The Art of Making a Classic Car Ready for Its Close-up
When a vehicle enters a concours, it must be perfect to win an award. That’s where preparation specialists step in.
July 6, 2024
Kia Recalls Telluride SUV Over Fire Risk; Urging Owners to Park Outside
About 460,000 vehicles could be affected by the recall, which stems from a problem with the vehicle’s front power seat motor.
June 9, 2024
Stellantis to Recall 285,000 Dodges and Chryslers for Airbag Danger
The recall could affect owners of Dodge Chargers and Chrysler 300s. The airbags have the potential to explode and hurl shrapnel.
March 22, 2024
Reeves Callaway, Maker of Really, Really Fast Cars, Dies at 75
He turbocharged high-end vehicles for Alfa Romeo, Chevrolet and others, and in 1988 a Corvette he had modified reached over 254 miles per hour, breaking a record.
July 24, 2023
Cars as Far as the Eye Can See
Around North America and Europe, concours will be showing off classic automobiles all year.
July 11, 2023
A Wealth of Car Shows Around the Country
Enthusiasts who love classic cars have many opportunities to admire, and sometimes buy, stunning sheet metal.
June 30, 2022
Ford lost $3.1 billion in the first quarter.
The automaker was hurt by a sharp drop in the value of its holding in Rivian and by a global chip shortage that has limited production.
April 27, 2022
G.M.’s profits fell 3% in the first quarter as chip shortages limited production.
Revenue for the first three months of the year jumped 11 percent from a year earlier, the automaker reported.
April 26, 2022
Ford says it has produced 2,000 electric F-150 pickup trucks.
Deliveries of the F-150 Lightning, Ford’s most important new vehicle in many years, will begin in the coming week, it said.
April 26, 2022
Volkswagen eyes U.S. market as war in Ukraine disrupts European production.
Focusing on electric vehicles, Volkswagen aims for growth in North America, though it could face tough competition.
March 16, 2022
Volkswagen is considering a plan to spin off Porsche in a public offering.
The move would raise money as the automaker invests heavily in electric cars and batteries.
February 22, 2022
Regulators open an investigation into ‘phantom braking’ by Teslas.
Some drivers have complained that cars using the company’s Autopilot system have been slowing down suddenly even when there are no hazards ahead.
February 17, 2022
Rivian I.P.O. Is Embraced by Investors Looking for Another Tesla
The electric-vehicle maker, backed by Amazon and Ford, ended its first day of trading valued at $86 billion, though its deliveries so far total 156.
November 10, 2021
Rivian will start trading today after an I.P.O. valuing it at nearly $70 billion.
The company, backed by Amazon and Ford, has delivered only 156 trucks so far, but its market worth approaches that of Ford.
November 10, 2021
N.T.S.B. says Tesla owner was in the driver’s seat in fatal crash, contradicting local officials.
A Harris County sheriff’s constable said in April that evidence at the scene of the accident suggested that no one was driving the car when it crashed.
October 21, 2021
At Monterey Car Week, the Sheet Metal Shines
The elite California auctions are back, with millions of dollars’ worth of collectible cars, as an opener for the Pebble Beach concours.
July 1, 2021
Tesla stops accepting Bitcoin as payment for its cars.
Elon Musk, Tesla’s chief executive, blamed the amount of energy, increasingly generated from fossil fuels, used by Bitcoin.
May 13, 2021
German Automakers Are Charged Up and Ready to Take on Tesla
As Tesla completes a factory in Berlin, Mercedes-Benz and Audi are introducing electric cars in bids to defend their dominance of the luxury market.
December 31, 2020
Europe and the U.S. Share a Lot, Except When It Comes to Cars
Why you will not see the new Seat Leon or the Skoda Octavia in Kansas driveways, nor many big S.U.V.s in French ones.
March 4, 2020
Only the ‘Most Hard-Core Women’ Go Off-Road for Rebelle Rally
The 10-day, 1,600-mile race in the desert, starting next week, challenges body and mind and helps competitors find themselves.
October 3, 2019
Masters of Paint, Time and Intimacy
A presentation at Frieze Masters will focus on the complex relationships that portrait artists have with their models.
October 2, 2019
Occupy Detroit: A Look at 90 Years of Auto Strikes
Walkouts and sit-ins by the United Automobile Workers over the decades helped secure contracts that lifted members into the middle class.
September 26, 2019
The App Age Has Come Far. Look at Long-Haul Trucking.
With a one-stop app, Convoy hopes to make more money for truckers, reduce costs for shippers and take a cut for itself.
August 29, 2019
Sale of Rare Nazi-Era Porsche Sputters After Sotheby’s Auction Blunder
The bidding for the Porsche Type 64, built by Ferdinand Porsche in 1939, was supposed to open at $13 million but instead started at $30 million.
August 19, 2019
Flashing Your Headlights? You’re Probably Sending the Wrong Signals
There are no universally accepted, consistent standards for using headlights to communicate. “It means something different to everybody,” one expert said.
July 23, 2019
Sleeping With the Lights on Tied to Weight Gain
Women who slept with the lights or TV on had a higher risk for obesity.
June 10, 2019
Why Fiat Chrysler’s Talks With Renault Fell Apart
The offer of a 50-50 merger appealed in an industry facing challenges, but the French government and Nissan had questions.
June 6, 2019
For Car Buyers Who Got a Lemon, State Laws Vary Widely
New Jersey has the best, Illinois the worst, and far too many fail consumers, according to a study from the Center for Auto Safety.
February 6, 2019
The Computer Chauffeur Is Creeping Closer
Fully autonomous cars are years away, but it’s the automobile where artificial intelligence could have a critical role for the greatest number of people.
October 19, 2018
Porsche Mission E Cross Turismo Review: ‘Silence Is the New Power’
Even leashed by software nannies, the electric vehicle concept offers an enticing preview of how Porsche will challenge Tesla.
June 6, 2018
Amid Optimism, Automakers Pack Geneva With What’s Next
Expect to see powerful sports cars, more S.U.V.s, a growing number of hybrids and all-electrics and a lot of beautiful sheet metal.
March 6, 2018
European Automakers Prepare for an Electric Future
Electrification is coming, and even though the public is slowly getting used to it, carmakers are scrambling to produce whole lines of electric, hybrid and plug-in models.
March 6, 2018
In Geneva, Extreme Luxury Takes the Floor
Rolls-Royce and Bentley, the cars of royalty and deep wealth, will be bringing several of their models to the show and will unveil a few surprises.
March 6, 2018
More Luxury Buyers Ditch the Imports and Pick Up a Truck
Premium versions of American pickups and S.U.V.s are hot sellers, driving the financial fortunes of domestic carmakers scrambling to make more tricked-out trucks.
February 15, 2018
Wheels Drive Auto Industry Forward, in Showrooms and Aftermarket Shops
Be they understated and utilitarian or exotic and outrageous, a fresh set of rims can make any car look new — even a new one.
November 2, 2017
Forgetting a Child in a Back Seat Can Kill. Cars May Soon Warn You.
Lawmakers are weighing whether to force automakers to include a device to alert drivers when a child in the back seat of a car after it has been turned off.
October 26, 2017
Would You Like My Car to Make You Some Water?
Engineers are finding ways to have cars do much more than take us from Point A to Point B — including producing and dispensing water.
October 19, 2017
An Electric Car and a Rugged Throwback: The Dreams of 2 Rich Britons
James Dyson is looking to the future, and Jim Ratcliffe to the past. But to make their cars a reality, they must overcome the auto industry’s high barriers to entry.
October 12, 2017
For Electric Car Owners, ‘Range Anxiety’ Gives Way to ‘Charging Time Trauma’
Compared to a short pit stop at a gas station, charging an electric vehicle can be a time-consuming experience. But change is at hand.
October 5, 2017
In Taiwan, Modest Test of Driverless Bus May Hint at Big Things to Come
The small vehicles are being tested on a university campus and central Taipei. The city’s mayor hopes they will reshape transportation.
September 28, 2017
How to Avoid Buying a Car Flooded by Hurricanes
With some basic due diligence, as well as a discerning eye, you can usually avoid buying a water-damaged car.
September 21, 2017
For the New Cadillac, Now Comes the Real Test
The first tangible products from a revamped Cadillac under Johan de Nysschen will soon come to the market.
September 7, 2017
Storm Has Car Dealers Doing Swift Business, if They Can Open
More than a half-million vehicles may need to be replaced following the vast flooding from Harvey — a number that could surpass the effects of Sandy and Katrina combined.
August 31, 2017
Roy Lunn, Pioneering Engineer of Celebrated Cars, Dies at 92
The British-born Mr. Lunn oversaw development of the Mustang, GT40 and Jeep Cherokee and helped build an almost impregnable presidential limousine.
August 18, 2017
The Internal Combustion Engine Is Not Dead Yet
Batteries and electric motors will have a major role in powering cars and trucks of our future. But gas engines have a lot of life left.
August 17, 2017
A Smartphone App to Relieve Your Car-Buying Agony
Several new apps allow people to secure a loan, browse a dealership’s offerings and even negotiate a price — no haggling required.
August 10, 2017
Harley-Davidson’s Newest Rival Is an Old Brand
Sales of Indian motorcycles, a revered brand that disappeared for decades, are rising while Harley sales are falling.
August 3, 2017
Cars Suck Up Data About You. Where Does It All Go?
Vehicles can track phone calls and texts, and log queries to websites. Who gets what information and for what purposes? This is what you should know.
July 27, 2017
Deer Caught in the Headlights? Your Car May Soon See Them
Automakers already have technologies to prevent hitting cars and people. Now they are working to enable cars to avoid hitting animals like deer, too.
July 20, 2017
Video Review: With Tough Competition, Chevrolet Equinox Holds Its Own
A polished crossover that pampers the family, does the chores, doesn’t drink to excess and looks good.
July 13, 2017
Paddle Shifters Move From the Fast Track to the H.O.V. Lane
Designed to allow racecar drivers to change gears quickly, paddle shifters are increasingly found in standard vehicles, but their usefulness for commuters is debatable.
July 13, 2017
Video Review: Volvo V90 Cross Country Rolls Into S.U.V. Territory
Americans are buying S.U.V.s and crossovers in record numbers, but it’s worth keeping an open mind about Volvo’s station wagon.
July 6, 2017
How to Soothe Luxury-Car Buyers: Add Perks and Subtract Haggling
Several automakers aim to change the shopping experience with fixed prices, after-sale care and even ways to avoid the dealership altogether.
July 6, 2017
Video Review: A Family-Friendly Ferrari, for the Family of Means
The all-wheel-drive V12 GTC4Lusso seats four comfortably. With its svelte silhouette, it may look like a station wagon. It is anything but.
June 29, 2017
Why Fog Lamps Are Starting to Disappear
Several luxury automakers have moved away from fog lights, saying that new high-tech headlights render them obsolete.
June 29, 2017
Video Review: Doing the Math on Toyota’s Prius Prime Hybrid
Toyota’s second try at a plug-in hybrid more than doubles the electric range. Just make sure to crunch the numbers before passing on the competition.
June 22, 2017
BMW and Volkswagen Try to Beat Apple and Google at Their Own Game
European carmakers and suppliers are trying to build the computing capacity they will need as vehicles digitize and become driverless.
June 22, 2017
Envisioning the Car of the Future as a Living Room on Wheels
As driverless cars develop, how we sit, inform and entertain ourselves are all up for grabs — and companies, designers and researchers are dreaming big.
June 15, 2017
Video Review: Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD, a Leviathan With a Luxury Touch
There are pickup trucks and then there are heavy-duty pickup trucks. The 2500HD is as close as most will get to driving heavy machinery.
June 15, 2017
Video Review: With New Ioniq, Hyundai Goes After Prius
The hybrid model gets two more miles to the gallon than the Toyota Prius, and it looks and drives more like a regular gas-powered car.
June 8, 2017
Hyundai Faces Tough Times as Buyers Go Big
Hyundai bet big on smaller vehicles, and it worked well for a time. But not anymore, as consumers have turned to larger models.
June 2, 2017
Video Review: After 15-Year Break, Lincoln Continental Returns With Style
The luxury sedan arrives looking toned, confident and familiar in a Bentley Flying Spur kind of way. The rest of the car has its own character.
June 1, 2017
What Self-Driving Cars See
Lidar, the sensing technology, is the centerpiece of an intense court fight in California between two key players on the road, Uber and Waymo.
May 25, 2017
Video Review: Cadillac CT6 Adds ‘Sporty’ to the Luxury Lexicon
Cadillac’s flagship sedan is positioned against the best that Audi, BMW, Lexus and Mercedes offer. But this car is more affordable.
