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Posted on November 13, 2013

Wheelies: The Mexican Sentra Edition

Nissan is ready to begin increasing Sentra production at its plant in Mexico, and Toyota announces a rally model of the Scion FR-S.
Posted on October 31, 2013

Wheelies: The Cash for Clunkers Edition

The Brookings Institution finds that Cash for Clunkers wasn’t worth its weight in gold, and N.H.T.S.A. reports reduced traffic fatalities in 2013.
Posted on October 24, 2013

Wheelies: The Here’s Looking at You Kid Edition

The 1940 Buick Phaeton from “Casablanca” goes up for auction, and Ford announces plans to idle its Wayne, Mich., plant for two weeks this year.
Posted on October 15, 2013

Wheelies: The Anchorman Edition

“Anchorman” main character Ron Burgundy does humorous Dodge Durango ads, and Pope Francis sells his Harley.
Posted on September 4, 2013

Wheelies: The Price of Efficiency Edition

Volkswagen announced pricing for its limited-production diesel plug-in hybrid, and Carhenge has a new owner.
Posted on August 29, 2013

Wheelies: The Mashed Minivan Edition

The 2014 Honda Odyssey minivan gets the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s highest rating, and Ford offers bacon-wrapped Fiestas.
Posted on August 27, 2013

Wheelies: The Bye Bye Bus Edition

After 56 years, Volkswagen ends production of the Type 2 Kombi van in Brazil, and a gold-plated Cadillac that may have belonged to Liberace is headed for auction.
Posted on August 21, 2013

How Does Tesla’s 5-Star Safety Rating Inform Overall Vehicle Safety?

The Tesla Model S just received the government’s highest safety rating. What are the implications for electric vehicles in general?
Posted on August 14, 2013

Wheelies: The Government Motors Edition

The federal government sold nearly $900 million worth of General Motors stock last month, and Chrysler will unveil a new performance pickup truck at the Woodward Dream Cruise in Detroit this weekend.
Posted on August 6, 2013

Wheelies: The Power of Pickups Edition

Ford adds a third shift at its Kansas City plant to keep up with demand for F-Series pickups, and Consumer Reports tops its best sedans list with the 2014 Chevrolet Impala.
Posted on August 5, 2013

Navigating the Greenway: 1,200 Miles Journey in an Electric Bicycle-Car

Mark Stewart wanted a bicycle he could use during cold Massachusetts winters. He has ended up riding his Elf bicycle-car from North Carolina to Cambridge, Mass., this summer.
Posted on July 29, 2013

BMW Unveils i3 Electric Car

BMW says it plans to offer the i3 E.V. and other variants as a subbrand.
Posted on July 26, 2013

Wheelies: The Next NSX Edition

Acura will run its NSX prototype on the track next month, and a Ferrari used by Michael Jackson is headed to auction.
Posted on July 24, 2013

Wheelies: The Dueling Fords Edition

Ford may produce current and next-generation F-150s side-by-side for a time, and there’s talk that Cadillac may shear the wreath from its logo.
Posted on July 22, 2013

Wheelies: The Steve McQueen Camper Edition

Steve McQueen’s camper truck goes up for sale this Friday, and BMW announces i3 pricing ahead of its debut.
Posted on July 17, 2013

Wheelies: Mini’s Vanishing Van Edition

Mini quietly kills the Clubvan after selling only 50, and Volkswagen may bring back the high-price Phaeton.
Posted on July 2, 2013

Wheelies: The Big Brother Is Watching You Edition

Residents of a small Ohio town fight back against speed cameras, and the fake Ferrari from “Ferris Bueller” heads to the auction block.
Posted on June 28, 2013

Wheelies: The End of an Era Edition

Peugeot’s founding family hands over control, and Ford announces a new special edition F-150.
Posted on June 27, 2013

Wheelies: The Rent-a-Lambo Edition

Hertz offers exotic car rental, Shelby American will move to Las Vegas this year, and Nismo will upgrade Nissan Leafs in Japan.
Posted on June 12, 2013

Wheelies: The Fabled Ferrari Edition

Ferrari expands its museum to include Formula One racecars and cinematic history, and Fiat revives the limited Gucci edition of the 500.

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