All In Gear
- Audi helps out antsy drivers (and fuel efficiency) with a countdown to green lights
A new feature in some of Audi’s 2017 models will tell drivers stuck at red lights how long they’ll have to wait for a green signal. This eases not only driver anxiety, but also vehicle fuel use and emissions.
2017 Honda Civic Hatchback revealed: coming to showrooms this fallThe newest Civic Hatchback will be available in LX, Sport, EX, EX-L, and Sport Touring trims, and will feature a single engine at launch, albeit with two different outputs.
Tesla Autopilot involved in another crash, this time in ChinaThe automaker has confirmed another crash involving its semi-autonomous Autopilot software.
Survey: 68 percent of teens use apps while drivingAs a new study from Liberty Mutual Insurance and SADD points out, apps are especially dangerous in the hands of teen drivers
Volkswagen should pay more for diesel buybacks, Consumer Reports saysConsumer Reports said last week that proposed buyback amounts may undervalue the retail prices of certain Volkswagen diesel models affected by the automaker's diesel cheating fiasco.
Another worry for Volkswagen owners: Wireless hack can unlock millions of Audis, Porsches, VWsThere's a security hole in Volkswagen's keyless entry system, and it affects a lot of vehicles--basically, every vehicle that Volkswagen has built since 1995.
2017 Ford Escape improves crash test performance, but still isn't 'good'Ford improved the Escape's front structure beneath its redesigned nose for 2017, and it reinforced the vehicle's door hinges as well. Those changes helped out a lot, but they weren't quite enough to elevate it to the top of the IIHS's safety ratings.
Group purchase in Montreal signs up 2,800 to lower price of 2016 Nissan LeafGroup purchases of cars to drive down the price has emerged as a way for electric-car advocates to accomplish several goals at once.
Study: Nearly 80 percent of Americans support stricter fuel economy rulesA majority of both Democrats and Republicans were concerned with transportation's effect on the environment and believe that lawmakers should take it into effect when developing transportation plans, according to a new survey.
2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro pickup starts at $41,700If you've got a mountain to climb—and, it turns out, a mountain of cash sitting around—there are few choices more compelling than the 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro.
EPA to let BMW sell diesels in US for 2017Good news, diesel fans: Volkswagen hasn't ruined things for everyone. The EPA has approved BMW's 2017 model-year diesel lineup.
Nissan seeks to sell AESC electric-car battery venture: reportNissan owns half the company that makes the battery cells for its electric cars, but reducing battery cost may be the most effective way to boost sales of Nissan Leaf vehicles.
Should you warm up your engine before driving?Conventional wisdom holds that engines should be warm before driving, especially on cold winter days, but is that true?
Tesla expands as losses growTesla plans to open a new retail location every four days even as it reports some of the biggest losses yet for the company. When it comes to company strategy, Tesla is still in start-up mode.
- Huge Chinese road-straddling elevated bus carries first passengers
You may have seen the renderings floating around the web, showing designs for a huge Chinese bus riding on rails over a multi-lane road. What a wild and wacky idea. Except that it's real.
Are test drives a thing of the past?As more cars are sold online (or over Twitter), there may be a significant drop in the number of consumers who want to test drive cars before a purchase.
Tesla plans to build a 'Space Bus.' What's that?The latest phase of Tesla's 'Master Plan' already includes a semi-truck, autonomous bus, pickup truck, and small crossover. But CEO Elon Musk is hinting at yet another new vehicle project.
How to factor maintenance costs into your car's sticker priceThe YourMechanic website is beginning to compile data on which car brands will cost you the most in fixes over the car's lifetime. When buying a car, you should factor in to your purchase the amount of money it will cost to maintain the car.
Volkswagen diesel modifications begin testing in California. Can faulty cars be fixed?The California Air Resources Board is preparing to test hardware and software modifications for all three varieties of VW and Audi 2.0-liter TDI models affected by Volkswagen's diesel emission cheating fallout.
Utah doctors to sue TV's 'Diesel Brothers' for illegal modificationsUtah Physicians for a Healthy Environment says it found online videos of Diesel Brothers stars demonstrating how to bypass a truck's emissions-control system, and advertising 'repair kits' meant for that purpose.
