Jenny King

A worker staffs the auto parts production line in the Bosch factory in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, on Jan. 11, 2017. A new study has concluded that a proposed border tariff would raise vehicle prices, but a renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement could help automakers.

Leaving NAFTA, imposing tariffs would drive up vehicle prices: study

June 1, 2019 at 7:02 a.m.

While a proposed border adjustment tax on goods including cars and trucks appears to have been pulled off the political stove by House Republicans, the North American Free Trade Agreement...

What’s in a name? For luxury automakers, it’s numbers

August 18, 2019 at 4:56 p.m.

What's in a name — especially if it is a mix of letters and numbers? Makers of luxury and near-luxury vehicles are leading the way in complex names, choosing and...

New car buyers unwilling to pay for advanced safety features

June 1, 2019 at 6:47 a.m.

Traffic fatalities in the U.S. could be reduced by a third and billions of related dollars saved if new car buyers would be more willing to pay for driver assistance...

People watch as a 2016 Jeep Wrangler maneuvered the test track at Camp Jeep during the Chicago Auto Show Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

Do auto shows sell cars? Absolutely

June 1, 2019 at 6:40 a.m.

The auto industry is humming along; sales are recovering in Europe, skyrocketing in China, and nearing pre-recession highs in the U.S. The future appears even brighter judging by increased attendance...

The Mercedes-Benz F 015 autonomous driving automobile made its debut at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show.

Consumers welcome the future of self-driving cars: study

June 1, 2019 at 6:39 a.m.

Will our beloved dual-exhaust, high-horsepower coupes and sedans be relegated to hobby status over the next 20 years? According to survey results released in January by Boston Consulting Group, a...

Motor home ownership isn't for everyone -- but it might be for you, if you do your due diligence before purchasing an RV.

Motor homing: What’s your price for flight?

June 1, 2019 at 6:37 a.m.

Blame wet feet. It took several days of rain on a Colorado family vacation to move Julianne Vanden Wyngaard from tent camper to motor home owner. "I thought when cooking...

This is the car for those who want Porsche performance and Prius technology. OK, that's not exactly it: There is nothing Prius-like about this car except that it too has hybrid technology. Apparently, Porsche figured that building a car with 608 bhp that can go from 0 to 60 in the blink of two eyes was just too easy, so it had to add in some electric motors and such. Too bad James Dean isn't around to try out this beast. Then again, Patrick Dempsey is.

High-performance hybrids help power Detroit auto show

August 18, 2019 at 4:50 p.m.

The North American International Auto Show in Detroit has always been known for power and performance but in 2014 the industry was also showcasing technology that includes alternative sources of...

Warm up engine first? In cold weather, it’s not an idle question

June 4, 2019 at 8:56 a.m.

Slower commutes in messy weather aren't the only reason drivers notice a drop in cold-weather fuel economy. The simple act of starting and driving a car in, say, 20-degree temperatures...

V-6 vs. V-8: Does size matter for fuel economy?

June 1, 2019 at 6:26 a.m.

The David-and-Goliath controversy continues when it comes to engines and fuel economy, especially gas mileage at highway speeds. Mike Anderson, General Motors global chief engineer for Ecotec engines, says both...

A Toyota Highlander fuel-cell test in 2008 achieved an estimated range of 431 miles.

Toyota: Fuel cells, yes; diesels, no

June 1, 2019 at 6:25 a.m.

DETROIT — A gas-electric hybrid system is essential to Toyota's future product plans. But the automaker also plans to introduce a hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle in 2015, and will continue to...

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