by Paul A. Eisenstein | Mar 26, 2015
Toyota will roll out the latest in a growing family of hybrid vehicles during the New York International Auto Show next week. The 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid won’t adopt the radically distinctive styling of the popular Prius model, with more subtle markings – such as the...
by Michael Strong | Mar 26, 2015
Gas prices aren’t the only prices dropping these days. Automakers are cutting prices on their electric vehicles. Despite strong sales early on, BMW recently announced buyers can lease an i3 for as low as $239 a month. However, just after that, Honda put out a new $199...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Mar 26, 2015
The name is new, as is the styling, and there’s even a new plug-in hybrid. But if you pick up something familiar in the form of the new 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE you’re not just having a sense of déjà vu. The GLE is the new name for the old Mercedes ML. Well, not...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Mar 25, 2015
Why bother to drive to the showroom when you can have your next car delivered by drone. At least, that’s what some shoppers had in mind when asked how they’d like to buy a car in the future. The survey found that a sizable number of shoppers would prefer never to have...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Mar 25, 2015
Wondering what an “entry-level” car from McLaren might look like? Well, you’ll have to settle for this teaser image until next week, when the British maker pulls the wraps completely off of the new 570S Coupe at the annual New York International Auto Show. The...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Mar 25, 2015
When Chevrolet launches a completely redesigned version of its midsize Malibu later this year, it will add a new hybrid option expected to be one of the segment’s most fuel-efficient models. Initial estimates suggest the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid will come in at...
by Joseph Szczesny | Mar 25, 2015
The world’s most famous, or infamous may be more appropriate now, automotive journalist, Jeremy Clarkson, the host of the BBC’s influential Top Gear has been given the boot. Tony Hall, the BBC Director-General, said in a statement, “It is with great regret that I...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Mar 25, 2015
Love that new car? Plenty of storage space, good performance, great mileage? You’re still likely to find something about it that will make you grind your teeth, perhaps the lack of useful cupholders, a glovebox that invariably bangs your knees or a touchscreen audio...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Mar 25, 2015
Federal research indicates roughly 11% of all highway deaths are the result of distracted driving. But a new study confirms what has long been feared, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety concluding that nearly six out of 10 moderate to severe teen crashes are the...
by Joseph Szczesny | Mar 25, 2015
Don’t look now but the price of batteries packs are coming down. Battery cell costs will fall about 8% a year, according to a Stockholm Environment Institute study that found battery costs have been overestimated. Cells for electric vehicles fell about 14% a...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Mar 24, 2015
As it rolls out a procession of new products aimed at rebuilding its position in the global luxury market, Jaguar has been riding a tightrope – quite literally, with the first showing of the newly redesigned 2016 Jaguar XF. With movie stuntman Jim Dowdell behind the...
by Michael Strong | Mar 24, 2015
Americans are not only driving at near-record levels these days, the number of drivers 50 and older is higher than ever, according to government data. The Federal Highway Administration says that drivers over 50 account for nearly 45% of all licensed motorists on the...
