Cars

LG of South Korea bucks controversy and builds Chevy Volt batteries – in Michigan?

LG makes good on its production promise after returning $842,000 in federal stimulus money. The first product to receive the soon-to-be-manufactured batteries is the Chevrolet Volt.

On the road: Enough with the hybrids – mash some gas with the 2013 Mustang

Ford is gearing up for an all-new, supposedly high-tech update to the Mustang platform for it's 50th anniversary next year, so you should probably pass on this year's 2013 GT 5.0 version, right? Wrong.

Car making a weird noise? New portable ‘sound camera’ can help spot the cause

The SeeSV-S205 sound camera allows users to "see" sounds, making car troubleshooting much easier.

2013 Nissan Leaf is an IIHS Top Safety Pick (again)

The Nissan Leaf once again proves that EVs can be safe as well as efficient.

Aston Martin begins talks with Daimler on engine supply deal

Seeking to lower costs, Aston is knocking on the door of Daimler and the mad scientists at Mercedes-Benz AMG.

Tesla Model S coupe looks great but, sadly, it’s not real

The Tesla Model S already has the styling of a "four-door coupe," so why not finish the job?

V8-powered Destino looks to rise from Fisker’s ashes

Fisker may be on its way out, but VL Productions has thought of a creative use for any unwanted Karma chassis: stuff the 6.2-liter V8 from a Cadillac CTS-V under the hood and create a four-door super car.

Want a Ferrari? ‘Dream’ on as carmaker deliberately cuts sales to preserve exclusivity

Ferrari sold 7,318 cars last year. This year, it wants to sell fewer than 7,000. While it had been selling primarily in Europe and the Middle East, it wants to expand its reach across Asia and the Americas while also increasing profit.

Review: VW’s 2013 Jetta Hybrid goes green with a turbocharged grin

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Secret Tesla screen hack: are more safety features embedded in your Model S?

Blind Spot Detection, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Lane Departure Warning Systems can apparently be activated through a locked screen on your Model S. But don’t get too excited, your Tesla doesn’t have the hardware to work such technologies – yet.

VW Golf will get a carbon fiber roof; is carbon fiber finally going mainstream?

VW's announcement shows that carbon fiber is no longer exclusive to Lamborghinis and BMW M6s.

A self-driving Tesla? Yup, we say it’s just a matter of time now

Although Tesla cofounder, Elon Musk, tried to downplay comments about the electric car company’s plans for self-driving cars, the company is definitely positioned to pursue the technology.

EFI? DFI? Carburetors? Octane? Fuel systems explainer: Lighting the fire of internal combustion engines

…. But once fuel injection systems matured, it became less of a…

SEAT shocks with sporty, 330hp VW Leon Cup Racer show car

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Pull that Porsche over, sheik: Bitchin’ Camaro SS is on patrol in Dubai

With an Aston, Lamborghini, and a Bentley already on the force, the Dubai police force adds a Camaro SS to its fleet. Surprisingly, the Camaro is extremely popular in the Middle East, as it was named “Muscle Car of the Year 2012” by Evo Middle East…