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- Uber moves self-driving fleet to Arizona after program shut down in California
In mid-December, Uber added San Francisco to the list of cities where the company is testing self-driving prototypes. However, the ride-sharing giant on Thursday said it was moving the prototypes to Phoenix.
- California lives up to its threat; forces Uber's self-driving cars off the road
California has dealt with the issue of self-driving cars, and other companies are playing by the proper rules. Uber should do the same.
- Toyota changes course, offers to share hybrid technology with rivals
Over the past six months, Toyota has made some remarkable decisions about its present and future car technologies.
- Volkswagen to pay $200 million for cheating 3.0-liter diesels
The money will be available to states to reduce their reliance on older diesel vehicles, including trucks, buses, ferries, and tugboats.
- Car buyers paid a record-high $34,077 on average in 2016
Average car prices have climbed 12.7 percent since 2011 and show little sign of slowing.
- Norwegian Tesla owners, company settle out of court over performance claims
Tesla's Model S is sometimes the single best-selling car in electric-friendly Norway, but that doesn't make the automaker immune to the occasional grievances brought up by dissatisfied customers.
- Self-driving Chevy Bolt EVs hit Michigan roads
Michigan just passed the most lenient legislation in the nation regulating self-driving cars, and General Motors is taking advantage.
- Takata airbag recall now affecting your favorite fancy sports cars
A mass recall of Takata airbags involves nearly 50 million units, and that number could climb even higher in the near future.
- Elon Musk, other Silicon Valley execs to meet with Trump today
The Tesla CEO will join top executives from Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, and more in a meeting with the president-elect, according to reports. Most of the tech industry did not back Trump in his successful bid for the presidency.
- Chevy Cruze Diesel will start at $24,670
Several automakers backed away from diesels in the wake of the Volkswagen diesel scandal. Not General Motors. The 2017 Cruze diesel sedan will go on sale early next year.
- How Michigan lawmakers seek to open the path for self-driving cars
Michigan self-driving cars: A new comprehensive package of laws tries to pave the way for an innovation that could upend how we get around.
- Porsche is dragged deeper into Dieselgete
New reports suggest that Volkswagen has been using emissions-test-cheating software on gas-powered models, too -- specifically, those made by Porsche.
- GM executive in Europe says 15 percent of cars sold in Europe by 2030 will be electric
While 10 to 15 percent would make up a significantly higher share of vehicles than electric cars have today, it also makes for a fairly slow ramp up.
- These are the safest cars of 2017
Making the cut for the coveted IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award got even tougher this year.
- After Trump's win, AutoNation stops fixing recalled cars
In the wake of headline-dominating recalls from General Motors and Takata, and more than a little public pressure, America's largest car retailer vowed to fix every recalled used car on its lots. Now, AutoNation has reneged on its promise.
- 2017 Dodge Challenger GT with all-wheel drive makes its debut
The 2017 Dodge Challenger GT is the first two-door American muscle car with all-wheel drive.
- Carmakers howl about fuel economy rules, but regularly beat them. Why?
This is the fourth consecutive year automakers have exceeded government standards, even as consumers flock to less-efficient SUVs. Their exceptional performance may lie in a combination of technology, and the way regulations are written.
- 2017 Chevrolet Camaro is an improvement on a classic
We named the Camaro SS the Motor Authority Best Car to Buy for 2016. For 2017, the best gets better.
- New Ford Fiesta ST to debut in late 2017
The newest Fiesta ST won't enter production until January 2018.
- 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid plug-in minivan: 33 miles of range, 84 MPGe EPA ratings
During our recent first drive, we were impressed by the Pacifica Hybrid's ability to function as a good electric vehicle, with enough electric power that it didn't kick on its gasoline engine at the drop of a hat.