All In Gear
2015 Corvette Z06 Convertible gives car lovers a spring peek2015 Corvette comes with a supercharged 6.2 liter LT4 V-8 engine, a seven-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission, and a ragtop. The 2015 Corvette Z06 Convertible will debut next week at the New York Auto Show.
Next Mazda MX-5 to sport new lookMazda is reportedly planning a redesign of its MX-5, a model that the automaker has sold since 1989, and could begin selling it later this year.
Electric vehicle maker suspends operations, but won't closeAfter failing to earn a profit from sales, Smith Electric Vehicles said it will stop production so the company can retool its manufacturing process. The company said it has sold vehicles to Staples, Frito-Lay and Coca-Cola, among other customers.
Final Corvette pulled from Kentucky sinkholeOfficials at the National Corvette Museum say they'll try to repair the eight Chevrolet Corvettes that fell into a sinkhole under the institution in February, but some of the cars – valued as a group at about $1 million – may be beyond repair.
Ford names new design chief for LincolnFord named the head of its advanced design studio as the lead designer for its Lincoln brand just as the automaker gears up to begin selling vehicles in China.
Study finds concern over security breach potential in self-driving car technologyNew technologies designed to take the driving of automobiles out of human hands and in the care of computers could make the roads safer - but some fear that such a system would be vulnerable to security breaches, as well.
For General Motors, is Mary Barra a problem or the solutution?General Motors CEO Mary Barra may offer the fresh leadership needed to solve the company's recall crisis, but her decades-long career at General Motors raises red flags about her ability to evoke change in the company she now leads.
Corvette sinkhole: Last car pulled from hole at Kentucky museumCorvette sinkhole at the National Corvette Museum in Kentucky claimed eight cars in mid-February. The last car pulled from the Corvette sinkhole was a 2001 Mallett Hammer Z06.
Toyota recall of 6.4M vehicles for steering, airbag defects is its second-largest everToyota recall of nearly 6.4 million vehicles includes almost 30 models mostly sold in North America, Europe, and Japan. The latest Toyota recall comes just weeks after the automaker paid a $1.2 billion fine for failing to disclose earlier safety problems in its cars.
Smart car tipping becoming popular with San Francisco vandalsSmart car tipping has emerged as a new sport for pranksters in San Francisco. One witness who saw a Smart car tipping in action told police it took six to eight people to lift the little car onto its rear.
Ford recall involves 435,000 vehicles with corrosion, seat issuesFord recall will include nearly 435,000 cars and SUVs that need repairs for rusting frame parts or faulty seats. One crash but no injuries are linked to the Ford recall.
GM to create jobs, invest $450 million for new Chevy VoltGM is expected to announce that it will update its Chevy Volt plant, spending $450 million and adding 1,400 new jobs.
Tesla battery plant faces skepticism from stakeholders, analystsIt's all about the numbers: If Tesla Motors intends to sell more of its electric cars, it'll need more batteries to power them. And while the company has ambitious plans for its own battery manufacturing plant, some of Tesla's backers aren't yet committed to the project.
Do American drivers care about better gas mileage?The average gas mileage for American automobiles is getting better, but American car buyers still seem uninterested in trading in their pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles for compact cars.
Tesla seeks right to sell cars directly to New Jersey customers in lawsuitElectric vehicle manufacturer Tesla Motors says it wants to sell its cars directly to customers in New Jersey, and is fighting a state law that effectively limits such sales between automakers and car buyers.
GM files documents to NHTSA. 200K pages related to recall.GM files documents to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration related to a defective ignition switch linked to at least 13 deaths. GM filed some 200,000 pages of documents to the safety agency by a Thursday midnight deadline.
Tesla Model S sales set a record in NorwayTesla Model S sales set the single-month record in Norway last month, breaking the mark set by Ford in 1986. Despite Norway's small population, Tesla Motors has set up four dealerships in the country, capitalizing on the heavy incentives offered to Norway's drivers to go electric.
Will cameras replace rearview mirrors on cars?Passenger car manufacturers are hoping that a rule requiring rear-facing cameras on vehicles will eliminate the need for rearview mirrors.
Chrysler recall involves nearly 870K Dodge, Jeep SUVs with brake defectChrysler recall of Dodge and Jeep SUVs involves a brake booster with crimped joints that can become corroded when exposed to water. So far, one accident but no injuries are connected to the Chrysler recall.
General Motors did not share critical info before fatal crashes, NHTSA saysGeneral Motors did not share key information that would have helped identify a defect that is now linked to at least 13 deaths and a recall of 2.6 million General Motors cars, the head of the NHTSA said in defense of his agency.
