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Tesla CEO Elon Musk's Next Big Bet Rides on Better Batteries
Tesla is working on new battery technology that CEO Elon Musk says will enable the company within the next three years to make more affordable cars that can travel dramatically longer distances on a single charge.
Edmunds Compares New Kia K5 Against Honda Accord
Edmunds' experts performed a full evaluation of the Kia K5 to answer the question: Is it better than the Honda Accord?
Consumer Prices Up 0.4% in August as Used Car Prices Surge
U.S. consumer prices rose 0.4% in August as used car prices surged by the largest amount in 51 years, the Labor Department reported Friday.
Edmunds: Best Crossover SUVs for Towing
RV and trailer sales greatly increased this summer as consumers sought out vacations while remaining socially distant during the pandemic. But what's the best vehicle to tow them?
Hyundai Warns Owners to Park Outside, Recalls 180,000 SUVs
For the second time this month, Hyundai is telling some SUV owners to park outdoors because an electrical short in a computer could cause vehicles to catch fire.
Mexico VW Dealership Apologizes over Nazi Photos
A VW dealership in Mexico City apologized Tuesday for a photo hanging in its offices that showed a VW bug at a Nazi rally and the automaker pledged to take unspecified "actions" in the case.
Scandal-Tarnished Nissan Shows Off Production Innovation
Nissan says it has developed a new way to produce high-tech auto parts that highlights the Japanese automaker's engineering finesse, even as it faces a criminal trial in an ongoing scandal.
As Pandemic Raged, Roadways Became Speedways
Some drivers took advantage of roads and highways emptied by the coronavirus pandemic by pushing well past the speed limit, a trend that continues even as states try to get back to normal.
Study: Electronics Could Stop 40% of Big Truck Rear Crashes
Safety features such as automatic emergency braking and forward collision warnings could prevent more than 40% of crashes in which semis rear-end other vehicles, a new study has found.
Mercedes-Benz Unveils New Flagship S-Class Sedan
Daimler AG on Wednesday unveiled the new version of its Mercedes-Benz S-Class luxury sedan, the company's most important model and one it hopes will generate fat profits.
Edmunds: Now is a Great Time to Sell or Trade in Your Car
Historically, Labor Day weekend is an opportune moment to get a great deal on a new vehicle. But this time around, the great deal could very well come about by selling or trading in your car.
Uber to Require that Passengers Provide Face Mask Selfies
Mask slackers will now have to provide photographic proof they're wearing a face covering before boarding an Uber.
Tesla Targeted in Failed Ransomware Extortion Scheme
In a tweet, Tesla CEO Elon Musk solved a mystery involving a 27-year-old Russian, an insider at an unnamed corporation and an alleged million-dollar payment offered to help trigger a ransomware extortion attack.
Edmunds: Is It Time for a Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle?
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles — typically abbreviated as PHEVs — make up a very small percentage of vehicle sales, but they can be a smart pick for a certain kind of shopper.
Sometime Soon, Your Car Will Park Itself in Urban Garages
Although the backers won't say when the technology could be in widespread use, they say it's one benefit from autonomous-car research that is coming sooner rather than later.
Indy 500 Does Its Best to Shine as Show Goes on in Pandemic
The Indianapolis 500 has been stripped almost to the bone for the 104th running of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing."
Chinese Electric Car Brand NIO Looks at Expansion Abroad
Chinese electric car brand NIO plans to start expanding to Western markets next year and might export a battery-swapping service that could help it compete with rival Tesla, the company's chairman said Thursday.
Edmunds: When to Buy New Instead of Used
A rule of thumb for car buying is that a used vehicle will provide greater savings and better value than a new vehicle. But "better value" isn't applicable to every car, especially right now.
Edmunds: Top Picks for Road Trip Vehicles with Maximum Range
A typical gasoline-powered vehicle can make it about 300-400 miles before needing to stop for gas. Edmunds' experts have evaluated four vehicles with significantly greater-than-average EPA-estimated ranges.
Fiat Chrysler Calls GM's Bribery Allegations 'Preposterous'
Allegations by General Motors that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles bribed union officials are "preposterous" and read like a script from a "third-rate spy movie," FCA lawyers wrote in court documents filed Monday.