VW prepares for decline in car ownership, invests in mobility services
VW wants all of us as customers. Starting with an on-demand shuttle service, Volkswagen's MOIA mobility division will invest in early-stage companies.
After a four-year absence, is it time for Dodge to return to NASCAR?
Dodge may return to NASCAR after a four-year absence, Sergio Marchionne, CEO of parent Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) said in a recent interview.
This Audi showed off its self-parking capability at a Barcelona event
Audi demonstrated how machine learning could be used in self-driving cars with a model vehicle at the NIPS conference in Barcelona.
Navdy partnering with Harman to sell its heads-up display at retail worldwide
Navdy, makers of the eponymous heads-up Navdy device for cars, has entered a distribution partnership with Harman International.
BMW smart car becomes a temporary holding cell for thief who allegedly stole it
BMW's smart cars have brains, beauty, and yes, brawn. In fact, one locked its alleged thief inside while the authorities responded to apprehend him.
Uber invests in artificial intelligence with a new acquisition and division
On Monday, Uber revealed that it had acquired AI research startup Geometric Intelligence and established Uber AI Labs.
The most expensive Chinese car is a massive limousine with a retro look
Hongqi will soon introduce a huge limousine with a retro design and a cabin that blends tradition and 21st-century tech.
From bland to bold? New look teased for the 2018 Toyota Camry
A teaser of the 2018 Toyota Camry sedan has been released ahead of its reveal at the Detroit Motor Show in January.
VW's Seat division stuffs the Golf R's turbo four in an all-wheel drive wagon
Seat's updated Leon Cupra receives a 300-horsepower turbo four, a new infotainment system, and a long list of electronic driving aids.
Ferrari 488 Challenge debuts for race series' 25th anniversary
The Ferrari 488 Challenge is latest race car for Ferrari's Challenge one-make series, which pits drivers against each other in identical cars.
Ferrari LaFerrari sells for a whopping $7 million at charity auction
A Ferrari LaFerrari sold for $7 million at a charity auction to benefit victims of an earthquake that struck central Italy this summer.
Mercedes-Benz's timeless G-Class returns to its roots in Australia
The Mercedes-Benz G300 CDI is a tough, no-nonsense off-roader capable of tackling the Australian bush.
Diesel engines once promoted as answer to improved air quality banned by 2025
In a reversal that makes sense but will still cause head-shaking, some of the same cities that heavily promoted diesels are now getting ready to ban them.
Apple’s letter to the NHTSA hints that there may be some truth to Project Titan
Apple has finally seemed to publicly acknowledge that there is indeed an Apple car in the works.
Who’s liable when a self-driving car damages property or injures someone?
Questions of responsibility and liability with self-driving cars on state streets and highways were the focus for Washington state legislators on Wednesday.
Newly crowned Formula One champ Nico Rosberg announces his retirement
Nico Rosberg announced his retirement from Formula One days after winning his first championship. The 31-year-old did not discuss future plans.
Toyota’s CEO will personally lead its new electric car division
Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda will personally lead the Japanese automaker's new electric car division. Toyota is expected to debut an electric car in 2020.
Mini celebrates a major production milestone in the United Kingdom
The three-millionth BMW-designed Mini built in Oxford, England, is a Clubman John Cooper Works.
Can Nikola revolutionize the trucking industry with a hydrogen-powered semi?
The Nikola One is faster, lighter, and much cleaner than a conventional gasoline-burning semi.
Why Porsche thinks Peugeot should return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans
Peugeot is currently focused on winning the Dakar Rally, and it won't decide whether to return to Le Mans until its finances improve.
Kia’s first sports car proves its mettle on the world’s most daunting track
Kia has launched a teaser campaign for its first sports sedan, which will debut at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show.
Tesla gets authorization from the Virginia DMV to open a dealership
Overturning an earlier decision, Virginia DMV Commissioner Richard D. Holcomb ruled that Tesla should not be blocked from opening its own dealership.
Honda gives its new CR-V some tweaks and a small price bump to $24,945
Honda has revealed pricing for its all-new CR-V compact crossover. The base LX model starts at $24,945, up $200 from last year's car.
Ford wants the next-generation Fiesta ST to turn the fun factor way up
Ford explains why the next-generation Fiesta ST doesn't need a huge power hike.
Audi’s lunar rover gets the green light for launch next year
The Audi Lunar Quattro Moon rover will launch in 2017 as previously contemplated. Audi's tech partner has booked a rocket for the trip.
Cadillac seeks to imbue its DPi-V.R race car with its own unique style
The Cadillac DPi-V.R marks the General Motors luxury brand's return to endurance racing. It will debut at the Rolex 24 at Daytona in January.
The first Rolls-Royce SUV hits the streets two years ahead of its launch date
The Rolls-Royce Cullinan prototype will soon begin testing in the cold north of the Arctic Circle, and it will later be transferred to the Middle East.
Dodge brings the Viper back from the dead to satisfy demand from collectors
Dodge will re-open the Viper order books before the end of the year.
Intel's Automated Driving Group focused on driver assist and self-driving systems
New Intel Automated Driving Group to focus on developing driver assistance features for current cars and fully autonomous vehicle technology for the future.
Uber, Lyft, and Airbnb may have a champion in transportation pick Elaine Chao
Elaine Chao, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Transportation Secretary has spoken in favor of 'sharing economy' businesses in the past.
Italy’s most obscure supercar just got more power and a wind-cheating body kit
The Mazzanti Evantra 771 gets -- you guessed it -- 771 horsepower as well as a new infotainment system and a more aerodynamic body kit.