Honda released a teaser picture of its Civic wagon concept. The teaser shows a design flair that critics have said is lacking in the current Civic hatchback. The coupe-style window line avoids a boxy look in favor of styling that recalls more expensive wagons such as the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake.
The Nissan Leaf was Europe’s top-selling electric car with a volume of 5,341 units, which was well below the company’s 2012 target of 9,000. Optimism about electric cars is fading as manufacturers scale back investment in response to weak sales.
Google Inc. sees self-driving cars being available to consumers in three to five years. Regulators and the insurance industry aren’t so sure it can happen that quickly.
