All In Gear
Tesla battery factory courted by Tucson, Ariz.Tesla recently announced plans for a lithium battery "gigafactory" and is considering four southwestern US states for its location. The city of Tucson has made a formal proposal to become the site of the Tesla giga plant.
GM recall: 1.18M GM SUVs recalled for airbag defectBuick Enclave recall is part of a larger recall of 1.18 million GM SUVs because the front and side airbags may not deploy. The issue causing the Buick Enclave recall also includes the GMC Acadia, Chevy Traverse, and Saturn Outlook.
GM recalls 1.5 million more vehicles after ignition debacleGM is recalling more than 1.5 million US vehicles in three separate incidents, the company announced Monday. Those recalls come shortly after the large-scale GM recall for an ignition issue that was linked to several deaths and prompted an ongoing federal investigation.
Planning a Tesla road trip? Avoid national parks.With Tesla's network of chargers around the US growing quickly, a cross-country road trip may be in many Tesla owners' summer plans. But the dearth of electric car chargers in and around the nation's most popular national parks could pose a problem.
2011-2012 Dodge Charger recalled for overheating headlightsDodge recalled more than 43,000 of its 2011 and 2012 Charger sedans after the company said faulty headlights could damage electrical systems in the vehicles.
Autolib electric car-sharing service eyes LondonThe Paris-based Autolib is reportedly rolling into London with the goal of mustering a fleet of 100 electric cars in its first year.
Dodge Viper worth tens of thousands? Crush it, Chrysler orders.Dodge Viper was donated to tech center so students could work on it. But Chrysler says the Dodge Viper is outdated and not street legal.
Americans' mass transit use highest in decadesAs more Americans move into cities and curb their driving habits over concerns of traffic and pollution, researchers say that mass transit use is higher than it has been in decades.
2015 Audi A3 will include in-car 4G connectivity for less than $17 per month2015 Audi A3 Sedan will include in-vehicle 4G LTE connectivity for around $17 per month from AT&T. The 2015 Audi A3 feature makes Audi officially the first automaker to offer 4G LTE speeds in a car.
Tesla store sales blocked in New JerseyTesla is facing a major obstacle in New Jersey, where Governor Chris Christie is expediting a proposal that would effectively block electric-car maker Tesla Motors’ direct-sales model in the state.
GM excluded Saturn Ion crash fatalities from ignition recallGeneral Motors excluded the Saturn Ion from a Feb. 13 recall for faulty ignition switches after engineers inexplicably failed to look at fatal crashes involving the compact car. Four crashes involving 2004 Ions that killed four people, according to a GM chronology of the recall.
Acura gets own marketing division as sedan sales slideLuxury automaker Acura will get its own team to help market its products after the brand reportedly saw a drop in sales of its sedans.
General Motors faces criminal investigation over ignition recallThe Justice Department will launch a rare criminal investigation to find out if General Motors broke any laws with its slow response to a defect that prompted a widespread recall. GM's CEO has promised 'an unflinching look' at what happened.
Apple's CarPlay comes to iOSThough you'll have to wait to buy a CarPlay enabled car, Apple has gotten drivers one step closer. The CarPlay update is now available for iOS.
Honda hybrids go bigger; Insight axedHonda has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding its hybrid offerings in the U.S, despite halting production of the Honda Insight later this year. Honda's hybrid efforts will focus on larger models like the Accord and Civic.
Long-lost 'Purple People Eater' Corvette race car heads to Amelia IslandFamous in auto racing circles for its successes, the Chevrolet Corvette nicknamed "The Purple People Eater" will be on display this weekend in Florida.
Jaguar hires Beckham to help sell cars in ChinaJaguar's advertising department apparently has high hopes for David Beckham in China, where the soccer star will represent the automaker in the company's ad campaign.
Nissan Altima? So last year. In Geneva, Nissan shows off 2015 JukeThough the Nissan Altima was a staple of the car company's line up last year, at the Geneva Motor Show it looks like Nissan is all about the Juke for 2015.
Automaker Koenigsegg signs on American dealerSwedish car maker Koenigsegg announced that a Manhattan auto dealer will be the first US-based outlet to sell the company's high-powered vehicles.
Tesla (TSLA) announces European expansion plans at Geneva auto showTesla Motors (TSLA) will reportedly build additional charging stations and service centers across Europe. By year's end, the company claims that its combined European and Asian sales will be almost double those it expects in North America.
