Mazda3 Moves the Needle (Not the Gas One)

European Commuters Embrace Car-Sharing

Many commuters are coming round to the idea of sharing a ride to work — it reduces costs and people have found that they enjoy the company as well.

Mobile Hot Spots: Web Radio, Apps Move to the Dashboard

Auto makers are accelerating a drive to link your next car's dashboard to all the music and data stored in the Internet cloud.

Chrysler's Global Melange Yields True Luxury

In the new Chrysler 300C Luxury Series, a hunk of America, a dash of Italy and a lingering hint of Germany combine quite nicely, says Dan Neil—and no matter how much you load it up, the price won't top $50,000.

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From Ford's Quadricycle to the Prius

The Henry Ford readies a makeover at its campus in Dearborn, Mich.

Which Car Fantasies Should Come to Life?

Here's a sample of the show cars that were on display at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. You decide—Build it, or bag it?

• Video: Detroit Concept Cars: Build or Bag?

Sleek, Chic Hangout ... Parking Garage

Miami Beach has become a magnet for high-end architects intent on rethinking what the often drab, utilitarian parking garage can be.

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Detroit Show's Soundtrack: America the Beautiful

All three big U.S. auto makers are growing and profitable and reimagining their product portfolios with a confidence, even swagger, they've been missing for years, says Dan Neil—and he finds evidence all over the North American International Auto Show.

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• Video: Detroit Regains Its Swagger

Not Quite a Luxury Car, But Close Enough?

Several auto makers are using this week's auto show in Detroit to showcase new models aimed at establishing a profitable niche for "near luxury" cars.

• Video: New Life for Mid-Price Markets

Rolls-Royce Embraces China

While the auto world descends on Detroit, luxury car maker Rolls-Royce is drumming up attention on the other side of the world: China.