Through the collective indifference of government and industry, hundreds of people die each year in accidents in work zones.

  Christopher Liddell helped cut costs at Microsoft, and with his new role as G.M.?s finance chief, he might be in the running for the top job at the automaker.

  The packages include cash payments and other incentives like vouchers to buy cars and short-term health insurance coverage.

  The new Accord Crosstour is one of a group of vehicles trying to carve out a niche between conventional sedans and crossover utility vehicles.

  Under the leadership of Semon E. Knudsen, G.M.?s Pontiac division evolved from the company?s plainest to its most electrifying.

  There is renewed interest among automotive engineers in developing two-stroke engines as a possible solution to meeting future mileage standards.

  Auto enthusiasts across the U.S. were dismayed that G.M. was planning to close Saab, a maker of quirky but revered cars.

  This week's classic ads pay tribute to Pontiac's golden era of the 1960's.

  Improper installation of a protective cover may expose fuel lines to damage, which could lead to a fire.

  Volvo hired Esref Armagan, a Turkish artist who has been blind since birth, to paint the 2011 Volvo S60, which will not be publicly unveiled until the Geneva Motor Show in March.

  Sony PlayStation's popular racing simulator will feature a virtual version of a hot-rod built by an Oregon man who has never played the game.

  By incorporating Google Earth into the satellite navigation system of its A8 luxury sedan, Audi is one step closer to converting the dashboard into a mobile desktop.

  A dictate from the city?s Taxi and Limousine Commission bans any electronic device ?in the immediate proximity of the driver?s ear.?

  The numerous gadgets in the new hybrid Lexus often distract from, rather than add to, the driver?s pleasure and comfort.