2016 Chevy Malibu advances safety, fuel economy
Chevrolet has struggled to become a player in the mid-sized sedan segment, which accounts for sales of about 2.4 million vehicles annually and is dominated by the Toyota Camry, Honda...
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Voice recognition, phone connectivity fail new car owners
Getting a phone connected to a car and getting the car to understand voice commands are the two most frequently reported problems in late model vehicles, according to new J.D....
Tesla, Buick Regal make Consumer Reports top ten of 2015
Three U.S. models cracked Consumer Reports' list of its top picks in 10 automobile categories this year, and Buick became the first domestic brand to land in the magazine's annual...
Four reasons Apple may build electric cars
Is Apple really setting its sights on developing electric cars? Although the computer and smartphone giant has yet to comment, the answer seems to be "yes." Last week the Wall...
Buick aims young with launch of Cascada convertible
General Motors is once again trying to breathe life into its Buick brand, this time with the Cascada convertible. The sixth model in Buick's lineup, the Cascada was unveiled Sunday...
New pickups rock Detroit, roll into 2015
Toyota to General Motors: Bring it on. The Japanese automaker delivered a counterpunch this week in the mid-size truck segment with the unveiling of an all-new Toyota Tacoma. The Detroit...
Chevy Bolt poised to be first mainstream electric car success
For years automakers have failed to make an electric car with the two qualities most drivers demand: a long driving range and a low sticker price. Tesla Motors addressed half...
Majority of recalled vehicles have not been repaired
Each day, attorney Terry Harris sets out in his trusty 2002 Honda Civic, which has 150,000 miles — and has been recalled for a variety of defects considered dangerous by...
Best of the L.A. Auto Show: Editors’ Picks
PICKS OF THE SHOW: Once the stepchild of the auto show circuit, the Los Angeles Auto Show is now among the premier shows in the world. It splits prestige with...
Honda Odyssey excels at minivan crash tests; Nissan Quest fails terribly
Several minivans – including the Nissan Quest, the Chrysler Town & Country and its twin, the Dodge Grand Caravan -- don't do a good job of protecting occupants in crashes...