By RICHARD S. CHANG on Feb 06, 2012 12:29PM

Collecting: Early Japanese Imports Find Admirers

: The Yamaguchis, from left, Taiki, Koji and Terry, with their Toyota Celicas from the 1970s.Bargain-price Japanese cars from the ?70s and ?80s are being revisited by a generation of enthusiasts who grew up riding in the back seats.

By CHRISTOPHER JENSEN on Feb 04, 2012 11:17PM

Behind the Wheel / 2012 Range Rover Evoque: Range Rover Evoque: A Sleek S.U.V. From Land Rover

: The Evoque is two feet shorter, and has four fewer cylinders, than other Range Rovers. It comes as a coupe, above, or four-door.With the Range Rover Evoque, Land Rover makes a play for buyers looking for a lighter, more fuel efficient S.U.V.

By JAMES G. COBB on Feb 04, 2012 11:17PM

Around the Block: Mazda RX-8: Closing the Circle on the Rotary

The Mazda RX-8, a quirky sports car with a gas-swilling rotary engine, remained invigorating even as it came to the end of its seven year run.

By TARA SIEGEL BERNARD on Feb 06, 2012 02:32PM

Your Money: Want Better Car Insurance Rates? You Have to Make the Call - Your Money

A retiree qualified for lower car insurance premiums, but found that out only after a chance piece of mail prodded him to call his insurer.

By JOHN UPTON on Feb 04, 2012 11:04PM

The Bay Citizen: California Clean Cars Deal Criticized as Hurting Green Sales

Critics say a provision of the Advanced Clean Cars Program could allow automakers to sell fewer environmentally desirable cars in California in coming years.