May 25, 2017
Video Review: A Quieter and More Refined Mazda CX-5
Car buyers crave style, handling and reliability, all of which Mazda delivers in the redesigned crossover.
May 18, 2017
First Came the Hydrogen Cars. Now, the Refilling Stations.
California has 30 hydrogen refilling stations, and automakers are poised to add stations in the Northeast, from New York to Boston.
May 18, 2017
Video Review: A Competition Puts S.U.V.s Through Their Paces
S.U.V.s can now be pumped with performance or stuffed with luxury. Auto reviewers gather each year to find the best.
May 11, 2017
Discounted Cars Benefit Buyers, but May Spell Trouble for Industry
Hefty price cuts are the latest signs of difficulty in the auto industry, which faces declining sales.
May 11, 2017
2017 Could Prove to Be a Turning Point for Plug-In Hybrids
New models may help ease consumers’ fears of running out of power before they reach the charging station.
May 4, 2017
Video Review: BMW 5 Series Delivers New Generation of Pampering
The 530i is up against some strong competition. But there’s a reason BMW has sold more than a million 5 Series in the United States.
May 4, 2017
Video Review: Subaru Impreza, Still Solid, but a Little More Stylish
The new Impreza Sport looks as though a design team was part of the process from Day 1. And it looks even better on stormy days.
April 27, 2017
Shortage of Auto Mechanics Has Dealerships Taking Action
Car companies have had to create special training and hiring programs to meet the need, and the jobs that are available can pay handsomely.
April 27, 2017
Video Review: Jaguar Figures Out the Compact Sport Sedan
Jaguar’s quietly handsome XE is more than a good romp on the back roads. It’s the brand’s most affordable vehicle.
April 20, 2017
Haven’t Bought a Car in a While? It’s a New World Out There
With people keeping their vehicles longer, a visit to the dealership may leave some feeling like Rip Van Winkle.
April 20, 2017
Video Review: Favorite S.U.V.s, From Most Affordable to Luxurious
America’s favorite vehicles? Crossovers and S.U.V.s. Our reviewer’s top choices are from Audi, Honda, Kia, Mazda and Porsche.
April 13, 2017
Online Upstarts Seek to Disrupt Used-Car Buying
Companies like Shift appeal to millennials in particular, but experts say the traditional dealership isn’t about to disappear.
April 13, 2017
Video Review: Hardtop MX-5 Miata RF Gains Elegance but Loses Openness
Mazda’s consummate sports car adds a stylish retractable roof. It keeps the frisky driving attitude but can feel claustrophobic.
April 6, 2017
Soon, Your Car May Be Able to Read Your Expressions
Facial recognition and other technology are set to further personalize the driving experience.
April 6, 2017
As Auto Prices Rise, Used Cars Are Looking Shinier
With new vehicles averaging $34,000, sometimes a model just a few years older can offer considerable savings — if you don’t mind slightly older technology.
March 30, 2017
Video Review: Acura NSX, a Supercar in Almost All Ways
Honda’s Acura division long erred on the rational and practical side. The second-generation NSX supercar is a welcome shock to those sensibilities.
March 30, 2017
Video Review: Mini Countryman Takes On the Big Boys
This brand will never offer the hulking S.U.V.s that Americans prefer. But this new vehicle offers enough room for four happy campers.
March 23, 2017
Self-Driving Cars Could Be Boon for Aged, After Initial Hurdles
More older adults are without children, and many live in suburbs where public transportation is not readily available. Self-driving cars might be a solution.
March 23, 2017
Sleepy Behind the Wheel? Some Cars Can Tell
Some automakers already offer drowsiness detection systems, and more are likely to follow with ever more sophisticated technology.
March 16, 2017
Video Review: Not-So-Standard Equipment on the Otherwise Standard Corolla
Toyota is adding lifesaving technology to the 2017 sedan and many of its other passenger cars.
March 16, 2017
Video Review: A Pickup Truck That’s Both Primal and Pampering
Pickups aren’t just big, they’re big business. The Ram 1500, with an engine note that announces its presence, can be better equipped than some luxury sedans.
March 9, 2017
Cars Will Talk to One Another. Exactly How Is Less Certain.
A federal agency’s plan to require communication hardware in future cars is spurring efforts to have vehicles not only see, but talk, to reduce collisions.
March 9, 2017
Video Review: Near-Luxury Sedan Genesis Has It All, Except Prestige
What the Genesis G80 lacks in cachet — it’s a Hyundai, after all — it goes a long way toward making up for in quality, features and a lower sticker price.
March 2, 2017
Building a Road Map for the Self-Driving Car
Along with sensors, autonomous vehicles will need detailed maps of the road and the obstacles ahead. Creating these maps will be a monumental task.
March 2, 2017
Self-Driving Cars Might Need Standards, but Whose?
Some say autonomous vehicles should have common technology before they hit the road, but there is also a strong case for independent approaches.
February 23, 2017
Video Review: 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI SE
The GTI strikes an excellent balance between performance and practicality. It was the original hot hatchback and remains the one to beat.
February 23, 2017
Headlights Get New Attention as More Than a Car Design Flourish
Shifting safety warnings and evaluations focus on how vehicles light up the roadways. At the same time, manufacturers are poised to roll out new headlamp technology.
February 16, 2017
Video Review: The Honda Civic Is Back as a Hatchback
In 2005, Honda dropped the body style that defined the original Civic in the United States in the ’70s. What is old is new again.
February 16, 2017
Video Review: Porsche Panamera Now Has Looks to Match Its Speed and Luxury
Although the car is dressed in luxury livery, even inexperienced drivers will sense the sports car in its bones.
February 9, 2017
Video Review: Nissan Sentra Nismo Offers Affordable Spunk, but Underwhelms
Enthusiasts on a budget have a new way to carve curves and attract radar guns. But hard-core asphalt jockeys will want more.
February 2, 2017
Video Review: The 2017 Honda CR-V Stays True to Its Mainstream Roots
The fifth-generation CR-V is no warmed-over refresh. It looks classy and rides easy. Go ahead and pay the extra for the high-tech safety features.
January 26, 2017
The BMW X4 M40i Is Fast, if Not Practical
It is hard to resist the 355 horsepower and 343 pound-feet of torque served up by the M40i.
January 19, 2017
A Whiff of a New-Car Smell, Just a Page Flip Away
For Steve Hayes, a childhood hobby turned into a collection of 13,500 automotive marketing brochures. Most of them will soon be up for sale.
January 19, 2017
The Volvo S90 Is Very Swedish, and Very Appealing
The S90 does something more than just offer safety and a Swedish vibe. It competes against the established luxury brands for the first time.
January 12, 2017
Coming From Automakers: Voice Control That Understands You Better
Ford Motor is announcing it will incorporate Amazon’s Alexa into its vehicles, one of many efforts by automakers to improve voice-recognition systems.
January 5, 2017
The Kia Soul Exclaim Adds Pep to Its Boxy Figure
A good way to improve a sales powerhouse is to add more power. With a turbocharged engine, the 2017 Exclaim model makes the boxy Soul more satisfying.
January 5, 2017
The 2017 Acura MDX Is the Whole Package, Minus a Frill or Two
The updates are modest, but that is O.K. for a vehicle that Acura calls the best-selling premium three-row crossover in history.
December 29, 2016
Would-Be Carmakers Tap the Wisdom, and Dollars, of Crowds
Start-up vehicle companies, often using quirky designs, are turning to crowdfunding to finance their challenges to the established automakers.
December 29, 2016
2017 Infiniti QX30 AWD
This small crossover borrows heavily from its German business partner, but the flourishes are signature Infiniti.
December 22, 2016
Automakers Prepare for an America That’s Over the Whole Car Thing
Mobility services — ride hailing and other means of ferrying people to public transportation — look to be a lucrative and increasingly important sideline for carmakers.
December 22, 2016
Video Review: Nissan’s Rogue Joins the Toyota RAV4’s Hybrid S.U.V. Club
The Rogue Hybrid offers an even more fuel-efficient version of a compact sport utility vehicle that was already stingy with a gallon of gas.
December 15, 2016
Video Review: With the LaCrosse, Buick Continues to Pamper
The new model has a coddling suspension that mercifully shrugs off rough roads, and the brand’s new face gives the car a modern look.
December 8, 2016
Video Review: Chevy Cruze May Help You Ditch Your Comfort Zone
The second-generation model costs more than other compacts, but it’s quiet, comfortable, attractive, efficient and dependable — and well worth a test drive.
December 1, 2016
Video Review: A New Porsche Cayman, and Still a Driver’s Dream
Porsche remakes the Cayman in a very stealthy fashion, subtracting two cylinders and adding a turbocharger.
November 24, 2016
At the Los Angeles Auto Show, an Industry Ponders Its Digital Future
Automakers promoted their high-tech bona fides and environmentally friendly conscience at the AutoMobility LA conference.
November 17, 2016
Video Review: Kia Cadenza Offers Budget-Minded Pampering
The Cadenza does not offer the indulgences of German cars, but it looks rich at a nonrich price, staring at about $33,000.
November 17, 2016
A Vehicle’s Sound System Can Be a Matter of Life and Death
For safety’s sake, auto acoustics are tweaked to help drivers distinguish between warning sounds, and let drivers and passengers converse safely.
November 10, 2016
Giving Today’s Car a Well-Tuned Interior
Automakers are using sensors and audio systems to diminish engine noise — or enhance it — for the driver and passengers.
November 10, 2016
Video Review: Buick Envision, a Crossover With a Chinese Heritage
Although engineered in America, the Envision is assembled in China and embodies Buick’s mission of coddling passengers in a quiet, comfortable cocoon.
November 10, 2016
Video Review: McLaren 570GT Is a Rare Blend of Speed and Comfort
The company takes a softer approach, including a quieter cabin, with the GT compared with the 570S, but it still goes from 0-60 m.p.h. in 3.3 seconds.
November 3, 2016
Let the Lessee Beware: Car Leases Can Be the Most Binding of Contracts
An auto lease, a common alternative to buying a vehicle, is a three-party contract that can be hard to break.
October 27, 2016
Video Review: Ford Fusion Hybrid Combines Savings and Style
The Fusion may not be as miserly on gasoline as the Toyota Prius, but the Ford has the handsome chiseled lines that many hybrids lack.
October 27, 2016
Video Review: Hyundai Santa Fe’s Updates Deserve a Look
For 2017, the S.U.V. gets new wheels and fresh fascias front and rear. The interior’s center stack and many under-hood components are new, too.
October 20, 2016
One Day, Cars Will Connect With Your Fridge and Your Heartbeat
Cars that direct drivers to appointments and stores — or even monitor the driver’s health — are coming, experts say.
October 13, 2016
Video Review: Mercedes C300 Coupe Subtracts Doors, Adds Passion
Crossovers and S.U.V.s have become the kings of the road, but there is something satisfying about driving a coupe. The C300 also throws in some luxury.
October 13, 2016
Infiniti’s VC-Turbo S.U.V.: A ‘Leap Ahead’ in Efficiency
Technology displayed in Paris would make it possible for a production-ready vehicle to vary the compression ratio in the engine’s combustion chambers while the car is being driven.
October 13, 2016
Brock Yates, Writer and Rebel Who Created the Cannonball Run, Dies at 82
Mr. Yates wrote more than a dozen books about cars and motor sports, and during the 1970s, began a cross-country race that inspired a movie starring Burt Reynolds.
October 8, 2016
Range Is All the Rage in Paris, as Electric Cars Steal the Show
At the Paris Motor Show, G.M. unveiled the production-ready Opel Ampera-e, a midprice subcompact with a range of more than 300 miles, on sale in Europe next spring.
October 6, 2016
Video Review: VW Dresses Up the Alltrack for the Hard Road
The Golf Sportwagen Alltrack’s pressed look is less Eddie Bauer, more Banana Republic. It has off-road capabilities but is comfortable on the highway.
October 6, 2016
How Do You Make Turbo Engines More Efficient? Just Add Water
Water injection technology is well-known, but has not caught on in consumer autos. Bosch is betting that environmental regulations will help it go mainstream.
September 29, 2016
Video Review: With Genesis, Hyundai Brings a New Luxury Brand to Town
The Genesis has been Hyundai’s upmarket sedan. Now the name has become the automaker’s luxury brand, spiffing up that car and adding the flagship G90.
September 29, 2016
Can Tesla’s Autopilot Be Trusted? Not Always
A reporter tests the company’s old self-driving software and its updated one, finding an exhilarating system that he still needed to override for self-preservation.
