GM says it has fixed 70% of small cars with faulty ignition switches
DETROIT — Fourteen months after General Motors started recalling more than 2 million small cars with faulty ignition switches worldwide, the company says it has repaired about 70 per cent of the...
View ArticleIndia’s Hindustan began life in England
Known as “The King of Indian Roads,” the Hindustan began life in England in 1942. The company was founded by industrialist Mr. B. M. Birla, a man with a vision which grew into the people’s car and...
View ArticleBlindly following your car’s GPS can be deadly
We’ve all heard them: Those baby-on-board signs were invented after a baby died; paste stick-figure families on your minivan and your real family will be in danger; blindly follow your GPS and you will...
View ArticleCar Review: 2015 Dodge Charger SXT Rallye AWD
Overview Full-sized family sedan with AWD and a sporty vibe Pros Good power and handling dynamics, far less expensive than typical AWD Eurosedans Cons Heavy, thirsty in city cycle Value for money Good...
View ArticleHyundai beats VW as China’s top mass-market auto brand
Hyundai beat Volkswagen and Buick to be the top-ranked mass-market auto brand in China in a state-backed survey, even as the South Korean automaker’s deliveries there fell in the first quarter. BYD Co....
View ArticleSUV Review: 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE Luxury
Overview A mid-sized crossover with outstanding all-road ability Pros On-road/off-road ability, perky performance, comfort Cons No standard blind spot monitoring, paddle shifter operation Value for...
View ArticleFord reportedly looking into 11-speed automatic transmissions
Ford‘s latest patent filing in the U.S. hints that the automaker might be looking into a new 11-speed automatic transmission. According to AutoGuide, the filing outlines three possible configurations...
View ArticleScion’s next car might be another European Toyota
Scion is expanding its lineup with even more Toyota-based models. Speaking to AutoGuide, Scion president Doug Murtha says the youth-oriented brand’s next model will abide by its current strategy of...
View ArticleJay Leno drives the race-modified Scion FR-S of your dreams
Jay Leno is used to having old classic cars drop by the shop, but in this episode of Jay Leno’s Garage, he’s driving a car that’s brand new! This racy Scion FR-S was prepared by Keith Charvonia, who...
View ArticlePorsche could introduce Boxster Spyder GT4
Porsche could be planning an even hotter version of the Boxster Spyder. According to Autocar UK, demand for the Cayman GT4 has blown Porsche’s expectations out of the water to the point where the...
View ArticleMazda just designed a KODO-inspired bicycle
Mazda’s KODO design language looks good on its cars – and now we know how it would look on a two-wheeled conveyance. The bike was unveiled today, a day ahead of Mazda’s official event at the Milan...
View ArticleIs Germany making too many luxury cars?
Chalk it up to cabin fever, a burgeoning economy or the dulcet drone of Mercedes pitch-man Jon Hamm. Sales of German luxury cars have never been better. In the first three months of the year, Audi, BMW...
View ArticleCar Review: 2015 Fiat 500 Turbo
Overview Stylish subcompact hatch is perfect for urban dwellers Pros Unique styling cues, retro flair, point-and-go peppy performance Cons Limited space for rear passengers and cargo, little car gets...
View ArticleToyota said to be planning new factory in Mexico
Toyota will open its first passenger-car factory in Mexico, ending a freeze on new assembly plants, two people with direct knowledge of the plan said. The world’s largest automaker will give details...
View ArticleUp the creek: Four great cars for kayakers and canoeists
Paddlesports are more popular today than they’ve ever been. But wait, given how much Fifty Shades of Grey raked in at the box office, perhaps we need to be extra-clear about that statement. Kayaking?...
View ArticleVolvo unveils flagship XC90 ‘Excellence’ model
Volvo has taken the wraps off of the XC90’s range-topping trim level ahead of it’s official Shanghai Auto Show debut. Billed as the most luxurious model Volvo has ever built, the XC90 Excellence is...
View ArticleWomen at the Wheel: Traffic reporter back on terra firma
Leah Holiove always dreamed of making a living in front of the camera. At the time, she didn’t know if she wanted to be an actor or a news reporter — but she had big dreams and knew her dynamic...
View ArticleFiat adds stylish 1957 Edition to 500C lineup
Fiat is giving its 500C another shot of style with the 1957 Edition. Like the coupe, the 1957 Edition cabrio puts style first with a handful of cutesy retro throwbacks to the original 500. Based on the...
View ArticleOur Car Comparison tool will help you find the perfect car
In response to overwhelming reader demand when we redesigned Driving in October, we have brought back our popular Car Comparison feature, and it’s better than ever. Our new Car Comparison feature is...
View ArticleOn The Road: Race Room simulators a safe, inexpensive way to hone racing skills
CALGARY — Ever wondered what it feels like to be in a racecar cockpit, piloting a vehicle around a track at speed? What kinds of forces are felt by the driver? How does the car respond to inputs?...
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