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Buick has magic magnets for AWD and isn't afraid to use them

Buick's new drivetrain technology for all-wheel-drive vehicles includes "magic magnets" to anticipate slippage before it happens, giving greater responsiveness to the all-new Encore crossover.
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By: Aaron Turpen

The Volvo Polestar S60 Concept releases the beast in LA

Beneath the bright lights of the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show, Volvo will release the beast lurking within the Polestar S60 Concept, a sexy 508-horsepower, lightning-quick, glamorous beauty, built by Volvo's official performance partner.
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By: Don Bain

Alternative Energy Test Drives at the LA Auto Show

The Los Angeles Auto Show is one of the best show of hands on experience with the latest cars about to hit dealerships. Find out what alternative energy cars will be there and how they feel.
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By: Nicolas Zart

Japanese 2013 Nissan Leaf announced, offering more electric car for lower price

The Japanese version of the 2013 Nissan Leaf will offer better efficiency, more features, longer driving range, and a lower entry price, and if this holds true for the American version, it will mean a whole new ballgame for the Leaf.
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By: David Herron

Chrysler builds a 2013 Dodge Dart police car for Belvidere Illinois

The 2013 Dodge Dart is built in Belvidere Illinois and while the local police currently use Dodge Charger Pursuit models, they were unable to have a police car built by the production facility in their own town – until now – as the Chrysler Group produced one special new Dart clad in police livery for the Belvidere police department.
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By: Patrick Rall

GE will buy 2000 Ford C-Max vehicles and Ford will promote GE's alternative fueling stations

Ford and General Electric’s collaboration on alternative energy vehicles has a surprise if one looks deeper. The "alternative" is not necessarily a green power source.
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By: John Goreham

Honda introduces tiny new 1.6L high-performance diesel

Honda will introduce a new small-displacement diesel engine as part of their Earth Dreams Technology series in Europe. The tiny 1.6L diesel will appear in the Civic in 2013 with class-leading power and torque.
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By: Aaron Turpen