September 23, 2016
Don’t Waste Money on Premium Gas if Your Car Is Made for Regular
A new AAA report states that except in certain cases, premium offers no benefit and is a waste of money. However, brand-name fuels can still help.
September 22, 2016
Video Review: With Many Options, Ford Explorer Rides High
An S.U.V. that offers a dizzying number of choices and the ability to handle more than many drivers will need.
September 22, 2016
In a Switch for Paris Show, Automakers Turn From Diesel
After the Volkswagen cheating scandal, automakers place an emphasis on gas, electric and hybrid cars.
September 22, 2016
Video Review: Porsche 911 Turbo, a Mix of Performance and Balance
The Turbo is equally at home grabbing a gallon of milk or on the track, where the S coupe model goes from rest to 60 miles an hour in 2.8 seconds.
September 15, 2016
Your Car’s New Software Is Ready. Update Now?
Automakers are taking advantage of connected cars by beaming improved features right into their vehicles via software upgrades.
September 8, 2016
Video Review: The F-Pace Crossover Keeps Its Jaguar DNA
It would have made sense for Jaguar Land Rover to borrow the architecture from the Evoque or Range Rover Sport, but the F-Pace is all Jag.
September 8, 2016
Big Carmakers Merge, Cautiously, Into the Self-Driving Lane
As G.M., Audi and Mercedes match the capabilities of Tesla’s Autopilot, they are taking steps to make sure drivers use it responsibly.
September 1, 2016
Video Review: The Nissan Titan Takes on the Big Boys
American automakers dominate the pickup truck market, but Nissan hopes to chip away at that by introducing the first new Titan since 2003.
September 1, 2016
Video Review: The Clubman Is a Mini, but in a Larger Package
The squared-off, chunky Clubman is a small practical package that does not fit into any one box.
August 25, 2016
The Superglue Diet: How to Make a Lighter, Fuel-Sipping Car
Carmakers are turning to airplane-quality glue for seams and thinner steel to trim weight, while looking ahead to using magnesium and coasting to save fuel.
August 11, 2016
Video Review: The Ferrari 488 GTB Is an Operatic Thrill
The successor to the 458 is sculpture, status symbol and thrill ride in one seductive aluminum package.
August 11, 2016
Video Review: Decent Handling in a Toyota Prius? Yes, the New One
The fuel economy of the new fourth-generation Prius is better than the departing model, and a new multilink rear suspension upgrades the ride quality.
August 4, 2016
Smartphones Bring More Mobility to the Rental Car Business
Start-ups like Getaround, an Airbnb for car owners, and Skurt, which delivers rental vehicles to customers, are putting pressure on rent-a-car companies.
August 4, 2016
At Pebble Beach, Where Rare Is Common, a Shelby Cobra Stands Out
Except for long-ago viewings, the 427 model has remained mostly unseen for five decades. It now joins the field at the concours in Carmel, Calif.
July 28, 2016
Video Review: With GT S, Mercedes Builds a Performance Classic
This two-passenger car clearly says “let’s race.” The throbbing V8 and force of the lateral Gs during cornering simply must be experienced to comprehend.
July 28, 2016
Water Out of the Tailpipe: A New Class of Electric Car Gains Traction
In California, state subsidies for hydrogen filling stations are encouraging clean-energy advocates to try fuel-cell vehicles.
July 21, 2016
Video Review: Fiat 124 Spider Is Made in Japan, Polished in Italy
An Italian classic returns by way of Japan. More than a simple re-skin of Mazda’s MX-5 Miata, Fiat’s 124 Spider has a turbo engine and a personality of its own.
July 21, 2016
Road Seems Dark to You? New Tests Blame Your Headlights
Citing limits to an aging American standard for automobile headlamps, insurers are pushing carmakers to do more to help drivers see in the dark.
July 14, 2016
Video Review: Honda Ridgeline, a Stylish Pickup for the Suburbs
Honda brings back its midsize pickup, a better-looking version than the previous model, but built more for suburbia than the rodeo.
July 14, 2016
Makers of Self-Driving Cars Ask What to Do With Human Nature
The difficulty of getting drivers to take control of automated cars when necessary has prompted many automakers to take people out of the equation.
July 7, 2016
Video Review: The New Audi Q7 Drops to Fighting Weight
The big three-row Audi S.U.V. that has been produced for over a decade returns for 2017 lighter and stuffed with family-friendly technology.
July 7, 2016
Video Review: Hyundai’s Plug-In Sonata Saves Fuel With Understatement
The conservatively handsome and roomy Sonata Plug-in Hybrid, Hyundai’s entry in a field with few competitors, doesn’t look like a science experiment.
June 30, 2016
Owner’s Manual, Out of the Glove Box and Onto the App
Automakers are putting the owner’s manual online and onscreen, knowing today’s drivers are unlikely to read the print version.
June 30, 2016
Video Review: Lamborghini Huracán LP 580-2 Is a Rear-Drive Dream
The supercar is the rear-drive version of the all-wheel-drive LP 610-4, but there is more fun in the corners with the 580.
June 23, 2016
Risks Higher for Front-Seat Passengers in Some S.U.V. Crashes, Tests Show
The Toyota RAV4 got a “poor” passenger-side rating, and the Subaru Forester and Nissan Rogue only “marginal,” in crash tests conducted by a safety group.
June 23, 2016
Skeptics of Self-Driving Cars Span Generations
According to surveys, no matter the age, American drivers see potential benefits in autonomous vehicles, but they want to be sure the technology works.
June 16, 2016
Mazda’s CX-9: A Crossover That’s a Treat for Parents
Mazda has updated the CX-9 with aggressive styling and a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with more torque than the 6-cylinder it replaced.
June 16, 2016
Video Review: Porsche 911 Redesign Is Revved Up
With the 2017 model year, all 911s are turbocharged, a change that loyalists may approach with trepidation.
June 9, 2016
Chrysler Hopes New Pacifica Can Make Minivan Cool
A reinvented model uses improved fold-flat back seats, high-definition video screens and a sculptured design to overcome a stodgy image.
June 2, 2016
Video Review: With Pacifica, Chrysler Makes the Minivan Relevant
The company moves the defunct Pacifica’s name over to the defunct Town & Country, producing a minivan that is handsome and supremely useful.
June 2, 2016
Video Review: The Mercedes G550’s Primal Appeal Endures
The truck, whose architecture has remained mostly the same since its inception in 1979, is a combination of luxury, utility, capability and status.
May 27, 2016
Cheap Gas for the Holiday, but Its Days Are Numbered
Despite higher crude oil prices, American holiday travelers are paying the cheapest prices at the pump in 11 years.
May 26, 2016
Video Review: BMW Brings Buttoned-Down X1 to the Crossover Party
The X1 is available in the United States only as an all-wheel-drive model, but it’s built on the front-wheel architecture of the Mini Clubman.
May 19, 2016
Video Review: A Sinewy Camaro, Still With Muscle Car Swagger
The car shares a platform with the terrific Cadillac ATS, so it’s fun to throw into corners, and the new interior has some clever touches.
May 11, 2016
Mitsubishi Grabs a Shiny Sliver of the American Market
Mitsubishi remained in America after the earthquakes and tsunami of 2011 in Japan, and now its new-car sales are growing, helped by affordable models.
May 5, 2016
Video Review: Kia Sportage Gets a Stylish Makeover
A fourth-generation S.U.V. gets what it needs to keep pace in a fiercely competitive segment with a refined suspension, better visibility and, on the high end, a near-luxury interior.
May 5, 2016
Video Review: Hyundai Elantra Offers Fewer Curves, but a Better Ride
The 2017 model addresses problems with steering, road noise and a lack of structure in its 2016 counterpart.
April 29, 2016
Video Review: After Some Mud Wrestling, the Best S.U.V.s Emerge
Over two days at this year’s Mudfest in the Pacific Northwest, 26 journalists evaluated 27 vehicles, including crossovers, S.U.V.s and pickups.
April 21, 2016
Video Review: The Macan, a Lively Crossover From Porsche
This is a small, practical all-wheel-drive S.U.V. that not only performs like a sports car, but like a Porsche sports car.
April 14, 2016
Automakers Revisit Tactics That Hurt Them Before Recession
Under pressure to maintain record sales, the industry is offering ever-increasing discounts, relying more on sales to rental fleets and bloating dealers’ inventories.
April 14, 2016
Start-Stop Technology Is Spreading (Like It or Not)
The system saves fuel by cutting the engine when the car comes to a stop, but many drivers find it disruptive and disable it.
April 7, 2016
Video Review: A Redesigned Malibu You Can Take to the Beach
With its graceful lines, power and balanced ride, 2016’s version of Chevrolet’s midsize sedan is an able competitor in an unforgiving market segment.
April 7, 2016
A Dance Between Dealer and Carmaker on Lifting Sales
Kia, BMW and Nissan have encouraged dealers to buy cars, raising sales, then offer the virtually new vehicles as used models, company memos show.
April 1, 2016
Video Review: Volvo’s XC90 T8 Is Another Step Up
The powerful, efficient and costly plug-in hybrid is targeted to draw buyers away from traditional luxury brands.
March 31, 2016
Video Review: The Honda Civic Touring Is Packed With Technology and Space
Honda returns the Civic sedan to its former glory, offering small families a way to live large.
March 24, 2016
Cities to Untangle Traffic Snarls, With Help From Alphabet Unit
A federal Transportation Department partnership with the Alphabet unit Sidewalk Labs will put the power of Google’s data into a traffic management system.
March 17, 2016
Video Review: Lexus Adds a Few Twists to the New RX350
The RX created the luxury crossover market and has become the brand’s best seller. While previous models were genteel, the new design is bold and angular.
March 17, 2016
Video Review: The BMW 750i xDrive, Tranquillity With a Touch of Vegas
A powerful V8 and adaptive suspension give this luxury ride serenity, but the mesmerizing cabin lighting seems to take a cue from the Las Vegas Strip.
March 10, 2016
Carmakers Form Partnerships With Niche Brands to Stand Out
Compared with the cost of developing an all-new model, a relationship with a small brand can efficiently shift or reinforce consumer perceptions.
March 10, 2016
VW Scandal Clouds Prospects for Other Diesel Makers at Geneva Motor Show
Automakers’ plans to use diesel to meet Europe’s tough carbon dioxide limits have been upended by Volkswagen’s admission that it cheated on emissions tests.
March 3, 2016
Technology Problems Top a List of Car Complaints
The results of J.D. Power’s latest survey on vehicle dependability suggest there is a long way to go before self-driving cars become practical.
February 25, 2016
Video Review: Restoring Diesel’s Good Name With a New Range Rover
With a powerful Td6 3-liter turbodiesel motor, the luxury vehicle combines opera house refinement and mountain goat ability.
February 25, 2016
Video Review: The 2016 MKX Aims Lincoln in the Right Direction
The MKX crossover is a good move in the revival of Lincoln, a handsome, spacious crossover that should help the brand re-establish itself.
February 18, 2016
Video Review: With the RC F, Lexus Abandons Its Beige Image
Its 5-liter V8 provides plenty of oomph and growl. To find 467 horsepower and 389 pound-feet of torque under the hood of a Lexus is heartening.
February 11, 2016
Carmakers Retreat From Quirky Designs as Millennials Embrace Mainstream
Automakers like Toyota are pulling back from the boxy wagons and jellybean-shape city cars they were using to attract Gen X buyers.
February 11, 2016
Video Review: The BMW X5 xDrive40e, a Hybrid for the Future
The fuel savings may not offset the cost at today’s prices, but this well-engineered and smooth-driving S.U.V requires no other sacrifices of its owner.
February 5, 2016
End of the Road May Be Near for Side Mirrors
Many automakers are demonstrating video systems that replace side mirrors with cameras, but it may take drivers some time to get used to them.
February 4, 2016
Video Review: The New XF, a Jaguar Light on Its Feet
This luxury performance sedan is, on average, 200 pounds lighter than the outgoing model, with a bonded and riveted aluminum platform instead of steel.
January 27, 2016
Video Review: Chevy Volt Impresses With Tech, Design and Driving Pleasure
The second-generation Chevy Volt, a plug-in hybrid available this spring, is more efficient than its predecessor, looks better and is about $1,000 less expensive. It’s also fun to drive.
January 21, 2016
With Lincoln Continental Reborn, Ford Renews Push Into China
At the Detroit auto show, Ford executives said they were undaunted by the economic troubles in China and were pressing ahead with their global plans for the car.
