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The 10 safest cars of 2013Safety is a top priority in today's car market. These 10 vehicles stood out from the rest, scoring top marks in both IIHS and NHTSA crash tests. Which vehicles made the cut for 2013?
Tesla outsells Porsche, Buick, Lincoln, others in CaliforniaTesla outsells Porsche and other luxury models in June with the Model S. Even on a year-to-date basis, Tesla outsells Porsche, Lincoln, Volvo, Jaguar, and Land Rover.
Would you buy a car from Google?With rumors that Google would launch its own car company comes the news that Google is now speaking with with a range of manufacturers, in the hopes of building a car to its own specifications, Read writes.
Tesla Model S: Is it really the safest car ever?The Tesla Model S attained the highest-ever safety rating from the NHTSA. It's an impressive achievement, but we won't know whether the Tesla Model S is actually the safest car on the road until its closest competitors are tested as well.
Are Americans less vigilant drivers?Traffic fatalities are on the rise again, according to preliminary federal data, and surveys suggest it might be because Americans are less concerned about their driving safety.
Which state has the cheapest auto loan insurance? The priciest?A recent report shows one midwestern state has the lowest insurance rates on auto loans, while drivers in New England pay considerably more.
Tesla Motors eyes Asian productionTesla Motors hopes to expand into Asian markets, Ingram writes, a move that would include new model launches, new factories, and hopes for new demand.
Kia Sorento recall: SUVs could have axle failureKia Sorento recall includes over 9,700 SUVs in the US and Canada. The Kia Sorento recall is being issued because the front axles can fail, causing the vehicles to lose power
2015 Nissan Titan to get diesel option2015 Nissan Titan is slated to receive a Cummins V-8 turbocharged diesel engine. The 2015 Nissan Titan is expected to offer better gas mileage than the current model's 15 miles per gallon combined highway, city driving.
Tesla crash test: Tesla Model S is the safest car in the history of the NHTSATesla crash test: The Tesla Model S was given the highest-ever safety score by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, meaning the electric car is not only eco-friendly but also sturdy in a crash. The Tesla Model S scored top marks in all safety categories.
$27 million Ferrari sets auction record$27 million Ferrari is a 1967 Spider that's been in the same family for more than 40 years. All of the proceeds from the sale of the $27 million Ferrari are to go to charity.
North Carolina to make trip-reducing 'green' laws illegalNorth Carolina is on the verge of passing a bill that would outlaw local ordinances aimed at reducing congestion and associated air pollution, along with overall energy usage.
Cadillac concept car – Elmiraj – points to next ultra-luxury modelCadillac concept car, unveiled at Pebble Beach, Calif., is built on underpinnings of a full-sized sedan under development. If the new two-door Cadillac concept car goes into production, it would mark Cadillac's reentry into the large luxury performance market.
Next up for Audi: a plug-in hybrid carAudi may be coming around to the idea of electric propulsion. The car-maker will roll out a plug-in hybrid model, the A3 e-tron, next year.
Hyundai recall: 260,000 vehicles with corrosion, axle problemsHyundai recall of 260,000 vehicles involves two separate issues with corrosion and axle alignment. So far, no accidents or injuries have been reported as a result of the Hyundai recall.
Aston Martin launches training program for race car enthusiastsUnder the program, which will be launched in the next couple of weeks, complete novices can train with Aston Martin and receive a National B racing license.
Toyota: New, smaller sports cars on the wayToyota plans on launching a third sports car that will be smaller than the Scion FR-S, Tetsuya Tada, FR-S' chief engineer, said to Drive magazine. The car will be priced below $20,000 and feature a lightweight build.
All-wheel-drive coming to Tesla Model S? Maybe.If the Tesla Model S comes with all-wheel-drive next year, as The Verge reports, Tesla could see its sales surge in the northern states, where harsh winters demand extra traction.
Is cruise control dangerous?One study says yes. Using cruise control on a highway may make your road trip more enjoyable, but it could also reduce your reaction time and hamper your ability to change lanes safely.
Can Millennials build a car that Millennials will actually buy?Automakers are understandably worried about Millennials, who aren't buying cars in the numbers the industry would like. A team of grad-student engineers at Clemson University is trying to change that.
