All In Gear
- Toyota Prius owners keep their cars longer than any other model but one
Toyota Prius hybrid owners keep their cars longer than almost any other model, according to a recent study that tracked the percentage of original owners who kept their new-vehicle purchases at least 10 years. Which model beat it out?
- Mercedes GLS SUV aims for better efficiency, handling over GL-Class predecessors
Mercedes is giving its full-size SUV a facelift, along with a new name, for 2017. The automaker describes the GLS as the 'S-Class among SUVs.'
- Takata crisis continues: 2016 Honda CR-V recalled for exploding airbags
Honda has issued a recall for select 2016 Honda CR-V crossovers, which are equipped with Takata airbags. In tests conducted at a Honda facility in Mexico, the casing on one of those airbags shattered during deployment.
- Volkswagen scandal woes spread to other diesel automakers in Europe
The fallout from Volkswagen's emission cheating scandal could lead to a serious contradiction of the diesel market worldwide —including in the very near future, the phase-out of a number of current European-market diesel models.
- Mazda CX9 for 2016 teased ahead of Los Angeles Auto Show
A new generation of Mazda’s CX-9 crossover will debut this month at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show. It’s rumored the current model’s thirsty V-6 will be replaced by a downsized turbocharged four-cylinder.
- Volkswagen in Germany denies new EPA charges on Audi, Porsche V-6 software
The EPA has accused VW of incorporating similar software into its 3.0-liter V-6 diesels, which are used by Audi and Porsche as well. This time, the response was from the headquarters of Volkswagen AG in Germany--which came out swinging.
- Nissan debuts autonomous IDS Concept at Tokyo Motor show
Nissan has revealed a concept car that gives a glimpse of what electric-car ownership could be like many years into the future—and, perhaps, provides a few more hints of what’s in store for the second-generation Nissan Leaf.
- Is Tesla doomed?
One critic says Tesla is 'showing all the signs of a company in trouble,' and that the situation will only get worse as established automakers start taking electric cars more seriously and introduce luxury models of their own.
- Honda doubles down on hydrogen cells with 2017 Clarity Fuel Cell
Honda is an industry leader in the development of hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles. Today, at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show, we were treated to the production version which Honda has labeled the Clarity Fuel Cell.
- Nissan's green, autonomous car concept debuts at Tokyo Motor Show
Nissan debuted an autonomous electric car concept Wednesday at the Tokyo Motor Show. Some had speculated that it could be a preview of the next Nissan Leaf electric car.
- Toyota regains top spot as world's largest automaker from Volkswagen
Volkswagen has now lost the crown to perennial leader Toyota, which looks set to remain the world’s largest automaker by sales—and likely profits, too—in 2015.
- Toyota and Scion recall 2 million vehicles: Camry, Corolla, RAV4, and more
Toyota has issued a massive recall affecting 2 million US Toyota and Scion vehicles from the 2007 to 2011 model years. A manufacturing problem with the power window master switch could in some cases cause a fire.
- Ferrari shares soar after $9.8 billion IPO
Ferrari’s shares, which are listed under the apt ticker symbol RACE, rose in morning trading. With 17.18 million shares offered, representing about 9 percent of the company, Ferrari’s listing brought in approximately $893 million for FCA.
- Volkswagen offices raided, this time in France
Volkswagen officials said that they are cooperating with French officials to uncover the truth behind the worsening scandal surrounding emissions-test-cheating software installed on a range of Volkswagen's diesel vehicles.
- 2016 Honda Civic revealed: 35 combined mpg starting at $19,475
Honda has now released full details on its 10th-generation Civic, including pricing information. The best part is that we’ll finally be getting a high-performance Civic Type R, with a prototype based on the Civic Hatchback recently spotted in testing.
- A fond(ish) farewell to the Dodge Viper
Fiat Chrysler plans to ax its moderately popular sports car in 2017. The Viper first rolled into showrooms in 1992, and its life story is far more complicated than any 23-year-old's should be.
- Tesla Motors goes 'no hands’ with autopilot software
Tesla has released several key updates to its Model S and Model X vehicles that are essential building blocks to cars that drive fully autonomously.
- Who's at fault when a self-driving car crashes? 'Us,' say Mercedes and Volvo.
Google, Mercedes-Benz, and Volvo have all said that they would accept responsibility for accidents when their computers are at the wheel.
- The Volkswagen debacle could cost $25 billion
The diesel emissions scandal is going to be very, very expensive for Volkswagen. How expensive? We won't have final figures for months, if not years, but we can do a little back-of-the-envelope math.
- How can Volkswagen fix its TDI diesel problem? Six possibilities.
Volkswagen's proposals to make its TDI diesel cars compliant with emissions regulations could include software adjustment, engine tweaks, or outright buybacks.