January 13, 2016
Video Review: With the S60, Volvo Adds a Sedan to Its Cross Country Line
The car is 2.6 inches higher than the standard S60 and gets decent fuel economy, but trunk space is a serious shortcoming.
January 12, 2016
Volvo Makes a Comeback, With a Detour Through China
Even the smallest auto companies are flourishing in the booming American market, none more so than this tiny Chinese-owned, Swedish-run luxury brand.
January 12, 2016
Automakers Go Electric, Even if Gas Is Cheap
Low gas prices have meant healthy sales of trucks and S.U.V.s, but automakers are looking ahead to stricter fuel economy rules by showcasing electric and hybrid models.
January 12, 2016
Insurers Brace for the Self-Driving Future and Fewer Accidents
With fewer drivers behind the wheel making mistakes, accidents and insurance premiums are expected to fall, and some insurance companies may not survive.
January 8, 2016
Video Review: Mercedes GLC300 Is a Midsize Crossover With Few Faults
The new GLC300 is drawn with softer lines than the GLK and is also roomier and 175 pounds lighter.
January 7, 2016
Video Review: The Scion iM Is Proud to Be a Hatchback
Europeans have been more willing to embrace the hatchback style, but the iM’s ample room and alert driving feel could change some minds in America.
December 31, 2015
Fiat Chrysler Recalls S.U.V.s a Second Time
An earlier fix to approximately 477,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees and Dodge Durangos being recalled again did not always work.
December 24, 2015
Ford Focus Steering Problem Prompts Many Complaints, but No Inquiry
Federal safety regulators have received about 150 complaints that the Focus’s power steering can turn off, but they have not opened a formal investigation, and Ford has taken limited action.
December 24, 2015
Video Review: Hyundai’s Tucson Holds Its Own in a Class of Heavy Hitters
Thirty years ago Americans were even unsure how to say Hyundai’s name, but the carmaker’s latest entry in the crossover class is worthy of attention.
December 24, 2015
Navigation Systems Still Show the Way, but Also Make the Route Safer
Systems include information like the weather, congestion and road curvature, but are also starting to control braking and gear selection without driver input.
December 17, 2015
Video Review: The New Audi TT Still a Fun Dash Down the Road
Generation 3 has lost some of its visual charm, but it’s full of innovation.
December 17, 2015
When the Car Reviewer Buys a Car
An auto journalist has advice for the rest of us: Ask for a lower price even if it seems rock bottom, and expect to be more stressed than you think.
December 10, 2015
Toyota Asks for Ideas About How to Use an Ultrasmall Vehicle
At an event in San Francisco, entrepreneurs pitched their ideas for Toyota’s three-wheeled i-Road.
December 3, 2015
Video Review: Honda Pilot Is Useful Like a Van, but No Longer Square
While huge, with an enormous amount of storage, the Pilot is more than 200 pounds lighter than the outgoing model.
December 2, 2015
50 Years Ago, ‘Unsafe at Any Speed’ Shook the Auto World
Today, even some critics of Ralph Nader’s 1965 book acknowledge its impact on the auto industry and safety.
November 26, 2015
Video Review: New Kia Optima Arrives, Sleek and Stylish
The car is among the most stylish, regardless of price, and the company has addressed some shortcomings of the previous generation model.
November 18, 2015
Ride-Sharing Apps Bring Back Car-Pooling
Long the province of suburban parents and shift workers headed to the same factory, car-pooling is getting an urban makeover.
November 5, 2015
Video Review: Cadillac’s ATS-V, a Socially Refined Muscle Car
As capable as Mercedes-Benz AMG and BMW M cars, ATS-V is letter-perfect in its driving dynamics. Now, if Cadillac can get enthusiasts to understand that.
November 5, 2015
Car Repairs a Click Away, Without the Fuss and Bother
Technology is helping service departments move into the connected age, employing tools that increase efficiencies and help the consumer feel better about the process.
October 29, 2015
Video Review: With the S600, Mercedes Revives the Maybach
Maybach disappeared a few years ago, but Mercedes has brought it back as an ultraluxury subbrand, with the S600 as an overachieving S-Class.
October 28, 2015
Borgward, a Storied German Carmaker, Tries Comeback in China
For a moment in the 1950s, the second-biggest German automaker, after VW, wasn’t BMW or Mercedes. It was Borgward, and it may start selling cars again.
October 22, 2015
Video Review: Audi Q3, a Costly Crossover With Few Compromises
The refreshed crossover is easy to park, surgical through urban traffic and easier on fuel than large S.U.V.s, but it is a bit expensive.
October 22, 2015
Tesla Adds High-Speed Autonomous Driving to Its Bag of Tricks
After a $2,500 software download, Model S drivers can let the car take over on the Interstate, the first car sold to consumers with such capabilities.
October 15, 2015
Video Review: With the Rolls-Royce Ghost, a Pampered Ride for the Chauffeur, Too
The Ghost is stately, delivers its comfort in style and tames road imperfections like no other automobile.
October 13, 2015
Video Review: Toyota Highlander Hybrid Offers Room and Fuel Economy
This sport utility vehicle has many advantages, including a third row, but at almost $50,000, it’s an expensive way to save gas.
October 7, 2015
Harnessing New Technology to Make Old Cars Safer
More devices and services promise to equip aging vehicles with modern features like rearview cameras and driver alert systems.
October 1, 2015
Tesla Delivers Model X, Its First Sport Utility Vehicle
The company showed off the new seven-seat S.U.V., which features so-called falcon wing doors, as it tries to convert more buyers to electric vehicles.
September 30, 2015
Video Review: A New Mazda MX-5, but Still the Old Driving Joy
The new generation of the classic roadster is more modern and weighs less. Known in America as the Miata, it remains remarkably true to its original mission.
September 30, 2015
Video Review: The Ford Edge Adds a Touch of Luxury
The midsize crossover category has gotten smaller with the discontinuation of the Honda Crosstour and Toyota Venza, but the new Edge remains a strong entry.
September 22, 2015
Apple and Google Create a Buzz at Frankfurt Motor Show
The risk is less that cars from technology giants would destroy Mercedes-Benz or BMW, but rather that carmakers would become mere providers of hardware.
September 17, 2015
Video Review: The California Lives Up to the Ferrari Name
The last California got a bit lost in the company’s other high-performance models, but the latest version drives like a true member of the Ferrari family.
September 10, 2015
Video Review: Mazda CX-3 Is Stylish, Efficient and Fun to Drive
There are many good choices in the small crossover market, but Mazda’s new model is for people who enjoy the act of driving,
September 2, 2015
Business Travelers Warming Up to Car-Sharing
While traditional car rental companies still account for 95 percent of the market, services like ride-sharing services are making inroads.
August 27, 2015
Video Review: Toyota Tacoma Adds Machismo, but Retains Its Reliability
With an upgraded structure, a reduction in noise and more, the 2016 model is a far better truck than the one it replaces.
August 26, 2015
Video Review: New Maxima Gives Nissan Fans a Reason to Trade Up
Maxima’s attitude is a reminder of Generation 3, the one first marketed as a four-door sports car. The new model is now a bit longer and lower.
August 18, 2015
A New Class of Ferrari Takes a Bow at Pebble Beach: Unrestored
Unlike the majority of the restored cars at the concours, a 400 Superamerica Coupe remains largely untouched from the day it left an Italian dealership.
August 13, 2015
Video Review: Porsche Gives the 911 More Giddyap With the GTS
The 3.8-liter flat-6 engine produces 430 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque, sending the car from 0-60 in 3.8 seconds.
August 4, 2015
As Americans Figure Out the Roundabout, It Spreads Across the U.S.
Navigating roundabouts can be confusing, but they tend to reduce congestion and accidents at intersections. One is coming to the Bronx.
July 30, 2015
Video Review: Honda Takes Different Path With the Accord Hybrid
The Accord has the appearance of gas-only models, but inside is a lithium-ion battery and a gas-electric system that is unlike other hybrids.
July 29, 2015
The Web-Connected Car Is Cool, Until Hackers Cut Your Brakes
A pair of researchers said that they had hacked a Jeep Cherokee through its Internet-connected system, allowing them to take control of the engine, brakes and even steering.
July 24, 2015
Trying to Win the Public’s Trust With Autonomous Cars, at 120 M.P.H.
Engineering a self-driving car is difficult enough. Now the public has to be convinced that the technology works.
July 16, 2015
Video Review: Volvo Finally Updates the XC90 and Creates a Swedish Gem
The brand has long been famed for safety, and this second-generation crossover makes heavy use of several autonomous driving technologies.
July 16, 2015
Video Review: BMW i8 Is a Futuristic Hybrid That Drives Like a Rocket
This plug-in has an all-electric range of 22 miles, but it also has a turbocharged 1.5-liter gasoline engine, which helps propel the car to 60 m.p.h. in 4 seconds.
July 7, 2015
Video Review: Mazda Offers a Bit of Sportiness With the CX-5 Crossover
The company that has long sold the sporty Miata roadster builds some of that dynamic into the CX-5, showing that running errands can be fun.
July 1, 2015
The Future of Car Keys? Smartphone Apps, Maybe
Apps are increasingly performing the functions of keys, but experts say there are still kinks to be worked out before, and if, physical keys become extinct.
June 25, 2015
Video Review: The McLaren 650S Spider Is a $280,000 Thrill Ride
While Lamborghini and Ferrari are entrenched in pop culture. McLaren is a lesser celebrity, but with supercars like the 650S, it could soon be a household name.
June 24, 2015
For Automakers, Fuel Economy Targets May Be Less of a Stretch
A federal report found that hitting the corporate average of 54.5 miles per gallon might not be as difficult as the industry had feared.
June 18, 2015
Nature Helps Squeeze Out a Little More Mileage
Old Car City in Georgia has turned junk cars into rusty works of art, becoming a mecca for photographers. Other salvage companies have adapted to the computer age.
June 14, 2015
Soon, Cars May Take Away the Keys of a Drunken Driver
Touch pads that detect alcohol in blood vessels beneath the skin and sensors that analyze normal breaths could be in vehicles by the end of the decade.
June 11, 2015
Video Review: With the Sorento, Kia Moves to the Top Shelf
Kia abandons bargain basement pricing for something better: a crossover with broad appeal.
June 10, 2015
Video Review: Mercedes Tries to Hook First-Timers With the GLA250
Features like all-wheel drive and a backup camera push the price up substantially from a base of $32,225.
June 3, 2015
Video Review: The BMW 428i, a Coupe Not Done by the Numbers
The 428i Gran Coupe has room and performance enough to make it compelling for the mainstream buyer, if not the hard-core car enthusiast.
May 27, 2015
Video Review: The Honda CR-V Gets a Little Brother, the HR-V
The HR-V, built on the bones of the versatile Fit, is 10 inches shorter than the CR-V. There’s a space for your dog, too.
May 19, 2015
Volvo Selects South Carolina for $500 Million Assembly Plant
The automaker estimated that the plant would employ 2,000 people in its early years and eventually be closer to 4,000.
May 11, 2015
Losses Widen at Tesla, but Company Says Production Is on Track
The company’s twice-delayed Model X sport utility vehicle will play a vital role in reaching a sales goal of 55,000 electric vehicles this year.
May 7, 2015
Video Review: Slugging Through the Mud to Find the Best S.U.V.s
Journalists in the Pacific Northwest pick the Jeep Renegade Trailhawk as the best overall vehicle after testing 27 S.U.V.s and trucks during Mudfest.
May 5, 2015
With LED Lights, Automakers Reveal All the Road We Cannot See
Companies are developing ways to make night driving safer. By combining LED lights with cameras, headlamps can alter their light patterns to fit road conditions.
April 30, 2015
Video Review: The Land Rover Discovery Sport Is Meant to Get Muddy
The S.U.V. offers a smooth ride on pavement, but it’s also no off-road poser. It can scamper over moderately tough terrain without flinching.
April 28, 2015
Concerns on Jeep Safety Remain, Despite Recall
Regulators are considering whether to reopen an investigation into Jeeps with rear gas tanks, despite Fiat Chrysler’s agreement two years ago to recall some of the affected models.
April 26, 2015
Video Review: The VW Jetta Hybrid Offers Fuel-Efficient Fun
When it comes to hybrids, Toyota owns the market with the Prius, but the Volkswagen is an alternative for those looking for more performance.
April 22, 2015
Video Review: Yes, the Kia Sedona Is a Van, but That’s a Good Thing
No vehicle makes life easier for families than a van, which is nimbler than large sport utility vehicles and has lower floors for easy loading.
