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ZR1 Blue Devil Corvette, rescued from sinkhole, exits on its own powerZR1 Blue Devil Corvette was the last car to fall in the sinkhole and the first one rescued. The other seven vehicles at the National Corvette Museum apparently sustained more damage than the ZR1 Blue Devil Corvette.
Apple's CarPlay brings iOS to Mercedes, Volvo, and Ferrari dashboardsApple revealed CarPlay at the Geneva Motor Show on Monday, bringing the iOS operating system to car dashboards with Siri sitting shotgun.
Take a snowy ride with Aston MartinEver wonder how a luxury car would handle facing the elements high in the Rocky Mountains? Motor Authority writer Jeff Glucker took an Aston Martin for a ride in Crested Butte, Colo.
Tesla's gigafactory, bonds and other plans revealedElon Musk's Tesla Motors has made tracks in the automobile industry, both for its high-end cars and plans to build a battery plant and control one of the most important parts of producing electric cars.
Does the automobile industry have a future?Some analysts say commuters turn to other transportation options, the auto industry could peak at about 100 million annual sales within the next decade, then fall into a permanent decline.
Survey: More workplace options for charging electric carsDriver satisfaction with public facilities to charge electric cars is improving according to a recent survey from California's Center for Sustainable Energy.
Can an app predict gasoline prices?
Tesla Motors (TSLA) eyes battery factory to boost electric car productionAutomakers and consumer electronics manufacturers increasingly turn to lithium-ion batteries to power their products. After Tesla Motors (TSLA) reportedly consumed a significant chunk of battery output produced in 2013, the company may begin working with other manufacturers to produce their own battery supply.
Honda to end Insight hybrid productionFacing lagging sales and stiffer competition from Toyota's Prius models, Honda reportedly has pulled the plug on its own Insight hybrid.
TSLA: Tesla Model S named Consumer Reports 'Best Overall' vehicleTesla Model S won Consumer Reports' 'Best Overall' vehicle award, beating out cars from traditional automakers like Ford and Chevrolet. The Tesla Model has been a Consumer Reports favorite since it joined the fleet last year.
2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel pickup maxes out dealer orders in three days2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel pickup hasn't quite reached dealers yet, but it's already making an impression on truck buyers. The automaker received more than 8,000 orders for the 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel pickup in just three days – more than twice the corporate average.
Mitsubishi develops new electric motor for vehiclesMitsubishi is developing an electric motor for vehicles that the car company says has improved cooling and generates a similar amount of power that is produced by existing motors.
PassoCorto: The sports car for MillennialsGen Y isn't known for their love for cars, but Hyundai and Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) of Turin are hoping to change all that with a new Millennial-oriented design.
Cruise your Bentley through the Italian countrysideEver wished you could feel like you're driving in a car commercial? Bentley is offering some of its wealthiest customers that chance with luxury driving tours through places like Great Britain, Italy, France, and others.
Obama looks to set next heavy-duty truck fuel-efficiency rulePresident Barack Obama said new fuel efficiency rules will be proposed for large trucks by March of next year. The goal will be to improve fuel economy by between 10 to 20 percent by 2018.
Bhutan turns to Nissan electric vehicles as part of zero-emissions goalIn a deal announced today, Japanese automaker Nissan will supply electric vehicles for Bhutan's government and taxi fleets. The Himalayan kingdom said the move is part of an effort to curb fossil fuel emissions, and hinted other manufacturers may also sell electric cars there in the future.
Replica Batmobile could be yours - for $1 millionIt may not be a daily driver, but if you're in the market for a replica of the Batmobile used by Christian Bale, you're probably not the practical type, anyway.
Is ethanol on its way out?When the U.S. Energy Independence and Security Act was passed in 2007, ethanol was viewed as a way to cut gasoline consumption and reduce dependence on foreign oil. Seven years later, times have changed.
Hyundai Santa Fe helps Hyundai make list of best-loved car brandsHyundai Santa Fe and other models helped the Korean automaker joined luxury brands Tesla and Cadillac in the list of the top three brands that US car buyers adore most. Hyundai had the highest number of well-loved vehicles on the list, with its Elantra GT, Equus, Genesis, Sonata joinign the Hyundai Santa Fe.
GM to join Ford in building lighter aluminum-bodied trucksGeneral Motors reportedly will begin manufacturing its pickup trucks using aluminum starting in 2018. The move follows rival automaker Ford, which started using the metal to make its trucks lighter and help meet stricter fuel efficiency standards.
