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We tire quickly of most midsize sedans that inhabit our long-term fleet, too often relegating them to airport duty and grocery runs once the

The 2009 model is vastly better than anything else in its class. As the redesigned 2009 Ford F-150 pickup starts rolling into dealerships, Ford marketing executives are eschewing those elaborate TV commercials in which trucks swing by their tow hooks in giant centrifuges, race through gantlets of flying steel pendulums or chatter their brakes to the edge of a precipice while trying to stop a 10,000-pound trailer.

It was the mother and father of motorcycle runs as more than 23 000 motorcycles converged on the Nasrec expo centre south of Johannesburg yesterday for the 26th annual Charity Toy Run. CHECK OUT OUR BIGGEST GALLERY YET.

Germany could be without a Formula 1 race for the first time in a half-century in 2010.

Purchases are a huge part of sales taxes collected by city, county and state governments. When Heritage Lincoln Mercury closed in August, the city of Tustin felt the pain.

Ford Motor Co. says CEO Alan Mulally will travel by car when he makes his return trip to Washington, D.C., to seek $25 billion in government loans.

Boy oh boy do we see a lot of miracle fixes on parts store shelves. There's a never-ending stream of products making empty promises. Some have been around for decades,...

Gas mileage is at the top of the concerns list these days. Here's a recent letter that asked a question I've hear a lot. Hi there, I need to know how...

Volkswagen Middle East is offering customers the ability to configure their vehicle with the launch of an Online Car Configurator, available on the Volkswagen Middle East website. The configurator will allow customers to select a model and choose from a range of options and trims to create their ideal Volkswagen car. Options include paint colour, engine size, upholstery, optional equipment, wheels, interior colours and packages.

It's hard to beat the three-litre straight-six diesel in BMW's 7 Series, says London correspondent JOHN SIMISTER. It's agile and frugal - a real über-sedan.