Self-driving cars and the law
A consortium of tech and automotive firms are pressing the federal government to develop standards for self-driving cars.
View Article'Time poverty' and other trends with Ford's futurist, Sheryl Connelly
Sheryl Connelly combs through current trends to try and understand tomorrow. She's Ford's staff futurist, and she shares some of her thinking as we approach 2016.
View ArticleDodge Charger Hellcat, Stormtrooper edition
Dodge tricked out a small fleet of its 700hp Hellcats to resemble Star Wars stormtroopers. The result, a muscle car for geeks. Join us for a ride.
View ArticleHow driverless cars could change ride sharing
Could driverless cars becoming a viable reality by 2016? Susan Carpenter explores that question and more this week on the Wheel Thing.
View ArticleOur motor critic's picks for 2016
It was a great year for automakers, with record sales. Things look good for 2016, and our critic, Susan Carpenter highlights some of her best bets for the new year
View ArticleElectric VW van listens to your voice, BWM's i8 Spyder responds to your moves
VW's Budd-e listens and responds to drivers and passengers' voices. BMW's i8 Spyder concept eschews knobs and buttons in favor of hand gestures.
View ArticleA minivan and a coupe try to be sexy, the VLF Force 1 just is
Chrysler and Buick try to bring sexy back with a minivan and a coupe, a new Henrik Fisker designed supercar makes Aston Martin jealous.
View ArticleSupercross superstar Ryan Dungey makes on on the Wheaties Box
Dirt bike champ Ryan Dungey is the first motocross competitor to appear on a Wheaties box. We catch up with him at a grocery store cereal aisle.
View ArticleCan a computer get a driver's license?
A federal agency says the computer in its autonomous car might be considered a "driver" for purposes of regulations. California's DMV seems to disagree
View ArticleWhat you can do, personally, to help combat global warming
Transportation, primarily cars, accounts for as much as a third of all greenhouse gases emitted. Can individuals actually do things to help combat global warming?
View ArticleNo buckin' broncos. A rodeo for commuter rail operators
The LA Metro Rail Roadeo pits operators in a mano y mano that tests their skills wrangling 76 ton commuter trains.
View ArticleBeyond Uber and Lyft, on-demand services focus on moving stuff
Beyond Uber and Lyft, on-demand services focus on moving stuff
View ArticleSix months later, no fix in VW emissions scandal
Six months ago, VW admitted cheating, devising a system to fool emissions testing on its diesel cars. Now a court deadline has passed, and still, no fix.
View ArticleWhere are motorcycles in the ride sharing economy?
Motorcycles are usually the fastest way to get through urban congestion. So how come there's not a two-wheeled version of Uber or Lyft?
View ArticleUntangling electric vehicle tax credits
Government tax credits for electric cars are a great incentive. But they won't last for ever and the rules can be complicated. Here's a primer.
View ArticleSelf-driving cars and the law
A consortium of tech and automotive firms are pressing the federal government to develop standards for self-driving cars.
View ArticleArt students design the car of the future, the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, and...
Go inside the world's most celebrated automotive design school. The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica reinvents the "mom van," and how one amputee would rather bike than drive.
View ArticleDrugged-driving suits, 2017 Bentley Bentayga and 'Manspreading' on public...
Test driving suits that stimulates marijuana's effects, the 2017 Bentley Bentayga combines luxury and power, and the annoying act of "manspreading"
View ArticleVirtual reality driving, bus makeovers, and the 2016 Ducati XDiavel
Test drive a car from your couch. We consult LA tastemakers on redesigning the bus, and ride the 2016 Ducati XDiavel, a new take on a cruiser.
View ArticleKeanu Reeves talks motos, taking back our streets from cars, and the 2016...
Keanu Reeves shows us around his bike shop, Arch Motorcycle Co. Transforming streets for more people - not cars. Our boss Bill Davis critiques the 2016 Cadillac CT6.
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