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Nissan Xterra Discontinued After 2015
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Nissan is discontinuing the Xterra at the end of 2015.
Honda CEO Steps Down
Honda’s current CEO, Takanobu Ito, has announced his intention to step down from the top position at the company.
NHTSA Calls for Stricter Recall Laws
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) wants to put a stop to rental car agencies and used car lots allowing the public to drive unsafe vehicles.
Feds Squeeze Takata with $14K Daily Fine
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is levying fines against airbag manufacturer Takata over failure to fully cooperate with an investigation.
World Car of the Year Finalists Announced
The finalists for the World Car of the Year award have been announced.
NHTSA Wants Two New Defect Divisions
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration wants to create two new divisions to help spot safety defects.
Automakers Fail to Protect Cars Against Hackers: Report
Many of our cars are vulnerable to hackers according to a new report.
GM Ignition Switch Death Toll Climbs to 52
The number of deaths attributed to faulty ignition switches in small GM cars has risen to 52.
Congress Waffling on NHTSA Funding Increase
A large funding increase for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is looking uncertain.
Ex-Takata Engineer to Testify on Airbag Flaws
A former Takata engineer has confirmed that he is willing to testify against the company.
Buick Encore Production Increased
Demand for Buick’s small crossover is making the company boost production.
Average Fuel Economy Up 0.3 MPG in January
The average fuel economy of all vehicles sold in the U.S. climbed by 0.3 mpg in January over the previous month.
GM Ignition Switch Deaths Hit 51, Expected to Continue Rising
The fallout from a defective ignition switch is getting worse for General Motors.
Mercedes R-Class to be Built by AM General
AM General, the same company you probably know for the building the Hummer, will soon build the R-Class for Mercedes-Benz.
Continental Developing Augmented-Reality Diagnostics
German supply giant Continental is working on a lot of cutting-edge technology, much of which is aimed at making things easier for drivers. But that’s not the limit of what they’re developing.
NHTSA Promotes New Auto-Braking Systems
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has added two automatic-braking systems to its list of recommended safety features as part of the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Toyota Breaks Ground in Texas
Maybe you haven’t heard the news: Toyota is closing up shop in Southern California and moving to the Lone Star State.
Continental Develops Fuel-Saving Electrical System
Modern vehicles feature electrical systems that operate on 12 volts. This has pretty much been the industry standard since about the mid-1950s. But engineers at Continental are working to really step things up.
Nissan, NASA Partner on Self-Driving Tech
Nissan is partnering up with American space exploration firm NASA to develop autonomous vehicles.
Honda Hit with $70M from Feds
Honda has agreed to pay two separate $35 million fines to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for under-reporting death and injury claims.
Slow Selling Cadillac CTS Re-Priced
Cadillac is slashing prices on its 2015 CTS sedan by up to $3,000.
FCA’s Ferrari Spinoff Opens Door for New Deals
Sergio Marchionne already setup one of the largest auto industry deals in the last decade, but he’s not done yet.
Drivers Will Pay Up to $1,500 For In-Car Tech
Technology is becoming a staple of modern cars and customers are willing to spend a pretty big chunk of cash to get it.
Mazda Posts Best Sales Year Since 1994
In 2014, Mazda North America topped 300,000 vehicle sales for the first time since 1994.
