All In Gear
Tesla Apple rumors: What would each company gain from a buyout?Tesla Apple rumors are swirling this week after the news that Apple's mergers and acquisitions chief met with Tesla CEO Elon Musk last spring. Tesla Apple rumors aside, what would each company gain from a deal?
Maserati turns 100: Read its biographyCar enthusiasts can get their fill of the luxury brand's history with "Maserati-- A Century of History", available now on Maserati's online store. Here's a sampling of notable moments in its history.
Are new fuel-efficient engines less reliable?Increased engine and transmission problems in newer cars have contributed to a decline in vehicle dependability in J.D. Power's annual Vehicle Dependability Study. There's a worrying correlation between these results and the trend for smaller, more fuel-efficient engines of the last few years, Ingram writes.
Did Apple almost buy Tesla Motors?Computing giant Apple may have discussed a possible acquisition of Tesla Motors last fall, according to a report. How might Apple give Tesla Motors a boost?
Which car has the lowest carbon footprint?Which new vehicle sold today has the lowest overall carbon footprint over its lifetime? It's the battery-electric Nissan Leaf, according to a study set to be released this spring.
Toyota recalls more than 261,000 vehicles over brake issueMore than 261,000 vehicles are affected by a recall issued by Toyota, which reported that a brake component may not function properly.
Estimated 35,200 US traffic deaths reported in 2013The National Safety Council estimated that during 2013, 35,200 people died in US traffic accidents, plus there were about 3.8 million crash injuries requiring medical attention. An agency official blamed most of the accidents on human error.
GM recall: 780,000 vehicles with faulty ignition switchesA GM recall of the 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt and the 2007 Pontiac G5 involves a faulty ignition switch used in the vehicles. About 780,000 vehicles are included in the GM recall, which has been linked to six fatalities.
National Corvette Museum says Corvettes damaged by sinkhole will be restoredThe National Corvette Museum suffered a huge loss this week when a sinkhole formed under it and swallowed several classic cars. Chevrolet has made a commitment to see all of the damaged Corvettes restored to their original glory.
Electric cars: China exends EV subsidies beyond 2015Electric cars will continue to be subsidized in China as part of a continuing effort to jump-start plug-in sales and reduce air polution. Subsidies for electric cars will continue beyond 2015.
Toyota recall: 1.9 million Prius vehicles recalled to fix software glitchToyota recall involves 1.9 million Prius vehicles with 2010 to 2014 model years. No accidents or injuries have been reported in relation to the Toyota recall.
Dubai eyes income-based limit on car ownershipGovernment officials in Dubai are considering regulations limiting car ownership to drivers earning above a set income level to ease traffic congestion.
Best car brands: Tesla Motors surges in Consumer Reports rankingBest Car Brands rankings from Consumer Reports in 2014 saw a big jump for electric carmaker Tesla Motors, which surged from 11th to fifth place. The annual best car brands survey ranks public perception of automakers, and the top spots went to traditional automakers like Toyota and Ford.
Toyota reaches $1.1 billion settlement over 2010 recall issuesToyota has reached a $1.1 billion settlement stemming from a mass of recalls of Toyota and Lexis vehicles in 2010. Much of the settlement will be used to compensate Toyota and Lexus owners for the loss in resale value of their vehicles.
BMW i8 plugin makes Olympics ad debutBMW i8 and i3 plugins made their advertising debuts in two ads that aired over the weekend during NBC's Olympic coverage. The BMW i8 ad, called 'Sightings,' follows people trying to describe the futuristic coupe after it has whizzed past.
Chicago Auto Show: 2015 Toyota TRD goes toughNeed to a car that will take you through wind, snow, desert, forest, and everything in between? Toyota is hoping the 2015 TRD will do the trick.
Study: Car-sharing eats into new-car salesThe car-sharing industry may be cutting into auto sales, according to a recent study, as Americans increasingly appear less interested in owning their own car.
Tesla heads to PanamaProduce an electric car with enough range, and the journeys it can realistically achieve become almost limitless.The most impressive trip undertaken might be that of Randy Denmon and Dean Lewis, who have driven a Model S from Texas to the Panama Canal.
BMW to reduce number of platformsBMW said its launching an effort to consolidate the number of platforms that the company's vehicles - which include models under the MINI and Rolls-Royce brands - are based upon.
560-hp Beetle to race in rally crossVW enters a 560-hp Beetle to race in the Global RallyCross Championship later this year. Turbocharged and direct-injected four-cylinder engine will power the more than 560-hp Beetle, which will come with all-wheel drive.
