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Worried about your car being hacked? The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are, too, and they've published some handy tips to keep you and your ride safe.
Jerry Seinfeld pocketed enough money to buy more than a few coffee shops, let alone cups of coffee, thanks to the $22 million earned by selling some of his Porsches at an auction.
Red light cameras have been a fact of life for more than a decade, but after numerous corruption scandals and widespread discontent, big brother is on the way out.
The National Safety Council has launched a new campaign to bring drivers and shoppers up to speed on the many high-tech features available on today's rides.
Exposure to high levels of certain traffic air pollutants may increase the risk of preterm birth in pregnant women with asthma, a new study suggests.
If you live anywhere near a big city, chances are good that you’re already frustrated with traffic.
Given the incredible horsepower of some of the world's most impressive cars, it's no wonder that they don't like to be contained by speed limits.
After slumping through the Great Recession, the auto industry is back to boom times as millions of people (17.5 million, to be approximate) bought new cars and trucks during 2015.
Carmakers have a whole new round of incentives for February, designed to get consumers into showrooms.
A Google self-driving car is set to begin testing in Kirkland, Washington, a suburb of Seattle. City officials lobbied hard to get Google to put some autonomous vehicles on its streets.
Older adults who give up driving may see their mental and physical well-being decline, a new research review finds.
Over the past five years, America has lost 5,768 independent shops, leaving us with 159,547. That number could shrink dramatically if owners make good on their promise to close or sell their stores in the next five years.
A duo of security software engineers has revealed an exploit in FCA’s Uconnect service that allows frightening access to vehicles, including the ability to kill the engine, lock the doors and cut the brakes.
Two updated plug-in electric cars represent improvements on their predecessors; their long-impending arrival has been blamed by some for tepid electric-car sales over the past several months. More>>
Fatigue, the use of cellphones and troubling blood pressure readings are factors that might increase a truck driver's risk of an accident, new research suggests. More>>
The Volkswagen emissions scandal will directly cause 60 premature deaths in the United States and hundreds of millions of dollars in health care expenses and other costs, U.S. researchers claim. More>>
More Americans are under the influence of drugs while they drive, even as drunk driving rates decline, new research shows. More>>
Tesla Motors crossed a bit of a milestone recently when the automaker installed its 500th Supercharger station in Moers, Germany. Tesla claims its Superchargers can provide 170 miles of range with just a 30-minute charge. More>>
Teenagers aren't the only ones prone to texting and talking while driving: A new survey finds that the vast majority of adults use their cellphones behind the wheel. More>>
Are your neighbors driving up your insurance rates? More>>
Planet Earth's commuters waste an average of 100 hours each year sitting in their cars during crunch times -- and that's just during the evening rush. More>>
Adding decals to the license plates of drivers with learner permits doesn't reduce their rate of crashes, a new study finds. More>>
Think electric-car ownership is priced out of your league? It's simply not.
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Progressive is gathering data on driving style and when you drive. And it's seeing some trends -- most notably, perhaps that a habit of hard braking is a leading indicator that you're more likely to be in an accident.
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In a landmark ruling, California's Labor Commission ruled that Uber drivers are employees, not independent contractors.
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Each new electric-car driver will have a few things to learn. Check out these tips on how, where, and when to charge up that new plug-in vehicle. More>>
More motorcyclists are taking to U.S. roads, increasing the need for safety precautions, experts say. More>>
In June of 2014, Tesla Motors' CEO Elon Musk did something highly unusual: he unlocked Tesla's patent box and offered to share the company's electric car technology with other automakers.
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New York City passers-by who looked approvingly at our shiny bronze Volkswagen Beetle Dune concept car didn't know it, but the butcher-looking Beetle was running on a hybrid system not currently offered in the Beetle.
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The new 2016 Dodge Viper ACR is coming at you hard and fast. More>>
Don't worry, America, it's not a wagon. It just drives like one, is as useful as one, and, if you squint at it the right way, kinda looks like one. More>>
We have a new Viper ACR to lust over, which Dodge is introducing for the 2016 model year. More>>
A new version of the the third member of the classic American muscle-car trio arrives later this year. More>>
The plug-in hybrid version of the 2016 Cadillac CT6 large luxury sedan was released at the Shanghai Motor Show.
