by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jul 16, 2014
Aiming to take advantage of the growing global demand for small, high-mileage vehicles, Smart has unveiled two long-awaited offerings: a replacement for its pint-sized Fortwo model and an all-new four-seater, appropriately dubbed the Forfour. The pair come to market...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jul 16, 2014
With its digitally controlled battery-electric powertrain and a laptop computer-sized LCD screen operating everything from its climate control to its infotainment system, the Tesla Model S has more computing power than many homes or offices onboard – something that is...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jul 16, 2014
He’s been “retired” for less than a month, but former Ford CEO Alan Mulally has already resurfaced, shifting gears once again as he enters the high-tech world with a new board position at Silicon Valley’s Google Inc. The new position actually takes advantage of...
by Michael Strong | Jul 16, 2014
BMW is extending a recall of its 3-Series vehicles to replace the passenger-side front airbag in 1.6 million cars produced between 1999 and 2006, 574,000 of them sold in the U.S.. This action puts the grand total of vehicles recalled in the U.S. at more than 40...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jul 16, 2014
Highway crashes are the single biggest cause of death among those between the ages of 14 and 18 in the U.S. And that’s led the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety to issue its first-ever list of the safest used vehicles for young motorists. The list puts an...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jul 16, 2014
With teen drivers the group at risk for serious crashes, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has issued its first-ever list of the used vehicles it most recommends for young motorists. The list puts a premium on such safety features as airbags, electronic...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jul 15, 2014
When Volkswagen launches its new midsize sport-utility vehicle a couple years from now you can be sure of several things. Based on the CrossBlue Concept, the crossover vehicle will feature three rows of seats – and offer an optional turbo diesel engine. And for good...
by Michael Strong | Jul 15, 2014
After spending much of his two terms prodding automakers to improve the mileage of vehicles as well as their operational efficacy, President Barack Obama today encouraged automakers to continue the development of “vehicle to vehicle” technology research and pushed...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jul 15, 2014
Able to turn a 0 to 60 launch in little more than 4 seconds, the Tesla Model S has changed many folks image of battery cars as little more than electrified stone ponies. But just how much additional performance might an owner squeeze out of that lithium-ion pack?...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jul 15, 2014
The self-styled “Lemon Law King” has taken a round in his battle with Tesla Motors, the battery-carmaker agreeing to a settlement of over $100,000 on behalf of a Wisconsin doctor who experienced major problems with his Model S sedan. The case is reportedly first...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jul 15, 2014
Jaguar will get back in the fast-growing Compact Sport Sedan market next year with the launch of the all-new XE – though U.S. motorists will have to wait until 2016 to see the long-awaited successor to the old Jaguar X-Type reach showrooms. The British maker will...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jul 15, 2014
Hyundai’s first fuel-cell vehicle, a zero-emissions version of its Tucson sport-ute, has just gone on sale in Southern California, and hydrogen-powered Honda and Toyota models will follow in the months ahead. Mercedes-Benz is fleet testing its own F-Cell model, and...
