Transport Theory

This nifty gadget will analyze your current driving habits and predict the right electric car for you.

August 24, 2011 9:17am | By Ami Cholia

Toyota Motorsport GmbH expects its EV, sporting a high-performance powertrain and dual electric motors, to surpass the existing lap record at Germany's Nurburgring on August 29.

2 | August 24, 2011 4:00am | By Channtal Fleischfresser

The U.S. DOT announces its second large-scale investment in railway infrastructure this month, looking to improve the nation's busiest rail line, the Northeast Corridor.

3 | August 23, 2011 4:00am | By Channtal Fleischfresser

Volkswagen's new model, the up!, promises to combine fuel economy, space efficiency, safety features, and accessible financing options for the urban driver.

6 | August 22, 2011 4:00am | By Channtal Fleischfresser

Of the ten top-selling subcompact car models, only two were produced by American companies.

1 | August 18, 2011 3:50pm | By Channtal Fleischfresser

General Motors announced that it plans to create a production version of the Cadillac Converj Concept

1 | August 18, 2011 11:55am | By Ami Cholia

Luca di Montezemolo said in a recent interview that he does not think electric cars are an important step forward and has no plans for an electric Ferrari.

21 | August 17, 2011 4:00am | By Channtal Fleischfresser

EV range skeptics take note: a German-built electric car recently traveled 1,013 miles on a single battery charge.

47 | August 16, 2011 4:00am | By Channtal Fleischfresser

A new web application allows parked drivers to auction off their parking spaces to others searching for an open spot.

7 | August 15, 2011 4:29am | By Channtal Fleischfresser

The U.S. DOT has released a combined $782 million to several states to develop American-made rail systems and create manufacturing jobs.

8 | August 12, 2011 4:00am | By Channtal Fleischfresser

The Pagani Huayra was expected to launch in the U.S. later this year, but the NHTSA denied the automaker an airbag exemption.

6 | August 10, 2011 4:00am | By Channtal Fleischfresser

Drivers competing with their on-board GPS systems' estimated times of arrival create a safety hazard, according to a new U.K. study.

5 | August 9, 2011 4:08am | By Channtal Fleischfresser

Ford is combining interactive gaming elements to its 2012 Focus test drive to attract younger buyers.

5 | August 8, 2011 4:00am | By Channtal Fleischfresser

Nissan's new technology will allow owners of its Leaf EV to use the car's electricity to power their homes in the event of a blackout.

19 | August 5, 2011 4:47am | By Channtal Fleischfresser

Toyota is developing safety features for its cars that would include a heart rate monitor built into the steering wheel.

8 | August 4, 2011 4:00am | By Channtal Fleischfresser

The 2012 Honda Civic has scored too low on Consumer Reports' testing to be recommended to buyers.

1 | August 2, 2011 3:48am | By Channtal Fleischfresser

The Japanese automaker bested multinationals like 3M, Siemens, and Johnson & Johnson to be ranked as the most environmentally-conscious brand.

2 | August 1, 2011 4:00am | By Channtal Fleischfresser

A new management system - Midtown In Motion - in New York City, will allow city traffic engineers to readjust traffic lights based on where congestion is the highest as an attempt to ease gridlock...

14 | July 21, 2011 10:04am | By Ami Cholia

Could switching your car's status to "farm equipment" really save you 15% or more on car insurance?

2 | July 14, 2011 4:15am | By Channtal Fleischfresser

A Spanish town makes a novel attempt to get its citizens to use public transportation.

9 | July 13, 2011 3:30am | By Channtal Fleischfresser