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Midsize cars safer in crashes than luxury or near-luxury brands: IIHS

The Honda Accord is among 13 vehicles that qualified for the IIHS' TOP SAFETY PICK+ award.

You’d think paying a few more bucks for a luxury car over a more affordable “family” car might better insure your safety in the event of a crash, wouldn’t you? Not according to a new report by the Ins...

U.S. auto sales up 13 percent in 2012, best since before the recession

Volkswagen saw the greatest sales improvement in U.S. among automakers in 2012, with a 35 percent increase from the previous year.

Strong U.S. sales in December capped a remarkable year for the auto industry - especially Japanese brands - and 2013 should be even better.

Subaru issues recall notice to over 600,000 car owners for potential fire risk

The 2010 Subaru Outback is among the models potentially by the recall.

Subaru is recalling as many as 634,000 vehicles in the United States for potential lighting problems that could lead to smoke or fire, according to U.S. safety regulators.

New Bentley is world's fastest four-seat convertible

With a top speed of 202 mph, the Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible is the new fastest four-seat convertible in the world.

Bentley has released the first official images and performance stats for its new flagship soft-top, the Continental GT Speed Convertible, ahead of its official launch at the Detroit Auto Show on Janua...

Avis buying Zipcar for nearly $500 million

Car share giant Zipcar has been bought by car rental company Avis for $491.2 million.

Avis is buying Zipcar for $491.2 million, expanding its offerings from traditional car rentals to car sharing services.

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Review: 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase

The base 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost starts at $290,000.

It seems appropriate, as 2012 wraps and the world seems to careen ever-more off its rocker, to end the year with a Rolls-Royce review.

Wireless charging may be key to electric vehicle success

Plug-in electric vehicle charging could becoming a thing of the past if wireless charging is adopted.

As the name suggests, wireless charging allows current to pass to a battery without a physical connection; the technology is already appearing in smartphones and other mobile devices and there are gre...

Late December is prime time for auto bargains, say consumer advocates

Many consumers are unaware of unadvertised deals during the week between Christmas and New Year's Day.

Santa Claus bring you a new car this year? Me either. But if you’ve still got your heart set on a new ride, there isn’t a better time slot than between December 26 and January 1, say experts.

Nearly half of teen drivers use smartphones while driving

Almost half of young drivers admit to using their phone while behind the wheel.

A new survey finds that 44% of European drivers aged between 17 and 25 use their phone without a hands-free kit when behind the wheel.

Comparing gun control to automobile safety is a flawed argument

The government does not require, as a condition of granting a license, having a direct experience of losing tire traction on a sheet of hidden ice and successfully steering out of it without hitting a...

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Avis buying Zipcar for nearly $500 million

Car share giant Zipcar has been bought by car rental company Avis for $491.2 million.

Avis is buying Zipcar for $491.2 million, expanding its offerings from traditional car rentals to car sharing services.

Review: 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase

The base 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost starts at $290,000.

It seems appropriate, as 2012 wraps and the world seems to careen ever-more off its rocker, to end the year with a Rolls-Royce review.

Ford sales up 7 percent, on track to sell 2.2 million cars in 2012

Ford sales climbed by 7 percent this year, and are expected to reach 2.2 million cars.

Ford Motor Co is on track to sell 2.2 million cars under its main brand this year, up 7 percent from 2011, the automaker said on Saturday, but the company has acknowledged losing market share as it st...

Toyota on track to sell 9.7 million vehicles this year, up 22% from 2011

Toyota is prepared to set a sales record for 2012.

Toyota expects to sell a record 9.7 million vehicles this year, bouncing back by 22 percent from a disaster-struck 2011. It has set an even higher target of 9.91 million vehicles for 2013.

Electric cars fail to make buzz due to lack of interest, study says

A new study suggests that American interest in electric cars is lacking.

Just four cities - San Jose, San Francisco, Chicago and Boston - report liking the plug-in vehicles they’ve bought and look forward to buying more over time. Everyone else in America, not so much.

