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Smoggy Beijing Plans to Cut Traffic by Half for Olympics, Paper Says

Beijing is planning to reduce motor traffic during the games to improve air quality and ease traffic flow.

The article, in The Beijing News, said the number of vehicles in the city was expected to reach 3.3 million by August, meaning that roughly 1.65 million cars and trucks would be pulled off roads each day. The city will dedicate lanes to Olympic traffic and increase public transportation with new shuttle buses to accommodate visitors and local residents, the article said. ...

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Behind the Wheel | 2011 Jaguar XJ: They Liked It So Much They Bought the Brand

When executives of Tata Motors were deciding whether to buy Jaguar, it took just one glance at what would become the 2011 XJ to persuade them.

A Crash. A Call for Help. Then, a Bill.

Police and fire departments in some parts of the country have begun billing accident victims to offset budget cuts.

Little Engines That Could: A Meeting of Microcars

To car collectors with an eye for detail, small-engine vehicles called microcars are both fanciful and funky.

Collecting: Wanderlust on Wheels: The R.V. Turns 100

Vintage recreational vehicles are in high demand for display this year, as the industry celebrates its centennial.

Tracing the Family Tree of Vacation Road Trips

The Recreational Vehicle/Motor Home Hall of Fame museum offers a nicely presented display of rolling American history.

Art Review: Landscapes Framed by a Chevy

Lee Friedlander’s “America by Car,” opening Saturday at the Whitney Museum, consists of black-and-white photographs taken from inside cars.

Toyota Feels Exchange-Rate Pinch as Rivals Gain

For all the turmoil over Toyota's wave of recalls, the world's largest automaker may face a bigger problem: the surging yen.

Practical Traveler: When Renting Cars Abroad, It’s Renter Beware

Several kinds of insurance can come into play and it behooves travelers to seek information on driving rules and road conditions in the countries they plan to visit.

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.

G.M. Recall for Seat Belts Affects 243,000 Crossovers

The damage can occur in the second row of the three-row vehicles as the seat is returned to an upright position after being folded flat.

White Wins; Silver Fades

WHITE has nudged out silver as the most popular automobile color in North America, ending silver's seven-year run at the top. According to DuPont's annual color survey, released last month, 19 percent of the cars and trucks sold in North America in 2007 were white and 18 percent were silver.

The all-white Dodge Avenger Stormtrooper, a customized one-of-a-kind model originally displayed by Dodge at the SEMA show in Las Vegas, was inspired by the organic-technological shapes of the armor of the imperial troops in the "Star Wars" movies. Even its wheels are white. ...