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Getting a Charge From Nissan's New Leaf

The all-electric Nissan Leaf sedan is a homely -- but thrilling -- commuting appliance, Dan Neil writes.

• Video Review | Photos

Reducing Highway Fatalities

What's the best way to keep drivers safe? A report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety suggests the U.S. Transportation Department and Congress aren't in tune with the real issues.

2011 Dodge Charger Designed for Police Chases

Dodge rolls out a new Charger police car to help snap up more market share as rival Ford phases out the Crown Victoria, a longtime favorite among police officers.

Lenders Loosen Criteria for Car Loans

Lenders are more willing to extend new car loans to buyers with subpar credit scores, according to Experian Automotive, in a sign that could bode well for auto makers' sales.

His Bond With 007 Is His Car Collection

For much of the year, the world's largest collection of James Bond cars sits idle one hour south of Chicago. Doug Redenius hopes to change that.

• Photos: A 007 Collection

A Convertible That Won't Muss Your Hair

The new E550 Cabriolet offers an ingenious wind-deflector system; toupee wearers, take comfort.

• Photos: 2011 Mercedes-Benz E550 Cabriolet

Ford's New V-6 Strategy

In a market dominated by eight-cylinder engines, Ford is introducing V-6 versions of its wildly popular F-150 trucks. Will customers bite?

Hybrids Running Out of Gas

Hybrid car registrations in the San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland area have steadily declined since peaking in 2007

Porsche Takes a Step Into Green

The Cayenne S Hybrid makes a strong case for melding high performance and high mileage, Dan Neil says. Up next, a plug-in supercar?

• News Hub: Porsche Goes Green
• Photos: Inside the Cayenne S Hybrid

Brand-New and Almost Out of Date

The Chevrolet Cruze compact has plenty of advantages over its peers, but the competitive clock is ticking fast, says Dan Neil.

• Photos: Inside the Chevy Cruze
• News Hub: Dan Neil on the Cruze

Trying to Unplug and Drive

The I-MiEV, set to arrive in fall 2011, promises great storage space and a greener driving experience—if you can handle the "range anxiety."

• Video: Testing Mitsubishi's New i-MiEV
• Photos: Inside the i-MiEV

Toyota Recall: What the Automaker is Fixing Now

Toyota is voluntarily recalling 373,000 Avalon sedans to fix a steering problem.

Boxster's Top Scrapes the Bottom

Dan Neil says the nimble Porsche roadster saves weight but adds frustration with a complicated new ragtop—and air conditioning is extra.

• Video: The Spyder in the Rain
• Photos: Inside the Porsche Boxster Spyder