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IHS: Global green car volume to rise 67 percentConsumers considering a switch from traditional gas-powered cars to electric and hybrid models may have a larger selection from which to choose. IHS Automotive said it's thanks to a mix of tighter emission standards and lower manufacturing costs.
Cars that 'talk' could make driving saferCars that can communicate may sound like science fiction, but "vehicle-to-vehicle systems" could become a safety feature in automobiles sold in the U.S. Now the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it could require automakers to implement the technology in the next few years.
U.S. vehicle recalls hit a nine-year high. Who had the most?U.S. vehicle recalls numbered 21.9 million cars and trucks in 2013, reaching a nine-year high. Chrysler initiated the most US vehicle recalls, with 36.
A 3D printed car? Start up brings car enthusiasts one step closerInterested in printing out a spare part? MarkForged has got you covered.
Super Bowl ads and Snapchat? Audi tries something newWhile many advertisers shelled out millions for a spot during Sunday's Super Bowl, Audi went with a more social marketing scheme: Snapchat. Was it successful?
Ever wanted a Formula One racer endorsed car? Now is your chance.A car from the personal collection of legendary Formula One racer Ayrton Senna is up for auction.
2014 Jeep Cherokee: polar vortex readyWorried your car won't stand up to the continuing polar vortex punch? You may want to take a peek at the 2014 Jeep Cherokee.
Volkswagen Beetle hits 65 years in AmericaVolkswagen's ubiquitous Beetle first came to US shores 65 years ago. In the decades since, the car has taken a unique place in American pop culture with its distinctive looks and association with "flower power."
Porsche started with an electric car. Really.Porsche enthusiasts know that the first Porsche-branded vehicle was a 1948 sports car. But the first car actually designed by Ferdinand Porsche ran on electricity.
Make your own Honda... sort ofFor tech-minded car fans with access to a 3D printer, Honda is offering downloadable plans to make small replicas of some its concept cars.
Safety regulators investigate Toyota Camry hybridsAfter 59 complaints, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking into the safety of 30,000 Toyota Camry gas-electric hybrids.
Will a side impact test soon be required for car seats?The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has proposed a new side impact crash test for car seats that would test the effectiveness of a car seat when subjected to a "t-bone" crash.
Aston Martin returns to Daytona's Rolex 24After a nearly 30-year absence, British automaker Aston Martin will return to the starting line of the Rolex 24 At Daytona race this weekend. Aston Martin will have three cars -- all based on the Vantage design -- ready for the competition.
Tesla: China could be biggest market for electric carLuxury electric car maker Tesla sees China as potentially the company's biggest market for its vehicles, despite a hefty $121,000 sticker price. But that six-figure cost might make the vehicles more attractive to Chinese buyers, according to Tesla's CEO.
Toyota is top-selling automaker for second straight yearToyota remained the world's best-selling automaker for the second year, beating General Motors by 270,000 cars. Toyota wants to sell 10 million cars worldwide in 2014.
Subcompacts face difficulty with crash testMinicars may get better gas mileage than their larger counterparts, but some models appear to have difficulty passing a special Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash test.
Jaguar Land Rover reports record sales in 2013Luxury automaker Jaguar Land Rover reported that its 2013 sales were up 19 percent over the company's 2012 figures. According to the company, the bulk of the 425,006 vehicles sold were under the Land Rover brand.
Will you rent the seat heater upgrade on your next vehicle?With the computerization of cars evolving by the model, some car companies have toyed with the idea of letting customers purchase upgrades a la carte.
Taking the cheapest electric car in the US for a test driveWant a cheap, small, eco-friendly convertible? You're in luck: the 2014 Smart ForTwo is the smallest, shortest plug in electric car sold in the country. But the question remains--what does it feel like in the driver's seat?
Will electric cars kill utility grids? No, study says.One popular criticism of electric cars is that they will cause problems for our electrical grids. But electric cars are unlikely to trouble electric grids, even as far more of them hit the roads.
