Although Tesla cofounder, Elon Musk, tried to downplay comments about the electric car company’s plans for self-driving cars, the company is definitely positioned to pursue the technology.
Microsoft looks to build on its vehicle software development technology with more innovative operating systems focused on expanding a driver’s overall connectivity experience.
With a growing number of consumers turning to mobile digital devices for entertainment, carmakers have started developing more branded content to reach potential car buyers. But does it work?
BMW is the latest carmaker to fall victim to faulty side airbags produced by Japanese supplier Takata Corp. Collectively, 3.4 million vehicles have already been recalled because of the part.
While focused on existing owners and potential buyers in the market for a pre-owned luxury car, Cadillac’s new certified vehicle program is also targeted at drawing customers to new models.
Google has said that it will expand its on-line car shopping service with dealers to other markets. But with the search engine’s branding be able to match the credibility of sites like Cars.com.
When buying a used automobile, it's the dealer that typically has the upper hand. But the new Snafu Scan app seeks to give the car buyer more power when negotiating deals.
GM’s partnership with AT&T to stream 4G into its vehicles by 2015 could prompt more carmakers to consider the idea because of the revenue potential tied to the technology.
The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette will serve as the official Pace Car for the Indianapolis 500 on May 26, marking the 12th time the Corvette will lead the field to green at the start of the race, continuing a legacy that started in 1978.
Considering the potential money tied to hybrid and electric vehicle technology, the sentencing of a former GM employee for plotting to sell classified information to another carmaker might be a sign of bigger concerns on the horizon.
Telsa’s new unlimited mileage battery pack warranty for the Model S equipped with the 85 kwh battery pack could prove to be as beneficial for consumers considering other EVs as it is for potential Tesla buyers.
At $115,000, the 2014 Nissan GT-R Track Edition is still a bargain considering that it’s one of the most feared cars on the racing circuit. But the less expensive options in the GT-R line-up aren’t bad either.
Toyota says the new 2015 FCV-R Fuel-Cell Car will cost anywhere from $50,000 to $100,000, which could present some interesting challenges for the carmaker when the vehicle does go on sale in 2015.
While still yet to unveil some of the specifics of the plan, SiriusXM Radio’s move to invest in new car telematics services could prove to be as much of a benefit to drivers as it is to the satellite company.
Mercedes-Benz’s 2mbrace technology has garnered a lot of positive buzz for helping to track down the vehicle stolen by the alleged Boston bombers – quite the opposite from an incident in China a few months ago centered on GM’s OnStar vehicle tracking technology.
Rolls-Royce has denied that the luxury carmaker is considering an SUV, but a drophead Wraith is definitely in the plans. However, still no word on exactly when to expect the convertible model.
Mercedes-Benz is increasing its stake in the US diesel market with a 2.1-liter twin-turbo four-cylinder that will power the GLK250, a new E-class sedan and a redesigned C-class sedan.
With a reported drop in sale of 6.1 percent in 2012, Volvo's new Flywheel KERS technology could provide the carmaker with a much needed boost to meet future sales expectations.
With the Chevrolet Malibu Eco struggling to meet sales expectations, the federal government’s new hybrid initiative could prove to be a major benefit to the automaker.
As a vehicle inspired by a market segment that includes about 240 million people born in the 1980s, the NIssan Friend-ME Concept could very well offer a glimpse at the future of in-car technology.
New York City’s new pilot program with the Nissan Leaf is aimed at helping to integrate more electric vehicles into the city’s taxi fleet. But could it also be paving the way for an all-electric NV 200 taxi?
The first gen NSX and a high performance 2013 Honda CR-Z developed by Honda Performance Development (HPD) will be among 10 Honda vehicles racing in the 2013 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, the company’s first year as a partnering sponsor.
With the launch of vehicles like the RS 5 Cabriolet, Audi clearly has a major commitment to improving its high performance line-up. But is the German-based carmaker missing the mark by not selling the RS 6 Avant in the US?
Greentech Automtove and JAC Motors will build an all-electric sedan in the US. But will the joint venture be able to avoid the challenges that EVs like the Chevrolet Volt have faced in the market?
Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne’s position on natural gas vehicles as a more viable option to electric cars could be laying the groundwork for a major legal showdown in California, the US’s largest car market.
In addition to revealing an increase in hybrid sales, the Experian report indicates the potential for even more growth in the market segment with the next generation of car buyers.
With an estimated EPA-of 46 MPG on the highway and a range of 700 highway miles, the Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel could fuel a lot more interest in diesel cars in the U.S.
Like other carmakers venturing into the world of electric vehicles, the extra perks for the BMW i3 seek to alleviate some of the fear anxiety associated with buying an electric vehicle.
With the growing anticipation for the return of the NSX, Honda has started taking pre-orders for the new model in the UK. But the company hasn't given any word when Acura will begin taking pre-orders for the supercar in the U.S.
With an EPA-estimated 100 MPGe combined, the C-MAX Energi is one of two vehicles made by Ford Motor Co. recognized as Kelley Blue Book’s “10 Best Green Cars of 2013.”
The California Air Resource Board is showing no signs of backing down on new state requirements for zero-emissions vehicles. But whether carmakers will be able to meet the requirements remains to be seen.
The Protean in-wheel electric drive technology, which has been developed with testing on vehicles like the BRABUS full electric and hybrid, provides carmakers more flexibility when designing a vehicle.
