All In Gear
- Tesla Model S vs. BMW i8: How these six-figure plugins stack up
The Tesla Model S and the BMW i8 have huge differences beyond their hefty price tags and potential to turn heads. Which is the best fit for the environmentally conscious one-percenter?
- Could fully-automated parking arrive in the near future?
While automakers and tech companies continue to make strides in self-driving car development, it will take a long time before self-driving cars hit the roads. Fully-automated parking, on the other hand, might be coming soon.
- New Popemobile: Francis nixes Mercedes for a humble Hyundai Santa Fe
Th Hyundai Santa Fe will be the latest vehicle to cart around Pope Francis, breaking an 80-year streak for Mercedes as the purveyor of popemobiles.
- Nissan Maxima 2016: Is the '4-door sports car' cool again?
The 2016 Nissan Maxima has a new look, upgraded road manners and a dramatically reinvented style. Additional selling points for the new Nissan Maxima: strong fuel economy and impressive handling.
- Tesla Motors' Elon Musk says Model X to arrive in fall
Tesla Motors plans to release its SUV crossover, the Model X, in three to four months, CEO Elon Musk said. Tesla Motors is also well into construction and planning for its Gigafactory outside Reno, Nevada, which is expected to open 2017.
- Honda CR-V vs. Toyota RAV4: Which crossover is right for you?
Both Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 are popular vehicles for families that have a lot going on. Overall, the Honda CR-V is the better choice, but there are some reasons to pick the RAV4 over the Honda CR-V.
- Not all car dealers hate Tesla Motors' direct sales. Here's why.
Tesla Motors' practice of selling directly to customers has drawn the ire of many car dealers, who view Tesla's direct sales as a threat to their franchise sales model. Then why do some car dealers support it?
- Minnesota energy coop offers renewable power to electric-car owners
Great River Energy, a Minnesota energy cooperative, is offering renewable power to the state's electric-car owners for the same price as that generated from fossil fuels. The coop provides energy to 650,000 households in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
- Want to start your own sports car company? Here's how.
If you ever wanted to start your own sports car company, here is your chance: the MMI company in the UK is selling its Avocet sports car program and including all the designs and rights for it.
- US auto sales strong, but they're costing buyers more in loans
General Motors, Fiat Chrysler, and other automakers beat analysts' expectations and saw their best May sales in years. But now, it is taking consumers even longer to pay back auto loans.
- Could electric cars run on liquid fuel?
A sustainable fuel for electric cars wouldn't require drivers who are used to pumping gas to alter their habits, and it would sidestep the issues of battery weight and charging times. Artificial photosynthesis could be the answer.
- Where are electric cars rare outside of California?
The Northeast region of the US does not have a wide range of selection for purchasing electric cars like California and the West Coast do. Despite states implementing incentives to buy electric cars, there are still several hurdles to overcome.
- Already? Man fined for using Apple Watch while driving.
The Apple Watch isn't even available in stores yet, and a Canadian man has been fined $120 for using it while driving. The case could have wide repercussions regarding how and when wearable use of the Apple Watch is permitted.
- Takata airbag recall expands to millions more cars
Five automakers expanded their recall lists of cars with defective Takata airbag inflators. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it may take several weeks before automakers verify which cars need to be recalled.
- Ford shares electric car technology with rival automakers. Why?
Ford is following Tesla Motors' and BMW's footsteps in sharing its electric car technology with automakers. What does Ford gain from sharing its portfolio of patents?
- Zipcar sees uptick in baby boomer membership
Zipcar and other car-sharing services are not just for Millennials – a growing number of baby boomers, especially city-dwelling ones, are using Zipcar.
- Ford recalls 423,000 vehicles for power steering issue: What's on the list?
The latest recalls from Ford come amidst a difficult month for the carmaker.
- Connecticut jumpstarts electric car rebate program
Connecticut has kicked off its Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate (CHEAPR) pilot program. Drivers who purchase a new hydrogen fuel-cell or plug-in electric car can get a rebate up to $3,000.
- Self-driving cars could cut vehicle ownership in half
Google plans to start testing its fully-autonomous car prototype this summer, while automakers continue to develop their own technology. However, one analyst from Barclays predicts there will be a big drop in vehicle ownership rates and auto sales.
- Cadillac CTS: Smooth ride, but smaller than Hyundai Genesis
The Cadillac CTS and Hyundai Genesis have different features that make both models good choices. Which is right for you?