Cars

Fuel-Cell cars set to gain momentum in US, but will consumers want to pay for the vehicles?

Under a new partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy, more carmakers are making a stronger commitment to make fuel cell vehicles more mainstream in the US. But will the cost of the vehicles be feasible enough to entice consumers?

Acura choses Ohio production site for its NSX hybrid supercar

The revived NSX will get its own factory in the Buckeye State, close to several other Honda facilities.

Keys, please: U.S. considers lowering blood-alcohol level for drunk driving to .05 from .08

A hearing in Washington DC could lead to the blood alcohol content level being lowered to .05 in the US in an effort to reduce the number of alcohol related traffic accidents.

Supersizing is back as Lamborghini sets Urus SUV production for 2017

Lamborghini in the face of a European economic recession green lights the Urus SUV, saying “let them eat cake!” While some scoff at the Urus, we rather like it.

Another new Porsche 911 is on the way, this time it’s the 552 hp GT2

With so many 911 variants already in showrooms, even one with over 500 hp may have trouble standing out.

Want to own John Lennon’s Ferrari 330GT? You’ll get your chance at a Ticket to Ride this summer

Having just passed his driving test in 1965, London car dealers swamped Lennon’s house and from the lot, he chose the Ferrari 330GT. If you have £220,000 to spare, this piece of motoring and music history could be yours.

Eurotrash-styled 350hp Nissan 370Z NISMO to run in the go-slow 2013 Gumball 3000 Rally

With 350 horsepower and a revised chassis and suspension, the 370Z NISMO will make go at the 2013 Gumball 3000 Rally later this month piloted by – if we’re honest – a couple of Eurotrash chuckleheads.

No ordinary Camry: 1967 Toyota 2000GT sells for $1.16 million at auction

Toyota's first performance car, the 2000GT was just as unbelievable in 1967 as the Lexus LFA is today.

Infiniti to launch new hybrid halo vehicle based on Emerge-E and Essence concept, hope to lure in ‘little emperors’

Infiniti’s plan to develop a high-tech halo vehicle based on the Emerge-e and Essence concept cars could prove pivotal in positioning the luxury brand in the future.

Cisco study: Many car buyers and owners will trade away really personal data to save money, avoid salespeople

Buying a car tends to rank pretty low on people's lists of favorite experiences, but can tech improve it?

Love on the road: Road trips strengthen relationships, says YourTango and Ford

Looking to strengthen your relationship? Well then go on a road trip! According to a YourTango and Ford survey, 77 percent of couples look forward to move trips with their significant other – especially in a Ford sedan.

Virtual crash tests? Playing tech catch-up, GM announces $130-million supercomputer and data project

GM has announced the plans to build a new super computer-based IT facility in Michigan. Amongst other bottom line-helping systems, including a simplified parts supplier payment system, the facility will also house new simulated crash test systems.

Chrysler to recall 469,000 older model Jeeps for faulty software that could send cars rolling

Chrysler has issued a recall for Jeep Commanders and Grand Cherokee models spanning from 2005 to 2010 to fix an electrical issue that could lead to the SUVs inadvertently shifting.

Volvo next-gen fours go into production, expect more power than a six, better mpg too

The Volvo Engine Architecture (VEA) engines have officially gone into production in Sweden. The new VEA gasoline and diesels were designed to improve driving pleasure as well as fuel economy, producing more power than previous Volvo six-cylinders and achieving…

Elio Motors: Three wheels, 84mpg, and a 5-star crash rating all for $6,800

The Elio Motors prototype will be going into production next summer. Although it only has three wheels, it’s expected to receive a 5-star crash rating along with its impressive 86mpg rating. Yet best of all, it’ll only cost $6,800.