April 7, 2015
Semiautonomous Driving Arrives, Feature by Feature
Carmakers at the New York auto show demonstrated that they were now able to offer several levels of safety features in which the car takes over the driving.
April 3, 2015
Video Review: The Chrysler 300 Is Serious, Just Shy of Luxurious
The Chrysler 300 offers the cost-conscious shopper a roomy, dynamic sedan with serious style, along with a hint of menace.
March 31, 2015
Lincoln Continental Is Reborn, Inspired by Its American Roots and Chinese Tastes
The full-size sedan, discontinued in 2002, returns as a concept car catering to Chinese and American tastes at the New York International Auto Show.
March 30, 2015
With Car Dealerships’ Ranks Thinned, the Survivors Thrive
Battered by the recession, the auto sales industry is recovering, in part through consolidation and by embracing new information technology.
March 26, 2015
Video Review: Lincoln Navigator, a Behemoth With Leather and Attitude
The S.U.V. is built on the chassis of the F-150 pickup and has replaced its V8 with a more powerful EcoBoost V6.
March 24, 2015
Video Review: Volvo V60 Cross Country, Good for the Long Haul
The Cross Country is quiet, controlled and supremely comfortable during long trips, coddling occupants with seats that may be the best in the business.
March 17, 2015
Red-Light Camera Debate Is a Stew of Anger, Revenue and Safety
Many drivers say the systems are unfair, but communities say they make money and reduce accidents.
March 12, 2015
Reinventing the Mail Truck
The United States Postal Service is asking automakers to produce a truck that is more fuel efficient, safer and with room for all the packages mail carriers are increasingly handling.
March 6, 2015
Ernie Hemmings, Founder of a Bible of Classic Cars, Dies at 88
Mr. Hemmings turned an auto parts mail-order catalog into the popular magazine Hemmings Motor News.
March 3, 2015
In-Car Communication Systems Called a Growing Frustration
Problems such as buggy Bluetooth and voice recognition systems have surpassed excessive wind noise as the top issues for car owners.
February 25, 2015
Luxury Cars Imprint Their Brands on Goods From Cologne to Clothing
Upscale automakers have been affixing their aspirational logos to non-automotive products as a way of protecting brands and cultivating loyalty.
February 20, 2015
Ford and Forza Team Up on New GT, a Supercar for Street and Screen
While Ford was developing the GT, software engineers were working on a digital version to star in the new version of the Forza Motorsport video game.
February 12, 2015
As the World Embraces Diesels, Americans Still Play Hard to Get
Diesel-power vehicles have become more civilized, leaving their noisy, smoky past behind, but even with their impressive fuel economy, they still don’t sell well in the United States.
February 5, 2015
If a Car Is Going to Self-Drive, It Might as Well Self-Park, Too
BMW has created a system that actually obeys when a driver says to the car, “Go park yourself.” Other companies are also working on the technology.
January 22, 2015
A 3-D Printed Car, Ready for the Road
Local Motors uses 3-D printing to simplify the way automobiles are produced.
January 16, 2015
Glory Days of High-Powered Muscle Cars Are Back at Detroit Auto Show
From souped-up sedans to slick, high-performance sports cars, automakers are showing off their fastest models in this year’s auto show.
January 14, 2015
Auto Leasing Gains Popularity Among American Consumers
Leases are no longer an option only for people who drive the most expensive car models.
January 9, 2015
Carmakers Take a Hint From Tablets
By adopting tabletlike, touch-screen systems, automakers are integrating smartphones and online services with fewer complicated controls that frustrate and distract drivers.
January 1, 2015
Move Over Land Yachts, Compact S.U.V.s Are in Demand
Consumers are flocking to smaller S.U.V.s, fueling a boom in vehicles that handle like a car, get the mileage of a midsize sedan, and yet offer features many drivers want.
December 25, 2014
The Note in the Trunk of the Last Studebaker Avanti
On Dec. 31, 1963, W.H. Bennett wrote a short message and put it under the trunk liner of the last Avanti to come off the Studebaker assembly line.
December 19, 2014
50 Years Ago, the Turbocharger Was a Disruptive Technology
Turbos are increasingly common on modern cars, but when one appeared on an Oldsmobile in the early 1960s, the result was complex and troublesome.
December 19, 2014
The Pony Express Blazes Another Trail
The Ford Mustang has been at the core of Americans’ automotive enthusiasm for decades. So when a new Mustang arrives, American automotive culture reorients itself. And this new 2015 Mustang is very new.
December 19, 2014
A Reluctant Farewell to an Unlikely Mechanical Friend
Too old to be nice, too young to be vintage and not rare enough to be cool, a beat-up Subaru becomes a character in a human drama.
December 19, 2014
Wheelies: The Cuba Libre Edition
Relations with Cuba raises questions about the island’s antique cars; Honda to introduce a production Acura NSX at the Detroit auto show.
December 18, 2014
Wheelies: The Bandit Gone Edition
Burt Reynolds’s 1977 Pontiac Trans Am sells for $450,000; a report says Toyota officials called for a last-minute redesign of the new Prius.
December 17, 2014
A Perfect Car for Palermo’s Melting Pot
German-born Katja Iseler and her 1987 Citroën 2CV feel right at home in Sicily’s eclectic capital.
December 16, 2014
Less Is More With the 2014 Honda CBR650F
A new sportbike from Honda demonstrates that you don’t need a load of electronic gadgets to enjoy a long-distance motorcycle ride.
December 16, 2014
Monday Motorsports: Buemi Wins Formula E Race
Sébastien Buemi won the third Formula E race, in Punta del Este, Uruguay, on Sunday; David Coulthard won the Race of Champions in Barbados.
December 15, 2014
Working in Postwar Italy, He Was the da Vinci of the V6
An innovative design by Francesco De Virgilio, introduced more than 60 years ago, is the basis for many modern 6-cylinder engines.
December 13, 2014
International Motorcycle Show Looks Back in Time
It’s been true for a while, but where motorcycles are concerned, retro is in.
December 13, 2014
Australia’s Once-Vibrant Auto Industry Crashes in Slow Motion
Auto plants in the country have been closing over five decades. The three remaining — Toyota, Ford and Holden — are shutting their manufacturing operations over the next few years.
December 12, 2014
Full-Scale Benz in Scaled-Down Package
The 2015 C-Class sedan restores the balance in the Benz universe with a car that is a real Mercedes: overengineered, overbuilt and somewhat overpriced.
December 12, 2014
Mercedes Changes Its Names
The company recently announced a new naming convention for its vehicles. Here’s a guide to the models.
December 12, 2014
Wheelies: The North American Finalists Edition
Six finalists are chosen for the 2015 North American Car and Truck of the Year Awards; Chrysler may invest $266 million in its Indiana transmission plant.
December 10, 2014
Mercedes-Benz Reveals GLE AMG Coupe, a Crossover Crossover
The GLE Coupe, which is scheduled to appear at the Detroit auto show, is somewhere between a car and a crossover.
December 10, 2014
Nissan Recalls 470,000 Vehicles Over Fuel Leaks
The company said a fuel sensor was not properly installed; Hyundai, Jaguar and Porsche also issued recalls.
December 9, 2014
Wheelies: The Jeep Booster Edition
Jeep accounts for 25 percent of the growth in 2014 automobile sales in the United States; Volkswagen announces a concept crossover for the Detroit auto show.
December 9, 2014
Trove of Valuable Antique Sports Cars Headed for Auction in France
A collection of sports cars from the 1920s to 1950s, which had been tucked away for decades in Western France, is scheduled to be auctioned on Feb. 6.
December 9, 2014
BMW Recalls i8 Hybrid for Gasoline Fire Risk
Honda, Volkswagen, Maserati and Continental Tire also issue recalls.
December 8, 2014
Kevin Harvick Celebrates Season With $12.8 Million in Winnings
Harvick was honored in Las Vegas by Nascar for his Sprint Cup Championship title; Davidson Racing won the endurance race in Willows, Calif.
December 8, 2014
A Sharper Picture for Night Vision
The latest night vision systems use infrared cameras and software designed to recognize the heat signatures of humans and animals.
December 5, 2014
Onetime Dropout Crashes the Small, Sedate Midsize Truck Party
With the 2015 Colorado, Chevrolet is betting there are buyers who want the utility of a full-size pickup in a somewhat smaller package.
December 5, 2014
Labrador’s ‘First Snowmobile’ Heads Down the Comeback Trail
The 1927 Ford Model T had been converted for use in the snow and was part of a scientific expedition in the late 1920s.
December 5, 2014
Wheelies: The Plug-in Diesel Audi Edition
The Volkswagen Group to unveil its first diesel plug-in hybrid; Aston Martin announces DB10 for new James Bond film.
December 5, 2014
Weekend Auto Calendar: Auctions Feature Gleaming Classics and Future Rat Rods
Mecum Auctions to sell 750 cars in Kansas City; Virginia auction features rough classics; Road Atlanta hosts amateur racing.
December 5, 2014
Trucker Buddy International Makes Pen Pals of Students and Truckers
The nonprofit organization links students with drivers who have a thorough knowledge of the American landscape.
December 4, 2014
Wheelies: The James Bond’s Fiat Edition
The next Bond film is expected to feature 007 driving a Fiat 500 in Rome; Audi says it is developing a new E.V., probably a crossover.
December 4, 2014
Wheelies: The Leaf Longevity Edition
Nissan says new battery technology will double the range of the Leaf E.V.; G.M. hires the former social media boss of Ford.
December 3, 2014
Monday Motorsports: Webber Weathers Big Brazil Bang-Up
Mark Webber, the former Formula One driver, escaped major injuries at an endurance race in São Paulo, Brazil; Christopher Bell won the Turkey Night Grand Prix.
December 1, 2014
Manual Locks: A Love Story
I bought a vehicle with push-button locks and crank windows, but it embarrassed my children. “Do we have to have this stupid car?” they’d say. “Nobody else we know has to lock the doors when they get out of the car.”
November 27, 2014
Dealers Move Beyond Doughnuts
Dealerships are offering perks that go beyond free food. Some have wine, original art and a way to exercise customers’ dogs.
November 27, 2014
2 Fieros for Want of a Ferrari
A New Jersey man has gone through life owning several of his beloved Fieros, a small, plastic-body midengine sporty car that Pontiac offered in 1984-88.
November 27, 2014
Fixes Came Too Late
The 1984 Pontiac Fiero made its debut with a captivating design and a midengine layout, but disappointment set in quickly as it developed a reputation for a stiff ride and lackluster quality.
November 27, 2014
Toyota Recalls 30,000 Minivans for Airbag Problem
The automaker said a plastic hand grip mounted near the side-curtain airbag in the second row could contact passengers if the airbag deployed.
November 26, 2014
Mazda Recalls 100,000 Cars for Defect in Tire Pressure Sensor
The automaker says some 2014-15 Mazda 6s may not alert the driver when all four tires are low; Land Rover and Mini also recall vehicles.
November 25, 2014
Monday Motorsports: Hamilton Wins Formula One Title
Lewis Hamilton beat his teammate, Nico Rosberg, to win the drivers championship; Sam Bird won the Formula E race in Malaysia.
November 24, 2014
A Show Now Fully Recovered
The 2014 edition of the Los Angeles auto show features one of the strongest selections of vehicles in recent memory and has a level of automaker support and participation not seen since the 1990s.
November 21, 2014
100 Candles and Quite a Few Darts
Dodge has just turned 100, and from the moment the first Dodge was completed on Nov, 14, 1914, the cars gained a reputation as reliable and unpretentious.
November 21, 2014
A Compact That Wins Style Points, but Misses the Bull’s-Eye
Dodge dropped its chic Dart sedan into the compact-car market two years ago, and although it’s attractive and distinctive, it has not made much of a splash.
November 21, 2014
When a Passion for Ferraris Turns Into a Commitment
Shortly after he saw Ferrari win the 1951 Carrera Panamericana race in Mexico, Rodolfo Junco de la Vega bought a 1951 Ferrari 212 Inter. Sixty-three years later, he still owns the car.
November 21, 2014
Ford Announces Fuel Economy Numbers for the 2015 F-150
The 2.7-liter EcoBoost model is tops among gas-powered full-size pickups, but Ram’s 1500 EcoDiesel leads the segment’s overall fuel economy ratings.
November 21, 2014
Weekend Auto Calendar: Tight Competition in the Formula One Season Finale
Lewis Hamilton leads the season points standings by only 17 going into the finale; American Endurance Racing hosts an amateur race at Lime Rock Park.
