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Ultra-low-mileage Chevrolet Corvair Monza heads to the auction block

We've never really paused to appreciate the subtle good looks of the Chevrolet Corvair, especially the end-of-the-line 1969 Corvair Monza coupe. But this particular car, which will be sold at the upcoming Mecum Houston auction on April 11, will make you stop and take stock. Even if you're Ralph Nader, you can't help but be impressed by its extreme originality: It has just 15 miles on the odometer.

Would you get into a cab that looks like this?

Nissan is hell-bent on taking over the world's taxicab fleets with its NV200 van. First, it invaded New York with a thoughtfully redesigned, nearly luxurious yellow cab, all but ready for its hard-earned medallion (but not quite). It hopes to fare better in London, seeking a place among the 22,000 black cabs that fill the city's streets.

Ford reaches agreement to sell Volvo to Geely for $1.8 billion

Ford has reached an agreement to sell its Swedish brand Volvo to Chinese carmaker Geely for about $1.8 billion in a multinational sale expected to close in the third quarter of this year. The pending agreement was announced on Sunday morning, and Ford will continue to supply powertrains, stamping and other parts to Volvo after the sale. If it closes, the landmark deal delivers the premium Volvo brand--long a benchmark for automotive safety--to a Chinese firm that has ambitious plans for growth.