Young people need to learn how to drive stick shift cars
It seems that almost every other week, there’s a story about a car theft, only to have the thief stall and run away because they didn’t know how to drive a manual transmission.This happens so...
View ArticleFive gadgets that will transform your car dumb car into a smart car
Just like everything else these days, our cars are becoming more connected. In fact, most new vehicles look more like smartphones on the inside than cars. But the smarter automobiles get, the more...
View ArticleMazda is beating everyone in China's competitive auto market
NANJING, China (Reuters) - Chinese car sales have barely got out of first gear this year, yet a shift in consumer behavior has sent Mazda Motor Corp hurtling out of the pack, posting records and...
View ArticleChina's economic turmoil is starting to hit US automakers
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Shockwaves from a drop in Chinese car demand are reverberating in Wolfsburg, Germany and Detroit, Michigan, where VW and General Motors are feeling the effects of a slowdown in a...
View ArticleEuropean automakers are getting ready to jump into Iran, the Middle East's...
The nuclear agreement worked out between Iran and world powers will loosen an array of sanctions and provide added incentive for European automakers to pile into the Middle East’s largest auto market....
View ArticleThe 14 best American cars on the market
There are many ways to view the Consumer Reports Ratings to find the highest-rated vehicle in a given category or price range.But we get many questions from journalists and our readers regarding the...
View ArticleIndia's millionaire population is growing like crazy — and so is its luxury...
Russia and China are having their day, but we may now be entering "India's decade," according to a new report by wealth intelligence agency Wealth-X. Following India's election of a new reformist...
View ArticleThis 3-wheeled electric car is the 'Volkswagen Beetle of the 21st century'
The Electrameccanica Sparrow is among the new contenders vying in the electric car market. This single-user vehicle with three wheels and odd shape is made in B.C. has gotten notice on Vancouver...
View ArticleA former car salesman reveals 4 tricks dealers use to get you to spend — and...
If you're looking to save money, big purchases can be a great opportunity to do so.Unfortunately, when it comes to big-ticket items like a new car, most of us make mistakes and end up overpaying. The...
View ArticleJeremy Clarkson chose a Ferrari 488 GTB for his final lap as 'Top Gear' host
Late last week, Jeremy Clarkson let it be known that he had driven his final lap on the famous Top Gear Test Track, the 1.75-mile loop at the old Dunsfold Aerodrome in the U.K., and that he had used...
View ArticleHackers were able to remotely control a Jeep Cherokee's radio and even turn...
If you drive a car made by Fiat Chrysler, you may want to go to your dealership ASAP and get a software patch.It seems the company’s internet-connected platform Uconnect, which is used to bring...
View ArticleMcLaren calls its new 675LT supercar 'pure driving pleasure'
McLaren has introduced the lightest, most powerful supercar they've ever produced — and it's 100% street legal. The only bad news? They're already sold out. All 500.The lucky few to pony up the...
View ArticleSelf-driving cars get their own city in Michigan
ANN ARBOR, Michigan — Automakers and researchers say a new simulated city at the University of Michigan could help speed the development of driverless and connected cars.The 32-acre site on the...
View ArticleWashington politicians are deeply concerned about cars being hacked
The susceptibility of our cars to cyber attacks came into question this week, when a Wired reporter’s ride, a Jeep, was remotely taken control of.Luckily, the hackers in this instance were actually...
View ArticleThis car drew more crowds than any other car we have driven
The McLaren 650S is a testament to the company's esteemed history in design and Formula One prowess. Built with racing technology in mind, this Tarocco Orange supercar certainly deserved every turned...
View ArticleAutomakers, concerned about giving data to Apple and Google, agree to buy...
German automakers Audi, BMW, and Daimler AG have agreed in principle to buy Nokia’s Here Maps business to provide an alternative to Apple’s CarPlay and Android Auto, according to The Wall Street...
View ArticleAn impressive collection of classic American cars is about to be auctioned off
Atlanta-based entrepreneur Thomas Scott has amassed some impressive vehicles over the years.In August, his collection of classic American cars from the 1960s and 70s will be sold to the highest bidder...
View ArticleEveryone is talking about whether Mitsubishi will leave the US market
Facing sluggish US car sales, Japanese automaker Mitsubishi said Friday it would stop making vehicles in the United States and is looking to sell its Illinois plant."Following a review of Mitsubishi...
View ArticleThis guy just recreated one of the rarest Ferraris of all time — by hand
Peter Giacobbi, an engineer by trade, hand-built his own 1959 Ferrari Testarossa. There are only 21 1959 Testarossa's in the world. A 1957 Testarossa was sold last year for more than $39 million....
View ArticleScion is trying to double its US sales in less than two years
DETROIT (Reuters) - The youth-oriented Scion brand will double U.S. sales to above 100,000 by 2017 on the strength of three new offerings, two of which go on sale in September, the head of the...
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