Toyota Readies Robot to Help Healthcare Workers

Toyota Readies Robot to Help Healthcare Workers

And now we all know where the real-life version of the movie iRobot begins … with the introduction of Toyota’s Human Service Robot or HSR. In the aforementioned film, humans become reliant upon robots to handle life’s mundane responsibilities. The end result is that...
First Drive: 2016 Scion iA

First Drive: 2016 Scion iA

Amid the rising sales of truck and sport utility vehicles, sales of small, subcompact cars have held their own, suggesting that attributes such as affordability and fuel efficiency still have enormous appeal for a significant population of buyers. The segment is also...
Spyker Emerges from Bankruptcy – Again

Spyker Emerges from Bankruptcy – Again

Once again, the Dutch sports car manufacturer Spyker has emerged from bankruptcy, beating back a legal challenge from a key creditor. Exactly what will happen next, however, is uncertain, as a statement by the boutique car company made no mention of the B6 Venator...
Despite Safety Woes, Honda Earnings Climb 20%

Despite Safety Woes, Honda Earnings Climb 20%

Despite being slammed by the ongoing recall of Takata airbags, Honda Motor Co. was able to deliver a 20% jump in earnings for the first quarter of its 2015 fiscal year. The cheap yen – which has dropped almost 20% against the dollar over the past year – helped drive...
Gas Prices Continue to Decline in July

Gas Prices Continue to Decline in July

The national average price for regular unleaded gasoline continues to drop as motorists are now paying, on average, the lowest price for gasoline during July since the recession year of 2009. The national average price is $2.71 per gallon, which is a nickel per gallon...
Hyundai Offering Do-It-Yourself Android Auto Updates

Hyundai Offering Do-It-Yourself Android Auto Updates

It seems like just about everything related to Android or Apple needs an update at some point, and now if you have a Hyundai Sonata with Android Auto, you can tackle the updates yourself. The South Korean automaker is offering owners the opportunity to use the...
Is Your Car Up for a Buyback?

Is Your Car Up for a Buyback?

As part of a settlement with NHTSA over mishandled recalls, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has agreed to not only pay a record fine but also to buy back a select group of recent truck models with suspension problems while offering discounts to owners who might want to...