Is Past Prologue: Mustangs Then and Jaguars Tomorrow

This is a picture of the interior of the 1994 Ford Mustang, the fourth generation of the venerable vehicle: While it is certainly stylish—for 1994—one notable aspect is the steering wheel: in 1990 the Mustang got a driver’s side airbag as standard equipment.

Mercedes Unveils Industry's First Hybrid Fuel Cell Vehicle

Daimler AG says its upcoming Mercedes-Benz GLC F-Cell fuel cell vehicle will include a plugin hybrid system to extend driving range.  

Tesla’s Autopilot Feature Deemed Partly to Blame in Fatal Crash

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board has concluded that Tesla Inc.’s semi-autonomous Autopilot feature was partly to blame for a crash 15 months ago that killed one of the carmaker’s customers.

UPDATE: U.S. Sets New Guidance for Developers of Autonomous Vehicles

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao says the department’s updated “Vision for Safety: 2.0” clarifies federal guidance for self-driving-vehicle developers but “is not an enforcement document.”

GM Gets “Real” with Latest Self-Driving Chevy Bolt

General Motors Co. has officially unveiled the third-generation of its prototype self-driving Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle.

Study: Half of Vehicle Owners Open to Autonomous Cars

A new study conducted by AutoPacific Inc. finds that half of vehicle owners categorize self-driving vehicles as a "good idea" and one in four say they are interested in owning one.

Adient, Autoliv Team Up on Self-Driving Car Interiors

Adient plc and Autoliv Inc. are collaborating on seating and other interior systems for autonomous vehicles.

Toyota Unlikely to Launch Another Diesel

Toyota Motor Corp. says it isn’t likely to develop another diesel-powered car, following reports of similar moves by Subaru and Porsche.

DOT to Reveal Updated Guidelines for Self-Driving Cars

Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao is scheduled to present revised guidelines today for developers and sellers of autonomous vehicles.

China to Ban Gasoline, Diesel Engines

China’s central government confirms it is developing a plan to ban the production and sale of vehicles powered by fossil fuels.