All In Gear
New Jersey bans smiling in driver's license photosNew Jersey recently instituted a policy that prohibits residents from grinning in their driver's license pics, Read writes.
Discounts for hybrids down in SeptemberNew data from CarWoo, a site that lets buyers anonymously get quotes on new cars, shows that discounts on several hybrid car models are among the lowest across all deals offered during September.
Is CO2 a latent gaseous gold?It's widely considered an unwanted emission, but the carbon dioxide that spews from smoke stacks and cars may be worth something someday, Ingram writes.
The best and worst states for driversA new study by CarInsurance.com ranks New Hampshire and Alaska among the top states for drivers, Read writes. Mississippi and Louisiana, on the other hand, make drivers miserable.
Push a button, start a car. Easy, but is it safe?Keyless entry and push-button ignitions are becoming commonplace across a rage of electric and hybrid vehicles. But do they pose the risk that drivers will forget to turn their cars off?
Gas taxes vs. fuel restrictions: Which is better for reducing emissions?New fuel efficiency rules throw all of the burden onto carmakers, some economists say. Would higher sales taxes on gas be more effective?
How much will drivers pay for gas-saving cars?A recent study commissioned by Ford says that 82 percent of Americans would be happy to pay more for cars that save them gas money in the long term, Gordon-Bloomfield writes.
A drop in gas prices on the horizon? Maybe.With Hurricane Isaac behind us and winter approaching, we may be in for a break on gas prices, Read writes. But hurricane season isn't over yet, and access to the Strait of Hormuz remains in question. Gas prices could spike again.
Prius Plug-in off to a strong startThe 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in hybrid has sold over 6,000 units in its first six months on sale. Ingram writes that the demand is due to the Prius Plug-In's excellent fuel economy and its relative value next to the Chevy Volt.
The most fuel-efficient cars that aren't hybridsInterested in great gas mileage but reluctant to buy a hybrid? Ingram offers up five fuel-efficient options for the hybrid-averse consumer.
In defense of the Chevy Volt: How much does it really cost GM?Reuters reported Monday that the Chevy Volt costs GM up to $49,000 per unit. Now some are disputing the figure, saying that it doesn't reflect the cost of each Volt over the entire production run.
Chevy Volt: GM's green-guzzling green car?Despite the Volt's popularity, the electric car could be costing GM $49,000 for each Volt it makes, Reuters reports.
City workers fly under red-light radarWhen municipal employees in Rochester, N.Y., get ticketed by the city's red-light cameras, they simply don't pay for their mistakes.
Gas prices and fuel economy: What's the connection?As gas prices rise, so too does the average fuel economy, Read writes. The average fuel economy of new cars sold in the US rose to 23.8 mpg in August as gas prices edged up to $3.82.
New stats drive home Millennials' aversion to carsA 'perfect storm of unfortunate events' makes it difficult for the auto industry to cater to Generation Y, Read writes.
Electric cars are becoming everyday vehiclesA new survey shows that 85 percent of plug-in vehicle owners use their electric cars as their primary vehicle.
Carpool from your phone: Ride-sharing apps take offMore and more Americans are opting to leave the driving to others – and taking advantage of the growing number of ride-sharing apps available today. Here are four of the most popular.
Which cities are the most electric car-friendly?San Francisco, predictably, is near the top of the list of cities with the most electric car-charging stations. But it couldn't beat out winner Portland, Ore. and a surprising chart-topper from Texas.
Fuel-efficient cars for every budgetFrom a budget two-door compact to a high-end sports car, these six vehicles make good gas mileage fun.
Where do America's best (and worst) drivers live?A new report ranks the drivers in America's major cities, from best to worst. Which metro cam out on top (and bottom)?