November 21, 2014
The Lexus LF-C2 Concept: Topless, Not Convertible
The company has had a less than fruitful relationship with convertibles in the past.
November 20, 2014
Mazda Enters the Small Crossover Market With the CX-3
Compact crossovers have become strong sellers, so Mazda introduced one of its own, adding its signature driver-friendly flair to the package.
November 20, 2014
Mercedes Revives the Maybach Name Again
A new, higher-end version of Mercedes-Benz’s S-Class sedan has been rebadged as the Mercedes-Maybach S600.
November 20, 2014
Minivans Fare Poorly in Tests Mimicking a Collision
Three minivans received a Poor rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in its small overlap front crash test.
November 20, 2014
Chrysler Unveils a More-or-Less New 300
With a significant midcycle refresh of its 300 sedan, Chrysler tries to boost flagging sales.
November 20, 2014
Ford Unleashes a Powerful Mustang
The sixth-generation Mustang gets Shelby treatment, including a 500-plus-horsepower V8 engine and track-oriented components.
November 19, 2014
An Open-Air Bentley With Upper-Crust Roots
Bentley introduced the Grand Convertible concept, a version of its Mulsanne flagship, at the show on Wednesday.
November 19, 2014
Audi’s Prologue Concept Marks New Styling Direction
The company says the car’s design will influence the next generation A8, A7 and A6.
November 19, 2014
Cadillac Unveils the 2016 ATS-V
The V version of the compact ATS adds a 445-horsepower twin-turbo V6 that is capable of launching the car from 0-60 in 3.9 seconds.
November 19, 2014
Wheelies: The Virtual Future Subaru Edition
The company reveals an edgy all-digital concept designed for a video game; G.M. production of pickup trucks may be higher in 2015 than original estimates said.
November 19, 2014
Wheelies: The Runaway Fusion Edition
Ford recalls 65,000 Fusion sedans for a software problem that can cause roll-aways; Consumer Reports issues a warning about counterfeit Chinese tires.
November 18, 2014
Volkswagen Recalls 400 Cars, and N.H.T.S.A. Investigates Honda and Infiniti
VW is recalling some 2015 Jettas and Passats for a seat defect; N.H.T.S.A. is investigating Honda and Infiniti for steering problems.
November 17, 2014
Monday Motorsports: Big Wins for Harvick, Enders-Stevens, MacCachren
Kevin Harvick won the 2014 Sprint Cup title, Erica Enders-Stevens became the first woman to win the championship in the N.H.R.A. Pro Stock car class.
November 17, 2014
Steering Wheels That Do Much More Than Turn Corners
The steering wheel in a Formula One racecar does more than direct the car’s path. A driver can make more than a dozen adjustments, like limiting his pit speed and shifting gears, without lifting a hand from the wheel.
November 14, 2014
Lost Key? Copies From the Cloud
A company is placing kiosks in New York-area 7-Eleven stores that will let people make car keys without having to go to a dealership.
November 14, 2014
Low to the Ground and Out of This World
Polaris, which makes motorcycles, A.T.V.s, snowmobiles and off-road utility buggies, has conjured up an alternative form of 3-wheel transportation that’s hard to classify.
November 14, 2014
Suddenly, a 3-Wheel Traffic Jam
New models are breathing life into a category of machine that can deliver the thrills of a vintage sports car and the excitement of a motorcycle, without the risk of tipping over at stoplights.
November 14, 2014
A Diesel BMW for the Long Haul
For 2015, BMW is offering an X3 with a turbo diesel engine for $1,500 more than the base gasoline-burning turbo 4.
November 14, 2014
Cadillac Signs Lease for Headquarters in Hudson Square
Johan de Nysschen, president of Cadillac, says the move to the 16-story Manhattan office building is part of the brand’s expansion.
November 14, 2014
Cadillac Unveils ATS-V.R. Racecar
Powered by a modified aluminum twin-turbo 3.6-liter V6, the 600-horsepower car meets F.I.A. GT3 racing specifications, Cadillac says.
November 14, 2014
Wheelies: The Blue Devil Returns Edition
The first of the National Corvette Museum’s casualties from the sinkhole returns home; automakers pledge to protect consumer data in connected vehicles.
November 14, 2014
Weekend Auto Calendar: Auctions Everywhere
Classic-car auctions will be held in Texas, California and Florida; N.H.R.A. and Nascar wrap up the 2014 season.
November 14, 2014
Wheelies: The Parade of Progress Edition
A restored G.M. Futurliner from the Parade of Progress to appear at a Washington car show; G.M. to cut a shift at its Cadillac plant in Lansing, Mich.
November 13, 2014
Wheelies: The Scion Concept Edition
Scion says it will introduce the iM Concept at the Los Angeles auto show next week; Chrysler announces pricing for the Ram ProMaster City compact van.
November 12, 2014
Monday Motorsports: Harvick Needed to Win, and Did
Kevin Harvick joined three other drivers in the final round of the series championship playoff; Nico Rosberg could still win the Formula One championship.
November 10, 2014
A Young New Hampshireman and His Old British Roadster
Chris Seely, 16, inherited his father’s British car bug, buying and restoring a 1967 MGB roadster.
November 10, 2014
SEMA Show Closes with a Peek for the Public
SEMA wrapped up its annual convention by parading customized and one-of-a-kind vehicles from the trade-only show around Las Vegas.
November 8, 2014
In Self-Driving Cars, a Potential Lifeline for the Disabled
The cars could prove to be a life-changing breakthrough for many people with disabilities, granting them a new measure of independence.
November 7, 2014
An Outbreak of Fluid Leaks
Harsh-shifting Jaguar transmissions and Volkswagens with balky door handles are among the maladies covered in the latest technical service bulletins.
November 7, 2014
Free Service, for One Owner Only
BMW has announced that its complimentary maintenance plan can be transferred to subsequent buyers only if they are members of the owner’s family.
November 7, 2014
Berlin Welcomes Back the Trabant, if Only for a Day
The Trabant, the flyweight car produced by East Germany, remains a beloved artifact in Germany.
November 7, 2014
Pampered Baby Knows How to Crawl
The GLA, which shares much of its innards with the least expensive Mercedes automobile, the CLA-Class, enters a growing segment of small luxury S.U.V.s from other automakers.
November 7, 2014
The Rubber Meets the Mud: Trying Out a New BFGoodrich Off-Road Tire
The company says that its new All-Terrain T/A KO2 will work as well on the highway as on the trail.
November 7, 2014
Nissan Recalls 6,600 Infiniti Hybrids for Unintended Acceleration Problem
The automaker says a software problem is affecting some Infiniti M35, Q50 and Q70 hybrids from the 2013-15 model years.
November 7, 2014
Weekend Auto Calendar: Tractor Time in the Hawkeye State
Mecum Auctions plans to sell 250 vintage tractors at its sale in Davenport, Iowa; Brazil hosts the penultimate Formula One race of the 2014 season.
November 7, 2014
Wheelies: The Mazda Motorsports Edition
Mazda announces a Global Cup race series for its 2016 MX-5 Miata; General Motors to kill the fleet-only Chevrolet Captiva crossover.
November 6, 2014
2014 SEMA Show Tracks Industry Trends
With displays from most major automakers and thousands of aftermarket suppliers, SEMA serves as a bellwether of customization trends.
November 6, 2014
Ford Shows Off the All-Aluminum F-150
Ford says the 2015 F-150 is 700 pounds lighter than the 2014 model and is making a push for acceptance of its turbocharged 2.7-liter engine.
November 5, 2014
Jalopnik Film Festival to Hold Car Show in Williamsburg
A collection of classic, exotic and quirky cars will be lined up on the street in front of Nitehawk Cinema on Thursday night.
November 5, 2014
Wheelies: The ‘No Thanks, Chevrolet’ Edition
Manchester United players spurn free cars offered from a team sponsor, Chevrolet; Ford lays off 90 workers with automated telephone message at a Chicago plant.
November 5, 2014
Audi Recalls 102,000 Cars for Airbag Defect
A software problem could affect the airbags in some A4 and S4 sedans and Allroad wagons; N.H.T.S.A. investigates Honda motorcycles.
November 5, 2014
2014 SEMA Show Opens in Las Vegas
Event organizers expect 2,500 automotive aftermarket equipment manufacturers to present products to 60,000 wholesale buyers.
November 4, 2014
Wheelies: The SEMA Van Edition
Mercedes-Benz to unveil midsize project van concepts at SEMA; Ford plant in Chicago sued for sexual harassment.
November 4, 2014
Ford, Nissan and Toyota Issue Recalls
Ford issues five recalls, Nissan issues two and Toyota posts one for various defects.
November 4, 2014
Monday Motorsports: Lady’s Night in Vegas
Erica Enders-Stevens wins an N.H.R.A. event, improving her chances of becoming the first female Pro Stock car champion; Hamilton extends his Formula One lead.
November 3, 2014
Wheelies: The ‘Technology and Stuff’ Edition
Chevrolet incorporates a World Series gaffe into its new ad campaign; Ram’s chief says technology is to blame for reliability problems.
November 1, 2014
Weekend Auto Calendar: Motorsports, Texas-Size
Formula One and Nascar race in Texas this weekend.
October 31, 2014
Federal Regulators Investigate Chrysler Over Speed of Recall Repairs
N.H.T.S.A. has received complaints that repairs have not been made to Ram pickups recalled last year; Suzuki and G.M. issue recalls.
October 31, 2014
Studebakers Do Battle in Mexican Road Race
For the 20th time, a Studebaker — this year driven by Érik Comas, the former Formula One driver — was the winning car in the Carrera Panamericana.
October 31, 2014
Wheelies: The False Flat Tire Edition
Chrysler recalls 33,433 trucks and S.U.V.s over problem with the tire pressure monitoring system; Ford recalls 204,448 crossovers for fire risk.
October 30, 2014
Jaguar Tries Another Wagon
The XF Sportbrake will be available only in Europe, which, considering Americans’ aversion to wagons, is not surprising.
October 30, 2014
Chrysler Recalls 566,000 Trucks and S.U.V.s
In two actions, Chrysler recalled 381,876 trucks for a fire risk and 184,186 S.U.V.s for a problem with the electronic stability control system.
October 29, 2014
Wheelies: The Watching the Watchers Edition
Ford announces technology that allows police departments to monitor the driving behavior of their officers; Twitter ads account for $716 million in auto sales.
October 29, 2014
New Volt Will Have Improved Powertrain and Longer Range
G.M. said the major upgrades to the 2016 model would increase the car’s driving range by up to 12 percent from the current model’s 380-mile rating.
October 28, 2014
Wheelies: The Mazda Mia! Edition
Mazda says it will unveil the CX-3 compact crossover at the Los Angeles auto show; Doug Betts steps down as Chrysler quality chief.
October 28, 2014
Minibike Manufacturer to Pay $4.3 Million Federal Fine
The Consumer Product Safety Commission accused Baja of delaying reports of safety-related complaints by customers.
October 28, 2014
The Shrinking Paris Auto Show
Event organizers say attendance topped 1.2 million, but exhibition space seems to have declined from previous years.
October 28, 2014
Rare 1966 Ferrari GTB Competizione Headed to Scottsdale Auction
Bonhams announced Monday that the car – a Le Mans winner and one of just 12 built – will cross the block at its Scottsdale, Ariz., auction in January.
October 27, 2014
Complaints About In-Car Electronic Systems on Rise, Consumer Reports Says
The magazine’s latest auto reliability report, which covered 1.1 million new vehicles, found that dashboard electronic systems caused many problems.
October 27, 2014
Monday Motorsports: Earnhardt Wins at Martinsville and Claims the Grandfather Clock
Dale Earhardt Jr. won his first race at Martinsville Speedway; Marc Márquez won the penultimate race in the 2014 MotoGP season.
October 27, 2014
The Roof Doctor Will See Your Lincoln Now
With an established reputation as an expert on the intricacies of 1960s Continentals, John C. Cashman travels America, making house calls to cure ailing 1960s Lincoln Continental convertibles.
October 24, 2014
The Fords’ Mark IIs May Lead to Reunion
A car collector introduces Edsel Ford II to the Lincoln Continentals once owned by his mother and his uncle and spurs the idea of holding a concours of Ford-owned cars.
October 24, 2014
A Ferris Wheel for Cars and Trucks
Three new parking structures in Downtown Brooklyn each stack a dozen vehicles on the footprint of two parking spaces.
October 24, 2014
Wheelies: The Real Deal Jeep Edition
The next-generation Jeeps will keep the body-on-frame layout; Toyota’s ad agencies will follow the company to Texas.
