The vast majority of us are uneasy about the prospect of being in a car that’s driving itself. But the jitters seem to go away if self-driving technology will save us a bundle on car insurance.
Autos
Tesla Stock Tumbles After Quarterly Report Shows Fewer Than Expected Sales
Tesla Motors Inc. reported fewer than expected sales of its luxury electric cars in the third quarter, sending its stock price plunging 11%—representing a loss of more than $2 billion in market capitalization—in after-hours …
Tesla And Panasonic Ink Battery Deal
Batteries to meet increased production of Model S and upcoming Model X
Audi and Mercedes Are Playing Chicken Over ‘Affordable Luxury’ Cars
Not too shabby.
New Motorcycle Rental from Enterprise Just Made Having a Midlife Crisis That Much Easier
Perfect for daytripping to the Grand Canyon
Milk, Smokes and Beer Are Shutdown Casualties
The federal shutdown has undeniably damaged the local economy in Washington, D.C., as well as regions where national parks are the lifeblood for local businesses. But—even as the ordeal appears to be winding down—it may have …
Fisker May Find a Second Life in Sale
It’s been a rough few years for Fisker Automotive, the defunct maker of tony electric cars. The U.S. government froze a $528 million loan back in 2011 amid delays in production, having dispensed only $192 million of it. Then, …
Buying a Car Online Is About to Get Way Easier
Though online shopping has become ubiquitous in recent years, buying a new car remains a distinctly retro experience. However, a new initiative by General Motors may eventually make a visit to the local car dealership obsolete.
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Elon Musk Blames Firefighters for Making Tesla Sedan’s Fire Worse
Talk about passing the buck
‘America’s Safest Car’ Ablaze After Fire Starts in Battery Pack
Tesla stock dives amid new worries about lithium-ion safety
Gas Prices Are About to Hit New Lows
By Halloween — and perhaps much sooner, if the federal shutdown dampens demand significantly — consumers are likely to see the cheapest gas prices so far this year
Sub-$30,000 Mercedes Is Going to Cost More Than Advertised
After months of hype, the new “brand-extending” CLA line from Mercedes-Benz hits dealerships this fall, with a base sticker price starting at $29,900. But can you actually buy one for under $30,000? Um, no.