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2016 Toyota Mirai: Fuel cell vehicle on sale next year, priced at $57KThe 2016 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle will carry a sticker price of $57,500 when it launches in the US late next year, Toyota said today. Production of the 2016 Toyota Mirai will start slowly, with just 700 to be built for global sale during calendar 2015.
2014 Los Angeles Auto Show kicks off. What to expect.The 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show, now in its 107th year, boasts a list of world and North American premieres that is one of the biggest on record. The action at the Los Angeles Auto Show gets underway Nov. 18.
2016 Shelby GT350: Top-performance Ford Mustang makes a roaring debutShelby Mustang models have always offered something special; and the 2016 Shelby Mustang GT350 is no exception. The Shelby GT350 will make its official bow later this week at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show
2016 Audi TT specs revealed ahead of Los Angeles Auto ShowThe 206 Audi TT will feature a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine rated at 220 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. The debuts for the new Audi TT and TT roadster will take place this week at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show.
Out of their league? Six vehicles with shocking sticker prices.High sticker prices aren't necessarily reserved for known luxury brands, like Porsches and Cadillacs. Some surprising vehicles, including the Jeep Wrangler and the Toyota Land cruiser, have prices high enough to raise a few eyebrows.
2014 Tesla Model S: Number of variants and options cutThe number of actual and potential Tesla Model S variants exploded with the launch of the "D" dual motor all-wheel drive system but to simplify its assembly process and boost production rates, Tesla Motors is making some cuts.
GM scrambled to get new ignition switches 2 months before recall. Why the delay?General Motors scrambled to secure repair parts in the months leading up to the ignition switch recall announcement this past spring -- months during which the company could've alerted owners of the problem. GM's internal, highly bureaucratic structure is largely to blame.
Anti-Tesla law in Michigan 'unnecessary protectionism,' AutoNation chief saysTesla got an unexpected defense from AutoNation CEO Mike Jackson, who called auto-dealer efforts to ban all direct sales by Tesla Motors state by state 'unnecessary protectionism.' Still, Jackson called the automaker's direct-sales model 'inefficient'.
Tesla Model S P85D reviews are in, and they are breathlessThe Tesla Model S P85D got a gushing road test from Motor Trend this week. Among the highlights was the Tesla S P85D's acceleration, which was faster than the legendary $1 million McLaren F1 supercar.
Volkswagen Golf GTI is one of the best cars to buy in 2015The Volkswagen Golf GTI, along with the rest of the Golf lineup, is on the shortlist of the best cars to buy in 2015. The 2015 Volkswagen Golf range also includes the e-Golf, the first plug-in electric car that VW has ever sold in the U.S.
'Car Talk' host Tom Magliozzi made us laugh about life, with carsTom Magliozzi and 'Car Talk' were infectious and incessantly funny – enough to pull in listeners who didn't give a hoot about cars otherwise. Magliozzi, who died Monday, was MIT educated, a former college professor, and co-owner of a do-it-yourself repair shop, among other things.
Auto sales: Nissan Leaf sets a new yearly recordNissan Leaf broke its own record for most electric cars sold in the U.S. in a single year, with two months of sales still left to go. October saw deliveries of 2,589 Leafs, bringing the year-to-date total to 24,411.
Is leasing a car a losing game?To buy or to lease? In general, buying a car is a better deal, but the answer can depend on your specific preferences and circumstances.
Gas prices near record lows. Which US city has the cheapest?Gas prices are the lowest they've been in four years. The highest US gas prices are in San Francisco, while commuters in one Southern city are paying just $2.73 a gallon.
BMW cars: 2015 X5 M and X6 M revealed ahead of Los Angeles Auto ShowBMW cars had a big reveal ahead of the 2014 Los Angeles auto show. BMW's new X5 M and X6 M performance SUVs are finally here, bringing even more power, extra gears, and a host of other technological updates with them.
Interest rates and car loans: 4 ways to get a better rateInterest rates for car loans are low right now, so it could be a good time to act if you're looking to buy. With a little preparation, however, you can nab even lower interest rates for your car loan.
Tesla Model S taxis report for duty in the NetherlandsThe Tesla Model S will be added to the Netherlands' Taxi Electric fleet, giving travelers the opportunity for a somewhat more luxurious ride. The Netherlands follows Norway, where Tesla Model S taxis are already operating.
The best cars to buy in 2015: Audi, Volkswagen, and...Kia?The best green cars to enter the market this year come from a wide variety of automakers, from luxury brands like Audi to reliable, budget-friendly makes like Honda and Kia. Which new car will come out on top?
Did General Motors prompt Michigan's 'anti-Tesla' law?Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signed a bill into law yesterday effectively banning Tesla from setting up shop in the Wolverine state. He did so after General Motors, a major Michigan employer, issued a statement supporting the so-called 'anti-Tesla' bill.
Takata airbag recall tops 12 million: a list of every affected US vehicleTakata airbags have been the subject of a years-long series of recalls affecting more than 12 million vehicles around the world. The Takata airbag recall affects some 7.8 million US motorists, especially those in regions with high heat and humidity.
