Students from fifteen universities are in the middle of a three-year green car competition that, win or lose, often leads them to jobs with the Big Three.
My mom isn't driving anymore, but I see her in...a Hyundai Altima. Here are a few other interesting choices for the mom in your life.
Until fairly recently, General Motors was a supporter of climate denial groups. But its turnabout, taking on a new role as a fighter for carbon reductions, has been dramatic and real.
The oil industry says consumers will pay an additional six to nine cents per gallon at the pump for a new EPA plan to get sulfur out of gasoline. The Natural Resources Defense Council say the actual cost is less than a penny unless you factor in huge profits.
Hollywood celebs will flaunt their green-ness for Earth Day, but look at their rides: Range Rovers, Cadillac Escalades and Mercedes G-Wagons.
High school and college competitors race not to go fast, but to achieve super-impressive fuel economy. The ultra-aerodynamic cars definitely look weird, but boy, do they save gas.
The New York International Auto Show continues until April 7. Is it the greenest show ever? Nah, but there's lots to like.
Chrysler's Jeep Division partners with McDonald's, for a remarkable new automotive foray that just might change driving everywhere. Details, this way.
Henrik Fisker has resigned from Fisker Automotive, his namesake company, citing irreconcilable differences. Without its charismatic founder, Fisker has few choices.
The most common response to a glowing dashboard warning is...using any means necessary to turn the light off. That's human nature. But the check engine and airbag warnings actually come on for a reason.
The average new car costs more than $30,000-- out of reach for median-income people in nearly every major city, in a recent survey. The good news? Under-$15,000 sub-compacts are offering great value and fuel economy. Electrics are looking better, too.
Honda partners with SolarCity for a unique project, subsidizing solar power for car owners and dealers.
Automakers are getting excited about wi-fi and other tech services at your fingertips from the driver's seat. Should we worry about hackers?
I can't keep thinking about having a tidy Miata in my garage. Is this a mid-life crisis, or what? At least they're a practical choice compared to, say, a Lotus Elan.
Supporting the American battery industry against foreign competition makes sense, but here's one $249 million grant that didn't go well. The grants were designed to help U.S. firms be competitive against Asian battery giants, but it's one of the latter that's walking away with A123's assets.
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