Mirai Means “The Future”: Toyota’s Production Fuel Cell Car

From the people who created the first mass-produced hybrid passenger car, the Prius, comes the first mass- produced hydrogen-powered passenger car, the Mirai. Yes, Toyota is making another big bet on the future.

The BLOODHOUND Disassembled

This is the BLOODHOUND: Yes, it is a rocket car.

Hyundai Plans Two More Assembly Plants in China

Hyundai Motor Co., which operates three assembly plants in China, says it will open two more there in 2016 and 2017.

Tesla Offers Performance Upgrade for Roadster EV Owners

Tesla Motors Inc. is developing a next-generation battery upgrade for its Lotus Elise-based Roadster electric car.

Ward’s 10-Best Engine List Includes First Fuel-Cell System

This year's "10 Best Engines" list from WardsAuto.com includes a 707-hp supercharged V-8, turbocharged 3-cylinder engine, an all-electric battery system and for the first time a fuel-cell power source.

McLaren Adds Even More Specialness

This year McLaren Automotive will produce approximately 1,400 cars in its remarkable manufacturing facility, the McLaren Production Centre, in Woking, Surrey, England.

Ford Hires Analytics Expert to Speed Connectivity Options

Ford Motor Co. has hired Paul Ballew, a former sales analyst at General Motors Co., to help accelerate the company's rollout of connectivity and autonomous driving features.

Renault Shows Three Advanced-Engine Prototypes

Renault SA has unveiled three next-generation powertrain prototypes: a mild diesel hybrid; a 2-cylinder, two-stroke diesel; and a light-duty electric delivery system for urban applications.

Iowa to Debut Smartphone Driver’s License

The state of Iowa plans to roll out a mobile app next year that substitutes for the usual plastic driver's license, The Des Moines Register reports.

Takata Tightens Quality Demands for Suppliers

Beleaguered airbag supplier Takata Corp. is demanding tighter quality control for its 100-company supply base, Reuters reports.