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The Ford Motor Company has announced a new round of updates for the Mustang's 2016 model year, whose timing no doubt has been purposefully made to coincide with this week's arrival of an all-new Chevrolet Camaro. More>>
Changes are on the way for the new G-Class.
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Many Americans want the self-driving cars of the future to also have features that limit the behavior of teen drivers, a new survey finds. More>>
Not all vehicles with the same shape and exterior measurements are created equally. More>>
For a comfortable, capable, high-tech car that's utterly satisfying and massively capable when pushed to the limit, the ATS-V could be the best pick every time. More>>
Some cars do extremely well in our evaluation process. Inevitably, there are the cars (including trucks, SUVs and minivans) that fare poorly in our ratings.
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The hyper-luxury British SUVs are coming. More>>
There was a time when having a decent interior in your car meant spending the big bucks.
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For the 2016 model year, Acura has implemented a few tweaks to improve the overall package.
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Lurid acceleration, perfect balance, intuitive handling, pine-tar levels of grip--performance means different things to different drivers.
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You've finally done it: you've researched, you've asked around, you've test driven, and at long last, you've chosen your next car. It's a great feeling, isn't it? But that moment of exhilaration could be brief if you haven't inquired about insurance. More>>
Safety is no longer a back-burner priority for new-car shoppers. Across most types of vehicle shoppers, it's one of the top concerns. More>>
Wearing the brand's new face and promising great things for the future, the Continental concept is a huge gamble for the Lincoln brand. More>>
The action for the 2015 New York Auto Show all unfolds April 1, and you can bet there will be a few surprises in store.
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So what's the best place in the U.S. for electric cars right now?
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Many people who've had hip replacement surgery might safely be able to drive as soon as two weeks after the procedure, a new small study finds. More>>
New York City might seem one of the most car-hostile environments on the planet, but it really isn't. Take the city's annual auto show as irrefutable proof of the opposite.
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If you read the news each day, you might be under the impression that few people drive to work alone. But you'd be wrong.
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Oregon is looking to institute the nation's first per-mile road tax, with the help of a data-gathering system, according to Automotive News.
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The Model S is an excellent car, but there's still plenty wrong with Tesla, according to one writer. More>>
Known and respected for its ability to blend daily-driver comfort with world-class handling and pace, the first-generation Audi R8 ran from 2007 through 2015 as the brand's halo car. Now, it's fresh once again. More>>
Your chance of dying behind the wheel of a late-model vehicle fell more than 40 percent in just three years. More>>
The whole world seems to be going turbo. That's mostly a good thing. In the case of the Mercedes-AMG C63 S, it's a very good thing. More>>
Tesla CEO Elon Musk apparently revealed a new line of business for the company: selling or leasing lithium-ion battery packs for home energy storage.
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Thanks to the additional packaging freedom of LEDs, we're seeing some far more attractive, original, and eye-catching lighting in vehicles—both inside and outside. More>>
The chances of dying in a car crash, if you're behind the wheel of a newer vehicle, have dropped dramatically over the past several years.
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Nearly three-quarters of American parents place their children in forward-facing car seats before it's safe to do so, a new study reveals. More>>
What's it like riding with a dozen or so electric motorcycles? Well, you can have a conversation at any stoplight.
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The new CTS-V, which debuted last week at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show, will come packing a supercharged 6.2-liter LT4 V-8 good for 640 horsepower and 630 pound-feet of torque.
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The concept is called the Chevrolet Bolt. And that's just an incredibly bad name for Chevy to use. More>>
As stunning as it looks, the GT on show in Detroit isn't a concept to be watered down by the time production rolls around but a preview of the car that will be hitting showrooms sometime in 2016. More>>
What will the major auto changes in 2014 mean for 2015?
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Your car was running just fine yesterday. Yet today it greeted you with a bright orange check-engine light. Depending on the vehicle you choose, there's quite a range in the incidence of these issues and in the cost of the repair that follows.
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The new 2016 Cadillac CTS-V will receive its unveiling at the upcoming 2015 Detroit Auto Show on January 12.
