All In Gear
- Volkswagen will stop selling diesels in the US. For now.
Volkswagen says that it is done selling diesel-powered cars in the United States, blaming increasingly difficult federal emissions standards and VW's struggles in the wake of its massive emissions cheating scandal.
- 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid gets a host of updates, 48 mpg
Among 2017 hybrid sedans, the Accord Hybrid remains at the top, with higher fuel efficiency than the hybrid versions of the Ford Fusion, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, and Toyota Camry.
- Europe plans for tighter emissions standards after 2021
The European Union is laying the groundwork for tougher emissions caps after current emissions standards expire in 2021.
- Golf carts get an upgrade from Mercedes-Benz
For the golfers looking for a little more luxury in their life, Mercedes-Benz is partnering with a high-end golf cart manufacturer to create the luxury Garia Golf Car, which will include include a touchscreen and refrigerator.
- Honda offers the Honda Clarity, powered by hydrogen fuel cell
Honda hopes the 2017 Honda Clarity will take off among consumers looking for an electric vehicle with more range.
- Vintage sports cars get new life as briefcases
When Porsches and Lamborghinis are no longer road-worthy, they go to Mariclaro to be turned into chic messenger bags.
- Nissan unveils ProPILOT, its answer to Tesla's Autopilot
At a press conference today, Nissan announced that its ProPILOT semi-autonomous driving software will be available in Japan next month.
- OPEC's cheap oil strategy
Keeping fuel prices low doesn't benefit OPEC in the short term, but it could lead to long-term benefits for oil-producing countries when the supply of oil is low.
- Honda HR-V, Jeep Wrangler, Nissan Rogue, and others have poor headlights
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says that the headlights found on most small SUVs aren't up to snuff.
- Tesla Autopilot probe widens after fatal crash to include the SEC
The Securities and Exchange Commission is now investigating a fatal crash in Florida involving a Model S sedan in Autopilot mode, which could have huge financial implications for Tesla. How will the automaker and Elon Musk recover?
- Is it time to get rid of rear-view and side-view mirrors?
As technology advances and more cars come equipped with backup cameras, rear-view and side-view mirrors may become less common.
- Most American families can't afford a new car, study finds
A study by Bankrate concludes that for most American families, the cost of a new car exceeds the amount families are able to spend on their mode of transportation.
- China could be major player in electric car market
Chinese car manufacturers have begun focusing on the production of electric vehicles. Be on the lookout for these seven Chinese companies in coming years.
- BMW's vision for next 100 years includes all-electric Rolls Royce
In honor of their 100th anniversary, BMW attempts to predict what's to come for the auto industry in the next 100 years with new concept cars.
- Tesla misses an aggressive delivery target. Again.
Tesla Motors said it delivered 14,370 vehicles from April through June, made up of 9,745 Model S sedans and 4,625 Model X utility vehicles. It has now missed initially announced targets not only for quarterly production but for last year's total as well.
- BMW says its fully autonomous car is coming in 2021
BMW on Friday announced a partnership with Intel and Mobileye to help spur the development of autonomous technology.
- Electric cars great for suburbs, not for cities
Because of a lack of charging stations, most U.S. metro areas are not electric car-friendly.
- Volvo V90: Bringing back the wagon
With the Volvo V90, Volvo might just regain interest in wagons within the U.S. market.
- Nine automatic safety features of the Mercedes-Benz E-class
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-class uses assisted driving technology to up its safety game.
- Will Route 66 go solar?
Missouri's state transportation department intends to install photovoltaic pavers in a portion of Route 66 by the end of this year.