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General Motors investing $290 million in Corvette plantGeneral Motors plans to upgrade and modify the Corvette plant in Bowling Green, Ky.
Will pampering of customers give Lincoln an edge over competitors?In these days of diminished brand loyalty, Lincoln is betting that customer service can give its luxury brand an edge. And so, today Lincoln announced that it would offer standard pickup and delivery service on all new vehicles as of the 2017 model-year, beginning with the all-new Continental.
Is Toyota Prius the most efficient electric car?Six plug-in hybrids are less energy-efficient than the 2016 Toyota Prius Eco—rated at 56 mpg—according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
VW reaches settlement with US regulators, but Dieselgate is far from overThe entire settlement package will cost Volkswagen up to $15.3 billion to settle claims in the United States. officials said Tuesday. The money will go toward owner compensation, environmental remediation programs, and development of zero-emissions technology.
UK automakers could be Brexit's big losersThe UK auto market will shrink, at least in the near term. That plus other impacts of Brexit on the auto industry.
Your grandchild may never own a car, says Navigant ResearchTechnological advances, like the electric powertrain, could mean that children born in the near future won't own cars as adults.
- Students build electric race car that goes 0 to 60 m.p.h. in 1.5 seconds
Known as 'Grimsel,' the car was built by students from the Swiss universities ETH Zurich and Hochschule Luzern.
Could Tesla gain an Italian rival in Maserati?As carmakers face stricter emissions standards around the world, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles considers an electric version of its Maserati Alfieri sports-car concept.
NEVS is the new SaabSaab gets new life as NEVS, a car brand with a new look and logo that is focused on producing electric vehicles.
Volkswagen diesel owners could get as much as $7,000 from companyIn addition to either fixing or buying back the affected cars, VW will pay between $1,000 and $7,000 to compensate consumers, according to unofficial reports. That and more in today's car news.
Will German car manufacturers give up diesel?Though diesel vehicles once made up half of all the new cars sold in Europe, their popularity is expected to decline. With new emission control efforts in Paris and Germany, will German car manufacturers continue to make diesel-fueled vehicles?
Bentley Mulsanne offers smooth ride and luxury insideWith a twin-turbocharged, low-revving, V8 engine and hand-stitched seats, the Bentley Mulsanne offers consumers luxury with a capital L.
Kia tops JD Power's initial quality survey for 2016Kia jumped Porsche to take the top spot in JD Power's Initial Quality Survey, the research group announced Wednesday. That and more in today's car news.
Automakers improving quality and technology, J.D. Power survey saysAn annual survey by the J.D. Power consulting firm found that most automakers improved their reliability scores this year in a survey of new-car buyers.
Why you could see lower fuel-economy ratings in 2017A number of vehicles could see gas-mileage ratings fall due to tweaks in the calculation of EPA fuel-economy ratings.
- Dodge Viper gets the ax after 2017 model year
Since 1992, approximately 30,000 Vipers have been built in Detroit. The final model year for the Viper will begin production on Friday, June 24.
How BMW i3 batteries will become home energy storage systemsBMW joins a slew of automakers, including Tesla and Nissan, who are offering up batteries that can double as home energy storage.
Tesla moves to acquire SolarCity, but investors balkTesla and Solar City are already closely linked, as Tesla CEO Elon Musk is also Chairman of SolarCity. Analysts have questioned Tesla’s reasoning in acquiring SolarCity, a company which like Tesla is losing money and has substantial debts.
The world's most expensive tires, complete with gold leafZenesis recently unveiled the world's most expensive tires, but don't expect to see these tires on the road anytime soon.
- IBM, Local Motors ready to commercialize autonomous bus
Olli is the first vehicle concept to utilize the processing power behind IBM's Watson Internet of Things, a cloud-based computer system with artificial intelligence.
