All In Gear
Pulled over? Top 11 excuses to get out of a ticket.Insurance.com recently asked 500 US motorists about the excuses they've given police officers. Here are that survey's top 11 responses, along with some helpful translations from The Car Connection.
Honda recalls 46,000 Fit cars. Is yours on the list?Honda recalls 46,000 Fit Sports, nearly 44,000 in the United States alone. A software problem with the Fit's electronic stability control prompted the Honda recall.
Auto dealers sue Carfax for $50 millionDealerships from across the US are suing Carfax for violating antitrust laws, Read writes. If you're looking at vehicle history report on a certified used car, Read writes, there's a very good chance that your dealer has been obligated to use Carfax.
Obama administration to add 10,000 hybrids for 'green' government fleetThe Obama administration plans to add an additional 10,000 hybrid vehicles to its fleet of roughly 200,000 cars and trucks, Voelcker writes. Currently hybrids make up 5 percent of the government fleet.
Why natural gas fuel is a better fit for trucks than carsNatural gas is already becoming a major power source across the US, Ingram writes, and the trucking industry is quickly turning to the two major benefits of natural gas: cleaner running and lower pricing.
Nissan Leaf electric taxis launch in New YorkNew York City mayor Michael Bloomberg joined with Nissan officials Monday to announce that six Nissan Leaf taxis would go into service this spring. Nissan Leaf taxis already operate in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and Osaka, Japan,
Feds suggest two-second rule for driver distractionsUS Transportation Department offers automakers voluntary guidelines to limit in-car communication systems. Drivers distracted for more than two seconds are more likely to have an accident.
Hybrid car sales soar 40 percent, study saysHybrid car sales grew 40.9 percent from 2011 to 2012, according to a recent study. It's a stark indication of the hybrid car's relentless transformation from eco-themed curiosity to mainstream car choice, Ingram writes.
Earth Week: Free goodies for electric car driversTo coincide with Earth Day and Earth Week, charging station network ChargePoint is giving away free charging cards for simply filling in a form.
Driverless cars: What's the holdup? Public trust.Driverless cars are possible with the technology available in many of the vehicles on the road today. So why can't we buy them yet?
Could 'microbatteries' revolutionize the electric car?Imagine a battery so small it could feature in a credit card-sized cellphone, charge in mere seconds, with enough power to jump-start a car, Ingram writes. Now imagine it scaled up for use in an electric vehicle.
Toyota hybrid sales pass 5 million; 2 million in the USToyota has been refining its hybrid mtoro technology for a decade and a half, becoming an industry leader in the process. Now, Toyota has announced that its hybrid sales have surpassed the 5 million mar worldwide.
Ford Motor Company offers drivers 'video snacks'Ford Motor Company has created dozens and dozens of short instructional videos that offer very specific information about the details on new Ford Motor Company vehicles, Read writes.
Ford Motor Company, GM to collaborate on new transmissionsFord Motor Company and General Motors will jointly develop new nine- and ten-speed automatic transmissions, marking the third time this decade that Ford Motor Company and General Motors have collaborated on such a project.
Compact crossover cars surge in salesCompact SUVs and Crossovers have struck a chord with buyers in recent years, and sales have grown at a faster rate than the rest of the industry in the first part of the year.
Obama budget boosts funding, tax credit for electric carsPresident Obama would like to boost the Department of Energy's research budget to develop more efficient cars, as well as increase the maximum tax credit for electric car buyers. Will it help more drivers make the switch?
Toyota, Honda, Nissan recall 3.4 million vehicles for faulty airbagsToyota, Honda, Nissan, and Mazda have issued global recalls of 3.4 million vehicles for faulty airbags that come from a single supplier. The recalled airbags could deploy with too much force, potentially causing fires and endangering passengers.
Ford Motor Company launches competition for fuel-efficiency appFord Motor Company is offering a cash prize to the software developer who creates the best new app for fuel efficiency, Read writes. The winning app might live on smartphones, or it might exist solely on Ford Motor Company infotainment systems.
Ford Focus tops Toyota Corolla as world's most popular carFord Focus has overtaken its Japanese rival, the Toyota Corolla, at the top of the global sales charts. The company sold over one million units of its Ford focus last year.
Fisker Automotive sued for lack of notice in layoffsFisker Automotive is now facing a lawsuit for the dismissal of 160 of its employees, Ingram writes. Fisker Automotive is charged with failing to give employees at least 60 days of notice before mass terminations.
