All In Gear
- How to reserve a Tesla Model 3 online
Tesla Motors released the details on reserving a Model 3 yesterday morning, including options for both in-store and online reservations, as the company had previously discussed. The car will be unveiled to the public in a week.
- Jeep concept hints at new Wrangler pickup
Jeep is hard at work developing a new Wrangler, one that’s expected to be larger yet more fuel efficient than the current model.
- Hydrogen for fuel-cell vehicles made from wind energy in Japanese test
Japan is expanding its hydrogen-fuel-cell capabilities ahead of the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
- Fiat Chrysler commits to automatic emergency braking—and radar sensors
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has announced that it will join 19 automakers in signing an auto-industry commitment to implement automatic emergency braking (AEB) technology.
- Want to drive for Lyft? GM will rent you a car for cheap
The rental program is called Express Drive, and it could dramatically increase Lyft's network of drivers. That, in turn, could make the service more attractive to riders and give Lyft a leg up in its efforts to overtake Planet Earth's top ride-sharing company, Uber.
- FBI and NHTSA say car hacking is real, offer tips to keep you safe
Worried about your car being hacked? The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are, too, and they've published some handy tips to keep you and your ride safe.
- 2013-2015 Nissan Leaf recalled for braking problem, 46,000 vehicles affected
Nissan is recalling more than 46,000 Nissan Leaf electric vehicles from model years 2013, 2014, and 2015, due to an issue that effects their braking ability in cold weather.
- Jaguar Land Rover consolidates classic car programs
Jaguar Land Rover runs several programs offering services to owners of older models from the respective Jaguar and Land Rover brands. All of those programs are now consolidated in the new department Jaguar Land Rover Classic.
- Tesla Model 3 mania kicks off with teaser ahead of March 31 reveal
The Tesla Model 3 isn’t due to start delivery until late 2017. When it arrives, it should have a range of at least 200 miles and a starting price of about $35,000 before incentives.
- North America's largest coal power plant to become 44-MW solar farm
The Ontario Power Generation Nanticoke Generating Station was once North America's largest coal-fired power plant. It's now about to get a second life as a solar farm.
- Insurance companies want you to get recalled cars repaired, too
Automakers aren't the only companies that want consumers to have their flawed car fixed. Insurers feel the same, and at least one is letting its customers know when their vehicles are in need of repairs.
- 2017 Acura NSX supercar review: a Ferrari minus the badge
The 2017 Acura NSX reasserts the notion that Honda can make a supercar in its own right. The automaker expects to sell just 800 cars in the United States.
- Nissan Leaf withdrawn from New Zealand, electric-car sales plummet
The Nissan Leaf is the bestselling electric car worldwide, but now Nissan will stop selling it from New Zealand.
- Do Trump and Clinton use fear of the foreign to sway voters?
Clinton has expressed support for tightening "rules of origin" regulations, which would make it more difficult for automakers to claim that their vehicles are manufactured in America if they use too many foreign-made parts.
- Lyft, GM partner on car rental service
Lyft and GM are teaming up to bring a car-rental service to Chicago and other major metropolitan hubs.
- 2017 Toyota Highlander gets a new look, 8-speed transmission
The 2017 Toyota Highlander receives some updates that include revised styling, an 8-speed automatic transmission, engine stop-start, and the addition of a sporty SE variant.
- General Motors buys self-driving car startup Cruise Automation
Cruise Automation, a San-Francisco based startup specializing in self-driving car technology, is the latest piece in GM's strategy for the future of autonomous vehicles.
- China tweaks electric-car plans to reward success, reduce fraud
China will be phasing out its electric-car subsidies in favor of other policies that authorities will believe yield greater gains.
- Nissan Leaf recall on 47,000 cars for brake problem
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration Saturday say the problem is centered on a relay inside the cars' electronic brake booster.
- Daimler to spend $500 million on electric-car battery factory
Daimler has announced that it will be building a new electric-car battery factory, which will start construction this fall in Germany.