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Winter Weather Cuts MPGs by One Third: Study
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It shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that colder weather hurts fuel economy, but you might be surprised to learn how steep the penalties can be.
Tesla Model X Falcon Wing Doors to See Production
What might have seemed like the most impractical part of the upcoming Tesla Model X crossover will make it through to series production.
Toyota Australian Manufacturing to End by 2017
Toyota said today that it plans to shutter its Australian auto manufacturing operation by 2017.
Crash Deaths Among Children Drop 43 Percent
Despite a big decline in the number of children under the age of 12 killed in car crashes, automotive accidents remain a leading cause of death among the age group.
Top 10 Things to See at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show
Chicago typically hosts the most heavily visited auto show in North America, so there’s a better chance you’re going to visit it than any other AutoGuide.com reports on.
2015 Subaru Legacy Cuts Manual, 3.6R Remains
More interior space, more miles per gallon, more technology than before, the list just goes on and on for the 2015 Subaru Legacy.
Nissan Frontier Diesel Runner Gets Cummins Power
Hoping to gauge customer interest, Nissan is displaying a “project” version of its Frontier mid-size pickup with a 2.8-liter Cummins four-cylinder diesel engine.
Kia Soul EV In Charge at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show
The South Korean car brand that starts with a “K” unveiled the electric version of its popular Soul today.
SRT ‘Satin Vapor’ Special Edition Models Revealed
Starting in the second quarter of 2014, Dodge will offer a new “Satin Vapor” finish on the Challenger, Charger and Chrysler 300 SRT models.
Volkswagen Beetle Global Rallycross Racer Makes Over 560-HP
Tanner Foust and former F1 driver Scott Speed will pilot a pair of Volkswagen Beetles with some serious balls starting at the June Summer X Games in Austin, Texas.
Toyota Tops Consumer Reports Brand Perception Survey; Tesla Leaps to Fifth Place
Consumer Reports just released the results of its brand perception survey for 2014, ranking Toyota, Ford, Honda, and Chevrolet head-and-shoulders above the rest of the top 10.
2015 Chrysler 200 ‘Moparized’ for Chicago Auto Show
Chrysler is focusing on customization at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show, displaying its new 200 mid-size sedan with a line of factory customization options.
New Injectors Promise 20 Percent Better MPGs
Fuel savings can come from myriad sources from electric motor assistance and better aerodynamics to lightweight materials. Nostrum Motors claims it can offer up to 20 percent better fuel economy with a new kind of fuel injector.
2014 Ram EcoDiesel Gets 28 MPG, Sets Benchmark
Chrysler’s Ram pickup trucks took a big risk when they jumped to and eight-speed automatic transmission to boost fuel economy, but the new diesel is setting a new industry benchmark.
2014 Honda Civic Hybrid Gets Small MPG Boost
The 2014 Honda Civic Hybrid and Natural Gas models enter the 2014 mode year with the same new content as other versions of the Civic and improved fuel economy for the hybrid.
BMW Plans More Platform Sharing Between Brands
BMW plans to to further consolidate its platforms and engines to cut costs as part of its “Strategy Number One.”
Aston Martin Gas Pedal Recall Expands by 5,000
Aston Martin is expanding an earlier recall to include 5,001 more models with fragile gas pedals that might break.
2015 Subaru Legacy Leaked Before Chicago Debut
Pictures of the 2015 Subaru Legacy leaked ahead of its debut on Thursday at the Chicago Auto Show.
Top 10 Automotive Commercials of Super Bowl XLVIII
Depending on which team you were cheering for, the Super Bowl was a chance to exercise humility or an excuse to bury your head in the sand. Regardless whether you were cheering for Denver, Seattle or the halftime show, the great advertising equalizer was there. Fans had the usual battery of multi million-dollar commercials…
Ferrari 149M Project Teased Before February 12 Debut
Ferrari is teasing what could be the latest version of its “entry-level” hardtop convertible: the California.
NHTSA Moving Ahead With Car-to-Car Communication
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said today that it will start taking steps toward bringing vehicle-to-vehicle communication to reality for light vehicles.
Chrysler Ponders Third Pickup Truck Plant
Chrysler executives are examining the possibility of adding a third truck plant to meet strong demand for Ram pickups.
Most Adults ‘Worried’ About Riding in Driverless Cars: Study
A new study suggests that an overwhelming majority of adults would be worried about the safety of riding in a self-driving car.
Toyota Expected to Ask for Pass on Non-Compliant Seats
News broke last week of Toyota issuing a notice to its dealers halting sales on eight models, but the company is expected to seek a waiver from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on the issue.
