Saturday, March 13, 2010

Automobiles

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Behind the Wheel | 2010 Audi S4

Less Motor, More Grip, and It All Makes Sense

SETTLED IN The S4, once Audi’s hard-edged performance sedan, now falls in the middle position of the A4 line.

SETTLED IN The S4, once Audi’s hard-edged performance sedan, now falls in the middle position of the A4 line.

With the new S4, Audi has downsized the cylinder count, lifted the fuel economy and cut the price — but the car still manages to be faster than its predecessor.

Collecting

Lots of Web Traffic in Such a Tiny Town

Michael Paul Smith’s photographs of scale-model sets with diecast model cars have captivated viewers online.

Technology

Leno Engineers a Rerun for the Turbine Car

Jay Leno, owner of a vast collection of unusual vehicles, is proud to show off one of his most outlandish creations: the turbine-powered EcoJet supercar concept.

Lexus, a Toyota Brand, Avoids Taint From Recalls

The brand’s sales and reputation have held up, analysts say, because Lexus has not been included in Toyota’s most serious recalls.

Agency Weighs the Need for a ‘Black Box’ in Cars

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is considering whether data recorders similar to those on planes should be required on all new cars and trucks.

BMW and VW Results Show Money Is Still in Selling Luxury Cars

The earnings suggest makers of the lower-priced cars that most people drive could struggle with meager profits for years to come.

Driven to Distraction

Gadgets in Emergency Vehicles Seen as Peril

Police and paramedics use an array of dashboard devices, a boon for their jobs that also presents a clear risk.

Chevy’s New Lightweight Corvette

The Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition celebrates the 50th anniversary of Corvette's first appearance at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Wheels Blog

Zamboni Driving Lessons

Driving a Zamboni ice resurfacer isn't as easy as you might think.

Auto Ego

Audio Slide Show: A Nash in Smallville

Rich Conaty rolls through Hudson, N.Y., in his 1950 Nash Ambassador Custom.

Driving Dioramas

Michael Paul Smith's photographs have garnered millions of views on Flickr.

2010 Audi S4

The new S4 is entirely more sensible than its predecessor.

A Toyota Timeline

In recent months, the Japanese automaker has recalled about eight million cars worldwide over gas pedals that could stick or become caught on floor mats.

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