October 24, 2014
Weekend Auto Calendar: Vintage Racing Meets Southern Charm
The Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival will include vintage racing near Savannah, Ga.; Nascar to hold race one of the Chase’s Eliminator Round.
October 24, 2014
Wheelies: The Captain America Edition
The motorcycle that Peter Fonda may have ridden in the movie “Easy Rider” sells for $1.35 million; the Petersen Automotive Museum closes for renovations.
October 23, 2014
Wheelies: The Mini Adjustment Edition
The E.P.A. orders BMW to reduce fuel economy ratings on four Mini models; Scion announces a new concept car for the Los Angeles auto show.
October 23, 2014
Wheelies: The Alternative Fuel Plunge Edition
Sales of alternative-fuel vehicle have fallen along with gasoline prices; Volkswagen recalls 1.1 million vehicles for a suspension defect.
October 21, 2014
Monday Motorsports: Keselowski Wins at Talladega
Brad Keselowski was among the eight who will compete in the next round of Nascar’s season-ending playoff; Valentino Rossi won the MotoGP race in Australia.
October 20, 2014
A New Species of Battery-Driven BMW
The BMW i3’s quirky, design-forward shape, stubby proportions and save-the-world powertrain put it a world apart from any previous BMW.
October 17, 2014
Honda’s Sensible Starting Point
The Honda CB500F is a capable middleweight motorcycle that is astonishingly easy to ride. It’s stable, with exceptional balance, and is also a lot of fun.
October 17, 2014
Wheelies: The Holy Porsche Party Edition
Pope Francis allows the Porsche Travel Club to host a private event in the Sistine Chapel; LeBron James becomes a spokesman for the Kia K900 flagship sedan.
October 17, 2014
Weekend Auto Calendar: Motorcycle Memories in Staffordshire
Bonhams to hold a classic motorcycle auction in Stafford, England; Nascar will finish the Contender round of the Chase.
October 17, 2014
Chrysler Recalls 907,000 Vehicles for Electrical Problems
The automaker is recalling 470,000 vehicles for an alternator defect that could lead to fire and 437,000 Jeep Wranglers for a wiring problem.
October 16, 2014
Wheelies: The Jeeps of Japan Edition
The 2014 Jeep Cherokee becomes the first American vehicle to make the top 10 in Japan’s Car of the Year contest; Honda announces internal audit.
October 16, 2014
Lexus Recalls 423,000 Cars in the U.S.
The automaker says an improperly prepared gasket surface could cause fuel leaks and, potentially, fires.
October 16, 2014
Wheelies: The Driverless Speed-Demon Edition
Audi tests a driverless RS7 at speeds of up to 190 m.p.h.; Michigan’s governor considers anti-Tesla legislation.
October 16, 2014
BMW Offers Classes to Enhance Driving Skills and Safety
Part safety course, part performance skills clinic and part advertisement, BMW’s Ultimate Driving Experience teaches motorists a car’s limits.
October 15, 2014
Chrysler Recalls 184,215 S.U.V.s for Air Bag Defect
A short circuit in the occupant restraint control module could disable air bags and seatbelt pre-tensioners.
October 14, 2014
Wheelies: The Truck of Texas Edition
The Texas Auto Writers Association awards Truck of Texas title to the 2015 Ford F-150; Johan de Nysschen defends Cadillac’s New York move in an op-ed.
October 14, 2014
Monday Motorsports: Hamilton and Harvick Score Wins; Márquez Clinches MotoGP Title
Lewis Hamilton won another Formula One race; post-race tempers flared at a Nascar race; Marc Márquez locked in the MotoGP season championship.
October 13, 2014
Dan Gurney, a Motorsports Legend, to Receive Edison-Ford Medal
After a lifetime of achievement and significant contributions to motorsports, Mr. Gurney, 83, is only the second person to receive the award.
October 13, 2014
Tesla Announces a Quicker Dual-Motor Model With All-Wheel Drive
The electric car’s additional front motor will make it one of the quickest production sedans ever made.
October 11, 2014
Late, but Fashionably So, to the Electric Ball
The 2015 Soul EV, Kia’s first all-electric model in the United States, shows the advantages of hanging back and learning from other automakers’ plug-in missteps.
October 10, 2014
Is It Legal for Corvette to Eavesdrop?
General Motors is concerned that the so-called valet mode offered in the new Corvette Stingray may run afoul of eavesdropping laws in some states.
October 10, 2014
Citroën’s U.F.O. Spawns a Brand
PSA Peugeot Citroën’s new third brand, called simply DS, was introduced to the European public at the Paris Motor Show.
October 10, 2014
G.M. Rediscovers Smaller Trucks
Refreshed with bolder styling and enhanced abilities, the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon have their treads set on Toyota, which accounts for the bulk of small-pickup sales today.
October 10, 2014
Nissan and Mitsubishi Issue Recalls
Nissan is recalling 238,000 Altimas for a hood latch defect; Mitsubishi is recalling 166,000 Lancers because they may stall.
October 10, 2014
Weekend Auto Calendar: Get Your Kicks on What’s Left of Route 66
Vintage car enthusiasts embark on an Illinois-to-California tour, and a Wisconsin winery will host a hearse show.
October 10, 2014
Mercedes-Benz Issues Worldwide Recall of 2015 C-Class Sedans
A problem with the steering system, discovered on C-Class cars assembled in Europe, could cause steering failure.
October 9, 2014
Wheelies: The G.M. Green Edition
General Motors says it will add an electric car to its lineup; BMW hires Ferrari’s chief engineer.
October 9, 2014
The Race of Gentlemen Looks Back to a Simpler Time
Prewar hot rods, greaser clothes and beach races set in 1950s-period-correct Wildwood, N.J., made a motorsports event feel like a step back in time.
October 8, 2014
Wheelies: The (Possibly) Reconfigured Wrangler Edition
Sergio Marchionne, chief of Fiat Chrysler, says the company may drastically change the Jeep Wrangler; Opel’s chief says the new European-built Buick Regal will resemble the Opel Monza concept.
October 8, 2014
Wheelies: The Future Truck Edition
Mercedes-Benz introduces an autonomous tractor trailer concept; AAA releases a study that finds hands-free devices increase distracted driving.
October 8, 2014
Monday Motorsports: Hamilton Wins Chaotic Japanese Grand Prix
Rain cuts the Formula One race short; Joey Logano wins the Nascar Sprint Cup race in Kansas, securing a spot in the next Chase round.
October 6, 2014
Government Investigates 938,000 Ford Sedans for Steering Problem
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration received more than 500 complaints about recent Ford Fusion, Lincoln MKZ and Mercury Milan sedans.
October 6, 2014
Wheelies: The Crash Test Edition
The Lincoln MKS sedan scored poorly on an I.I.H.S. small-overlap front-end crash test; the underappreciated Porsche 914 will get its due.
October 4, 2014
2014 Paris Motor Show: Mercedes Offers Something for Everyone
Big sedans and powerful AMG performance cars made the biggest splash, but Mercedes was persistent in its presence across all segments.
October 4, 2014
V8 Expats Find New Owners in an Ancient Land
Ali Hebi, a barber who lives in a small village in Israel, owns a car rarely seen in the Middle East: a 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am.
October 3, 2014
As Show Season Opens, Automakers Recast the Meaning of ‘New’
New at this show often looked a lot like existing models with facelifts and fresh electronics. Design studies were little more than thinly disguised future production models.
October 3, 2014
The Names and Faces of the Incoming Class of 2015
The new model year brings changes for vehicles of all types and sizes.
October 3, 2014
End of the Road
Saying goodbye to the departing models of 2014.
October 3, 2014
Weekend Auto Calendar: Prewar Cars Race on the Jersey Shore
In the Race of Gentlemen, antique cars will compete on the beach sands of Wildwood, N.J.; Kansas Speedway hosts race one of the Chase Contender Round.
October 3, 2014
2014 Paris Motor Show: Audi Scores With the TT Sportback Concept
Amid a four-year run of record sales, the German automaker shows it isn’t afraid to try something new, like building a four-door TT.
October 3, 2014
G.M. Expands Crossover Recall in Canada to the U.S.
G.M. is recalling about 290,000 Cadillac SRX and Saab 9-4X crossovers in the United States for a suspension problem that had also prompted a recall in Canada.
October 3, 2014
Wheelies: The Hopeful Opel Edition
Opel’s chief says G.M.’s European unit can return to profitability, helped by new models; Andy Palmer takes over at Aston Martin.
October 2, 2014
2014 Paris Motor Show: Fiat’s 500 Line Gets Expanded
Based upon the same platform that underpins the Jeep Renegade, the Fiat 500X applies Italian styling to crossover utility.
October 2, 2014
2014 Paris Motor Show: Lamborghini Unwraps Its First Plug-In Hybrid
With a 5.2-liter V10 gasoline engine and three electric motors, the Asterion LPI 910-4 concept produces 910 horsepower.
October 2, 2014
Wheelies: The Upscale CR-V Edition
Honda begins sale of its refreshed 2015 CR-V crossover; E.P.A. downgrades fuel economy rating on 2013-14 Mercedes-Benz C300 4-matic sedans.
October 1, 2014
2014 Paris Motor Show: VW XL Sport Melds Coupe and Bike
Based on the XL1 economy concept, the XL Sport concept is powered by the same 197-horsepower 2-cylinder engine used in the Ducati 1199 Superleggera.
October 1, 2014
2014 Paris Motor Show: Infiniti’s Q80 Inspiration Faces Uncertain Future
Infiniti has lost two chiefs this year, but is soldiering on with its large flagship sedan concept.
October 1, 2014
Ducati Unveils a Scrambler for the Modern Era
A modern urban bike with bits of retro flair, the 2015 Scrambler pays homage to its ’60s and ’70s forebears while offering cutting-edge technology.
October 1, 2014
Cadillac Recalls 17,500 SRX Crossovers in Canada
A rear suspension defect on 2010-15 model could affect vehicle handling and cause a crash, G.M. said.
October 1, 2014
Wheelies: The Diesel Ram Edition
Chrysler says it will double production of the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel pickup; Cadillac’s chief says production may decline to combat swollen inventory.
September 30, 2014
Toyota Recalls 790,000 Tacoma Pickups
The 2005-11 model years may have a corrosion problem that could lead to fuel leaks. Harley-Davidson, Yamaha and Volkswagen also issued recalls.
September 29, 2014
Monday Motorsports: Lorenzo Wins in MotoGP at Aragon; Márquez and Rossi Crash
In a crash-plagued race, Jorge Lorenzo claims a MotoGP victory in his home country; Jeff Gordon wins the Nascar Sprint Cup race at Dover, Del.
September 29, 2014
Less Tension, More Optimism
The Paris Motor Show is about to begin, and more than 80 vehicles are expected to make their world premieres.
September 26, 2014
A Century of Speed, Weather Permitting
Heavy rain at the Bonneville Salt Flats, “the best natural place on Earth to go fast in a vehicle,” has forced the cancellation of Speed Week.
September 26, 2014
No Time for Car Shopping? Click ‘Print’ to Make Your Own
A Phoenix company used a process known as 3-D printing to build a car made from the same composite that is used to make Lego bricks, reinforced with carbon fiber.
September 26, 2014
Wheelies: The Barra's Spotlight Edition
Mary Barra, G.M.’s chief executive, lands a Time magazine cover; G.M. and Isuzu to collaborate on global midsize pickup.
September 26, 2014
Ford Recalls 745,000 Vehicles for Fault That Could Disable Air Bags
The automaker says a problem with an electronic module could prevent air bags from deploying in a crash.
September 26, 2014
Wheelies: The Police Wagon Edition
Ford unveils a police concept version of its Transit van; North American Car and Truck of the Year semifinalists are announced.
September 25, 2014
Cadillac Plans a High-End Sedan and a New Naming Scheme
The new high-tech top-shelf Cadillac will be called the CT6, with other new models to fill in behind it in the future.
September 25, 2014
More Power, and a New Name, for the Mercedes-AMG C63
The top-of-the-line C63 S features a new 503-horsepower 4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine.
September 25, 2014
Wheelies: The Topless TT Edition
Audi unveils its 2016 TT and TTS roadsters; General Motors names a chief for its new cybersecurity unit.
September 24, 2014
Wheelies: The Quality Control Edition
General Motors and American Honda said they were cracking down on vendors that failed to meet company standards; Toyota announces plans to build aluminum hoods for the Camry.
