Building a Business
Why Tesla Is Opening Showrooms Where Cars Can’t Be Purchased
The latest showroom is in Michigan, a state famously opposed to direct-to-consumer vehicle sales.
By Nina Zipkin
Cars | Page 8
Business News
Ford CEO Mark Fields Looks to a Future Beyond Car Ownership
How the automaker will survive when most people no longer need a car.
Business News
Ford Going Ahead With Moving Small Car Production to Mexico
President-elect Donald Trump has criticized Ford for the decision to shift production of Focus small cars to Mexico in 2018, and said he would consider levying tariffs on Mexican-made Fords.
By Reuters
Business News
Samsung to Buy Car Tech Firm Harman for $8 Billion in South Korea’s Biggest Overseas Deal
The electronics giant previously shunned big acquisitions, and the latest deal underscores a strategic shift as the company tries to break into the high-barrier automotive industry where it has little track record.
By Reuters
Business News
Corolla, Toyota’s Car for the Masses, Turns 50
Here are some milestones along the way of Toyota Corolla's success and where it stands today.
By Reuters
Tech
Here’s Navdy, a New Gadget That Can Make Your Old Car Smart
A hands-on review of a device that allows you to get directions and receive messages projected onto a transparent screen on your dash.
By Jason Fell
Tech
You Won’t Believe This Luxe New Car Is a Volvo
It has a built-in refrigerator and crystal glassware.
By Linda Lacina
Business News
Toyota Invests in Car-sharing Service
Automakers have been scrambling to partner with tech firms to head off competition from self-driving cars and car sharing services that threaten to eventually trim demand for car ownership.
By Reuters
Building a Business
Feds to Car Makers: Make Sure You’re Ready for Cyberattacks
The DOT's best practices aim to reduce the probability of a cyberattack or mitigate a successful intrusion.
Business News
Tesla and Its Rivals Joust Over How to Put Self-Driving Cars on the Road
No automaker, including Tesla, currently offers a fully self-driving car, although most major manufacturers and suppliers are working furiously on different technology suites to enable vehicles to drive themselves.
By Reuters
Building a Business
Google, Automakers Object to California Rules for Self-Driving Cars
They raised a litany of concerns about California's proposal at a hearing in Sacramento on Wednesday.
By Reuters
Business News
Tesla Says Self-Driving Hardware Will Be Built Into All Its Cars
The company said that its Model S and Model X electric cars are already being produced with the new hardware, which includes eight cameras, 12 updated sensors and radar with faster processing.
By Reuters
Business News
Tesla Roadster Prototype Up for Auction Starting at $1 Million
It's the 32nd prototype out of 33 made, has just 18,000 miles and was never originally sold to the public.
By Steve Dent
Building a Business
How Ford Created a Huge Market by Lowering its Prices
By creating cars cheap enough for almost anyone to buy, Henry Ford built a billion-dollar company.
By Richard Koch
Building a Business
Google Makes Progress on Self-Driving Cars as it Hits the 2 Million Mile Mark
The search giant has been a leader in testing autonomous vehicles on public roads, prompting traditional carmakers to step up their self-driving plans.
By Reuters
Business News
Costco Is Becoming One of the Best Places to Buy a Car Thanks to This Huge Perk
Costco has one major perk that traditional car dealerships lack: fixed prices.
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
What’s the Right Car for Hauling 2,000 Burritos?
Three food startups explain how they chose their fleet.
Building a Business
Your Next Company Car Might Be an Uber
The latest way ridesharing is shaping business.
Business News
Renault, Nissan Partner with Microsoft for Connected Car Technology
The services, based on Microsoft's Azure cloud service, will include advanced navigation, predictive maintenance and over-the-air software updates.
By Reuters
Business News
Why Apple’s Project Titan Is Not About Building a Car
If Cupertino was killing Project Titan, why would it bring back Bob Mansfield?
By Tim Bajarin
Building a Business
Google Self-Driving Car Involved in Another Crash
The Google car was driving autonomously at the time of the crash, but was not at fault.
Thought Leaders
This App Helps Students Navigate the Road to Getting Their Driver’s Licenses
In lieu of in-person classes, Aceable steers teens towards their driver's licenses via mobile app. Now it's expanding to industries that require professional certifications.
Business News
Volkswagen Modified a Beetle to Get Porsche-Like Speed
A highly modified Beetle LSR reached 205mph.
By Tom Brant
Business News
GM Sets Bolt Electric Car Price at $37,495
The Bolt will have a driving range of 238 miles on a full charge, substantially more than any currently available electric vehicle at a similar price.
By Reuters
Business News
U.S. May Seek Power to Pre-Approve Self-Driving Car Technology
The government currently allows automakers to self-certify that vehicles comply with safety standards.
By Reuters