New Hyundai technology may use smartphones to unlock doors, adjust seats, and more

Hyundai's Connected Car concept allows users to open the door with their smartphones.

Hyundai's Connected Car concept uses NFC technology to allow users to open and close doors with their phone.

Wireless charging may be key to electric vehicle success

Plug-in electric vehicle charging could becoming a thing of the past if wireless charging is adopted.

As the name suggests, wireless charging allows current to pass to a battery without a physical connection; the technology is already appearing in smartphones and other mobile devices and there are gre...

Late December is prime time for auto bargains, say consumer advocates

Many consumers are unaware of unadvertised deals during the week between Christmas and New Year's Day.

Santa Claus bring you a new car this year? Me either. But if you’ve still got your heart set on a new ride, there isn’t a better time slot than between December 26 and January 1, say experts.

Subaru leads in crash safety

The Subaru Outback is one of the Top Safety Picks from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Nobody thinks they’re going to have a fender-bender today, but if you have to have one, you’d best have it in a Subaru, say experts. Each of the company’s models - the 2013MY Subaru Forester, Impreza,...

A limited edition Beetle that can rock

The Volkswagen Beetle Fender Limited Edition is ready to rock with its jet-black paint scheme.

Volkswagen has teamed up with guitar maker Fender for a limited edition rock music-inspired Beetle.

Camry scores "Poor" rating in new crash test

A front-corner test on the Toyota Camry earned the top-selling car a "Poor" rating.

The Toyota Camry, the best-selling car in the U.S., performed poorly this year in a new crash test and failed to get the best safety rating from an insurance industry group.

Nearly half of teen drivers use smartphones while driving

Almost half of young drivers admit to using their phone while behind the wheel.

A new survey finds that 44% of European drivers aged between 17 and 25 use their phone without a hands-free kit when behind the wheel.

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Batman-themed Kia Optima SX

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 10: Kia Motors America and DC Entertainment unveil Batman-Inspired Car To Benefit "We Can Be Heroes" at Time Warner Center on October 10, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for DC Entertainment)

This custom Kia Optima from DC Entertainment is styled after the famous caped crusader.

Top 10 muscle cars

With a current value of $35,000, the 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 is the most affordable muscle car on the list. Its lower value doesn't mean less power—the W-30 model still manages to pack 370 horsepower and 500 pound-feet of torque.

Total Car Score runs down the top 10 supercars from the muscle car era.

11 affordable sports cars

New exterior styling on this 2013 model was welcomed by reviewers, along with power bumps on the two available engines. Reviewers noted the car's quality steering and brakes as well as its comparatively long powertrain warranty - only matched by the Mitsub

Let's face it - who doesn't want to burn rubber in a hot sports car? Find out which are the best value for their price.

Glory days of automotive design

1938 Talbot-Lago T-150SS at the Mullin Automotive Museum

The Mullin Automotive Museum in Oxnard, California celebrates the Art Deco age of the automobile. The museum houses some of the world's rarest--and most expensive--cars, ranging from the Hispano-Suiza Xenia to the "Million Franc" Delahaye to the Bugatti Atlantic.

Classic cars of Cuba

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Nostalgia runs high on the streets of Cuba, where around 60,000 cars from the 1950s still on the road.

Chevrolet celebrates 60 years of Corvette

The 1961 model looks like a real slice of Americana in this publicity photo for the car. Four taillights on the Corvette became a standard in 1961 and remain so today. The car had a base price of $3,934 in '61 - roughly $30,500 in 2012 dollars. The 1961 mo

As Chevrolet gets ready to launch the redesigned 2014 Corvette, a look at the car's incarnations through the years.

The many rides of James Bond

A James Bond classic! The DB5 first emerged in Goldfinger as James Bond's go-to auto, and more recently was featured in "Casino Royale," with Daniel Craig's Bond winning the car in a poker game. The car will be Bond's again in "Skyfall." The DB5 on display

With the release of Agent 007's latest outing, "Skyfall," comes a new fleet of tricked out rides. Check out some of the coolest cars from the Bond archive.

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