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In many states, using a cellphone while driving is a juridical no-no. But so might be using your smartwatch. More>>
Automotive journalists often use each other as information sources, or to get reality checks on new material.
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When you're looking for a new car, there are lots of factors to consider: how the car looks, how comfortable the ride is, its high-tech amenities, the number of cup-holders. But according to a new study from the American Chemistry Council, the thing at the top of most shopper's must-have list is good fuel-economy. More>>
A new James Bond movie is coming next year, and with it a brand new Aston Martin developed exclusively for the world's most famous spy, the Aston Martin DB10. More>>
When you see either the X5 M or X6 M approaching in your rearview, there's no mistaking their identity. More>>
DC fast charging makes electric cars considerably more practical, allowing drivers to recharge a car's battery to 80 percent of capacity in half an hour or less.
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If you thought you might have to wait some time before the storied Shelby name gets spliced back into the Mustang narrative, think again.
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The 2015 Subaru Legacy is feature-packed, polished, secure, and spacious. It's outgrown its niche appeal, while dollar for dollar, it's an irresistible value in today's new-car market. More>>
Sometimes being greener in a car that's otherwise entirely normal can be a good thing. More>>
Not only are Honda's cars cooler overseas, its ads are too. More>>
It's often said by electric-car owners and advocates that once you start driving electric, you never want to go back. More>>
A new study suggests that state laws requiring "universal" motorcycle helmet use -- instead of helmet laws just for certain ages -- may lower the rates of traumatic brain injuries in young riders. More>>
The idea of traveling long distances in electric cars that have to be recharged after only 70 or 80 miles--or even 250 miles--may seem absurd to some. More>>
How can you add all-wheel drive to an electric car, making it hundreds of pounds heavier -- and still increase its efficiency and range?
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The 707-horsepower super sedan from Dodge, the 2015 Charger SRT Hellcat, will cost the world just $63,995 (plus $995 destination) including its $1,700 gas guzzler tax, Chrysler announced on Oct. 17.
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The most powerful car General Motors has ever built will soon hit the streets, packing 650 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque. More>>
The Porsche 911 family has been expanded with new Carrera GTS coupe and Carrera GTS Cabriolet models. More>>
Mercedes-Benz's latest C63 AMG is finally here, and you can read all the juicy details.
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Routine small fuel spills at gas stations could cause long-term harm to communities as the gas leaks into the soil and groundwater, a new study suggests. More>>
Road crash injuries sent more than 2.5 million Americans to emergency rooms in 2012. And, nearly 200,000 were hospitalized due to motor vehicle collisions, a new federal government report says. More>>
Three and a half years after modern electric cars entered the mass market, there are now no fewer than 17 models on sale in the U.S. More>>
Judges for the North American Car and Truck of the Year have released their list of finalists for the upcoming 2015 awards.
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Carmaking is very, very, very expensive. More>>
Utilizing a piece of hardware called the starter interrupt device, credit unions and other types of loan companies have started mandating the use of such devices when an auto loan is issued to a customer with bad credit. More>>
The first major auto show after the long summer break will be taking place in Paris, kicking off in the City of Light on October 2 and playing host to more than 250 makes from over 18 countries. More>>
The RC F is Lexus gone wild, with aero kicks and eight-cylinder barks and electronically controlled everything, as well as a cockpit basically decorated by dropping a box of high-end audio between two seats. More>>
Sleek, stylish, and chock full of heritage, the 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT has arrived. More>>
Traffic fatalities have been on the decline for several decades, but despite such improvements, alcohol has remained a contributing factor in roughly one-third of roadway deaths. More>>
Ford has revealed its first right-hand-drive Mustang, one of a handful of prototype versions that will be used for calibration testing in a handful of markets. More>>
J.D. Power's Kristin Kolodge told a group of conference-goers that voice-recognition software is the most troublesome technology found on cars today. More>>
The National Insurance Crime Bureau has just released its list of most-stolen vehicles for 2013. All of those in the top ten are big-selling, mass-market models. More>>
So far Minnesota is the only state to pass legislation requiring an incentive for home charging. More>>
The arrival of a moderately-priced battery electric car with a rated range of 200 miles will change the entire market for plug-in vehicles.
