In addition to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the N.T.S.B. will investigate a Florida crash involving a Tesla operating in Autopilot mode.
Congressional Study Faults Highway Agency Over Testing of Guardrails
The report responded to concerns about a widely used guardrail system involved in lawsuits over injuries to drivers and passengers.
Speed Up, Slowpoke, or Get a Ticket
Laws targeting slow drivers in the left lane are being introduced in more states with the goal of reducing congestion and accidents.
Ford Explorers Under Scrutiny for Exhaust Fumes Inside Vehicle
The company and its dealers have tried to solve the problem in the past, but only if owners complained.
Wheels: Makers of Self-Driving Cars Ask What to Do With Human Nature
The difficulty of getting drivers to take control of automated cars when necessary has prompted many automakers to take people out of the equation.
Driven: Video Review: The New Audi Q7 Drops to Fighting Weight
The big three-row Audi S.U.V. that has been produced for over a decade returns for 2017 lighter and stuffed with family-friendly technology.
U.S. Safety Agency Investigates Another Tesla Crash Involving Autopilot
As safety officials opened an inquiry into a Pennsylvania accident, a witness to the fatal Florida Tesla crash described a car that did not slow down even after impact.
Tesla and Google Take Different Roads to Self-Driving Car
Two self-driving car pioneers have distinct views of the role of the person behind the wheel.
As Self-Driving Cars Hit the Road, Innovation Is Outpacing Insurance
The recent death involving Tesla’s Autopilot feature underscored the technology’s risks. But the advances have gotten ahead of insurers’ ability to factor self-driving systems into their policies.
U.S. Auto Sales Growth Falls Short of Estimates
Robust demand for pickups and S.U.V.s pushed up U.S. auto sales in June, but General Motors, Toyota Motor and Volkswagen sold fewer vehicles.
Your Money Adviser: New Cars Are Too Expensive for the Typical Family, Study Finds
An analysis from Bankrate.com found that median-income households in the 50 largest cities could not afford the average price of a new car.
BMW Announces Self-Driving Car a Day After a Tesla Fatality Is Confirmed
The German company said it would produce the car, to be called the iNext, in cooperation with Mobileye of Israel and the semiconductor maker Intel.
Self-Driving Tesla Was Involved in Fatal Crash, U.S. Says
The federal highway safety agency said that the driver of a Tesla on “autopilot” died in a crash in May, thought to be the first death in a self-driving car.
Wheels: Owner’s Manual, Out of the Glove Box and Onto the App
Automakers are putting the owner’s manual online and onscreen, knowing today’s drivers are unlikely to read the print version.
Driven: Video Review: Hyundai’s Plug-In Sonata Saves Fuel With Understatement
The conservatively handsome and roomy Sonata Plug-in Hybrid, Hyundai’s entry in a field with few competitors, doesn’t look like a science experiment.
U.S. Warns Honda and Acura Owners to Replace Airbags
The transportation secretary, Anthony Foxx, said certain 2001-3 Hondas and Acuras needed to be repaired immediately because of faulty Takata airbags.
Toyota Recalls 1.4 Million Vehicles for Airbag Problem
The automaker said the airbags had not been supplied by Takata, though the defect described is similar to one that led to the Takata recalls.
VW’s U.S. Diesel Settlement Clears Just One Financial Hurdle
The carmaker agreed on Tuesday to pay up to $14.7 billion to settle claims in the United States, but the final financial toll may well be far higher.
What the Volkswagen Settlement Could Mean for Car Owners
The company’s proposed deal includes an offer to buy back or fix faulty diesels — and either way, additional cash compensation of up to $10,000.
In VW Showrooms, There Is Little to Show From the Settlement
For the 600 American Volkswagen dealerships, the company plans in some cases to pay them only a fraction of the prescandal value of the tainted vehicles.
Takata Chief Executive to Resign as Financial Pressure Mounts
The departure of Shigehisa Takada comes as the embattled car parts supplier deals with the fallout from the largest automotive recall in history.
Volkswagen to Pay $14.7 Billion to Settle Diesel Claims in U.S.
The automaker, federal officials and lawyers for a half-million diesel owners have reached a deal meant to resolve a big piece of the emissions cheating scandal.
Takata Airbag Linked to Another Death in Malaysia
A woman was killed over the weekend after an accident in a Honda. The company said the car had been recalled, but had not been brought in for repairs.
Volkswagen Faces Long Road Ahead, Even After a Civil Settlement
A broad settlement that is expected to dwarf all previous deals is taking shape, but the Justice Department is still investigating criminal charges.
American Drivers Regain Appetite for Gas Guzzlers
Setting aside concerns about global warming, consumers are unloading hybrid and electric vehicles in favor of bigger cars, pickups and S.U.V.s.
Wheels: When the Car’s Gear Shifter Is Too Clever by Half
Automobile electronics have freed designers from mechanical constraints — but also from the tactile clues that tell us whether a car is safely in Park.
Should Your Driverless Car Hit a Pedestrian to Save Your Life?
Surveys show that people generally believe autonomous vehicles should make an emergency decision for the greatest good — except if it might kill them.
