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China tops U.S. as largest auto market in ’09

China tops U.S. as largest auto market in ’09

China overtook the United States as the biggest auto market in 2009 and automakers should see more strong growth this year, an industry group reported Friday.

 

Ford cars to read out Twitter feeds

Ford cars to read out Twitter feeds

The debate over distracted driving ramped up a notch on Thursday as Ford Motor Co. announced technology to let computers read their Twitter feeds to them while they're driving.

 

Driven to Distraction: Despite Risks, Internet Creeps Onto Car Dashboards

Driven to Distraction: Despite Risks, Internet Creeps Onto Car Dashboards

Even as concerns rise about technology distractions for drivers, automakers are rapidly bringing PC features to the dashboard.

 

Review: Ford's Fusion Hybrid pulls ahead

The Ford Fusion Hybrid is the best hybrid model in the U.S. market, according to our reviewer. It is the best in the U.S. in part because it is the best for the U.S.

 

Koenigsegg backs out of plan to buy Saab from GM

Koenigsegg backs out of plan to buy Saab from GM

General Motors Co. says a Swedish specialty car maker has ended plans to buy GM's Saab brand....

 

Cars are approaching ‘auto’ pilot mode

A new breed of prototype automobile can drive without the help of unreliable humans, and major car companies are paying attention.

 

Toyota Returns to Profit

Toyota Returns to Profit

The largest carmaker attributed its unexpected profit to government measures around the world designed to boost sales of environmentally friendly cars and other vehicles.

 

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