Latest Stories

Global Vehicles
Transportation

Ford Ponies Up a Friskier 2015 Mustang

The world’s original “pony car” is entering its 50th year of production, with global recognition that is the envy of all but a few American vehicles. The Ford Mustang is really a brand unto...

Feature Image

Technology Report
Transportation

Inside Honda’s New Two-motor 50-mpg Accord Hybrid

The all-new 2014 Accord Hybrid employs Honda’s new i-mmD (intelligent Multi-Mode Drive) two-motor hybrid system for midsize vehicles that debuted earlier this year on the Accord Plug-in...

Feature Image

News
Transportation

Acura RLX Sport Hybrid Has Impressive Economy

The “power costs fuel” rule has been repealed by the 2014 Acura RlX sport hybrid midsize sedan. It’s the most powerful vehicle the Honda luxury division has ever built at 377 hp (281 kW),...

Feature Image

News
Design

Mazda Plots Wankel-powered Range Extenders, HCCI Mild Hybrids

The problem with electric drive systems is that they are too electrified. That’s Mazda’s view, judging from the company’s plans to fortify internal-combustion technology so...

Feature Image

What's Online
Automotive

Deal Gives Fiat 100% Ownership of Chrysler

Fiat S.p.A. on Jan. 1 announced an agreement under which its wholly owned subsidiary Fiat North America LLC will acquire 100% ownership of Chrysler Group LLC by month’s end. Fiat currently own...

Feature Image

News
Energy

Europe’s Latest AV Testing Facilities Key for Swift Autonomy Adoption

Trust, safety, security. Those words form a mantra that needs to be in the forefront of the mind of every engineer, researcher and designer responsible for creating...

Feature Image