September 23, 2014
Hamilton Wins in Singapore and Logano in New Hampshire
Lewis Hamilton took over the points lead with his win, while Joey Logano advanced in Nascar’s Chase for the Championship.
September 22, 2014
Coal Fades, So Electrics Get Cleaner
An analysis by the Union of Concerned Scientists showed that, for the majority of the country, electric vehicles are cleaner than even the most efficient hybrids.
September 19, 2014
Seized and Sold: The Marshal Holds a Muscle Car Auction
A valuable muscle car collection seized by the United States Marshals Service was auctioned in a few-frills affair in Lodi, N.J., netting about $2.5 million.
September 19, 2014
N.H.T.S.A. Posts Recall of 25,000 Fiat 500L Models
The agency also announced it was opening an investigation of Ford Fiesta door latch problems.
September 17, 2014
Classics on 4 Wheels or 2 at the Radnor Hunt Concours
The 18th annual concours at the Radnor Hunt club near Philadelphia featured an impressive array of cars and motorcycles, both old and new.
September 16, 2014
Electric Vehicles Are Cleaner, but Still Not a Magic Bullet
The advantage of E.V.s in forestalling climate change has increased as power plants abandon coal, a new report from the Union of Concerned Scientists says.
September 16, 2014
Motorsports Monday: Formula E Has a Bang-Up Beijing Debut
A silent new racing series got its start; Brad Keselowski won the first race of the Chase competition.
September 15, 2014
Sting of Guzzler Tax, Frozen for Decades, Fades
Despite increasingly challenging revisions to fuel-economy standards, fewer cars are incurring the gas-guzzler penalties stipulated by the Environmental Protection Agency.
September 12, 2014
An Original Dodge, Direct From the Founder’s Family
What makes this 1964 Dodge Custom 880 convertible so special are its remarkable owners, one of whom was a member of the Dodge family.
September 12, 2014
4G Wireless in the Car: Speeding With Impunity
High-speed 4G wireless connections have come to the car, with Audi and G.M offering the service.
September 12, 2014
A Family Sedan for the Speedway
The 2015 Charger Hellcat will have the same supercharged 707-horsepower Hemi V8 found in the Challenger Hellcat and will be the most powerful sedan from any mainstream manufacturer.
September 12, 2014
Now in Mild, Spicy or Thermonuclear
For 2015, Dodge has revised the Challenger line without changing the basic engineering or the car’s perfectly proportioned appearance. Except, that is, for one lunatic version called the SRT Hellcat.
September 12, 2014
Ford Recalling Older Escapes for a Stalling Problem
About 70,000 vehicles are affected from the 2005-8 model years.
September 12, 2014
Wheelies: The Renegade Ready Edition
Chrysler says it will introduce the Jeep Renegade this month; Sergio Marchionne announces plans to expand Ferrari production.
September 11, 2014
Toyota Recalls 130,000 Tundra Pickups for Air Bag Defect
The side curtain air bags in CrewMax and Double Cab trucks might not deploy properly because of a panel that was installed incorrectly.
September 11, 2014
Wheelies: The Russian Shutdown Edition
Volkswagen closes its plant in Russia for 10 days as sales there flag; BMW announces pricing for its 2 Series convertible.
September 10, 2014
Mercedes Introduces the 2016 AMG GT
Mercedes says the electronics-laden grand touring car works well on the track and the highway.
September 9, 2014
Wheelies: The Sonata Star Power Edition
Hyundai says Paul Rudd will voice its national advertising; Dodge begins delivery of the 707-horsepower Challenger Hellcat SRT.
September 9, 2014
Porsche Recalls $845,000 Supercar for Suspension Problem
The recall affects five 918 Spyders in the United States.
September 9, 2014
Jaguar Unveils XE Sport Sedan
Featuring an F-Type-style instrument panel and sedan ergonomics, the XE is scheduled to go on sale in North America in 2016.
September 8, 2014
Monday Motorsports: Hamilton Returns to Form in Italian Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton narrowed the Formula One points gap between himself and Nico Rosberg; Brad Keselowski won the last race of the regular Nascar season.
September 8, 2014
Honda Recalls 126,000 GL 1800 Motorcycles
Hundreds of complaints about rear brakes dragging and heating up, in some cases causing a fire, prompted Honda’s second recall of the model.
September 8, 2014
Don’t Tell the Parking Attendant: The New Corvette Is a Snitch
The 2015 Corvette offers a built-in video camera for recording not only weekend track times but to also keep an eye on the valet.
September 5, 2014
Choosing Stability Over Spectacle
The sinkhole that opened under the National Corvette Museum increased attendance, but the requirements and costs of maintaining it are forcing the museum to fill the hole.
September 5, 2014
Gen-Z Driver, Cool for School
Anthony Di Liberto, 16, of New Jersey has yet to take his driver’s test, but he already owns, and cherishes, a 1962 Chrysler Newport.
September 5, 2014
VW Shows Off Its 2015 Lineup
VW assembled turbo, diesel and even electric-power cars and crossovers in Northern Virginia for journalists to sample.
September 5, 2014
Wheelies: The Volvos Away! Edition
Volvo sells out of its First Edition 2015 XC90 crossovers in 47 hours; Ford recalls 192,000 vehicles in China for fuel system defect.
September 5, 2014
Weekend Auto Calendar: Mazda Celebrates 25 Years of Miata
Mazda shows off it’s all-new 2016 MX-5 Miata at an enthusiast meet; Nascar holds last race before the Chase for the Championship.
September 5, 2014
Wheelies: The Thrifty G.M. Pickups Edition
G.M. says its Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon midsize pickups will get 26 m.p.g. on the highway; the price of the 2015 Toyota Sienna is $1,680 more than the 2014 model.
September 4, 2014
Add an L to Q70, Get a Longer Infiniti
Infiniti’s alphabet soup may be confusing to some, but the refreshed-for-2015 Infiniti Q70 has an L variant that adds six inches to the wheelbase.
September 4, 2014
Wheelies: The Little Landie Edition
Jaguar Land Rover announces pricing for the 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport; BMW recalls about 30 more cars because of Takata air-bag parts.
September 3, 2014
Concours Season in the East: At Lime Rock Park, a More Relaxed Atmosphere
A concours and vintage racing weekend in Connecticut is quite a contrast for a reporter just back from the Pebble Beach extravaganza.
September 2, 2014
Wheelies: The Corvette Sinkhole Filled Edition
The National Corvette Museum decides to fill the sinkhole that swallowed eight cars; Aston Martin takes a Nissan executive as chief.
September 2, 2014
Motorsports: Labor Day Weekend Rewards for Power, DeJoria, Kahne and Márquez
Will Power won his first IndyCar championship title; Alexis DeJoria beat John Force in the N.H.R.A. finals.
September 2, 2014
Weekend Auto Calendar: Vintage Cars Return to Lime Rock
Lime Rock features vintage racing and car shows; Musclepalooza brings classic muscle cars to upstate New York for a show and drag racing.
August 29, 2014
In Flint, a New Bronze Age
Joe Rundell, a General Motors retiree, taught himself sculpture at the age of 71 and created a series of statues honoring the automotive pioneers of Flint, Mich.
August 29, 2014
Cure for the Howling at the Door
Service bulletins’ cures for automotive ailments including chirps, rattles and wind noise.
August 29, 2014
Sharing the Family Genes
The Subaru Legacy sedan is built on the same platform as the redesigned Outback crossover and, not surprisingly, reflects many of the same improvements.
August 29, 2014
Few Thrills, but More Frills
Buying a Subaru is about logic, not passion, but the Outback is now more engaging to drive.
August 28, 2014
Wheelies: The Swift Sorento Sales Edition
Kia introduced its redesigned Sorento crossover and set an ambitious sales target for the model; the company also plans to invest $1 billion in a new factory in Mexico.
August 28, 2014
Wheelies: The Goodbye, Dollie! Edition
Dollie Cole, outspoken widow of a former G.M. chief, dies; former Porsche executives are ordered to stand trial for market manipulation.
August 27, 2014
Monday Motorsports: Flawless Ricciardo Scores Formula One Win at Spa
Daniel Ricciardo is the first Australian since 1960 to win at Spa-Francorchamps; Joey Logano wins Sprint Cup race, capping a Nascar sweep for Penske.
August 25, 2014
A Porsche Reunion With a Personal Connection
A reporter’s 1958 Porsche Speedster that he raced decades ago turned up this month, restored, in California during Pebble Beach week.
August 22, 2014
Aeromobil 2.5
A flying car from Czechoslovakia has been gestating since 1990.
August 22, 2014
Why We’re Not Driving the Friendly Skies
The dream of creating a flying car has reduced many would-be inventors to despair as they grasped the immensity of the engineering and design challenges of the divergent natures of airplanes and cars.
August 22, 2014
Terrafugia Transition
The current version of the two-seat Transition has been in flight and road testing for two years. Its fuel-injected 4-cylinder Rotax 912iS engine produces 100 horsepower.
August 22, 2014
Vaylon Pegase
The Pegase mates a paraglider with a lightweight off-road vehicle.
August 22, 2014
Pie-in-the-Sky Flying Cars From the Past
Tinkerers have tried to make cars fly since the early 20th century, with mixed results. Here are a few of them.
August 22, 2014
Chrysler Owners Sound Off on a Power Defect
Stalling, failure to start and inadvertent operation of accessories are among the problems linked to Chrysler’s Totally Integrated Power Module.
August 22, 2014
Wheelies: The Sexy Electric Hamster Edition
Kia unveils a new video ad for the 2015 Soul E.V. featuring a shapely she-hamster; Audi releases a star-studded promo for the Emmy Awards.
August 22, 2014
Weekend Auto Calendar: Greyhound Across America
Greyhound’s brings old coaches to Birmingham, Ala., and St. Louis this weekend; Formula One is back in action in Belgium.
August 22, 2014
Wheelies: The Lincoln Lawyer Edition
Matthew McConaughey signs a deal to appear in a series of ads for Lincoln; Ford announces plans for a Prius-fighting hybrid.
August 21, 2014
2015 Honda Fit Gets Second Chance in I.I.H.S. Crash Test
Honda made some improvements to the bumper of the all-new Fit, improving its score in the I.I.H.S. small-overlap front crash test.
August 21, 2014
Was a Recalled Car Fixed? Answer Is Now a Click Away
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration now offers a free online service that lets consumers find recall information by vehicle identification number.
August 20, 2014
Wheelies: The Thrifty ‘Vette Edition
G.M. says the 2015 Corvette will get 29 m.p.g. on the highway; a Honda sales chief says the automaker will not use risky methods to increase sales.
August 20, 2014
Wheelies: The Booming Classics Edition
Auction sales at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Élégance hit a record $399 million; a 1974 Lamborghini Countach LP400 Periscopica sets a public auction record.
August 19, 2014
Postwar Ferrari Wins Best in Show at Pebble Beach Concours
Jon Shirley’s 1954 Ferrari 375 MM is the first of that marque to win a best in show at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Élégance.
August 19, 2014
Monday Motorsports: Power Moves Closer to Elusive IndyCar Title
Will Power won at Milwaukee; the 10-race MotoGP winning streak of Marc Márquez ended with a loss to his teammate, Dani Pedrosa.
August 18, 2014
N.H.T.S.A. Deepens Investigation of Honda Accord Air Bags
Regulators are taking a closer look at the inadvertent deployment of side air bags in 2008 Accords. Some owners said the air bags deployed when they slammed the door.
August 18, 2014
At Pebble Beach, Judged Show Cars Aren’t the Only Stars
Automakers introduced a variety of interesting high-end cars: some old and some new, but all exquisite.
August 16, 2014
A Blast While It Lasted, Unique Corvette Earns an Encore
A 1968 Corvette prototype created to impress reporters at the annual new-model previews of General Motors was later discarded, but a California collector has re-created the car.
August 15, 2014
Utility With a Dash of Derring-Do
The RX 350 F Sport is a Lexus whose ambition is to inject an element of excitement into a venerable luxury crossover, but in this case Sport does not mean power.
August 15, 2014
To Preserve and Protect
A 1922 Packard Twin Six is one of 16 original, unrestored entries scheduled to compete at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Élégance on Sunday in California.
August 15, 2014
Weekend Auto Calendar: Pebble, Pebble Everywhere
The coastal hamlets near Monterey, Calif., are full of concours-related activity this weekend; Nascar continues its season in Michigan.
August 15, 2014
Ford Recalls 160,000 Turbocharged Vehicles
Ford issued the recall because of a stalling problem on 2-liter turbo-power Escape crossovers and Fiesta ST hatchbacks.
August 15, 2014