Say bonjour to Twizy: Renault’s stylish EV with a petite price
Renault's tiny Twizy went on sale over the weekend in the U.K., offering drivers a cheap, fun, and environmentally-friendly alternative to their inner-city commute.
Hertz collaborates with Chinese carmaker BYD to rent EVs in the US
Chinese sales and rentals of the e6 electric car seem encouraging, but will it survive without government subsidies?
Lamborghini CEO hints at SUV for 2017: Concept to appear at Beijing Auto Show
The super-luxury SUV segment is about to get very interesting as Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann hints at a possible entry in 2017.
Citroen Numero 9 concept car to debut at 2012 Beijing Motor Show
This rakish "shooting brake" sedan shows how the French automaker plans to reinvigorate its lineup of large cars.
Google slides off the hook for Wi-Fi sniffing with $25,000 FCC fine
While Google's questionable act of collecting payload data from unencrypted Wi-Fi networks was found to be legal, the FCC has fined the company $25,000 for impeding the investigation.
Nissan to export Leaf production to England
To increase its appeal in Europe, Nissan's electric car will get a new face and a new factory in Sunderland, England.
Ford teams up with Dow Chemical to shed pounds and boost MPG for future cars
Ford has announced a partnership with Dow Chemical in order to develop, implement, and mass produce advanced carbon fiber composites into its next-gen vehicles.
Rolls-Royce considers plug-in hybrid powertrain for future models
The British brand's customers won't give up their V12s, but they might get some electric assistance to keep up with emissions regulations.
What if the ‘Taxi of Tomorrow’ also had a vending machine?
A winner of the New York City Next Idea award, two graduate students have designed an in-car vending machine that would provide taxi passengers access to snacks, drinks, or medication on the go.
Feds to fork out $4 million towards wireless EV charging tech
The United States Department of Energy has announced it will provide up to $4 million in funding to help speed up the development of wireless charging stations.
No roof, no problem: Scion FR-S speedster recalls the glory days of customization
Topless Scion FR-S recalls a time when personalization involved cutting and welding.
New car average fuel economy sets record
New car average fuel economy for March 2012 was 24.1 mpg. That's an all-time high, according to the University of Michigan.
Audi aims to challenge BMW superbike market with possible Ducati purchase
Reports suggest that German luxury automaker Audi is poised to purchase Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati, for a price that could land in the billions.
Honda will unveil two concept cars at Beijing
The Japanese company wants to increase sales by designing cars exclusively for the Chinese market.
Justin Bieber’s chromed-out Karma violates the laws of good taste, and more
A prime example of how you simply can't buy class, pop-sensation, and Fisker Karma owner, Justin Bieber was recently caught riding around LA in his chromed-out Karma.