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Five vehicles that cost less to own as dieselsDiesel vehicles as a whole cost more over the long run than their gasoline equivalents, but diesel can pay off if you're considering a luxury model. Here are five examples.
Car brands suspend sales in Russia as ruble collapsesAmid Russia's worst economic crisis, some major automakers have temporarily suspended their sales in the country, while others are shifting inventory or planning price increases.
How Chrysler became 'FCA US LLC'As of this morning, the company formerly known as Chrysler has changed its name to 'FCA US LLC,' to better reflect its Fiat ownership. Thankfully for car fans, the change is mostly a technicality, and brand names like Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram aren't going anywhere.
Will cheap gas cause electric car sales to plummet?The notion that electric car sales will plummet with the arrival of vastly lower gasoline prices has been floating around lately. But for many reasons, it's not a foregone conclusion that plug-in electric car sales will fall just because gas prices have gotten lower.
Aston Martin Works celebrates 60th anniversary with limited edition VanquishAston Martin Works will celebrate its 60th anniversary with six bespoke, highly customized cars. The company says they’ll feature a bevy of unique appearance features, plus one especially cool material: piston metal interior trim.
Michigan police surprise drivers by helping with holiday shoppingInstead of a speeding ticket, officers in Lowell, Michigan gave pulled-over drivers gifts to help with their holiday shopping. The stunt was funded UP TV, but it made quite a few drivers happy.
Tesla Model X: an electric car that can tow, tooThe Tesla Model X won't go on sale for a while yet, but it may have a hidden talent: towing. While aftermarket hitch kits have been offered for other electric cars, the Tesla Model X will be the first one available with a factory-installed hitch.
2015 Car & Truck/Utility of the Year finalists unveiled. Can Chevy win big again?The jurors of the North American Car & Truck/Utility Of The Year (NACTOY) Award have revealed the shortlist of finalists. Last year's Car of the Year was the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray; the Truck/Utility of the Year was the Chevrolet Silverado.
Tesla Model S, Corvette top list of vehicles owners would buy againTesla Model S and Chevy Corvette got high marks on Consumer Reports' annual ownership-satisfaction survey. Among mainstream brands, Subaru was ranked highest, while Buick, Hyundai Kia, Nissan, and Mitsubishi were the least likely to have repeat buyers.
F1 breaking news: Korea back on the calendar, Audi F1 rumors resurfaceMotorsport’s governing body, the FIA, has announced a series of rule changes for the 2015 Formula One World Championship, one of which is the addition of the Korean Grand Prix to the official calendar, bringing the total number of races to 21.
Tesla Model S leads the pack in customer satisfaction. Again.Tesla Model S owners are still in love with the electric car more than two years after its launch. The Tesla Model S sedan topped Consumer Reports' annual customer satisfaction ratings this year, just as it did last year.
Ferrari FFX K: New supercar roars onto the scene in Abu DhabiFerrari’s new track-only version of its LaFerrari flagship, the FXX K, has been revealed ahead of its official debut later this week in Abu Dhabi. Like Ferrari's previous experimental cars, the FXX K will be offered exclusively to the brand's most loyal customers.
Takata airbag recall fiasco: What car owners need to knowTakata has refused to expand a recall of faulty airbags linked to at least five deaths in the US, and the path to a nationwide recall has become exponentially more complicated for Takata, automakers, federal regulators, and owners of affected vehicles.
2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 starts heading out to dealers2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 cars started shipping out to dealers across the country yesterday. The new 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 offers great choices, a convertible option for the first time, and as an automatic transmission. Keys might be given to some lucky customers as early as this week.
US auto sales accelerate thanks to low gas prices, holiday buzzAuto sales climbed in November, with sales of SUVs and trucks coming in especially strong. Chrysler saw a 20 percent climb in auto sales since November 2013, thanks to strong performance from Jeep SUVs and Ram trucks. GM, Honda, and Toyota also saw impressive gains.
2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 gets a very reasonable sticker priceThe 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 might be a new performance bargain if reports of its pricing prove accurate. The 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 will bring to the table more than 500 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque, plus a very reasonable $52,995 price tag.
World AIDS Day marked with 2015 special edition Subaru Legacy designed by Mondo GuerraFor World AIDS Day today, Subaru and desigerner Guerra have teamed up to create a special 2015 Subaru Legacy that's limited to an edition of one. The World AIDS Day partnership between the two is a natural because of the HIV/AIDS activism both parties have worked on in the past.
Tesla and BMW: Natural competitors in electric cars, one dayBoth Tesla and BMW have come up with their own models of electric cars and approached the market differently but their paths may eventually converge. As electric cars become more mainstream, both carmakers may compete head to head when they broaden their lineups, creating more opportunities for overlap.
Diesel-powered Chevy Colorado ZR2 debuts at LA Auto ShowChevy is really selling its 2015 Colorado mid-size pickup truck as a lifestyle vehicle. After unveiling customized Colorados at the Texas State Fair and SEMA, it brought yet another Colorado-based concept, the diesel-powered ZR2, to the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show.
Volkswagen Golf R Variant makes debut at LA Auto ShowVolkswagen Golf R has spawned a wagon variant, which makes its world debut this week at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. This is the first time the Volkswagen Golf R has been available with the wagon bodystyle, known here as a SportWagen and everywhere else as a Variant.
