Blog Profile / Wheels
| URL : | http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/ | |
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| Filed Under: | Vehicles / Cars | |
| Posts on Regator: | 3048 | |
| Posts / Week: | 11.2 | |
| Archived Since: | March 9, 2008 | |
Blog Post Archive
Bahrain Withdraws From Opening Race of Formula One Season
Mounting civil unrest in the Arab emirate prompted its crown prince to cancel Bahrain's involvement in the racing season's opening competition, which was scheduled for March 13.
In Surprise Ending, Trevor Bayne Captures Daytona 500
With a record number of lead changes, leaders and cautions from wrecks, it was only appropriate that the most unpredictable Daytona 500 ended with the most unexpected driver celebrating.
'Test Drive Unlimited 2': A Return to Arcade Escapism
Though it cannot match recent installments in the "Gran Turismo" and "Forza" franchises for sheer realism, "TDU2" still entertains with a throwback arcade feel.
Rolls-Royce Goes Electric for Geneva Auto Show
The luxury car marque plans to unveil its Phantom 102EX electric sedan in Geneva next month.
Wheelies: Dearborn-on-Volga Edition
The Ford Motor Company will partner with a Russian manufacturer to provide passenger vehicles for Russia's rapidly growing number of car owners.
A Pair of Vintage Lancias Find a Savior
Jann Hjorth, a Bay Area-based Lancia collector and mechanic, netted two project cars after receiving a fortuitous phone call.
Reviewing the Camaro Convertible
The new Camaro convertible is a big improvement on past models.
Reviewing the BYD F3DM
The Chinese-made BYD F3DM is a technologically impressive plug-in hybrid, but it offers few creature comforts.
Rear-Suspension Problem Prompts Recall of 44,000 Cadillac CTS Models
The problem, according to Cadillac's filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Commission, could cause a rear wheel to turn inboard or outboard and cause a driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Tesla Co-Founder Sizes Up President Obama's E.V. Pledge
Marc Tarpenning, who founded the electric-vehicle manufacturer with Martin Eberhard, discusses the prospect of widespread E.V. adoption in the United States.
Fiat North America Announces a 500 Electric, Abarth and Cabrio
At a meeting of journalists on Thursday, Ms. Soave said the first Fiat 500 variant, a convertible, would be shown at the New York auto show in April.
Traction-Control Override a Possibility for 2012 VW GTI and Golf R
European-spec versions of the hatchbacks will soon allow drivers to fully disengage traction systems to allow more spirited driving. The override's stateside prospects, however, are unclear.
Fiat to Recommend Premium Gasoline for 500 Subcompact
Priced in base trim at $16,000, the 500 will carry the fuel recommendation when United States deliveries begin in coming weeks.
Cut in Federal Fuel-Cell Financing Is Criticized by Proponents
President Obama's 2012 budget calls for cuts to hydrogen-fuel-cell technology programs, but manufacturers insist the technology is only years away from mass production.
Engine-Spring Wear Leads to Recall of Nearly 100,000 Honda Fits
Springs within the engine valve train could bend or break, resulting in abnormal engine noise and, potentially, stalling or damage.
A Carriage House for Horseless Classics
Manhattan's members-only Classic Car Club will expand to a former carriage house on the Upper East Side next month.
Crash Puts Earnhardt Jr., a Daytona 500 Favorite, At a Raceday Disadvantage
Dale Earnhardt Jr., the Daytona 500 pole sitter, will be forced to start at the back of the field after a crash during practice on Wednesday.
Range Rover Autobiography Ultimate: $170,000
Limited to 500 examples, of which fewer than 50 are destined for North America, the S.U.V. is priced nearly twice as high as a Range Rover Supercharged.
CERV: A New Kind of Army Green
The CERV, a sort of special-ops dune buggy, reportedly achieves 25 percent better mileage from its diesel-hybrid power train than its conventional military-vehicle peers.
Volt and Leaf Fail to Topple Honda Civic GX From Green Book List
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, a nonprofit energy-efficiency advocacy group, considered factors other than fuel economy in compiling its annual Green Book list.