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Toyota Prius owners keep their cars longer than any other model but oneToyota Prius hybrid owners keep their cars longer than almost any other model,聽according to a recent study that tracked the percentage of original owners who kept their new-vehicle purchases at least 10 years. Which model beat it out?
Mercedes GLS SUV aims for better efficiency, handling over GL-Class predecessorsMercedes is giving its full-size SUV a facelift, along with a new name, for 2017. The automaker describes the GLS as the 聽'S-Class among SUVs.'
Takata crisis continues: 2016 Honda CR-V recalled for exploding airbagsHonda has issued a recall for select 2016 Honda聽CR-V聽crossovers, which are equipped with Takata airbags. In tests conducted at a Honda facility in Mexico, the casing on one of those airbags shattered during deployment.
Volkswagen scandal woes spread to other diesel automakers in EuropeThe fallout from Volkswagen's emission cheating scandal could lead to a serious contradiction of the diesel market worldwide聽鈥攊ncluding in the very near future, the phase-out of a number of current European-market diesel models.
Mazda CX9 for 2016 teased ahead of Los Angeles Auto ShowA new generation of Mazda鈥檚 CX-9 crossover will debut this month at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show. It鈥檚 rumored the current model鈥檚 thirsty V-6 will be replaced by a downsized turbocharged four-cylinder.聽
Volkswagen in Germany denies new EPA charges on Audi, Porsche V-6 softwareThe EPA has accused VW of incorporating similar software into its 3.0-liter V-6 diesels, which are used by Audi and Porsche as well.聽This time, the response was from the headquarters of Volkswagen AG in Germany--which came out swinging.
Nissan debuts autonomous IDS Concept at Tokyo Motor showNissan has revealed a concept car that gives a glimpse of what electric-car ownership could be like many years into the future鈥攁nd, perhaps, provides a few more hints of what鈥檚 in store for the second-generation Nissan Leaf.
Is Tesla doomed?One critic says Tesla is 'showing all the signs of a company in trouble,' and that the聽situation will only get worse as established automakers start taking electric cars more seriously and introduce luxury models of their own.
Honda doubles down on hydrogen cells with 2017 Clarity Fuel CellHonda is an industry leader in the development of hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles.聽Today, at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show, we were treated to the production version which Honda has labeled the Clarity Fuel Cell.
Nissan's green, autonomous car concept debuts at Tokyo Motor ShowNissan debuted an autonomous electric car concept Wednesday at the Tokyo Motor Show. Some had speculated that it could be a preview of the next Nissan Leaf electric car.聽
Toyota regains top spot as world's largest automaker from VolkswagenVolkswagen has now lost the crown to perennial leader Toyota, which looks set to remain the world鈥檚 largest automaker by sales鈥攁nd likely profits, too鈥攊n 2015.聽
Toyota and Scion recall 2 million vehicles: Camry, Corolla, RAV4, and moreToyota has issued a massive recall affecting 2 million US Toyota and Scion vehicles from the 2007 to 2011 model years. A聽manufacturing problem with the power window master switch could in some cases cause a fire.
Ferrari shares soar after $9.8 billion IPOFerrari鈥檚 shares, which are listed under the apt ticker symbol RACE, rose in morning trading.聽With 17.18 million shares offered, representing about 9 percent of the company, Ferrari鈥檚 listing brought in approximately $893 million for FCA.聽
Volkswagen offices raided, this time in FranceVolkswagen officials said that they are cooperating with French officials to uncover the truth behind the worsening scandal surrounding emissions-test-cheating software聽installed on a range of Volkswagen's diesel vehicles.
2016 Honda Civic revealed: 35 combined mpg starting at $19,475Honda has now released full details on its 10th-generation Civic, including pricing information.聽The best part is that we鈥檒l finally be getting a high-performance Civic Type R, with a prototype based on the Civic Hatchback recently spotted in testing.聽
A fond(ish) farewell to the Dodge ViperFiat Chrysler plans to ax its moderately popular sports car in 2017.聽The Viper first rolled into showrooms in 1992, and its life story is far more complicated than any 23-year-old's should be.
Tesla Motors goes 'no hands鈥� with autopilot softwareTesla has released several key updates to its Model S and Model X vehicles that are essential building blocks to cars that drive fully autonomously.聽
Who's at fault when a self-driving car crashes? 'Us,' say Mercedes and Volvo.Google, Mercedes-Benz, and Volvo have all said that they would accept responsibility for accidents when their computers are at the wheel.聽
The Volkswagen debacle could cost $25 billionThe diesel emissions scandal is going to be very, very expensive for Volkswagen. How expensive? We won't have final figures for months, if not years, but we can do a little back-of-the-envelope math.
How can Volkswagen fix its TDI diesel problem? Six possibilities.Volkswagen's proposals to make its TDI diesel cars compliant with emissions regulations could include software adjustment, engine tweaks, or outright buybacks.聽
