Hyundai Plans U.S. Debut for Fuel-Cell Vehicle in 2014

Hyundai Motor Co. says it will begin leasing a small number of fuel cell-powered Tucson crossover vehicles in California next spring.

Honeywell Turbo Findings on U.S. Diesel Perceptions. Really?

Honeywell Turbo Findings on U.S. Diesel Perceptions. Really?

According to a survey conducted for Honeywell Turbo Technologies, while a majority of Americans—70%--have never driven a diesel-powered car or truck: 59% say that using diesel fuel is more fuel efficient that using gasoline 65% say that diesel engines can output more power than gasoline engines   And what is even more fascinating is that when Millennnials (under 35 years old) were asked about how they determine whether a car is “fun to drive,” fuel economy (23%) trumps both speed (16%) and horsepower (8%). Presumably “fun to drive” has a different connotation for those of us who are older than 35.

NHTSA Opens Investigation of Tesla Fires

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating whether a flaw in the Tesla Model S electric sedan can lead to a fire if the battery compartment is damaged.

Opel, Union Close to Deal on Bochum Severance

General Motors Co.'s Opel unit has agreed with IG Metall union representatives at its assembly plant in Bochum, Germany, on a tentative plan to preserve about 900 jobs for workers from the factory.

Storms Disrupt Subaru Production in Indiana

Strong storms that swept through the Midwest on Sunday damaged Subaru's assembly plant in Lafayette, Ind., and halted production on Monday, Automotive News reports.

Chinese Maker Honored for Crash Test Facility

China's BYD Ltd. Co. has won the 2013 Crash Test Facility of the Year award from Automotive Testing Technology International magazine.

Hyundai Testing Gasoline-Fueled Diesel Engine

Hyundai Motor Co. plans to begin U.S. road tests next year of an experimental gasoline compression-ignition engine in a fleet of Sonata midsize sedans to determine whether the fuel-saving technology should be put into production.

BMW’s Big Gamble in Carbon Fiber

BMW AG aims to sell a relatively modest 10,000 of its new $47,000 electric i3 city car next year.

BMW’s Bets on Carbon Fiber

BMW AG expects to sell only about 10,000 of its new €35,000 electric i3 city car next year.

The Art of the Bike: Caterham Bikes

The Art of the Bike: Caterham Bikes

This is the Caterham Seven 620R.