Court Hears Effort to Delay Dollar Thrifty Buyout Vote
Shareholders asked a judge to delay a vote on the company?s sale to Hertz, contending that the board failed to consider Avis Budget?s higher offer.
London Journal: Super Cars Inspire Mixed Feelings in London
For the most part, Londoners have welcomed the exotic vehicles and their wealthy Persian Gulf oil state owners, except for the occasional late-night races.
Carmakers Increase Voluntary Recalls
Since the Toyota recalls, automakers are taking initiative instead of waiting for regulators, which has caused a flood of recalls.
Advertising: With New Products, Nissan Plays Up Innovation Angle
The carmaker, which plans to release a mass-market electric car this year, the Leaf, has enlisted Robert Downey Jr. for its commercial voice-overs.
Behind the Wheel | Review: Ferrari 458 Italia Has Enough Superlatives to Match the Sticker
Styling of the Ferrari 458 Italia suggests that beauty need not take a back seat to performance.Unlike some high-priced exotic cars, the Italia comes close to justifying its lofty price, offering a sensory experience that is nearly unfathomable.
$375,000 Lexus LFA: Ferrari Fighter or Exotic Fantasy?
The LFA is intended as a ?halo car? to enhance public perceptions of the Lexus brand.Judged purely on performance, the Lexus tops a number of supercars, but its purpose is to burnish the brand rather than to sell lots of LFAs.
Motoring: Even Free, Your Maintenance May Vary
More automakers are offering free scheduled maintenance as an incentive for customers, and to encourage existing owners to remain loyal.
Collecting: In Monterey, Classics Turn Bankable
Best of Show was this 1933 Delage D8S roadster from the Patterson Collection.More than $170 million of automobiles, some elegant beyond words and others as raucous as college students on spring break, changed hands.
With I.P.O., Ed Whitacre Sees Exit Sign From G.M.
Edward E. Whitacre Jr. has looked forward to the day the carmaker would no longer be under government ownership, but thinks a public offering requires a long-term leader.
Mazda Expands Recall for Power Steering Problem to 500,000 Cars
Mazda's problem with power steering on 2007-9 Mazda 3s and Mazda 5s could affect about 500,000 vehicles worldwide.