Detroit Show Offers a Little Bit of Everything The new production models introduced at the Detroit auto show promise more power, more efficiency, and the ability to create whole new vehicle segments.
ZR1 in a Million The new super Corvette has a base price around $100,000, but to one collector, it is worth much more.
Ford Goes Exploring A concept at the Detroit auto show hints at a more car-like future for the popular Explorer SUV.
Still Conspicuous, But With Less Consumption Cadillac's new Escalade Hybrid should get up to 50 percent better fuel economy in the city and 20 percent better fuel economy on the highway.
Some SUVs Unsafe in Side-Impact Crashes New tests by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety show that SUVs without side airbags aren't as safe as expected in side impacts.
American Car Breaks World Speed Record Shelby Supercars' Ultimate Aero beats out the Bugatti Veyron (French/German) and Koenigsegg CCR (Swedish) to set new Guinness World Record for 'Fastest Production Car.'
Targeting Generation V(olvo) Smaller vehicles and a younger audience are on the agenda for this Swedish automaker. But it is also offering something new for traditional fans.
Targeting Generation V(olvo) Smaller vehicles and a younger audience are on the agenda for this Swedish automaker. But it is also offering something new for traditional fans.
Ready to Buy a Chinese Car? Chrysler, with a new owner and a new boss, is placing a big bet on a fledgling Chinese automaker.
Come November, New Sleeker Malibu to Take on Imports When the new midsize Chevrolet Malibu sedan arrives on the scene, it may spell trouble for the Toyota Camry, which up to now has been the most popular car in America.
Mini Stretches Out A larger Mini model will debut for 2008, but a new convertible won't come before 2009.
Auto Industry Gets New Fuel Economy Rules The Bush administration issued new rules Wednesday ratcheting up gas mileage requirements for pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans
Redesigned Midsize and Luxury Cars Fare Well in Crash Tests The institute released new test ratings for eight new or redesigned midsize and luxury cars. The 2006 BMW 3 series and Lexus IS were considered the best overall performers in the group, receiving top ratings in both front and side testing.
Buick Hopes More Luxury and Power in New Lucerne Attracts a Younger Crowd Buick's newest sedan, the 2006 Lucerne, will appear all year at major golf courses as the courtesy car for Tiger Woods. That's no accident. After a poor 2005 when Buick's U.S. sales failed to reach 300,000 for the first time in decades, compan
Ferrari Unveils New Model for 2006 Ferrari unveiled its new car for 2006 on Tuesday, hoping to regain its supremacy in Formula One in what could be Michael Schumacher's last season with the Italian team.
More Tax Breaks for Hybrids Expected in 2006 Hybrid cars are a good bet for tax breaks in 2006. The new year will bring more savings for buyers of at least 13 gas-electric vehicles, with those showing the most improvement in fuel efficiency securing bigger tax breaks for their new owners
Ferrari Announces New Design Chief French automaker Citroen's designer, Donato Coco. will replace Frank Stephenson this month as Ferrari?s new head of design
Hybrid Cabs Debut in New York City Hybrid taxis that get double the gas mileage of traditional cabs while generating far less pollution have begun rolling in small numbers on New York's streets
GM Begins Production of New Transmissions General Motors Corp. on Wednesday began producing a new generation of six-speed transmissions it said are designed to improve fuel economy, reduce cabin noise and give a smoother ride
Ten Cars that Lose Value Fast New vehicles purchased at bargain prices sometimes lose value at an accelerated rate, which affects their resale values years later.
Hottest Convertibles of 2008 This year's crop of new droptops doesn't follow the 'green' trend -- most are built for performance and speed.
A New Breed of Hybrid Henrik Fisker's plug-in electric performance car may start a trend among automakers looking to blend luxury and environmental responsibility.
City Connection Ford hopes to stay on top of the commercial segment with a new van designed for urban use.
Step Into My Office, Er, Pickup Ford will offer an in-dash computer and tool-tracking device in its pickups and commercial vans.
Isuzu to Pull Out of North America Isuzu will stop selling vehicles in North America as of Jan. 31, 2009, but will continue to service them indefinitely.
A Little Extra Oomph The turbocharged Acura RDX is a compact SUV with the soul of a performance sedan.
Kid-Friendly Luxury Cars An increasing number of automakers are introducing safety and convenience features for infants, children, and adults.
The Case for Stronger Roofs The government has proposed a new standard for vehicle roof strength in order to increase safety in rollover crashes.
Tough Brit is Ready to Tussle The first Aston Martin DBS sports cars will be produced this week. Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Porsche had better watch out.
Passion Trumps Practicality The Audi S5 coupe isn't cheap, spacious, or fuel efficient, but none of these drawbacks prevent it from being a highly desirable ride.
Most Value-Packed Cars A multitude of factors, including cost of ownership, perceived quality, and dealership experience help determine whether a car is a good value.
A New Dimension for Diesel The Mitsubishi Concept-RA will try to deliver two things that diesels aren't known for: sporty performance and eco-friendliness.
The Kids Are Alright Hummer tapped fresh-out-of-school designers to create the wild HX concept and attract buyers in a more youthful demographic.