Motor
Detroit unsure over the future of green cars
The US auto industry remains unsold over the future of "green cars" such as electrics and hybrids, as carmakers struggle with the first steps in a market most agree shows promise over the long term.
Aston Martin Cygnet in Hong Kong
A brief video feature from Aston Martin. TheAutoChannel.com has complete details on the Cygnet.
No more talking behind the wheel: Scientists develop system that can shut down your cell phone while you're driving
Researchers have discovered how to stop drivers using their phones when they are behind the wheel without affecting use for passengers.
Chevrolet Volt Battery Issues Growing, Safety Findings May Have Been Suppressed
Following on from the announcement that GM is looking at redesigning the Chevrolet Volt’s lithium-ion battery system in the wake of several highly publicized fires resulting from test crashes, comes further news that both the automaker and the Nat...
Astonishing accident involving eight Ferraris 'world's most expensive car crash'
A fleet of high-performance cars, including eight Ferraris, has been involved in one of the most expensive accidents in history after an astonishing multi-car pile-up in Japan.
2nd electric car battery fire involving Chevy Volt
Federal officials say they are investigating the safety of lithium-ion battery in General Motors Co.'s Chevrolet Volt after a second battery fire following crash-testing of the electric car.
Radioactive Used Cars Being Sold in Japan
Cars that were contaminated by radiation during the March nuclear meltdown in Japan are finding their way into the reeling nation's used car market.
Gov't cameras in your car? E-toll patent hints at Big Brotherish future
Imagine that you couldn't drive on major highways without agreeing to put a camera in your car -- one that could film either the occupants or the vehicle’s surroundings and transmit the images back to a central office for inspection.
Texting while driving 'more dangerous than thought'
Texting or emailing while driving is more dangerous than previously thought, according to a new study of the behavior.
Mind-reading car could drive you round the bend
One of the world's largest motor manufacturers is working with scientists based in Switzerland to design a car that can read its driver's mind and predict his or her next move.
Daimler to Test Smart Electric Cars in Hong Kong as Smog Worsens
Daimler AG (DAI), the world’s second- largest manufacturer of luxury cars, will provide a trial version of its Smart electric car to partners in Hong Kong as the city battles record pollution.
Volkswagen Up! City Car to Challenge Toyota
Volkswagen AG (VOW) will roll out the new Up! city car next month to tap growing demand for small, fuel- efficient vehicles as Europe’s biggest automaker aims to claim the industry’s top global sales position.
Driver using two cell phones gets 12 month driving ban
UK man convicted a mobile phone while driving, having no insurance and not being in a position to have proper control
Putin Test Drives Europe's Cheapest Car, Takes 5 Attempts To Start
Russian PM Vladimir Putin has a hard time starting up the "Lada Granta," marketed as Europe's "cheapest car." This happened during a visit to the Autovaz car plant in Samara region.
Nissan To Fix 5,300 Leaf Electric Cars
Nissan Motor Co. says it is conducting a service campaign on 5,300 Nissan Leaf electric cars in the North American, Japanese and European markets to fix a potential software flaw that could keep the vehicles from restarting after they are turned off.
Chevy Recalls Cruze After A Steering Wheel Falls Off
Imagine turning your car’s steering wheel, or giving it a gentle tug, and having it break away from the steering column. Now you’re speeding along holding the suddenly useless wheel. It sounds like a vision from a cartoon, or every driver’s night...
For Sale: Hong Kong's Biggest Yacht
Last week, one of Hong Kong’s richest businessmen put his 65-meter yacht, Ambrosia III, up for sale. The sale of the yacht, the city’s biggest, is being handled by Monaco-based brokerage firm Yachting Partners International. (The asking price was ...
Is this the REAL final frontier? Sir Richard Branson unveils plan to pilot mini-submarine to deepest point of every ocean
Sir Richard Branson plans to pilot a mini-submarine to the bottom of one of the planet's deepest oceans in his latest record-breaking adventure.
EU to ban cars from cities by 2050
Cars will be banned from London and all other cities across Europe under a draconian EU masterplan to cut CO2 emissions by 60 per cent over the next 40 years.
South Carolina Considers Alternate Penalties for Drivers Caught Going Slightly Above Speed Limit
South Carolina is considering a bill that would allow police to slap $150 tickets on motorists caught driving less than 10 mph over the limit --10 times the current minimum -- but let them skip reporting the tickets to shield low-speed offenders f...