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GM report strong sales. Meanwhile, auto prices increase as loan terms lengthen.General Motors, Toyota, and other automakers boast stellar sales since the recession. Car prices are going up, and auto loan terms are getting longer at the same time.
Tesla Motors: making running changes to luxury, all-electric carA Tesla Motors' Model S luxury sport sedan sold in May 2014 is quite different than one sold in June 2012. How has Tesla Motors updated and added new features to its all-electric luxury car?
Auto sales: Chrysler, GM, and Ford bounce back in MayAuto sales soared in May thanks to a strong Memorial Day weekend sales. GM reported its best monthly sales since 2008 despite an ongoing recall crisis, while auto sales for Chrysler shot up 17 percent.
Japanese automakers, government move toward fuel-cell vehiclesJapan's government announced plans to change guidelines for fuel-cell vehicles to promote sales. Toyota and Honda have been concentrating on developing fuel-cell vehicles.
Chrysler will perform update pickup trucks to solve programming problemsChrysler said it will perform an update on some Ram 1500 and 2500 pickup trucks to fix problems from software glitches. Chrysler said the problems affect the trucks' remote access, keyless entry, and tire-pressure monitors.
Details for plan on boosting electric car sales in Northeast, California emergeMore details on the eight-state plan to promote the sale of more electric cars have been released. The goal is to have sold more than 3 million electric cars by 2025 in the US.
Mastretta founders walk away from companyThe founders of Mastretta, a Mexican sports car startup, have left the company. Brothers Carlos and Daniel Mastretta said they left their company because of differences with an investor.
Ford recall includes 914,000 Escape, Explorer SUVs with power steering issueFord recall affects Ford Escape and Mercury models from 2008 through 2011 model years and some 2011-2013 Ford Explorer models. The Ford recall was made due to issues with electric power steering systems.
Ford sells 500 Mustangs in 30 secondsFord started accepting orders for its 2015 Mustang in Europe. Thirty seconds later, the first 500 Ford Mustangs were sold out.
Crash prevention systems in vehicles improving rapidly, IIHS findsMore than 20 precent of 2014 vehicle models now have a front crash prevention system with automatic-braking, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Automakers such as GM have been improving safety features on its vehicles.
- Company surpasses $1 million crowdfunding target for solar-power roads
Solar Roadways, a company that builds solar-power generating roads, already passed its crowdfunding target of $1 million, and it still has four days left to raise more money. Solar Roadways founders Scott and Julie Brusaw continue to improve their prototype product.
Volkswagen previews new technology in next Passat sedanVolkswagen will unveil the next model of the Passat sedan in July. While consumers will have to wait to see the car, Volkswagen recently previewed some of the automaker's latest technology.
Google self-driving car: no steering wheel, no problem?Google's electric, autonomous car doesn't have a steering wheel, brakes, or a gas pedal. But what does that mean for Google's driverless car, the law, and safety?
Hyundai-Kia beats Honda to "Greenest Automaker" awardFor the first time since 1998, Honda is no longer considered the "Greenest Automaker." Instead, Hyundai-Kia took the "Greenest Automaker" prize this year.
General Motors uses research to make stop-start systems smootherGeneral Motors puts a stop-start system in its 2015 Chevrolet Impala to make driving more pleasant. It also improves Chevrolet's city mileage improvement by five percent.
Why your next vehicle may have a different transmissionContinuously variable automatic transmissions, also known as CVTs, are gaining momentum in today's car industry. Why is this happening, and what will happen to conventional automatic transmissions?
Toyota recall includes 511,000 Siennas, Highlanders, and LexusesToyota recall involves rust on Sienna's spare tire holder, airbag controller software on Highlanders, and brake pedal switch on Lexus GS350 sedan. Siennas from 2004-11 model years make up the bulk of the Toyota recall.
Will Europe get driverless cars before US?Europeans could bring self-driving vehicles to the Continent long before they arrive in the US, Read writes. Some European countries are lobbying for a provision in a new UN Convention that allows drivers to take their hands of the wheel of autonomous vehicles.
Tesla Motors passes Toyota as California's largest carmakerTesla Motors is the largest company in California, overtaking Toyota which has been based in California since the late 1950s. The question now is if Tesla Motors will build its highly-anticipated gigafactory in the Golden State.
GM recall: General Motors adds 2.4 million vehicles to recallGM recall expands to include an additional 2.4 million vehicles, bringing the total number of vehicles GM has recalled this year up to 13.6 million. The company says no fatalities have been linked to the latest GM recall.
