. 09AM Mar 29, 2008
New York Auto Show: Thinking Outside the Cube Phil Patton (Automobiles)To help spread the word about its boxy new Cube, Nissan offered two of the microvans to Pratt Institute students for cosmetic makeovers. 09AM Mar 29, 2008
Driving a Bargain in New York Robert Peele (Automobiles)It turns out that New York is not the most expensive place to own a car. 09AM Mar 29, 2008
What Young Designers Dream Of Cheryl Jensen (Automobiles)To get an idea of whats in store for showroom models of the future, take a look at concept cars from young designers. 09AM Mar 29, 2008
Around the Block | 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid: Nice Hybrid, if You Can Get It Jerry Garrett (Automobiles)An eco-warrior in the guise of a mild-mannered midsize sedan. 09AM Mar 29, 2008
Design: After 53 Years of Beauty Sleep, the B.A.T. Is Back Phil Patton (Automobiles)Bertone, one of Italys great coachbuilders, is facing hard times, but the company recently displayed a design study that recalls its fantastical B.A.T. cars of the 1950s. 09AM Mar 29, 2008
Advertising: Do-It-Yourself Logos for Proud Scion Owners Lynnley Browning (Automobiles)Toyotas Scion enthusiasts will have even more me time: a marketing campaign aimed at showing just how much their chosen vehicle reflects their personality. 09AM Mar 29, 2008
Wall Township Journal: A Speedways Last Lap on Memory Lane Dave Caldwell (Automobiles)Monmouth Countys Wall Speedway racetrack, a local institution, closed down Friday after 57 years, and builders are already close in on the real estate. 09AM Mar 29, 2008
New York Auto Show: A Show in Search of a Silver Lining Lawrence Ulrich (Automobiles)The New York International Auto Show caps a tough season and a crowded show calendar, leaving little thats new or remarkable to unwrap. 09AM Mar 29, 2008
A Chevy With an Engine From China Ian Austen (Automobiles)Last year, China exported more than $12 billion in auto parts, adding to the problems plaguing North American suppliers, and soon, it will be exporting even more. 09AM Mar 29, 2008
Behind the Wheel | 2008 Jeep Liberty: Evolved and Going Nowhere Christopher Jensen (Automobiles)The old dilemma of ride versus handling is over: in the Jeep Liberty, both are disappointing. 09AM Mar 29, 2008
Ford Reaches Deal to Sell Land Rover and Jaguar Heather Timmons And Nick Bunkley (Automobiles)Indias Tata Motors is buying the high-end brands for $2.3 billion about half what Ford paid for the brands when it bought them. 09AM Mar 29, 2008
Turning to a Turnaround Pro Bill Vlasic (Automobiles)Frederick A. Henderson is charged with accelerating General Motorss growth around the world while steering its comeback effort at home. 09AM Mar 29, 2008