All In Gear
- 2017 Audi R8 is one of the best cars to buy next year
The second generation of Audi's newest sports car is just as dazzling as the original.
- Tesla upgrades self-driving sensors, hardware; full autonomy test next year?
Tesla Motors announced Wednesday a vastly expanded suite of hardware to enable full self-driving capabilities, at some point in the future, in all Tesla cars fitted with that hardware.
- All new Teslas will come with self-driving hardware, Musk says
In the future, Tesla vehicles will be fully capable of transporting passengers without a driver, company CEO Elon Musk announced Wednesday.
- 2016-2017 Jeep Wrangler recalled to fix airbag glitch on nearly 225,000 vehicles
A wiring flaw in the vehicle's front airbag sensor could prevent the Jeep Wrangler's airbags from deploying during a crash.
- Tesla and Panasonic plan to manufacture solar cells in Buffalo
Tesla and its battery partner Panasonic have signed a letter of intent over a deal to manufacture solar cells and modules.
- Carmakers must cut carbon rapidly to evolve, shareholders say
Stricter global emissions standards are putting significant pressure on carmakers to improve fuel efficiency and make greater use of electric powertrains. But that may not be the sole force driving automakers toward reduced carbon emissions.
- Apple’s self-driving car project shifts gears
According to reports, Apple's so-called Project Titan is now focused on the development of self-driving car technology instead of an actual car.
- Solyndra who? The Energy Department's loan program is now profitable.
The DoE loan program became a lightning rod during the 2012 presidential election for backing solar company Solyndra, which later went bankrupt. A few years later, it's in the black.
- Carbon emissions from US power industry falls to 25-year low
Carbon-dioxide emissions from electricity generation during the first six months of 2016 were the lowest since 1991, according to the EIA.
- How will you drive in the future? Three possibilities.
Shifts both big and small will alter the way we buy, power, and ride in our vehicles.
- Electric cars to dominate roads of wealthy cities by 2030, predicts report
A new report predicts electric cars could account for two thirds of the cars on the roads of 50 major world cities by 2030.
- How safe is Tesla Autopilot? A look at the statistics.
Elon Musk has been adamant that the data show that Tesla's Autopilot function saves lives, but the issue is a bit more complicated than that.
- Best cars to buy in 2017: The ones that didn't make the cut
Just because a car didn't make our list this year doesn't mean we wouldn't recommend it. It just means it doesn't move the needle as much as the finalists do.
- JD Power releases its first consumer survey of tech usability in cars
At long last, JD Power has conducted an owner survey to assess high-tech features in a wide range of US vehicles, and the results are pretty mixed.
- Best deals on hybrid, electric, fuel-efficient cars for October 2016
As we get further into the 2017 model year, carmakers are eager to get rid of leftover 2016 models, so they're dialing up the incentives.
- Jeep's luxury Grand Wagoneer could cost $140K, CEO says
Jeep's parent company said early last year that the automaker was working on a rival for the pricey Range Rover.
- 2017 Ford F-150 pickup gas mileage rises to 21 mpg combined
The new Ford F-150 engine features both both direct and port fuel injection, along with numerous upgrades like new turbochargers and an electronic wastegate.
- How are Uber's self-driving cars doing in Pittsburgh?
Uber launched a small fleet of self-driving vehicles in Pittsburgh in August, and reviews so far have been mixed.
- Audi recalls A6, A7, Q5, Q7 to fix fuel leaks: 170,000 owners affected
Both Audi recalls issued Friday stem from potential fuel leaks--and therefore, potential fire hazards.
- 2017 Kia Sedona earns Top Safety Pick+ from IIHS
To earn that coveted ranking, the Sedona had to perform well in six separate IIHS crash tests, including two newer, more challenging ones.