Automotive: New Cars, Trucks & Motorcycles

Automotive: New Cars, Trucks & Motorcycles Archive

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How 35.5 MPG Will Change Our Vehicles and the Way We Drive: Analysis President Obama's announcement that new cars and trucks will have to achieve 35.5 miles per gallon by 2016 was soon overshadowed by GM' declaration of bankruptcy. Here's a close look at what the policy changes really mean for the industry.
Off-Road Modders Weigh in on Hummer's Chinese Future GM announced this week it will sell the Hummer brand to Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery Company. But what will it mean for Hummer parts dealers, modders and off-road enthusiasts when the brand's ownership is overseas?
The CODA: Could This Chinese-Electric Come to California? CODA, a battery manufacturer out of Tianjin, China announced that they will have an electric car ready for sale in California by the fall of 2010. Here's what they claim to have in store for the States by next year.
What the Future Holds for GM's Products: Analysis GM, once the world's largest automaker, has followed in Chrysler's footsteps as the second of the big three domestic automakers to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Here's a look at what the future may hold for the GM product.
Can GM Make Electric Vehicles Relevant? Analysis GM bondholders rejected a debt exchange offer from General Motors, moving the company one step closer to bankruptcy. While GM teeters on the brink, development of the much-anticipated Chevy Volt continues.
How the Military Trains Soldiers — To Ride Motorcycles Safely Last year, more U.S. Marines died in motorcycle accidents than were killed in hostile action in Iraq. Now, the Military offers special sportbike training for soldiers to keep them safe on the roads and it seems to be working.
Fastskinz Test Drive: Can a Golf Ball Covering Improve MPGs? We've debunked plenty of fuel-economy gadgets that simply didn't deliver, but none of the devices we've tested so far has addressed aerodynamics. Could a vehicle wrap designed to mimic the dimpled surface of a golf ball improve fuel economy?
8 Cars We Want to See in a Chrysler-Fiat Future (And 4 We Don't) It looks likely that Chrysler will merge with Fiat and the company has an April 30 deadline to get the deal done or face bankruptcy. It’s the perfect time for a little auto-industry armchair quarterbacking. So with an eye on the merger becoming a reality, here are the cars we would kick—and those we...
Year-Long Review of the Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring AWD The CX-7 occupies a particularly sweet spot in the crossover continuum. With a 244-hp turbocharged Four, surprisingly communicative steering and a well-tuned suspension, it feels more like a lithe sport sedan than a lumbering SUV.
Year-Long Review of the Infiniti G35 Sport In the life of every car there’s a bit of fantasy and a whole lot of reality. The typical SUV might promise hardcore off-roading, but delivers the reality of interstates and shopping malls. The G35 conjures images of leafy back roads and empty straightaways.
Year-Long Review of the Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV The 350Z and all-new GT-R may grab headlines, but in many ways the Maxima is Nissan’s most prized nameplate. The Maxima was so popular that at one time it had better name recognition with the American public than Nissan itself.
Year-Long Review of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR For 2008, Mitsu developed an all-new Evo that softens some of those old rough edges. It rides smoother, and the steering has been dialed back from go-kart to merely sports car levels. We chose the MR, which brims with Mitsu’s latest technology.
Year-Long Review of the Hyundai Veracruz Limited Even in this enlightened age, many people find it hard to square their hip self-image with the purchase of a minivan. Crossover vehicles let a lot of drivers off the hook with vehicles like the Hyundai Veracruz.
Year-Long Review of the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon First drive impressions are certainly useful, but at PM we also like to find out how a vehicle handles over the long haul. After twelve months with our rock-ready red Jeep Wrangler Rubicon: Here’s our final take
7 Geeky Tech Designs from the 2009 Society of Automotive Engineers World Congress Automotive engineers from around the world converge on Detroit every year for a four-day summit of information sharing and networking. While few companies display the real gee-whiz stuff, there's still plenty of cool new tech on display.
The Footprint of Air Pressure: CO₂ Comparison Since Tata Motors announced plans to build an air-powered car, the world has been buzzing. But is using the grid to compress air and, in turn, run an engine, any more efficient? We crunched the numbers to find out.
