Long-time auto writer Doron Levin argues that Ford’s savior could pull the same trick at the software maker.
Autos
Fiat Needs Chrysler Now More Than It Ever Has
Fiat and Chrysler boss Sergio Marchionne is a famously tough negotiator. When he made the deal with the White House to take over the failing Chrysler Corp. in 2009, he left with everything he wanted, short of the President’s …
Don’t Be Afraid to Share: Ridesharing Companies Lyft, Sidecar, UberX Get Official OK in California
It’s often been difficult for “sharing economy” participants to confirm what they’re doing is legal. But now we have a little clarity—at least in terms of the sharing of car rides, at least in California.
Toll Roads Rising: Why There Will Be More Tolls Down the Road
We are living through what one transportation expert calls a “renaissance in tolling.” What that means for American drivers is that they’ll face higher and higher tolls on roads, and more toll roads period.
The New Ride for Orlando Tourists: Electric Cars
A new initiative hopes to turn tourists visiting central Florida into the electric car owners of tomorrow.
Automakers Don’t Have Enough Cars to Keep Up with Buyers
Car dealerships sold a ton of new vehicles last month, but they could have moved even more—if only they had more cars on hand to sell.
7 Stunning Cars from the Frankfurt Motor Show
Automakers showed off tony (and tiny) new models.
Your Car Won’t Get the Mileage Posted on the Window (and Maybe That’s OK)
It’s becoming more apparent that the fuel economy estimates on new-car windows are often very rough estimates. But the knowledge that these numbers are inflated may not necessarily hurt sales.
Why Gas Prices Aren’t Soaring
American drivers have come to expect that strife in the Middle East equates to a spike in gas prices at home. It looks like we’re about to bomb Syria. And yet gas prices haven’t jumped — and analysts say they probably won’t. In fact, all signs indicate that prices at the pump will plummet, perhaps by more than 20%, in the months ahead.
Toyota Recalls 200,000 Hybrid SUVs
No accidents or injuries reported, no comments on costs
The Harley-Davidson Surprises
Touchscreens, voice control and women bikers
End of the Road for Speed Traps?
Politicians, driver advocacy groups and even the police are trying to outlaw speed traps, not only because they’re annoying, but because when speed limits are too low, roads become more — not less — dangerous.