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- Honda Accord Hybrids recalled for electrical problems, engine trouble
Honda is recalling nearly 6,800 Honda Accord Hybrids from the 2014 and 2015 model years that may suffer from an electrical flaw that could disable the car's gasoline engine, according to government regulators.
- Jaguar Land Rover diesel plans move ahead, despite VW mess
Diesel engines may be suffering in the public eye due to the Volkswagen diesel-emission cheating scandal, but luxury carmakers, including Jaguar, are pushing forward. The automaker is planning a diesel Land Rover for the US market.
- Some Chevy Volts will be self-driving next year
Visitors to GM's technical development campus next year might get a ride from a fleet of autonomous 2016 Chevy Volt extended range vehicles.
- Tesla Model X: the new safest SUV?
Tesla CEO Elon Musk spent nearly the first half of his Model X presentation outlining the new SUV's safety features. The The Model X, he said, is the first SUV that’s five-star in every safety category.
- Tesla Model X SUV finally arrives with 257-mile range, 92 mpg
After a years-long wait, The first handful of Model X crossovers were handed over to customers last night at Tesla's factory in Fremont, Calif.
- VW diesel scandal expands to Audi: 2.1 million more cars affected
The Volkswagen Group's dirty diesel scandal continues to expand, now affecting more than 2.1 million cars worldwide from its Audi division. The majority of the cars are in Western Europe, but thousands are on American roads.
- 2016 Hyundai Tucson gets top marks for safety
The Hyundai Tucson, which was fully redesigned for 2016, earned top results in every category (and subcategory) of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)'s rigorous crash testing.
- Volkswagen names new CEO: A look back at its very bad week
Volkswagen announced Porsche chief Matthias Mueller as its new CEO Friday, capping off a week of revelations, recriminations, stock tumbles, leadership changes, and, inevitably, lawsuits.
- 2014-2015 Mitsubishi Lancer recalled for fuel leak and fire risk
Mitsubishi Motors is recalling 1,500 Lancer Evolution and Lancer Ralliart vehicles 2014 and 2015 models.
- How can Volkswagen atone for diesel deception?
Volkswagen has a long way to go to regain the trust of the public, but it could start by coming up with ways to offset the pollution caused by its diesel cars and promoting the spread of electric vehicles.
- Apple car might be a disaster
Apple is rumored to be producing its first car in 2019. Industry legend Bob Lutz is calling the move a disaster.
- Volkswagen emissions scandal woes grow as company faces global scrutiny
In the wake of its massive emissions scandal, Volkswagen has suffered huge losses but avoided US fines – for now. Will their luck hold as other countries launch their own investigations?
- VW diesel emissions recall widens: 10 things you need to know
Volkswagen's recall of diesel cars due to falsified emissions data has expanded to 11 million cars worldwide, the company announced Tuesday. Addressing the problem will cost the company an estimated $7.3 billion.
- VW CEO apologizes after EPA emission-cheating accusations
Volkswagen is facing the possibility of major fines and perhaps criminal charges for installing software on close to 500,000 of its TDI-branded diesel models from the Volkswagen and Audi brands that was designed to circumvent EPA emissions standards
- Despite little information, Apple and Google lead at German auto show
Apple and Google have yet to release details on their automobile projects, but that didn’t stop them from dominating the buzz at Frankfurt's International Motor Show.
- Why the EPA is investigating Volkswagen
Volkswagen AG, the German car manufacturer, is under investigation by California and US emissions regulators for allegedly circumventing emission tests with a new device.
- 2016 Honda Civic Sedan offers sleeker lines and a more efficient turbo engine
The 2016 Honda Civic sedan will go on sale in the US later this year, and will eventually be followed by coupe and five-door hatchback body styles.
- Ford Shelby GT now available with Mustang's EcoBoost engine
Shelby GT is now also available with the Mustang EcoBoost’s turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine. Ford doesn’t offer its V-6-powered Mustangs outside North America, hence the reason Shelby has focused on the four-banger.
- Can Audi and Porsche compete with Tesla?
Audi and Porsche revealed all-electric concept cars at the Frankfurt Auto Show Monday. How do the two luxury brands compare with Tesla?
- Bugatti shows off Vision Gran Turismo concept at Frankfurt Auto Show
Bugatti has joined the pantheon of automakers taking part in the Visions Gran Turismo video game challenge, and its concept was unveiled in life-size form at the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show.