Monthly Archives: January 2014

Formula E car makes first public demonstration run at CES

The worlds first Formula E all-electric racing car was driven in public for the first time Monday, Jan. 6, 2014, at the International CES in Las Vegas.

Honda recalls 2014 Acura RLX vehicles

Honda recalls 2014 Acura RLX vehicles

Honda is recalling certain model year 2014 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured Aug. 7, 2012, through Nov. 5, 2013, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

the Fisker Karma becomes VL Destino

the Fisker Karma becomes the VL Destino

This is the new face of the Fisker Karma, the luxury plug-in hybrid whose parent company went to the wall last year. But it’s not only the Karma’s gap-toothed grin that’s disappeared: its plug-in hybrid powertrain has bitten the dust, too, replaced by a GM-sourced V8 – a supercharged lump boasting 638hp and 640lb ft.

Driverless cars need legal framework

Driverless cars need legal framework - Photo/Julie Jacobson

Hydrogen- and solar-powered vehicles are on the streets. So are cars that can get you through stop-and-go traffic while you sit back and send texts from behind the wheel. Cars are even using radar, ultrasonic waves and cameras to jump into the passing lane and get around slowpokes.

Ford’s Fiesta back in Japan despite past failure

Ford's Fiesta back in Japan despite past failure- AP Photo/Koji Sasahara

Ford’s Fiesta compact is back in Japan despite failing a decade ago in a market dominated by Toyota and other powerful local brands that specialize in small cars.