All In Gear
- Analysts say electric cars won't influence oil price drop
As electric cars become more widespread, they have the potential to drastically reduce the need for oil. Analysts debate what effect electric cars will have on the oil industry.
- Chinese carmaker BYD says electric-car sales may triple this year
Chinese carmaker BYD delivered nearly 62,000 battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles last year, almost entirely in China. The company projects that its explosive sales growth will continue.
- Tesla Model 3 orders start as buyers wait in line outside stores
Lines of Tesla fans and future Model 3 owners are waiting patiently outside dozens of Tesla locations. Tesla begins taking reservation for the new Model 3 today in the United States.
- Will Tesla sue over state franchise law restrictions?
Tesla Motors is weighing whether to sue in Federal court over various state franchise laws that prohibit it from selling Model S and Model X electric cars online to buyers.
- Are your headlights doing the job? Probably not, says auto safety study.
A nonprofit that tests cars for safety for the first time tested headlights. It found that the lights on only one of 31 midsize cars are up to snuff.
- New marketing tactics from GM on Chevy Volt, Bolt
GM intends to use much more targeted marketing methods, messages, and channels to reach people it knows will love both vehicles.
- The buyer's guide to electric-car charging stations
It's easy to give your car some juice at home if you have an electric-car charging station, and there are many different options on the market to choose from.
- What have we learned since the VW diesel scandal?
A look at how VW and the diesel scandal have evolved over the past six months.
- Next Hyundai fuel-cell vehicle will be another SUV
Plans are already in place for Hyundai's next fuel-cell vehicle to sport a crossover utility vehicle body.
- 2017 Subaru Impreza preview: sleeker than ever with top-notch safety
The 2017 Subaru Impreza gets a crisp new look with all the latest safety technology, including lane-departure warnings and adaptive cruise control. The new Impreza goes on sale later this year.
- What's the best city for electric cars in the US?
Researchers at the Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs recently compiled a list of the most electric car-friendly US cities in terms of infrastructure and incentives. Which city does it the best?
- What's the most congested city in the world?
Traffic congestion around the world has risen by 13 percent since 2008, according to mapping and traffic service TomTom. Which city is most affected by a commuting slog?
- 2016 Toyota Prius Prime: details on 120 MPGe plug-in hybrid, all-electric mode
The 2017 Toyota Prius Prime has a longer, 22-mile electric driving range, better drivability, and exceptional 120+ MPGe fuel efficiency.
- What color will your car be in 2018?
A majority of car shoppers list car color as one of the most important factors in their decision-making process. How do automakers match the right palette to the right model?
- Should VW pay to retire the dirtiest diesel trucks for its cheating?
Making Volkswagen clean up the US truck fleet and pay for pollution reduction projects would be one hugely beneficial way for the automaker to do penance for cheating on diesel emissions tests, experts say.
- Study shows we may be closer to sharing self-driving cars than we think
Fifteen years from now, we may be relying more on sharing autonomous vehicles than owning or driving them ourselves, according to a new study from ABI Research.
- 2017 Buick Encore gets new look, more tech
Buick’s Encore has been a major hit for the brand, and now the automaker is introducing a substantial update to keep the sales momentum going.
- Lincoln Navigator SUV concept dazzles at New York Auto Show
Lincoln unveiled its Navigator Concept at the New York Auto show this week, suggesting the Lincoln brand renaissance may actually stick this time.
- Chevrolet Bolt EV pre-production cars now being built
Chevy said Tuesday that pre-production units of its 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV are now rolling off the line at the assembly plant in Orion Township, Michigan. Cars that can be sold to the general public won't start until the end of this year.
- Recall in the works for 2016-2017 Hyundai Santa Fe crossover
Hyundai has issued a recall for more than 34,000 Santa Fe crossovers from the 2016 and 2017 model years.