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Clint Eastwood Super Bowl Ad Making Waves

Clint Eastwood Super Bowl Ad Making Waves

The plot seemed familiar: A hotshot Hollywood filmmaker shills for a bailed-out car industry, yet another limousine liberal going to bat for big government. Read »

Feb 8, 2012

Stanford Wants to Wirelessly Charge Cars

Stanford Wants to Wirelessly Charge Cars

A team of researchers at Stanford may have found a way to change car travel forever and at the same time change the... Read »

Feb 2, 2012

Tesla Releases Model S Video

Tesla Releases Model S Video

Fremont-based electric car company's Model S is meant to reimagine the entire sedan experience. Read »

Jan 31, 2012

Future Cars, Future Technology

The Future Cars, Future Technology event, hosted by the Western Automotive Journalists in San Jose, on Jan. View »

Jan 24, 2012

BMW Challenges Google's Self-Driving Car

BMW Challenges Google's Self-Driving Car

We've seen plenty of concepts for self-driving cars -- mainly from Google -- but now BMW has thrown their hat into... Read »

Jan 23, 2012

Carmakers Show Off Their Goods at CES

Carmakers Show Off Their Goods at CES

The annual Consumer Electronics Show is known for gadgets but this year's convention in the desert has a heavy... Read »

Jan 11, 2012

Worth the Drive

Worth the Drive

If you don't have your next road trip planned just yet, this is the place for you. Read »

Jan 8, 2012

2012 Silicon Valley International Auto Show

The auto show is the perfect place to learn more about popular green trends in the auto industry and check out the... View »

Jan 7, 2012

U.S. Auto Makers Look for Big 2012

U.S. Auto Makers Look for Big 2012

It's been a long time since Ford has been known for innovative, market-setting cars, but the American giant is... Read »

Dec 28, 2011

BMW Wants You to Yelp and Drive

BMW Wants You to Yelp and Drive

Testing and driving may not be legal but Yelping and driving is, right? At least BMW hopes so. Read »

Dec 22, 2011

Tesla Sedan Gets Final Sticker Price

Tesla Sedan Gets Final Sticker Price

Way back in 2009, when Syfy was spelled "Sci Fi" and DVICE was spelled "device," Tesla Motors... Read »

Dec 21, 2011

Politics Of Safety: the Chevy Volt

Politics Of Safety: the Chevy Volt

Investigation into Chevy Volt batteries catching fire reveals a political battle over electric cars and green... Read »

Dec 13, 2011

Tesla Opens the Door on the Model S

Tesla Opens the Door on the Model S

It may not be a sports car but Tesla's Model S sedan isn't a Prius either. Read »

Nov 14, 2011

Neiman Marcus 2011 Fantasy Gifts

Get ready to do some millionaire Christmas shopping with a look at the Fantasy Gifts offered by Neiman Marcus this... View »

Oct 19, 2011

DeLorean's Return From the Future

DeLorean's Return From the Future

Doc Brown's time traveling DeLorean will be gracing roads again in 2013. Read »

Oct 17, 2011

Tesla Inks Deal With Panasonic to Meet Order Demand

Tesla Inks Deal With Panasonic to Meet Order Demand

Tesla has renewed an agreement with Panasonic to provide batteries for its electric vehicles. Read »

Oct 13, 2011

Bad Traffic Linked to Hybrid Stickers

NBC Bay Area's Bob Redell has one explanation for the recent traffic headaches for drivers. Watch »

Oct 13, 2011

Tesla Rolls Out A New Sedan

Bay Area carmaker Tesla introduced it new car in front of a packed crowd. Watch »

Oct 2, 2011

Spaceship Factory Completed in Mojave Desert

Spaceship Factory Completed in Mojave Desert

Passenger spaceships will be assembled at the Virgin Galactic-Scaled Composites facility Read »

Sep 20, 2011

Taxi Now Cost More in the City

Taxi Now Cost More in the City

People planning to take taxis around San Francisco this Labor Day  holiday weekend should carry a little extra... Read »

Sep 2, 2011

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