University Research Links Salmon Death to Tire Dust Chemical
A scientific report from the University of Washington published in the journal Science (via a report in The Seattle Times) has linked 6PPD, a near-universal chemical added to tires as...
Tesla says minorities make up 60% of U.S. workforce, but Blacks, women lag
SAN FRANCISCO -- Tesla Inc. said minorities and others from underrepresented communities make up more than half of its employees in the U.S. and a third of its directors and vice...
Toyota, Lexus plan aggressive lineup overhaul; battery-electric vehicle coming to U.S. in ‘short term’
Editor's note: This version of the story has updated figures from Toyota for the number of new, redesigned or refreshed vehicles along with an updated time frame. The Toyota and...
Lexus UX 200 and UX 250h Sport Edition Arrive in Europe
The Lexus UX subcompact crossover SUV adds a slick new Sport Edition model ... in Europe. Available on both the gas-powered UX 200 and gasoline-electric hybrid UX 250h, the Sport...
Gentex partners with PayByCar to offer motorists touchless pay option for gas
Advanced rearview mirror technologies have made Gentex Corp. a key Tier 1 supplier in the auto industry. Now the Zeeland, Mich., company is pursuing a new mirror function that could...
LEGO Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Can Clamber Across Tiny Trails
It may come as something of a surprise that we haven't seen a Jeep Wrangler made of LEGOs before. After all, LEGO has a knack for recreating history's most popular...
Self-driving vehicles could extend independence for older adults
"That's an awful lot of individuals," said Jean Setzfand, senior vice president of programs at AARP. "We've really sunk our teeth into this whole notion of technology-enabled transportation. We're trying...
AutoX Driverless Chrysler Pacifica Robo-Taxi Hits Road in China
AutoX, a company in China, with offices in San Jose, California and Hong Kong, has released a fleet of driverless, robotic Chrysler Pacifica minivans as part of a taxi service...
Nissan joins GM in exiting auto group backing Trump
WASHINGTON -- Nissan Motor Co. on Friday joined General Motors in exiting a group of automakers that had backed U.S. President Donald Trump in his bid to prevent California from imposing...
Cheap and Cool Cars From the 1980s Worth Buying Today
Let's take a look at some sweet 1980s cars that could even be purchased with the savings from a part-time job. Mind you, that sort of cash isn't going to get...