All In Gear
- Which small cars are the best in the market?
The Honda Civic scores rave reviews — the Nissan Sentra, not so much.
- 2013 Tesla Model S: New options, packages, and prices
- 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek: Surefooted but loud
The Subaru XV Crosstrek has the maneuverability of a compact car while offering the space of the Outback. Its all-wheel drive offers a steady, if not loud ride.
- Are fewer teens interested in driving?
One in three teenagers is 'just not interested' in driving, a new study says. While 20 years ago, more than two-thirds of teens obtained their driver's license before the age of 18, today, only 44 percent of teens have their licenses within their first 12 months of eligibility.
- Drivers, can you have it all? Maybe, with the 2014 BMW 328d.
Performance, fuel economy, luxury, and style: the 2014 BMW 328d boasts all this and more, Vijayenthiran says. The new BMW model will be priced from $39,525 for a rear-wheel-drive sedan when it goes on sale this fall.
- Car thieves' 10 favorite luxury rides
The most stolen luxury car in America is a Mercedes model, but BMW, Cadillac, and Lexus models also made the list of thieves' favorite luxury cars.
- Automakers ride wave of truck sales, near post-recession record
Car sales rise for all the major automakers, with Honda leading the way. Truck sales continue strong, which could lead to a 16 million unit sales for 2013.
- Electric car sales: Nissan Leaf up, Chevy Volt down
Nissan sold 1,864 Leaf electric cars, a record for July, while Chevy Volt saw its sales go down from one year prior.
- Nissan Leaf electric car gets rave reviews from NYC taxi driver
One Manhattan taxi driver who has been driving the 2013 Nissan Leaf electric car as part of a pilot program says he is saving money by being able to power up his car with electricity instead of gas.
- Toyota becomes world's largest automaker
Toyota has rebounded from a series of widely publicized recalls and manufacturing setbacks. The Japanese company is the world's largest automaker, followed by GM at a close second, Read writes.
- BMW i3: priced like a Volt, but with more options
BMW i3 starts at $41,000 and will be available next spring. BMW i3's optional range-extender uses gasoline to double its range, but unlike the Chevy Volt it doesn't drive the wheels directly.
- Mazda brings diesel back to racing
Mazda is keen on making a diesel impact this year with the upcoming release of the Mazda6. Now, the automaker is applying diesel technology to its race car.
- Driving is so 10 years ago, studies find
Driving in the US peaked back in 2004, according to two recent studies. And due to factors like increased used of mass transit and less interest in car ownership, driving rates may never recover to the levels of their early-aughts heyday.
- Chevy Impala 2014: Can it overcome its ho-hum past?
Chevy Impala 2014 leaps past its history with fine handling and even better styling, Feder writes. Once the darling of rental fleets everywhere, the Chevy Impala 2014 is poised to take on the competition.
- Chevy Impala 2014 nabs top rating from Consumer Reports
Chevy Impala 2014 rates 95 out of 100. Saying it's competitive with cars that cost $20,000 more, Consumer Reports names Chevy Impala best 2014 sedan on the market.
- 2014 Mazda CX-5: Sporty styling. Compact crossover.
The Mazda CX-5, selling for $21,195, features sporty looks, excellent handling, and among the best fuel economy for non-hybrid crossovers.
- Steve McQueen: His last ride is on the auction block
Steve McQueen was an avid car and motorcycle collector. But this 1952 Chevy pickup truck was the last vehicle Steve McQueen ever drove.
- Bentley SUV to start production for 2016
Bentley SUV will share a platform with Audi Q7, Porsche Cayenne, and Volkswagen Touareg. Bentley expects its SUV to become the brand's top seller.
- Test drive: 2014 Ford Focus
Is it worth it? The 2014 Ford Focus blows away all your assumptions about small cars, boasting a sleek design, affordable price, and strong safety ratings.
- 2014 Audi Q7: A roomy, elegant crossover
The 2014 Audi Q7 is a luxury SUV packed with extensive safety features, like a lane-departure warning system and a blind spot warning system, and huge cabin space. It doesn't provide much off-road ability, but it should satisfy most — if not all — consumers looking for a luxury ride.