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June auto sales stay strong while SUVs, trucks grow in popularityUS car manufacturers reported reported robust auto sales gains for June, even though not everyone met analysts' expectations. Nissan's June US sales jumped 13.3 percent, but General Motors reported a 3 percent decrease.
Fiat Chrysler recalls Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Durango for suspension issuesFiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling thousands of Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles that may have serious suspension problems. FCA is contacting the owners of some of those SUVS and advising them to stop driving the vehicles immediately.
2016 Chevy Cruze will sell alongside older 'Cruze Limited'When the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze hits showrooms, it will share space with the old model, which will be rechristened Cruze Limited. Selling two generations of one model side-by-side isn't unheard of.
Do gas prices really matter?Fuel costs represent only a small fraction of the average US household's budget, according to an analysis by the Brookings Institution.
Why is Audi going to the moon?Audi has now announced that it has joined the Google Lunar X Prize competition, teaming up with a German team of scientists to send a vehicle to the moon.
Chevy Bolt: Testing for 'approachable' 200-mile range EV revealedTaking a dig at Tesla Motors, GM executives said the goal of the forthcoming Chevy Bolt EV is to make electric cars 'approachable to all, not just to the elite.' GM is already well along on testing what will become the Chevy Bolt, which will be sold in all 50 US states.
General Motors unveils 2016 Chevrolet Camaro convertibleGeneral Motors has introduced its 2016 Chevrolet Camaro convertible to the world. It may just look like a cute convertible, but it has some interesting features to improve the driving experience, writes Bengt Halvorson.
Dodge Ram trucks: Pricing for 2015 Rebel, Laramie Limited revealedDodge's Ram Truck brand has announced pricing on its tricked-out 1500 Rebel and 1500 Laramie Limited models, trucks that continue the trend away from the utilitarian roots of pickups and toward more tricked-out, luxury vehicles.
Ford wades into the sharing economy with new car-sharing programAs an increasing number of Millennial consumers opt for car-sharing over ownership, Ford is adapting to their needs.
2016 Volvo XC90 wait times hit three monthsThe new Volvo XC90 SUV is generating plenty of excitement from buyers, but the automaker is in danger of losing customers who might have to wait up to three months to get their hands on one. A partnership with Enterprise Rent-A-Car could solve the issue.
Can Uber survive if it has to play by the rules?A key labor ruling in San Francisco could be far more damaging to Uber than the other controversies that have surrounded the company in recent years.
Why Tesla wants stricter emissions rulesZero-emission vehicle rules in California will become stricter soon, and some carmakers are already requesting changes. Tesla Motors, meanwhile, is openly opposing its competitors on the issue, arguing that the California mandate should be even more stringent.
Porsche tops J.D. Power and Associates rankings for third year in a rowPorsche ranked first on J.D. Power and Associates' annual Initial Quality Study for the third year in a row. Why does Porsche keep getting a good score?
Small cars now deliver same fuel efficiency as big motorcyclesToday, the smaller cars on the auto market now deliver same fuel efficiency as big motorcycles. How did this happen?
Is Germany warming up to electric cars?Although Germany has a large domestic car industry, the country's government hasn't been as aggressive as other European countries on promoting electric cars. But, that could soon change.
'Top Gear' gets a new host to replace Jeremy ClarksonChris Evans, a British television and radio personality. has been named as Jeremy Clarkson's replacement as the host of "Top Gear." Evans is already familiar to British audiences from popular programs shows like "TFI Friday" and "The Big Breakfast."
Honda to launch fuel-effecient Civic in fall 2016, drops hybrid optionHonda will release its 2016 Honda Civic in fall 2016. This Honda Civic is expected to have a highway fuel economy of at least 40 mpg, which has lead the automaker to decide to forgo the hybrid version of the Civic.
Honda HR-V vs. Jeep Renegade: which small SUV is tops?The Honda HR-V and Jeep Renegade are two of the most popular smaller SUVs on the market. The Honda is perfectly suited to city and suburban use by couples or young families. The Jeep can tick those boxes convincingly, but it also provides considerably more off-road ability.
Teen driver in the house? For cheaper insurance, avoid these states.Adding a teen driver to an auto insurance policy can raise premiums by 80 percent, according to a new study. Which state has the biggest premium hikes for insuring teenage drivers, and what can parents do to save money?
Can BMW and China beat Google in the race to autonomous cars?Baidu, a Chinese search engine company, started working with BMW in 2014 to develop autonomous car technology, and now it has announced that it expects to have on the roads a self-driving car prototype by the end of 2015.