Cornell Auto X-Prize Team: From Mule to Frankenstein-Style Aerodynamic Hybrid (With Video!) The Progressive Automotive X-Prize has thrown down the gauntlet—offering $7.5 million for a fast, affordable 100-mpg automobile—and Cornell University students are facing the challenge. We have been following the group from the beginning.
Does Insurance Institute Crash Study Conflict with Fuel-Economy Standards?: Analysis On Tuesday, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety released a study that confirmed what many of us have known for a long time: When two cars collide, the lighter one usually loses. Does this mean that small cars are necessarily less safe? Not exactly.
Ford's New Geekmobile: Buzzword, 2009 New York Auto Show At the 2009 New York Auto Show, Popular Mechanics technology editor Glenn Derene takes a look at the Ford Transit Connect Family One Concept. Wi-Fi, Bluethooth, RFID tags, and Opera-based browsing—this is one high-tech van.
Live Pictures from the 2009 New York Auto Show Popular Mechanics is on the scene at the 2009 New York Auto Show. Here are the latest unveils and beauty shots live from the show. Check back in—we will continue to update this story from the show floor with every new car there is.
Where are they Now? 9 Auto X Prize Team Updates Last year, we checked in with some of the most promising startups for the $10 million Progressive Automotive X-Prize competition. Here’s a look at what the X Prize teams have been doing—and how far they have to go—to prepare for race day.
Tesla Model S Sedan Unveiled: 300 Mile Range for Sub-$50,000 Tesla, the company that brought us the electric Roadster, unveiled the Model S, a five-seat sedan, earlier today in California. With a base price just shy of $50,000, this electric car will be far more accessible than the company's roaster, whose starting price is more than twice that amount.
Solar Racer Test Drive: Inside the U. Mich's Sun-Powered Car It looks like a UFO, starts like a turtle, is covered with 2726 solar cells and runs as long as the sun shines. PM's Detroit editor Larry Webster goes behind the wheel of the Continuum, the University of Michigan's sun-powered car. (Published in the April 2009 issue)
Two Wheels or Four? Ducati Bike vs. Honda Fit The best way to grin through roller-coaster fuel prices and a down economy is to choose an efficient vehicle that delivers plenty of thrills for under $20,000. So, what’ll it be: a subcompact or an exotic Italian bike? (Published in the April 2009 issue)
Top 5 Fun, Fuel-Efficient European Cars (You Can't Get in America) There may be no better crystal ball to see what environmental solutions the world's automakers have in store for us than the Geneva Motor Show. PM picks the five best cars to have a blast with on the road while staying easy on the environment.
2009 Chicago Auto Show Photos: New Cars Revealed on the Floor of Chicago The drift racing Hyundai Genesis, the 2010Ford Taurus SHO, the new Dodge Ram–the Chicago Auto Show came with its share of solid reveals this year. Here are photos live from the floor with some interesting–and strange–showroom bling.
Car Maintenance Quiz: How Do Your Automotive Skills Stack Up? You may think you know how to change your oil, tires and oil filter, but are you really doing it the right way? Test your car expertise against Senior Popular Mechanics Automotive Editor Mike Allen--he might just teach you something new.
The Secret Seven: The Top Presidential Limousines of All Time President Obama’s new beast of a Cadillac is the latest in a long line of rides stretching back to 1899. But the Secret Service didn’t get serious about presidential transportation until 1939 when they acquired…well, that’s where this list begins.
10 Hot New Bikes at the 2009 New York City Cycle World Motorcycle Show Though this year produced precious few all-new introductions at the Cycle World International Motorcycle Show, there were plenty of cool bikes—and that included the wild, weird and downright wacky bikes. Here are our top 10 picks from the show.
2009 Detroit Auto Show Photos: New Cars Revealed on the Floor of Detroit The 2009 Detroit Auto Show had some great concepts, slick sedans and plenty of EVs, hybrids and diesels. We were there for all the big reveals, clicking away. Here are our top pics from the floor of the 2009 Detroit Auto Show.
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