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Toyota announces plans for cars with self-driving featuresToyota, the world's largest automaker, announced plans Friday to roll out autonomous vehicles by 'the mid-2010s'. But the high-tech Toyotas of the near future won't be fully autonomous. Rather, they'll feature Toyota's 'next-generation advanced driving support system,' dubbed Automated Highway Driving Assist.
Government shutdown puts NHTSA car safety tests on holdThe ongoing government shutdown has forced the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to furlough the team that investigates vehicle defects. The government shutdown also means that there's no one at NHTSA working on new regulations, like the ones that will set guidelines for event data recorders and backup cameras.
Are you a zero-car family? You're not alone--it's popular these daysThe number of zero-car families is rising for the first time in decades, largely due to a proliferation of alternative types of transportation. In 2011, the percentage of U.S. households without a car reached 9.3 percent. Would you ditch your car?
Cadillac Escalade gets complete redesign for 2015Cadillac Escalade, the company's flagship SUV, is aiming for world-class marks, Ireson writes. While production of the 2015 Cadillac Escalade doesn't begin until next spring, the Escalade's details portend a smart – if not revolutionary – advance on its third-generation model.
Ford C-Max recalled to add missing door chimeFord C-Max recall affects cars that do not make any sounds when the driver's door is open. Ford will update vehicles' software to add the door chime as part of the C-Max recall.
Five things to know about gas mileage that will save you moneyDrivers are feeling pain at the pump as gas prices surge. Voelcker shares how you can maximize your gas mileage and driving efficiency to save money.
Auto industry exceeds low expectations: Good news, bad news for fuel economyThe auto industry is exceeding low expectations regarding fuel efficiency which is both good news and bad news for the fuel economy. Good news? Average mpg for cars and SUVs has improved more than expected. Bad news? Automakers are still off target to reach 2025 fuel efficiency goals.
Corvette Stringray: Manual gets best mileage, but automatic comes closeCorvette Stingray with manual transmission gets 29 m.p.g. on the highway, but automatic is rated at 28 m.p.g. Reports of a GM seven-speed dual clutch transmission suggest a future automatic Corvette Stingray could do even better.
EPA will make results of gas mileage audits publicThe EPA will release the results of fuel economy audits on 20 vehicles after overly optimistic estimates for Ford, Hyundai, and Kia stirred public outrage and legal action.
New fuel standards: Costlier cars, but less expensive to runNew US fuel standards will force cars to be 60 percent more fuel-efficient by 2025. But gas-powered engines and basic outlines of today's cars won't disappear.
How to keep your pet safe in a carPet owners should properly restrain their pets when bringing them along for a car ride, Read writes. Unfortunately, not all the restraints pet owners use are up to snuff.
Tesla Model S fire: How quickly can the company recover?A viral video of a Tesla Model S catching fire has the company's stock price reeling this week. What Tesla can learn from Toyota and early public perception problems for the Prius.
September 2013 car sales: Government shutdown, meet sales shutdownNearly all major automakers saw a fall in sales this September. Padgett examines these sales reports to see if the industry will shake off this early fall or head down a slower path to recovery.
Corvette Stingray: 0-60 in 4.15 seconds ... with stock automatic transmission?Corvette Stingray runs a 12.23-second quarter mile with a trap speed of 114.88 m.p.h. Along the way to the end of the quarter mile, the Corvette Stingray ripped off a 4.15-second 0-60 m.p.h. time and 0-100-m.p.h. in 9.5 seconds.
California celebrates National Plug-In Day with legislation promoting electric carsCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown marked National Plug-In Day Saturday by signing six bills to promote electric cars. The six bill passed leave California among the front-runners in states working to promote electric cars and zero-emission vehicles.
Range Rover is at full production and still can't build fast enoughThe new Land Rovers and Range Rovers are more luxurious than ever -- and in higher demand than ever too. Especially in China. Chinese demand for the cars is growing so fast the company can't even keep up.
Fuel economy: Why your car's gauge is probably wrongFuel economy readings on your dashboard are about five percent too optimistic, according to a recent report. Here's how to get the right number.
You call them 'rest stops,' New York calls them 'text zones'The traditional rest stop is no longer just for resting... it's for texting. New York's new road sign program combats distracted driving by promoting 'texting zones' to remind drivers to pull over and text legally instead of while driving.
Is Tesla Motors really worth almost half the value of GM?Tesla's market capitalization was 46 percent of General Motors at the close of the market yesterday. GM has built over 450 million cars in its 105 years while Tesla has made about 25,000 over 10 years. Is Tesla over-hyped or is the market telling of future prospects?
Alfa Romeo 4C still coming to US, but laterAlfa Romeo 4C debut in the US pushed back from 2013 to 2014. Chrysler/Fiat offers no explanation for delay of the Alfa Romeo 4C.
