All In Gear
- Tesla direct sales ban in Michigan called 'corrupt politics at its worst'
Tesla Motors was banned from selling cars directly to buyers online in Michigan thanks to a bill signed Tuesday by state governor Rick Snyder. Michigan joins a handful of states, including Texas, where cars may only be sold through independently owned franchised dealers, a blow to Tesla's business model.
Forty-plus ways autonomous cars will save (or ruin) the worldA new, expansive report details the many ups (and downs) of life in the rapidly approaching era of autonomous cars.
Toyota recalls 1.75 million vehicles to repair faulty brakes and fuel systemsToyota is issuing three large recalls that affect 1.75 million car owners worldwide. The Toyota recalls are meant to fix problems related to brakes and fuel systems on cars built between 2007 and 2014.
BMW cars: M2 will debut at 2015 Detroit Auto ShowBMW cars' highly-anticipated model, the M2 will debut at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show in January. There is much debate over where the M2 will fit into the lineup of BMW cars.
Chrysler recalls 184,000 Dodge, Jeep SUVs with faulty safety systemsChrysler has issued a recall for 2014 models of the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango due to an electrical glitch that may wreak havoc on those vehicles' safety systems, potentially disabling airbags and safety belts. Over 184,000 Jeep and Dodge vehicles are affected by the Chrysler recall.
Fiat Chrysler Automobile's NYSE debut is an important stepFiat Chrysler Automobiles started trading on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday, marking an important step in CEO Sergio Marchionne’s efforts to turn the company into one of the world's leading automakers. Fiat Chrysler shares fell slightly in their first day of trading.
Government program that loaned billions to Tesla, Fisker restartingThe US Department of Energy's $25 billion low-interest loan program may be about to start awarding new loans for the first time since 2011. The program, which handed out loans to Tesla, Fisker, and Ford, assists companies in producing vehicles with higher energy efficiency than the models they replace.
- What can the Tesla Model S autopilot really do?
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced an 'Autopilot' feature for the Model S that will change lanes for the driver once the signal is turned on. The Tesla autopilot feature will include more capabilities in the future.
Tesla 'D' means 691-HP dual-motor option, autopilot, and more driving rangeTesla Motors CEO Elon Musk’s big announcement regarding the 'D' turned out to be a new dual-motor option for the Model S that provides it with the extra traction of all-wheel drive. The dual-motor option also increases the driving range of the Tesla Model S by about 10 miles.
What’s coming from Elon Musk and Tesla could be much bigger (faster) than we thoughtElon Musk tweeted and the Internet exploded with speculation. But Musk said it didn't explode enough.
Which state has the most energy-efficient cars? Not the one you think.A recent study ranks states by the energy efficiency of both their cars and homes. Usual suspects like California and Vermont had high overall rankings, but the most energy-efficient state for cars was a bit of a surprise.
Siri is more distracting than texting while driving, study findsToyota and Hyundai were top performers in a recent AAA study measuring the distractive power of voice-activated and hands-free devices in certain vehicles. Interacting with Apple's Siri feature, meanwhile was one of the most distracting activities measured.
Hybrid cars: Cadillac to unveil a luxury plug-in model next yearHybrid cars are the new frontier for luxury automakers, and Cadillac is looking to compete German prestige brands like BMW and Porsche with the Cadillac CT6 plug-in hybrid. The new luxury sedan will be unveiled in the US this spring.
Panasonic will invest hundreds of millions in Tesla gigafactoryPanasonic's CEO says the company will invest tens of billions of yen (hundreds of millions US) into Tesla's $5 billion gigafactory project. Panasonic – which also owns a portion of Tesla – has also formed a company in the U.S. to oversee production of batteries at the gigafactory.
Mysterious Tesla Model S 'D' photo appears after Musk tweet. What could it be?A photo surfaced that purports to show a Tesla Model S 'P85D,' fueling the already-hot speculation over what Tesla and CEO Elon Musk will announce next week.
GM recalls over 500,000 more vehicles with suspension problems. Is yours on the list?General Motors announced two new recalls Friday pushing its total for the year to 71 recalls affecting nearly 30 million vehicles in North America. Friday's biggest recall affect 430,000 Cadillac SRX and and Saab 9-4X SUVs with improperly tightened rear suspension nuts.
What's coming from Elon Musk and Tesla after 'D' tweet? A few guesses.Tesla CEO Elon Musk took to Twitter Wednesday to tease an Oct. 9 announcement: 'About time to unveil the D and something else.' The tweet unleashed widespread speculation about what Musk and Tesla have coming next.
Will California's new low-carbon fuel standards raise gas prices?California has enacted numerous policies to cut transportation-related emissions, improve energy efficiency, and reduce the use of fossil fuels. One such policy--the state's Low-Carbon Fuel Standard, or LCFS--is not sitting well with oil companies, which claim the regulation will raise the price of gasoline.
Do self-driving cars have more 'green' potential than plugins?Self-driving or electric? One researcher contends that green-car advocates should support connected cars that are increasingly intelligent, leading toward partly and fully automated driving.
iPhone manufacturer Foxconn to sell $15K electric carFoxconn, well-known for manufacturing Apple iPhones, announced in June that it would build an electric car and that it would sell for less than $15,000. Foxconn is reportedly looking to expand its business beyond contract manufacturing for Apple and other companies like Microsoft and Sony.
