Mercedes-Benz has just reported their best sales month ever for the brand, and with the launch of the new 2014 CLA-Class and soon-to-launch GLA-Class, it could be a harbinger of things to come.

Two Japanese rivals, Nissan and Toyota, are battling it out with continuously variable transmission (CVT) technology, with the focus being primarily on whether to shift or not to shift. That is the question behind the Shift Wars. Now let's consider the answer.

The CEATEC Innovation Awards Grand Prix is a big deal in technology, with the winner being chosen by journalists from the U.S. in information technology and consumer electronics. For the first time ever, an automaker has won that award. Even the CEO of Toyota tried the Nissan LEAF Autonomous Drive out.

The forces for CHAdeMO just got a big backer in the form of Tesla Motors, the second largest seller of all electric cars in the world behind Nissan who also supports the CHAdeMO fast charging standard.

Tesla Motors clear communication following lurid reporting of a car fire this week seems to have defused what could have been a major public relations crisis.

Nissan has announced MSRPs for the 2014 Pathfinder, which is now on sale at dealerships nationally. Base model begins at $28,850 with the premium model at $41,350.

Nissan has issued a voluntary recall on Infiniti M35 and M45 models in Japan and the U.S., citing a sensor failure that can lead to engine shutdown. Find out who it effects and what the problem is.

Combining ultra-light weight and extremely good aerodynamics, the XL-1 is an extremely efficient car at over 260 miles/gallon fuel efficiency.

Tesla Motors gives their explanation of the recent Tesla Model S car fire, saying the car's safety systems worked as designed, and that the Model S is safer than gasoline cars.

A new way to pay for electric car charging shows a possible future of open easy charging station access.