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Electric-car advocates often take it as an article of faith that electric propulsion will one day compete directly with vehicles powered by fossil fuels. But for battery-electric cars to compete directly, they will need to be as good as -- and probably better than -- their counterparts. More>>
If carmakers are to be believed, autonomous cars are right around the corner. Some like Nissan and Mercedes-Benz have in fact been so bold as to put a 2020 debut date on their first self-driving models. More>>
If you're a head of state, head of an underground organization, or just extremely paranoid—but you still enjoy the finer things in life—your new ride has arrived: the Mercedes-Benz S600 Guard. More>>
Mercedes-Benz’s S63 AMG Coupe certainly isn’t lacking in the power department, but the German automaker knows that some of its customers will always seek more. More>>
Ferrari seems to have a monopoly on the world's most expensive cars.
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While unveiling its fuel-cell vehicle last month–priced to undercut the Tesla Model S ever so slightly–Toyota's Global R&D Chief Mitsuhisa Kato offered some dismissive thoughts on battery-electric vehicles.
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The Tesla Model S is undoubtedly an excellent car. It's quick, efficient, looks good to most eyes and can compete with most fossil-fueled equivalents on even footing.
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Sales of SUVs and crossovers have never quite managed to outpace those of the reliable sedan. Until now.
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Information and entertainment systems are very important parts of the modern car. They're how we interact with everything except the actual driving controls.
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Most of today's car-like crossover utility vehicles can handle a fair amount of towing -- whether it's jet skis, a small boat, or a small moving trailer. More>>
If you enjoy spending Saturdays in the driveway, hosing down your favorite ride, we have some bad news.
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The federal government has crash-tested the 2015 Hyundai Genesis Sedan and released a full set of NCAP ratings—and the Genesis Sedan has a flush of five-star ratings. More>>
For many people, a long holiday weekend means a chance for a long motorcycle ride. But, do you know all you need to know about motorcycle safety? More>>
The most expensive title currently belongs to the Rolls-Royce Phantom, which starts at just above $400k. According to Bloomberg, the new S-Class Pullman will cost as much as double that figure. More>>
As recently as a decade ago, manufacturers recommended new drivers follow certain driving patterns to "break in" a new car. The old lessons don't quite hold true today, though. More>>
Vaguely written laws sometimes remain on the books for years, and can be enforced, if an officer feels so inclined. More>>
According to a new mileage data analysis there's one hybrid that stands head and shoulders above the rest -- and it's not the Toyota Prius.
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Have patience, all you SUV and crossover fans who desperately want one that plugs in and runs electrically.
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Understanding which are the most popular used cars could help you haggle and boost (or diminish) the resale value of your vehicle. More>>
Like it or not, nearly every new vehicle has an automatic transmission of some sort. What might not be so apparent to new-car shoppers is that the portion of vehicles with automatic transmissions -- or at least automatics as you know them -- is falling. More>>
As vehicles have become more reliable, it's become less a chore to maintain them. But that doesn't mean they're invulnerable to neglect or operator error.
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The Nissan Leaf is by far the highest-volume electric car ever built, with 110,000-plus on the roads now. And three and a half years after its launch, Nissan is pushing hard to boost its sales all over the world. More>>
Tesla Motors is one of the youngest U.S. automakers, but has made a disproportionately large impact in the automotive media's headlines over the last few years. More>>
Behold the new A3 clubsport quattro concept, a hotted-up version of the 2015 Audi A3 sedan. More>>
Year after year, European car sales figures have shown a bias towards higher average fuel economy and lower fleet-wide CO2 emissions. More>>
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is currently in the process of announcing a new five-year strategy that will see much of its vehicle lineup renewed between now and 2018. More>>
Driving with properly inflated tires makes cars safer and more efficient, and tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) are designed to help alert drivers to underinflated tires. More>>
Automotive styling tastes can be more fickle than fashion; and it only takes a quick look at how cars are seen as extended fashion statement here in the U.S. to understand why. More>>
As unpredictable as collector car trends are, these and other wagons may become high-dollar haulers.
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