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Why Low, Zero Emission Automakers Win With New Gas Mileage Rules
On Tuesday this week, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray La Hood and EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson announced new gas mileage targets that will require the average fuel economy of all new cars and light-duty trucks sold in the U.S. to reach 54.5 mpg by 2025. We’ve already covered what the new...
2012 Coda Vehicles Recalled For Airbag Flaw
Coda is one of America's newest auto brands, and now, it's undergoing a time-honored rite of passage: its first official recall. According to a bulletin from the National... August 27, 2012 by Richard Read 2
2014 Volkswagen Golf: Bigger, Lighter, Greener
It has been in production in one form or another for 38 years, but the next-generation Volkswagen Golf, due to be unveiled next month at the 2012 Paris Auto Show, will be the... August 22, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 3
2013 Honda Accord: New Engines, Transmissions Promise Higher Gas Mileage
Yesterday, Honda started production of its 2013 Accord. Due to go on sale in the U.S. this fall, it will be offered with a whole new range of engines and transmissions... August 21, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 4
Toyota Unveils New Auris: Will It Become The Next Matrix?
Ten years ago, hatchbacks were viewed by most Americans as ‘econoboxes’ designed to offer cheap, cheerful motoring. As a consequence, Toyota catered to that need... August 20, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 14
Could Treehuggers Determine The U.S. Presidential Race?
Let's face it: political discourse in the U.S. isn't very pretty. It's generally a matter of two large parties -- each backed by an army of fundraisers, copywriters, and... August 17, 2012 by Richard Read 28
Ride-Sharing Company 'Carpooling' Targets U.S. With Daimler Dollars
Being a backseat driver may no longer be a bad thing. Luxury car brand Daimler AG just invested an undisclosed amount in ride-sharing startup Carpooling. Although Munich... August 9, 2012 by VentureBeat's GreenBeat
Honda’s 2016 Civic Will Be Developed, Built In The U.S.
With the yen weak against the dollar, Japanese automakers like Honda, Nissan and Toyota are working hard to relocate production of U.S. market cars to the U.S. Now it seems... August 9, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 3
LA Port Cuts Emissions Half Or More Since 2005: Huge Success
Public-health advocates have known for years that living around freight yards is hazardous to your cardiopulmonary health. In smog-susceptible Los Angeles, the Port of LA was... August 6, 2012 by John Voelcker 2
Green Police? Cops In Florida Go Undercover In Hybrid, Greener Cars
For years, the unmarked police car has helped law enforcement agencies around the world capture speeding drivers, pounce on unsuspecting criminals and provide covert... August 6, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 3
The Rest Of The World Loves The 2013 Chevy Spark: Will Americans?
There’s something about the tiny 2013 Chevrolet Spark that has made General Motors go crazy for infographics. We’ve already seen Chevrolet use them to compare the... August 1, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 9
Cheaper, Older Outgoing 2012 Chevy Malibu More Popular Than New 2013 Malibu Eco Model
When an existing car model gets redesigned for a new model year, automakers and dealers often offer big discounts and incentives to anyone willing to buy the outgoing model... August 1, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 1
2013 Dodge Dart: Automatic Cars On The Way In August
It’s a well-known fact that most Americans prefer to drive cars with automatic gearboxes over ones with manual transmissions, while others are unsure of how to drive... July 31, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
2013 Hyundai Elantra Lineup Offers Something For (Almost) Everyone
When it comes to compact cars, one body style does not a product line make. Ford, for example, offers both hatchback and sedan body styles on its Focus line, while Honda... July 27, 2012 by Kurt Ernst 2
Smaller Vehicles Getting More Popular, JD Power Survey Says
Will your next car be smaller than your current one? If you answered yes, then you're in good company, as a recent JD Power survey shows that 27 percent of new car buyers... July 26, 2012 by Antony Ingram
Ford’s Urgent 2013 Escape Recall Is Quick, Painless
Regardless of the reason behind them, official safety recalls can be frustrating for both automakers and car owners. But according to Gregory Skwira, copy editor for... July 25, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
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