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Behind the Wheel | 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
An Exotic ’Vette for the Jet Set
An Exotic ’Vette for the Jet Set The 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1.

The 638-horsepower ZR1 only looks like a regular Corvette. Nearly everything underneath, including the symbolism, is different.

A 100-Year-Old Dream: A Road Just for Cars

The Long Island Motor Parkway, built 100 years ago by William Kissam Vanderbilt II, was one of the first roads built specifically for the automobile.

Design
A Car to Carry a Family Legacy

Andrea Pininfarina, the scion of the firm best known for designing exotic Italian sports cars, had nearly completed an ambitious electric car project before he died.

G.M. Said to Seek Merger With Ford Before Chrysler

G.M. executives are said to have approached Ford about a merger in July, but Ford rejected the idea.

Toyota May Make Prius a Brand and Widen the Model Lineup

Toyota may create a separate brand for its Prius hybrid car and could add both larger and smaller Prius models to the lineup.

Ensuring Junior Goes for a Mild Ride

A new safety technology from Ford will let parents limit teen drivers’ top speed, cap the volume on the stereo and encourage other safe driving habits.

Slide Show SLIDE SHOW: More Surprises at Paris Motor Show

Highlights from this year’s show at the Porte de Versailles convention center, which is open to the public through Oct. 19.

Multimedia
From Road to Ruin

Images from the route of the Long Island Motor Parkway, one of the first purpose-built roads for automobiles, which was built in 1908.

Inside Automobiles

Audio Slide Show

Slide Show

Slide Show

All in Good Taste
All in Good Taste
24 Hours of LeMons
24 Hours of LeMons
Party Pictures From Lead East
Party Pictures From Lead East
More Surprises at Paris Motor Show

Highlights from this year’s show at the Porte de Versailles convention center, which is open to the public through Oct. 19.

Green Inc. Blog
Prius Diary, Part v

Micki Maynard highlights reader tips on how to get the most out of her Prius.

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