Infotainment, Automation Boost New-Vehicle Appeal

Improvements in infotainment systems and increased availability of advanced driver assistance systems are making customers increasingly satisfied with their new vehicles, according to the J.D. Power 2019 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout Study.

Hybrid Technologies Demos Lithium-Powered Vehicles at 2008 Alt Expo and Plug-In America Event

MOORESVILLE, NC – Hybrid Technologies provided more than 75 test drives of its popular LiVTM FLASH, an electric version of the BMW Mini Cooper at the ALT Expo.

2016 MINI Clubman Starts at $24,950

The revamped 2016 MINI Clubman wagon will start at $24,950 when it goes on sale in January with several updates from the outgoing model.

Budget of Beverly Hills First to Offer New Mini for Rent

ReachNow Ceases Ride-Hailing and Carsharing Service

ReachNow announced it will no longer be offering its services in three major cities effective immediately. This comes after ReachNow enters a merger under BMW and Daimler AG.

5 Automakers File to Defend California's Emission Standards

Five OEMs — Ford, VW, BMW, Honda and Volvo — filed a motion to intervene on the side of the EPA in California's authority to set its own emissions standards under the Clean Air Act.

NADA Predicts 1.2% Decline in 2020 New Car Sales

Analysts found that, as in 2018, consumers continued to abandon car segments in 2019. Light trucks are on track to account for more than 70% of overall new-car sales for 2019, while cars will account for less than 30% of new-car sales.

IIHS Crash-Tests Compact SUVs for Passenger Safety

Five out of seven small SUVs recently evaluated by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) have earned good ratings for occupant protection in a passenger-side small overlap front crash.

2008 Chevy Tahoe Hybrid and GMC Yukon Hybrid Feature Two-Mode Hybrid Powertrain

DETROIT --- The 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid and the 2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid are the first personal-size vehicles featuring an advanced two-mode hybrid powertrain.