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The MINI Olympics: Meet the games' tiny auto helpersBMW is the official car sponsor of the Olympic games, and tiny electric MINIS have been helping out by picking up javelins, discuses, hammers and other throwable items from the field events, saving time for athletes during the competition.
Toyota recall of RAV4s, Lexuses? Yes, but not yet.Toyota recall will involve 760,000 RAV4s and 18,000 Lexus HS 250h vehicles because of the potential for rear-suspension arms to fail. But before the Toyota recall, the automaker has to figure out how to fix them.
Congress debates changing auto patents. Good news or bad?Some Washington lawmakers are looking into changing patent regulations on car parts, which could have a drastic effect on auto manufacturers.
What's new in the world of car seats?Certain car seat trends are becoming popular among manufacturers, but are they the safest options for your child? Here's what to look for when buying your next car seat.
Car loans: Is is time to refinance?Little-known fact: refinancing isn't just for mortgages. But how do you decide if refinancing your car loan is the right move for you?
Shop for your car online with BMWBMW is introducing car shopping from the couch. To cut costs on its expensive new line of plug-in cars next year, the German automaker will sell the vehicles directly from a virtual showroom.
GM cars get WiFi for pedestrian safetyAs new pedestrian detection system in General Motors vehicles uses wireless internet to communicate with pedestrians' smartphones. So how does it work?
Electric cars: How many miles will kill 'range anxiety'?Most electric car charges last longer than 95 percent of the trips made in the US, but 'range anxiety' is still a major drawback for many potential electric car buyers. How many miles will it take to curb that fear?
Chevy Volt wins drivers' hearts, gets top marks in satisfactionChevy Volt owners are happier with their cars than any other compact owners in the US, according to a recent survey. The Chevy Volt garnered top marks across a wide range of categories, including performance, style and comfort.
Toyota is sales king. Again.After a rough year that included an earthquake, devastating flooding, and a high-profile recall, Toyota has regained its throne as the top-selling car company in the world for 2012.
Ford C-Max Energi: cheapest plug-in hybrid yet (after rebate)Ford releases pricing of its 2013 plug-in hybrid. With federal rebate, Ford C-Max Energi Plug-in will cost less than $30,000 – and less than a 2012 Prius.
Nine things that affect your car's resale valueMileage and mechanical condition count, but resale value hinges on a whole lot more.
2013 Cadillac ATS: most-responsive Cadillac everCadillac ATS could take over from BMW 3-Series as the luxury segment's benchmark four-door.
Cadillac to build flagship sedan for full-size luxury marketCadillac reportedly plans a sedan for 2015 that can take on the Mercedes S-Class and BMW 7-Series.
Want a BMW for an hour? Carmaker's rental service to debut in US.BMW On Demand, available since 2010 in Germany, is coming as a pilot program in New York City. No word yet on pricing.
Honda recall: Doors won't stay closed on CR-Vs, AcurasHonda recall affects 321,000 small SUVs and cars worldwide. CR-Vs from 2012 and Acura ILXs from 2013 make up the Honda recall.
AAA mobile takes bundling to heart, rolls three apps in oneTaking the trend of bundling to heart, AAA roadside insurance has a new update to its mobile service that wraps three of its popular apps into one, streamlined service, making things simpler for AAA members and non-members alike.
Win for Indiana: Honda to produce 2013 Civic Hybrid in the USIn a move that should benefit US manufacturing, Honda has announced it will move production of the 2013 Civic Hybrid to Indiana. The move will mark the first time the Civic Hybrid sedan has been made outside of Japan since it launched in 2001.
My Nissan Leaf life: A good (and affordable) plug-in is hard to findLatest installment of Monitor writer Mark Clayton's quest to buy a plug-in car: There are more than a dozen plug-in vehicles, but high costs and the lack of availability quickly narrow down the choices.
Fiat 500L in-car espresso machine: tempest in a demitasse?Fiat 500L draws lots of attention for its espresso machine. Critics grumble about another distraction, but there's more to the Fiat 500L story.
