All In Gear
- Test track for Elon Musk's Hyperloop to start construction this yearThe Hyperloop, which was first proposed in 2013 and offers a high-tech method of transporting people through tubes, may soon begin construction.
- Germany to spend billions incentivizing electric car expansionGermany hasn't done much in the way of policies supporting electric cars in the past, but new plans are underway to aggressively change that.
- The Feds have a three-point plan to accelerate rollout of new technology in carsSeveral federal agencies are beginning to roll out new plans that will help accelerate the development of things like autonomous technology in cars.
- 2016 Chevy Camaro SS is the best car to buy this yearThe 2016 Chevy Camaro SS is the best sports car deal on the market, keeping up with muscle cars from Porsche, Mercedes, and Ford at the price of a decent minivan.
- 2017 Hyundai Ioniq comes in hybrid, plugin hybrid, or electricThe Hyundai Ioniq rides on a dedicated platform designed not only to offer a variety of alternative powertrains but also be lightweight and fun to drive.
- Is Honda about to collaborate with GM on plug-in hybrids?Honda and GM, already partners on hydrogen fuel-cell technology, may expand that partnership to include plug-in hybrids and other electronic vehicles.
- Apple sets up webpage listing every car with CarPlayIf you want to buy a car that has Apple's CarPlay feature installed, Apple has just made it a lot easier to find what you're looking for.
- A Jeep Wrangler pickup truck is finally on its wayJeep's new truck will be built in Toledo, Ohio alongside the next-generation Jeep Wrangler. This all-new Wrangler is expected to arrive sometime towards the end of 2017, so we shouldn't expect the truck before then.
- 2017 GMC Acadia crossover is lighter but more powerfulThe newest version of the GMC Acadiahas slimmed down while upping its available power, and it's done that in an attempt to tackle the rest of the mid-size crossover competition out there.
- Kia Telluride SUV concept debuts at Detroit Auto ShowKia's Telluride concept, on display this week at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show, should fill the automaker's need for a larger, more focused SUV.
- VW unveils Tiguan, a new hybrid plug-in concept carVolkswagen unveiled its newest hybrid concept car at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show on Monday.
- Want to own Optimus Prime? Now you can.The truck that served as Optimus's vehicle mode in the movies will soon be available at auction.
- 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid: Minivan boasts 80 mpg, 30 miles of electric rangeFor 2017, Chrysler is making new waves in the minivan market it established more than three decades ago. The automaker's all-new Pacifica, is the first minivan in the world with a plug-in hybrid powertrain.
- Honda Civic, Volvo XC90 get 2016 North American Car and Truck of the Year awardsThe Honda Civic and the Volvo XC90 managed to beat out strong rivals in their respective categories to win the awards at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show.
- Tesla cars can now park themselves, but autopilot limitedTesla's new software update curbs some of the original functionality of the semi-autonomous system, dubbed Autopilot. Among the other changes to Autopilot is more accurate steering.
- Is Apple actually building a car?Rumors have been swirling for a few years about an Apple car, and now the tech giant has registered three automotive web domains.
- Only Fiat Chrysler cars were vulnerable to hackers, says NHTSAThe federal agency says last summer's recall of 1.4 million Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge and Ram vehicles closed the gap that allowed hackers to remotely take over a Jeep Cherokee.
- Inside the upcoming FTC ruling on Tesla MotorsOn January 19th, the Federal Trade Commission is poised to rule on whether Tesla Motors and other carmakers would be allowed to sell their cars directly to consumers.
- Kia joins other automakers, says self-driving cars are on the wayAt the CES electronics show, the Korean carmaker said autonomous cars will be in showrooms by 2030.
- Will the new Chevy Bolt revolutionize electric vehicles?General Motor's new electric car boasts an impressive 200-mile range at a price that's affordable to most people. If the car delivers, the Bolt could revolutionize electric cars, auto industry observers say.