Politics Failed, but Fuel Prices Cut Congestion
Higher gas prices and tolls seem to be reducing the number of cars clogging New York City?s streets.



Well: The Safest Places to Drive
A new report has ranked the car safety of various towns compared to national accident rates.



The New Old Age: The Car Key Conversation
The ?car key conversation? is a dreaded milestone of eldercare and one that adult children dread most.



A Voice From the ?80s to Deliver Driving Directions
It was bound to happen sooner or later: Generation X nostalgia and modern technology have come together in the ?Knight Rider? Global Positioning System from Mio Technology.



Car Sales at 10-Year Low
Sales of new vehicles plunged in June, as high gas prices and a weak economy kept consumers away from showrooms.



2009 Nissan Murano: A City Slicker?s Urbane Makeover
Shoppers seeking a fewer-tears alternative to a midsize S.U.V. are likely to like what they see in the Murano.



Around the Block: Separated at Birth: Another Litter of Crossovers From an Odd Couple
It?s undeniable that the crossover Toyota Matrix and its sister ship, the Pontiac Vibe, have a following.



Design: Macho Mesh Is Back
From architecture to jewelry and the front of cars these days, from Bentleys to Suburbans and Silverados, mesh is making a comeback.



Op-Ed Contributors: Is Your Tank Half Empty or Half Full?
The Op-Ed page asked 10 writers to reflect on the consequences ? unexpected, unnoticed, unrealized, good, bad or indifferent ? of really expensive fuel.



Collecting: Part-Time Pickups Back From the Outback
Pontiac has announced it will begin selling a variation of the Holden Ute, a car-based pickup reminiscent of the Chevrolet El Camino and the Ford Ranchero.