Cars
Edmunds: Spooktacular Car Tech
Whether it's a ghostly image that makes objects seemingly disappear or a spectral presence turning the steering wheel, modern cars are loaded with more tricks than a haunted house.
VW Recalls Jettas to Fix Fuel Leaks that Can Cause Fires
Volkswagen is recalling more than 218,000 Jetta sedans in the U.S. to fix a fuel leak problem that can cause fires. The recall covers certain cars from the 2016 through 2018 model years.
Automaker Daimler Rebounds after Lockdowns, Raises Outlook
Daimler, the maker of Mercedes-Benz luxury cars and Freightliner trucks, saw third-quarter profit rebound as the company clamped down on costs and auto sales recovered after the coronavirus lockdowns.
Self-Driving Shuttle Debuts in High-Traffic Virginia Spot
The future of transportation arrived in northern Virginia, looking like a big blue toaster on wheels that seats six and drives itself through the region's notorious traffic.
Edmunds: What Is the Best Vehicle for a Family of Five?
Trucks and SUVs are the de facto family vehicles. But what about the go-to family vehicle from a generation ago, the minivan? Edmunds' experts set out to determine what type of family vehicle is the most versatile.
Tesla 'Full Self-Driving' Vehicles Can't Drive Themselves
Tesla sent out its "full self-driving" software to a small group of owners who will test it on public roads. But buried on its website is a disclaimer that the $8,000 system doesn't make the vehicles autonomous.
Tesla Posts Net Profit for Fifth Straight Quarter
The electric car and solar panel maker said Wednesday that it made $331 million, or 27 cents per share, for its fifth-straight profitable quarter.
An Electric Hummer? Battery-Powered Trucks Head to Showrooms
Seven auto companies have plans to roll out new battery-powered pickup trucks over the next two years, aiming to cash in on a popular and lucrative market for expensive vehicles.
Edmunds: Car Value Myths, Busted
You've probably heard over the years a number of tips or myths regarding the value of your car. Edmunds' experts analyzed the most popular car value myths to find the truth behind them.
Used Vehicle Prices Up as Supply Sinks, but Relief is Coming
It cost a whole lot more to buy a used SUV, car, truck or van last month than it did before the coronavirus hit, and that almost singlehandedly caused September's modest consumer price increase.
Edmunds Compares 2020 Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 Hybrids
Is the CR-V's all-around goodness enough to overcome Toyota's hybrid expertise? Edmunds' team of expert reviewers compare the 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid and 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid to determine a winner.
Exploding Takata Air Bag Inflator Kills Arizona Driver
Another person has been killed by an exploding Takata air bag inflator, bringing the worldwide death toll to at least 26.
Edmunds Highlights Small Cars under $25K
Consumers looking for an inexpensive set of wheels still have options. Edmunds' experts have recommended five models that are either going away in 2020 or may not be around for much longer.
Uber, Lyft Look to Kill California Law on App-Based Drivers
Californians are being asked decide if Uber, Lyft and other app-based drivers should remain independent contractors or be eligible for the benefits that come with being company employees.
Former Audi Chief on Trial in VW Diesel Emissions Scandal
The former head of Volkswagen's Audi luxury car division and three others went on trial Wednesday on charges related to the company's cheating on diesel car emissions tests.
Bavarian Leader Backs California-Style Deadline for Gas Cars
The governor of Bavaria, the state that's home to German automakers BMW and Audi, has backed a deadline for phasing out gasoline-powered vehicles akin to the 2035 date proposed by California.
Connected Cars Can Lie, Posing a New Threat to Smart Cities
In the near future, just one car transmitting fake data could cause enormous traffic jams, and several attack cars could work together to shut down whole areas.
Edmunds: Why Electric Vehicle Ranges Vary from EPA Estimate
You've probably heard the phrase "your mileage may vary" with regard to how your fuel economy compares to the EPA estimate. Edmunds has found, however, that the variance can be even greater with an EV.
China Auto Show Forging Ahead Under Anti-Virus Controls
The first event for the CEO of Swedish electric car brand Polestar at this month's Beijing auto show: A two-week quarantine in a hotel.
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.
Lexus & EDGE Red Carpet Social
Join Scott Nevins, Edge Media Network and Lexus as they host a Red Carpet Social to benefit the William Way LGBT Community Center, honoring 50 years of the LGBT civil rights movement in Philadelphia.