North Carolina is considering new legislation that would charge electric vehicle owners and hybrid drivers an annual fee to help cover road repair. But with state lawmakers proposing to make Tesla’s direct-sales method illegal as well, is there something else at work?

A study by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) not only suggests that carmakers might be missing the mark when it comes to their advertising and sales campaigns. But the study also raises new concerns about the future of new vehicles sales.

Tesla’s announcement that it plans to build a new compact sedan aimed at BMW 3 Series buyers while expanding its network of fast-charging stations is likely to boost the brands popularity even more.

Nissan has joined a number of smaller companies that have decided to pull their ads from the social media site because of offensive content.

The Cadillac Ciel Concept will be featured with a number of classic Cadillac vehicles in the June issue of Bergdorf Goodman Magazine with a series of vintage-inspired collections by designers like Oscar De La Renta, Michael Kors and Marc Jacobs.

With two major car sharing city programs already in the fold, Enterprise continues to bet on the growth of the service with the acquisition of I-GO Car Sharing in Chicago, indicative of a major shift underway on the idea of car rentals.

The bankruptcy of the electric battery exchange company, Better Place, doesn’t seem to be deterring Renault’s plans for electric cars. According to published reports, despite the French carmaker’s partnership with the Israeli-based company, Renault still seems as committed as ever to EVs.   Recommended Videos Gilles Normand, Renault’s Asia-Pacific director, told Reuters Renault’s venture with […]

The Chrysler Group is reportedly planning to start using a Microsoft-based software system for some of its vehicles. But will improve or hurt the carmaker’s already award-winning infotainment system?

Once touted by Audi as “the future of electric mobility,” the automaker has reportedly confirmed that it has halted plans to bring the Audi R8 –e-tron to market. But does the carmaker have future plans for the vehicle?

A 1953 Ferrari 340/375 MM Pinin Farina Berlinetta went for $12.8 million at the RM Auctions in Italy, making it the second highest car ever sold at an auction. All in all, the Ferrari marquee dominated the event with 15 Ferraris auctioned at the exclusive affair.

Mercedes-Benz will offer many of the new high-tech features on the S-class that goes on sale this fall on the new 2014 E-class range as part of an aggressive effort to boost the brand’s technology offerings across its full line-up.

GM’s aggressive move to expand its telematics offering when it comes to its OnStar unit is driving steady profits for the automaker as well as some nice technology features for consumers. But what does the future hold for GM when it come to car technology?

With a lease price of $199, the 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV could help establish a new benchmark for affordable electric vehicles cool in-car technology features as other automakers following suit.

An ongoing collaboration between Ford, Daimler and Renault to share engine technology could help drive a new wave of fuel efficient vehicles. But could it also be an indication of something else in the works?

The “Fast & Furious 6” roars back into theaters May 24, with Dodge and the SRT brand helping to heat up the action in the six-installment of the block-buster franchise. But there are a lot of other cool vehicles to see in the movie.

Posting a sales increase of 26 percent in the U.S., which is considered of one of the world’s most critical markets, Toyota reclaimed its title as the top automotive brand , according to the 2013 BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands report.

KIA has announced that pricing for its new Qurois sedan will range from $50,000 - $70,000. But the big question is how will U.S. consumers respond to a luxury KIA.

The move to launch the all-new replacement for the Land Rover Freelander under the Discovery nameplate is one of few changes being planned by the automaker to better define the brand in the marketplace.

A case involving a Seattle-area farmer highlights that with all the purchase rebates and incentives around electric vehicles, some people could be missing out on some cash when purchasing those green devices.

Johnson Automotive Controls is the official seat sponsor for Ohio State University’s participation in the EcoCAR2: Plugging In to the Future project. But with the global supplier’s searing innovations ever make into mainstream?

Acura NSX large-project leader Ted Klaus says all three of the sport car’s electric motors could be programmed so the car could drive an electric mode as well. But will Honda implement the technology?

Honda’s return to Formula One racing as McLaren’s engine partner could prove to be a major win for consumers as well. But will the two automotive partners be able to reclaim their racing their spot as one of sport’s most successful teams?

The centerpiece of Volvo’s new video campaign with Swedish House Mafia is the new XC60 featured with new music by Lune. But wouldn’t a trip to Sweden to test drive the car be better?

As a hybrid, the all-new Lincoln MKZ far exceeded my expectations, averaging 47.5 mpg during a test drive. But the sedan fell short on luxury for a Lincoln.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s announcement that it will open an office specifically devoted to car-centered cybersecurity threats raises a number of concerns about the future of in-car technology.

The new Subaru Forester crash test earned top safety honors from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) and aced a new challenging small overlap front crash test, which accounted for nearly 25 percent of the frontal crashes involving serious or fatal injury to front seat occupants. The 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport also earned top IIHS safety honors.

Starring a number of popular Swedish DJs, Volvo’s world premiere scheduled for tomorrow has sparked more than a few ideas of what the Swedish carmaker might have up its sleeve. But will it live up to hype?

With news that Fiat is considering relocating its headquarters to the U.S. comes some questions of what if any impact the move will have on Chrysler cars in the future.

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?

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.

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.

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.

MINI Cooper’s weekend appearance at Philadelphia’s Schuylkill River festivities might not earn it a car of the year award. But it could wind up pulling down a boating title.

Although the Social Democratic Party has failed twice in attempt to have a speed limit imposed on Germany’s Autobahn, the fate of the group's latest attempt will ultimately be decided by voters.