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2005-2012 Ford Escape under NHTSA investigation for throttle issues

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a preliminary investigation into the previous generation of the Ford Escape after receiving a defect petition from the North Carolina Consumers Council alleging that these popular sport utility vehicles could be prone to stalling or surging while being driven.
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By: Patrick Rall

Kobe Bryant has much in common with the Ferrari 458 Spider [Video]

MVP Kobe Bryant was recently spotted driving his 2012 Ferrari 458 Spider and Ferrari has just won a prestigious award for the convertible sports car.
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By: Denis Flierl

Nissan's Andy Palmer explains Leaf battery capacity loss to Chelsea Sexton

In an interview that attempts to be straightforward, Nissan EVP Andy Palmer gives what may be the best and clearest to date explanation of the Nissan Leaf battery capacity loss issue.
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By: David Herron

Chelsea Sexton forming Advisory Board to help Nissan learn how to market the Leaf

The Nissan Leaf battery pack capacity loss controversy has exposed a weakness on Nissan's part in communicating openly with Leaf owners, and a new Advisory Board being formed by EV Advocate Chelsea Sexton aims to help Nissan learn how to communicate.
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By: David Herron

Top 3 fun but questionable features from back in the day

Children of the 60s, 70s, and 80s will remember some of the fashionably cool, but often questionable "features" and common modifications made to cars back in the day. Here's some favorites.
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By: Aaron Turpen

Consumer Report Sees The Potential In The Electric Toyota SUV

Consumer Report has just lauded the Toyota RAV4 EV as showing the potential an electric SUV should have. After having driven it, I agree.
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By: Nicolas Zart