All In Gear
2014 Jaguar XJR to debut at New York Auto ShowThe 2014 Jaguar XJR will make its global debut at the 2013 New York Auto Show. The 2014 Jaguar XJR should have all of the XJ's luxury and charm, Ireson writes, plus a healthy amount of aggressive style inside and out courtesy of the R badge.
Which state has the most expensive car insurance?A new study from Insure.com breaks down the country's most expensive states to buy auto insurance. That study found that Louisianans pay nearly three times as much for car insurance as drivers in some states.
Tax Day 2013: Does your plugin qualify for a tax credit?Tax Day 2013 is a month away, and if you drive a plugin, your vehicle could qualify you for a wide range of federal, state, and local tax credits. Read on to see if you qualify, and get your paperwork together in plenty of time for Tax Day 2013.
Can Buick's new leasing program lure young buyers?Buick is widely viewed as a luxury brand for an aging demographic, but a short term leasing program is having some success luring a younger crowd. Can it convert them into Buick owners?
Toyota recalls 310,000 FJ Cruisers over seat-belt flawToyota recall due to possibility that front seat belts could come off. Two-thirds of Toyota recalled FJ Cruisers are in the US.
How much is Norway paying to promote electric cars?Norway is one of the most electric car-friendly countries on the planet, Ingram writes. But how much is Norway's pro-electric car stance actually costing the country – and can any of the country's techniques really be used elsewhere?
Honda recall affects 250,000 vehicles worldwide for braking problemHonda recall: Honda Motor Co. said Thursday it was recalling more than 183,000 vehicles in the U.S., including the Acura RL, Acura MDX and Pilot models.
Tesla Motors delays release of Model X electric crossoverTesla Motors is delaying the Model X electric crossover launch to the end of next year rather than late 2013 as it had said when the Model X electric crossover was first shown, Voelcker writes.
Volvo unveils cyclist detection systemVolvo has always been at the forefront of safety innovation, and now its wide-reaching safety net includes cyclists alongside pedestrians and roadside animals.
Honda Civic is first compact to earn 'Top Safety Pick+' ratingThe 2013 Honda Civic has become the first compact car ever to earn the IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus designation. Engineering tweaks to the 2013 sedan and coupe led to the top tier designation.
Audi electric car prototype to star in Iron Man 3Audi is returning to the big screen in a big way with the Audi R8 e-tron electric car making a splash in Iron Man 3. We'll probably get our best look yet at the Audi R8 e-tron when Iron Man 3 opens on May 3, Read writes.
British court dismisses Tesla Motors lawsuit against BBCA British appeals court has dismissed Tesla Motors' second attempt at a libel suit against the BBC, the network behind Top Gear. In 2008, Top Gear ran a piece that was highly critical of the Tesla Motors Roadster’s range, depicting it as just 55 miles under spirited driving, not the 200 miles claimed by Tesla.
Toyota shows off electric 'microcar' at Geneva Motor ShowOne of the strangest concept cars at this year's Geneva Motor Show is the Toyota i-Road, Ingram writes. The i-Road is described by Toyota as "a new form of transport", designed as an easy-to-maneuver, zero-emissions form of inner-city transport.
Geneva Motor Show: Volkswagen unveils diesel plug-in hybridAt the Geneva Motor Show Tuesday, Volkswagen took the wraps off the production version of the Volkswagen XL1, a turbodiesel plug-in hybrid two-seater, Voelcker writes. Fuel efficiency is quoted as 261 miles per gallon on the European test cycle, making the Volkswagen XL1 one of the most fuel-efficient cars at the Geneva Motor Show.
McLaren P1 electric car on display at Geneva Motor ShowThe McLaren P1 was one of several new supercars on display at the Geneva Motor Show Tuesday. The McLaren P1 comes with a V-8 engine and electric motor, Vijayenthiran writes.
Geneva Motor Show kicks off; VW Golf named European Car of the YearBefore the Geneva Motor Show got underway, the 2014 Volkswagen Golf was named the 2013 European Car of the Year. The win is the first for a Golf model in over 20 years.
February car sales strong despite payroll tax, sequesterFebruary car sales were slightly weaker than January, but they were stronger than last year by 7 percent. Chrysler, Ford, Toyota, and General Motors saw their sales rise, while Honda and Nissan saw declines.
Utah wants to ban smoking in cars with kidsUtah's state legislature has introduced a bill that would outlaw smoking in cars with under age 16 present. If it passes, Utah will become the sixth state with such a ban.
Are California's electric-car charging stations too congested?California is by far the largest single market for electric cars, Voelcker writes, and that means charging stations in public parking lots are now sometimes fully occupied, meaning they can't recharge their electric cars' batteries.
Nevada considers 85 mph speed limitsNevada State Senator Don Gustavson has introduced a bill that would bump the highest speed limits in his state to 85 mph, Ernst writes, matching a stretch of toll road in Texas that currently has the distinction of being the nation’s fastest highway.
