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How will Tiger Woods do in his return to golf this week?

2011-08-03 16:34:08

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Toyota's runaway-car worries may not stop at floor mats

2009-10-18 00:00:00

The 2009 Lexus ES 350 shot through suburban San Diego like a runaway missile, weaving at 120 miles an hour through rush hour freeway traffic as flames flashed from under the car. At the wheel, veteran California Highway Patrol Officer Mark Saylor...

Lee Westwood pulls out of WGC-Bridgestone, PGA Championship

2010-08-06 16:33:29

The spin on tires and fuel economy

2008-05-03 00:00:00

William Lowry recently spent $500 to replace the tires on his Toyota Camry hybrid. The salesman said the Goodyear Regatta 2 tires were just as good as the Bridgestone Turanzas that came with the car. But it didn't take long for Lowry to notice that his...

Amateur racers get a Formula One thrill

2007-04-01 00:00:00

LAS VEGAS Visitors take laps and clock their times at the speedway. It's a special moment for every race driver. You tighten the belts, flip down your visor and — quietly, in the privacy of your full-face helmet — say the Shepard's Prayer....

An Acura that rolls but doesn't rock

2003-12-10 00:00:00

The 2004 Acura TL will raise no one's blood lust, nor will it send anyone into an eye-lolling frenzy. The TL is Botox for the brain box. You might think that the TL -- based on the current-generation Honda Accord and built in Maryville, Ohio -- would be...

Rubber match: Why old tires get better mileage, and when eco tread is worth it

2013-05-10 07:49:00

Justin Wages logs 30,000 to 35,000 miles per year in a Toyota Prius and keeps meticulous records of his gas mileage, so he will notice when he loses even 2 mpg compared to a typical week. And when he puts fresh tires on his Prius, which he did seven...

Tires 101: What your tire's markings tell you

2013-04-15 00:00:00

Tires carry a wealth of information on their sidewalls; unfortunately, it's all in code. Most of it is of no concern to many owners, but it can be valuable for those who want to know the seasons for which their tires are intended, those who plan to...

Honda Rolls 7s with NC700X bike

2013-03-22 01:05:35

When playing casino slot machines hitting 777 will make you a winner. Honda's new motorcycles are like hitting sevens. The NC700X and NC700DX are "adventure style bikes," though some riders may view them as sport bikes, urban assault commuters,...

Winter safety behind the wheel

2013-01-08 00:00:00

Driving in the winter can be intimidating and dangerous. Are you ready to handle the roads in the slush and snow? According to Mark Cox, the director of Bridgestone's Winter Driving School, a few simple precautions and a little focus can keep you out of...

Kevin Hunt: How Not To Drive Like An Idiot On Snow And Ice

2013-03-09 00:00:00

It's no secret, at least in Connecticut, that this state has the country's best drivers on snow and ice. Who could question a state that, when snow falls, remains so remarkably calm and accident-free, with virtually no traffic tie-ups or slowdowns,...

2013 Toyota Tacoma pumped up with bad-boy looks

2013-02-15 01:05:33

Toyota's Tacoma, the U.S. sales leader in the compact-pickup segment, rolls into 2013 fit to lure consumers looking for a sporty, capable truck. Benefiting from freshened styling and upgrades during the previous model year, the 2013 Tacoma --...

A federal judge has refused to dismiss 121 lawsuits against Ford Motor Co. and Bridgestone Corp.'s Firestone unit involving accidents in Venezuela and Colombia, in a decision that could affect hundreds of similar cases pending nationwide.

2002-02-13 11:17:47

Japanese workers close a shipping container holding Bridgestone tires to be flown from the New Tokyo International Airport in Narita, east of Tokyo, to the United States on Aug. 23 to help speed the replacement of the 6.5 million Firestone tires recalled in the United States.

2000-08-23 06:03:00