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Chrysler recalls 25,500 Fiat 500L's in US for airbag problemChrysler has recalled 2014 and 2015 models of the Fiat 500L. The recall, which affects 25,500 cars in the US and 4,000 in Canada, stems from an airbag problem.
London may charge extra fees on higher-emitting cars by 2020London may be charging extra fees for drivers of higher-emitting, diesel cars by 2020. Drivers already pay a £11.50, or $19.50, fee to enter the city, but diesel drivers could pay an extra £10, or $17, if the plans go ahead.
Hyundai recalls 889,000 Sonatas for brake issuesHyundai issued two recalls affecting 889,000 Sonatas due to brake problems. Huyndai's recalls affects mostly Hyundai Sonatas from model years 2011-2014, although some 2015 Hyundai Sonatas are affected.
Is this the world's most expensive car?A 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO could be the world's most expensive car. A seller in Germany placed an ad for the 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO at 47.6 million euros, or $62.7 million.
Two billion vehicles projected to be on roads by 2035About 2 billion vehicles are estimated to be on the roads by 2035, according to a report from Navigant Research. Currently, there are about 1.2 billion vehicles on the road.
2015 Challenger Hellcat to be auctioned off for charityA 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat will be auctioned off for charity in Las Vegas in September. Auction proceeds will go to benefit the Opportunity Village, an organization that helps people with intellectual disabilities.
NHTSA launches three safety probes affecting 750,000 US car ownersThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched three unrelated investigations of the 2008 Chevrolet Impala, the 2011-2012 Dodge Charger, and the 2006-2008 Hyundai Sonata. The NHTSA safety probes affect about 750,000 US car owners.
Gas price equivalent for electricity? 75 cents.Electric car owners today pay for electricity at equivalent of about 75 cents per gallon. 25 utilities in 14 states currently offer electricity rates tailored towards electric vehicle owners, according to a study by the Northeast Group.
Rules for quiet electric cars have to be delayed, automakers sayRules for quiet hybrid and electric cars to have alert noises aren't ready yet. Thus, automakers are urging the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to delay the rules for quiet electric cars.
Americans owe $902.2 billion in car loansAmericans now owe $902.2 billion in car loans, up 10 percent from last year. However, most Americans also repaying their car loans on time.
Light-duty vehicles' energy consumption to tick down in 26 yearsLight-duty vehicles' energy consumption is projected to decrease from 63 percent of the transportation sector in 2012 to 51 percent in 2040, according to a report from the US Energy Information Administration. The report cites improved fuel economy as a driving factor.
Cars that will be gone in 2015As the auto industry adds on more cars, others have to go. Here is a breakdown of which cars will be gone in 2015, which ones are changing into different models, and which ones are on hold for now.
Chrysler recalls 792,300 Jeep Commanders, Jeep Grand Cherokees for ignition switch glitchChrysler has recalled about 792,300 Jeep Commanders and Grand Cherokees from all over the world. Chrysler issued the recall because there is a problem with the cars' ignition switch, which has been linked to one accident so far.
2015 Challenger Hellcat: What's it like to drive Dodge's new muscle car?The 2015 Challenger Hellcat is powerful, easy to handle, and quick. What's more, the 2015 Hellcat, along with the rest of the 2015 Challenger lineup from Dodge, is getting electric power steering.
China wants 30 percent of government cars to be electric carsChina will require 30 percent of all government cars to be electric cars. The plan will include battery electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids, and fuel-cell cars, and it is set to be phased in over the next two years.
Electric cars: Why Tesla is important for both the auto industry and Silicon ValleyElectric cars have a valuable advocate in Tesla, whose Model S sedan is the gold standard in the growing industry. But in addition to the growth of electric cars, Tesla's success is vital to the US auto industry as a whole.
General Motors recalls several models for power steering problemsGeneral Motors is recalling several models – 2008 Chevy Malibu, Pontiac G6, and Saturn Aura – for power steering problems. Affected vehicles may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist, which could occur at any time while driving.
Nissan's driverless car? It won't be fully autonomous in 2020.Earlier this year, Nissan announced it would have a driverless car by 2020. However, it turns out that Nissan's self-driving car won't actually be fully autonomous.
SUVs, crossovers outsell sedans for first time everSales of SUVs and crossovers now outpace sales of sedans in the US. SUVs and CUVs accounted for 36.5 percent of new US vehicles registered between January and May of 2014, according to IIHS Automotive.
BMW recalls 1.6 million 3 Series vehicles worldwide with Takata airbagsBMW is recalling 1.6 million 3 series vehicles worldwide with Takata airbag inflators as a precautionary measure, the automaker said Wednesday. The BMW 3 Series recall affects 574,000 cars in the US.
