A man was killed Thursday morning when a large tree toppled onto his moving car in Westchester County.

Can a Toyota Man Fix Chrysler?
Seeking stability, Chrysler turns to James E. Press, a 37-year veteran of rival automaker Toyota.

Mayor Richard Daley proposes fuel surcharge up to $1 for taxi rides
From today’s print edition: Mayor Richard Daley proposes fuel surcharge up to $1 for taxi rides Daley proposes an extra $1 per ride, depending on the price at the pump By Gary Washburn and Deanese Williams-Harris, TRIBUNE REPORTER Tribune reporter… Council moves toward sharing tax pain with home sellers Posted by Gary Washburn at 5:56 […]

Paying at the Pump, in a Big Way
When half a tank costs $505, rising fuel prices sting. While the price of gasoline may be on the verge of setting another record, diesel is already there.

Ping: The Amazing Race, as Played in the Lab
The X Prize Foundation is kicking off a contest for a drivable, affordable car that gets 100 miles a gallon at the new york International Auto Show.

Police Investigate Million Dollar Jewelry Heist
Police in New Jersey are trying to track down a few big-time jewelry thieves who got away with millions of dollars’ worth of merchandise.

Motoring: Catastrophic Failure Leads to Seat Recall
The government insisted on a recall of child safety seats even though there is no standard that specifies how well such seats must protect children in a side crash.

Colorado Visitor Seeking Red-haired Blue Liner
Posted March 18 - 12:30 p.m Cue up the slow jams. Dip some strawberries in chocolate. Dim the lights. It’s time for “Going Public” to hook up riders with a little romance. Today’s “L”ove connection request comes from a Colorado… CTA Seeks Smooth Operators Posted March 17 - 3:17 p.m Are you bursting with desire […]

Geneva Motor Show: Glamour and Cars? It s Still the Swiss
The Geneva Motor Show is a throwback to the time when auto shows were celebrations of the industry.

In Racetrack Roulette, an Owner Spins the Wheel
O. Bruton Smith has used leverage, power, money and a born salesman s bulldog drive to build drag strips, racetracks and an assortment of companies that have made him a billionaire.

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