Toyota Prius Recalled for Hybrid Control System Software Update

1.9 Million Toyota Prius Recalled for Software Glitch

No injuries or accidents have been reported at this time, but some 1.9 million Toyota Prius hybrid electric vehicles are being recalled to address...
There's More Than One Way to Improve Fuel Economy

For 2025 Fuel Economy Regulations, Electrification Not Entirely Necessary

United States' average fuel economy, having reached an all-time high in 2013, is only getting started, considering the emissions regulations put in place. The US...

Say What!? A Tesla Model S is Worth More Used than New

At this point, throw out everything you thought you knew about the laws of used cars. It seems that Tesla has not only revolutionized...
Hamburg Green Network, Minus the Cars

Hamburg Green Network Will Ban Cars from City Center

Hamburg, in a move to green up the city, is taking a multi-faceted approach, one part of which includes removing all cars from the...
Good Fuel Economy in a Conventional Vehicle?

The Five Best Fuel Economy Pure Conventional Vehicles

Did you know that you don't have to spend the extra money on a hybrid or electric vehicle to get the best fuel economy? We...
Can we tune this for Fuel Economy?

Can New Nissan Engine Make for Better Fuel Economy?

A lot of racing technology trickles down to mainstream vehicles, including everything from tires to aerodynamics and even seatbelts and fuel economy tweaks. A new...
Hybrid Vehicle Tax Could be Overturned

Virginia Could Overturn Road-Use Tax for Hybrid Vehicles

A number of States are struggling to come up with solutions to fund highway infrastructure maintenance and improvements, but not all of them are...

Hyundai Bringing New EV to US Within 3 years

Another major auto manufacturer looks to be wading into the western EV market, with Hyundai noting during the Washington Auto show that they are developing a new...
Small Cars Fare Poorly in Small-Offset Frontal Crash Tests

Tougher IIHS Crash Testing Pushing Small Cars Off the Road

With the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) quantifying the relative safety of vehicles in various types of accidents, it seems that small cars...
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle, Reality?

Daimler CEO Says Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles are Ten Years Off

A few automakers have promised hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in the next few years, but Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche says it's going to be...