All In Gear
Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel debuts at Chicago Auto ShowChevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel, being unveiled Thursday at the Chicago Auto Show, is rated at 148 horsepower and puts out 248 lb-ft of torque at 2000 rpm, Voelcker writes. Chevy estimates the gas mileage from the Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel at 42 mpg highway.
Why did the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette get cut from the Super Bowl?Super Bowl organizers tried to include the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray in the Super Bowl XLVII halftime show, GM has confirmed, but the company said that ultimately those efforts didn't pan out.
Will Nissan Leaf sales soar in 2013?Nissan Leaf sales will rise in 2013 thanks to a drop in sales price, Voelcker predicts. But the 2013 Nissan Leaf sales won't soar into the stratosphere.
How to read plug-in hybrid specificationsAs any politician (or plug-in hybrid car company) will tell you, you can always find a set of numbers to work in your favor, Ernst writes. The key to a wise plug-in hybrid purchase is doing your homework ahead of time, then basing your decision on the facts most relevant to you.
Top 10 hybrids for great gas mileageGreen Car Reports shares its run-down of the 10 most efficient hybrid cars, rated by EPA combined mileage.
Nissan aims to triple number of quick-charging electric car stations in USNissan hopes to add another 500 new electric car quick-charging stations over the next 18 months, Voelcker writes.
Beijing to scrap 180,000 polluting carsBeijing is set to scrap 180,000 old vehicles from its roads in an effort to curb high air-pollution levels, Ingram writes.
Toyota recall: 1.3 million vehicles for rogue airbags, faulty wiper bladesToyota recall affects 1.3 million vehicles, mostly in the United States. Corollas with airbags that may deploy accidentally and Lexus sedans with faulty wiper blades are involved in the latest Toyota recall.
Ford Motor Company generates most 'buzz' in car industry, study saysFord Motor Company generated more positive 'buzz' than any other automaker for the second year in a row, according to a study by marketing firm YouGov. Honda came in second place, behind Ford Motor Company.
Texas joins list of states considering electric car taxTexas is the latest to consider an extra tax on electric cars to make up for lost gas revenue, Ingram writes, helping to raise money for road maintenance.
Automakers turn to wind, solar to power plantsWith GM using solar at its Detroit-Hamtramck plant and Volkswagen recently unveiling a huge solar array at its Chattanooga plant, Honda is next to display its green credentials--with wind turbines at its Ohio transmission factory, Ingram writes.
J.D. Power: Drivers happier with their auto insuranceDrivers in the US are increasingly satisfied with their auto insurance, even after storms like Sandy and Isaac. J.D. Power and Associates reported that overall satisfaction climbed six points since 2011.
Can electric cars be used as backup generators?The possibility of using electric cars as backup energy sources is being explored by the Department of Defense, Ingram writes.
US to lead world in electric car sales by 2020, study saysElectric car sales are increasing, Ingram writes, and the US could have the largest electric car market by 2020, according to a new study.
Virginia governor proposes fee for hybrids, electric carsVirginia Governor Bob McDonnell has proposed an increase in sales tax and a $100 annual fee for plug-in and hybrid cars in lieu of a gasoline tax, Ingram writes.
Obama's 'beast': The high-tech presidential limousinePresident Obama's limousine, also known as "The Beast," is heavily armored, Ireson writes, with 8-inch thick doors and a superstructure made of titanium, ceramic, steel, and aluminum.
Young drivers show interest in hybrids, electric carsHybrids, plug-in cars and gas-sipping small cars may save you money on fuel, but they also make a statement about your attitude towards the environment, Ingram writes. This is something younger buyers are becoming quite keen on.
First 2014 Corvette Stringray is sold. Price: $1.1 millionCorvette Stringray goes for more than 20 times expected cost at an Arizona auction. NASCAR team owner Hendrick picks up 2014 Corvette Stringray with very first vehicle ID number.
Fuel economy is car buyers' top priority. With a catch.Fuel economy is a chief concern for 15 percent of car buyers, outranking styling, reliability, and cost. But not by much.
Honda recalling Pilots, Odysseys for faulty airbagsHonda recall involves potentially missing rivets on airbag covers, which could cause them to deploy improperly. Some 748,000 late-model Pilots and Odysseys are part of the Honda recall.
