Get ready for self-driving vehicles soon, says industry insider
Larry Burns, previous R&D chief of GM, is looking forward to self-driving vehicles. He thinks that they will fill entire U.S. fleets by 2020. By 2015, however, customers should get a good look at the technology in easily accessible versions.
Ford announces Focus recall for windshield wiper issue
A Ford Focus recall has been announced, for a faulty wiring harness on the windshield wiper motor. The recall covers more than 140,000 automobiles, all from the 2012 model year.
Debut for 2013 SRT Viper finally here
The Dodge Viper has been extremely missed by a few performance car fans. The new one has been carefully protected, but the date of its public introduction has finally showed up. The 2013 SRT Viper has just been introduced at the New York Auto Show.
After 48 years in same car, 93-year-old brakes
Ninety-three-year-old Rachel Veitch told the media Thursday that she will be driving no more. One of the eldest motorists in the country, Veitch, at 93, has been driving the exact same Mercury Comet Caliente since it was new in 1964.
Ford unleashes 350-horsepower Explorer Sport
Ford is going to produce a performance model of the Explorer SUV, the Explorer Sport. The Sport will generate close to 350 horsepower and goes on sale sometime this year.
Fewer young drivers suggestive of societal change
Once upon a time, teens pined for the day they’d obtain their license; it was a rite of passage. Today, research by the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor finds that teen drivers would rather get around the info superhighway than interstate highway system. Simply put, U.S. teens of driving age prefer having a cell phone in hand, rather than a steering wheel.
Hotel rates going up|Hotel rates are on the rise
Hotels are starting to raise their prices again, as economic recovery is starting to occur and more people are traveling. Charges last month went up by over 7 percent, and they are very likely to continue to increase for some time to come.
2013 Mercedes-Benz G-class hits US in late 2012
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz G-class crop is ready to move outside the box, reports Automotive News. Stylistic flourishes are plentiful. But a V12 choice in the G65 AMG is what has most supporters excited.
Treasury gives thumbs down to Ally IPO
Ally Financial Inc., which sopped up $17.2 billion in U.S. automotive bailout funds, must be cut up, claims the U.S. Treasury. Automotive News reports the Treasury has recommended that auto finance business Ally be split up and sold, preferably back to initial owner General Motors. Bloomberg notes that this has much to do with conjecture that an Ally Financial initial public offering would not be effective.
Fuel economy cut by EPA on BMW 328i
German automaker BMW is most likely not the most joyful camper at this time. The mpg fuel-economy rating for its 328i automatic model has been reduced by the Environmental Protection Agency.
