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Study: Firefox users pay less for car insurance than users of other browsers

Car insurance aggregator CoverHound compared the average rates users of major browsers pay for insurance, and named Firefox the bargain champ.

Allstate: July 4 is the deadliest day on America’s roads

July 4 is the deadliest day on America's roads, Allstate and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety say.

Belgium’s Minerva Auto returns from the dead with an improbable supercar

The Minerva J.M. Brabazon couples an esoteric name with a high tech plug-in hybrid power train. Minerva Auto says it will reach a top speed of 249 mph.

BMW’s i8 Roadster wins Concept Car of the Year award, debut set for 2014?

The BMW i8 Roadster received a North American Concept Car of the Year award for Best Production Preview.

GM and Honda announce hydrogen fuel cell collaboration: Can they bring hydrogen to the mainstream?

General Motors and Honda will collaborate on hydrogen fuel cell technology with plans for a 2020 system solution for the gas and fuel cells.

Happy 60th birthday to the iconic Chevrolet Corvette

The Corvette has been in continuous production for 60 years, but the road hasn't always been smooth.

New 2014 Mazda3 loses the smile, gains plentiful tech in a sharp new package

The 2014 Mazda3 borrows the Kodo design language of the Mazda6 and CX-5, and has a list of gadgets as long as a dragstrip.

Tata Nano Emax: The world’s cheapest car goes green with CNG bi-fuel option

The Tata Nano Emax can switch between gasoline and compressed natural gas (CNG) with the flick of a switch, but can't do much else.

Sticker shock never felt so good: Aston Martin V12 Vantage S priced at $185,995

The Aston Martin V12 Vantage S' 205 mph top speed should make it worth every penny of its six-figure asking price.

Tesla’s 90-second battery swaps are faster than pumping gas

Tesla Motors demonstrated its battery pack swapping system live, saying it's faster and easier than pumping gas.

Ford’s ‘Electronic Brake Light’ uses wireless tech to shorten stopping distances

The Ford Electronic Brake Light is the latest manifestation of vehicle-to-vehicle communications technology, which allows cars to "talk" to each other.

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray does 0 to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray will deliver performance worthy of its name at a (relatively) low price.

Return of Shelby? Ford may add GT 350, Mach 1 models to the Mustang lineup

The Ford Shelby GT 350 name may outlive the current GT 500, attaching itself to an all-new performance Mustang in 2016.

Ford ads SiriusXM Internet Radio app to Sync AppLink option list

Ford Sync AppLink will get a new app in the form of SiriusXM Internet Radio, allowing drivers to customize their high tech listening experience.

Is Argentina’s Bucci Special supercar nothing more than V12-powered vaporware?

The Bucci Special is a highly unusual super car from a highly unusual country of origin, which makes determining its feasibility that much harder.

Mitsubishi unveils Lancer Evolution and Outlander Pikes Peak safety cars

Mitsubishi is participating in the 2013 Pikes Peak Hill Climb, but even if its cars don't finish, this cool looking Lancer Evo and Outlander will show the flag.

2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante unveiled, and it’s a stunner

The 2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante has the stunning looks of the Vanquish coupe, with the added drama of top-down motoring.

They grow up so fast: Tesla makes first-ever Model S recall for improperly installed seats

The Tesla Model S was the subject of its maker's first recall. Tesla says rear seat bracket welds could have been weakened by faulty installation.

Stop ‘n swap: Tesla confirms swappable battery packs for Model S

Tesla Motors' long-rumored swappable battery pack will see the light of day this week at the company's Hawthorne, California design studio.

Frankfurt 2013: Lamborghini preparing Gallardo replacement for debut

Lamborghini is prepping a replacement for its entry level supercar, with the same V10 engine and a lightweight carbon fiber body.

Supercar builders combine with Rossion’s purchase of Mosler

Mosler Automotive, known for cars that are brutally fast and brutally ugly, has been purchased by fellow smalltime carbuilder Rossion.

Reuters: Fisker lost $35,000 on each Karma plug-in hybrid it built

Fisker Automotive's tortured existence is a revealed in a new Reuter's report.
Concept cars of the past 1956 GM Firebird II

Driving Our Dreams: Yesterday’s futuristic concept cars still charm

Mercedes to launch ‘Car-to-X’ vehicle-to-vehicle communication tech

Car-to-X, Mercedes' newest safety feature, will allow vehicles to share information on road conditions.

2014 Cadillac CTS moves up in size, style, and price

The 2014 Cadillac CTS will start at $46,025, with a loaded Vsport model going for $59,995.

AAA study: Voice controls may keep drivers’ eyes on the road, but they’re still distracting

Voice controls may help drivers keep their eyes on the road, but a new study suggests that they don't prevent distraction.

SSC unveils the 1,350 hp heart of its Veyron-fighting Tuatara supercar

The SSC Tuatara supercar hopes to challenge the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport's world speed record with a turbo V8 from Nelson Racing Engines.

Could Gorilla Glass make the jump from smartphone screen to car windshield?

Gorilla Glass could replace conventional laminate automotive glass in the near future, Corning senior vice president Jeffrey Evenson says.

BMW: 100,000 people want to test drive the i3 electric city car

The BMW i3's official debut is still a few months away, but its maker says customers are already expressing interest.

Incoming Toyota chairman has a new Supra sports car on his wish list

Toyota's collaboration with BMW could yield a midsize sports car that would slot above the GT86/Scion FR-S in the company's lineup.

Maserati promises turbocharged engines, “sporty feel” for Levante SUV

The Maserati Levante SUV will borrow its engines, transmission, and all-wheel drive system from the Ghibli and Quattroporte sedans.

Hydrogen fuel cell-powered Audi A7 trials set for August

An Audi A7 with a hydrogen fuel cell powertrain will begin testing this summer, joining Audi's line of experimental and production "tron" cars.

SEAT unveils Leon Verde prototype plug-in hybrid

The SEAT Leon Verde looks good on paper, but it won't go into production anytime soon.

Robo-bike: V2V inter-vehicle communication tech experiment takes to two wheels

V2V communication tech, which allows vehicles to "talk" to each other and anticipate crashes. Still in testing, it's making the jump from cars to bikes.