Maserati Recalls 13,000 Cars for Fiat Chrysler Gearshift Issue
The recall announcement by Maserati, which is owned by Fiat Chrysler, involves the Quattroporte and Ghibli models.
Grand Cherokee Product Placement Becomes Awkward for Fox
The S.U.V. featured in “Independence Day: Resurgence,” has gained notoriety after being involved in a crash that killed the actor Anton Yelchin.
Fiat Chrysler Moves Up Gearshift Repairs After Death of Anton Yelchin
The death of Anton Yelchin, which might be linked to a faulty gearshift in the Jeep Grand Cherokee, might have accelerated the repair schedule.
Risks Higher for Front-Seat Passengers in Some S.U.V. Crashes, Tests Show
The Toyota RAV4 got a “poor” passenger-side rating, and the Subaru Forester and Nissan Rogue only “marginal,” in crash tests conducted by a safety group.
Driven: Video Review: Lamborghini Huracán LP 580-2 Is a Rear-Drive Dream
The supercar is the rear-drive version of the all-wheel-drive LP 610-4, but there is more fun in the corners with the 580.
Deal Professor: Tesla’s Plan to Buy SolarCity Has Major Flaws
Tesla’s stock fell more than 8 percent on Wednesday, as investors viewed the deal as a bailout of SolarCity, one that could sink both companies.
Mitsubishi Predicts $1.39 Billion Loss After Fuel Economy Fraud
The net loss, forecast for the fiscal year to March, would be Mitsubishi’s first in eight years.
Volkswagen Shareholders Air Grievances at Annual Meeting
The carmaker’s investors had a lot to complain about on Wednesday, but whether those complaints will make any difference is another question.
Elon Musk Aims to Shore Up SolarCity by Having Tesla Buy It
The entrepreneur argues a “sustainable energy company” comprising the two ventures makes sense, but investors may take some convincing.
Anton Yelchin’s Death Highlights a Known Issue With Jeeps
The Jeep model involved in the death of the actor over the weekend has had a gearshift problem previously identified by federal regulators.
DealBook: Why Uber Keeps Raising Billions
An unspoken strategy behind Uber’s aggressive fund-raising may be an effort to starve its rivals of capital.
Jeep That Crushed Anton Yelchin Had Been Recalled
The actor’s Jeep, which rolled backward and killed him, had been recalled for a gearshift problem that could leave it accidentally in neutral.
Martin Winterkorn, Ex-C.E.O. of Volkswagen, Is Under Investigation
Mr. Winterkorn, who resigned in September, is the first member of the carmaker’s top management to be identified as a suspect in the emissions scandal.
Volkswagen Looks to Deal With Cost Problems, but Faces Constraints
The carmaker said it would increase the number of battery-powered cars it sells and cut spending on research and development, but it will find it tough to reduce its work force.
Driven: Mazda’s CX-9: A Crossover That’s a Treat for Parents
Mazda has updated the CX-9 with aggressive styling and a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with more torque than the 6-cylinder it replaced.
Wheels: Skeptics of Self-Driving Cars Span Generations
According to surveys, no matter the age, American drivers see potential benefits in autonomous vehicles, but they want to be sure the technology works.
Driven: Video Review: Porsche 911 Redesign Is Revved Up
With the 2017 model year, all 911s are turbocharged, a change that loyalists may approach with trepidation.
Wheels: Formula 1 Development Tool Now at Hand for the Family Sedan
McLaren says its sophisticated simulation system could radically improve the speed and efficiency of developing ordinary passenger cars.
For Driverless Cars, Citylike Test Sites Offer the Unpredictable
Testing is being conducted at controlled, secretive locations like Mcity in Michigan because the number of unforeseen challenges on the road is almost limitless.
Uber Rolls Out App Improvements to Meet Driver Demands
Uber is changing its app to address driver demands, including making it easier for them to take breaks and helping them find places to buy inexpensive gas.
Wheels: Chrysler Hopes New Pacifica Can Make Minivan Cool
A reinvented model uses improved fold-flat back seats, high-definition video screens and a sculptured design to overcome a stodgy image.
Driven: Video Review: With Pacifica, Chrysler Makes the Minivan Relevant
The company moves the defunct Pacifica’s name over to the defunct Town & Country, producing a minivan that is handsome and supremely useful.
App Smart: Games Put Auto Racing Action in the Palm of Your Hand
Three racing apps offer striking graphics along with a choice of cars, situations and degrees of control.
U.S. May Auto Sales Down 6 Percent; Sedan Sales Weak
Sales in the United States fell 6 percent for the month, with General Motors, Ford Motor and other manufacturers reporting declines.
Automakers Still Selling Cars With Riskiest Takata Airbags
New models from Toyota, Volkswagen, Fiat Chrysler and Mitsubishi are still being fitted with defective airbags and will need to be eventually recalled.
Volkswagen Reports Profit Drop as It Grapples With Emissions Scandal
The results come as the German carmaker takes steps to recover from its diesel emissions scandal, while pushing through an overhaul across its 12-brand group.
Japan Recalls 7 Million More Cars With Takata Airbags
The widening auto-safety scandal added to questions about how the Japanese company would pay to fix millions of cars.
Driven: Video Review: The Mercedes G550’s Primal Appeal Endures
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