Honda recalling 46,000 vans to fix rear doors published on February 22nd, 2012 at 09:50 AM Honda is recalling nearly 46,000 Odyssey minivans in the U.S. because the rear doors can fall on people unexpectedly, and have on at least two occasions.
Battery car start-ups race to prove critics wrong published on February 22nd, 2012 at 09:50 AM Fisker Automotive and Tesla Automotive have run into speedbumps on the road to producing a viable battery car. But they aren't giving up.
Nevada first state to authorize driverless cars published on February 21st, 2012 at 09:50 AM The Jetsons would feel right at home in Nevada -- which this month became the first state in the nation to formally approve legislation authorizing the use of autonomous vehicles on its roadways.
Group names top female-friendly car dealers published on February 17th, 2012 at 09:50 AM Women are more likely than men to express frustration at the car buying experience. But that’s beginning to change thanks to women who are using word-of-mouth and social media to get the word about which dealers to patronize and which to avoid.
The Obama administration wants automakers to put limits on vehicle technologies that permit texting and cellphone calling when a car is moving.
Chrysler drops application for government loan published on February 16th, 2012 at 09:50 AM Chrysler withdrew an application on Thursday for a U.S. government loan worth more than $3 billion to help it make more fuel efficient cars and trucks.
Nevada OK's regulations for self-driving cars published on February 16th, 2012 at 09:50 AM Nevada is envisioning a day when taxicabs might shuttle fares without a driver, or people with medical conditions that make them ineligible for a license could get around with a virtual chauffeur.
The case for Obamacare as a plot to up car sales published on February 16th, 2012 at 09:50 AM An attorney challenging President Barack Obama's landmark healthcare law before the U.S. Supreme Court said on Thursday that Congress could require Americans to buy a car or other product if people were compelled to obtain medical insurance.
GM earnings hint at threat from Europe's widening woes published on February 16th, 2012 at 09:50 AM General Motors Thursday became the latest American employer to report that the deepening economic slowdown in Europe has begun to take a toll on corporate profits.
A Valuable Victory published on February 22nd, 2012 at 05:24 PM It's been a rocky couple months for Kurt Busch. But the Phoenix Racing driver could get his career back on track with a trip to Victory Lane at this year's Daytona 500, writes Tim Tuttle.
Top 12 Sprint Cup drivers published on February 22nd, 2012 at 05:24 PM Who's the driver to beat in Sprint Cup this season? Seven SI.com writers voted and the result will surprise no one: Jimmie Johnson. Find out how they ranked the rest of the field here.
SI.com's Top 10 Sprint Cup teams entering '12 season published on February 22nd, 2012 at 05:24 PM Which Sprint Cup team will capture the most checkers this season? Hendrick Motorsports, and its lineup of Jimmie Johnson, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon and Kasey Kahne, was the unanimous selection among SI.com's seven-writer panel. See how Lars Anderson, Cary Estes, Brant James, Dustin Long, Bruce Martin, Cory McCartney and Tim Tuttle ranked the rest of the Top 10 below. A first-place vote was worth 10 points, a last-place vote was worth one point.
Drivers mull concussions published on February 21st, 2012 at 05:24 PM DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) If Michael Waltrip were to count up all the concussions he has sustained over a NASCAR career that stretches back nearly 30 years, he'd certainly hit 10 - and probably keep going.
Jeremy Mayfield calls criminal charges 'baseless' published on February 20th, 2012 at 05:24 PM CATAWBA, N.C. (AP) -- Former race car driver Jeremy Mayfield says the new criminal charges against him are "baseless" and suggests he's the target of a conspiracy involving NASCAR and law enforcement officials.
IndyCar teams still adjusting to safer, faster cars published on February 20th, 2012 at 05:24 PM BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (AP) Dario Franchitti and the rest of the IndyCar drivers and teams are still in the homework phase a month from the season opener, getting a handle on new cars that are deemed safer and swifter.
Edwards, Biffle claim front row for Daytona 500 published on February 19th, 2012 at 05:24 PM Roush Fenway Racing owns the front row of the Daytona 500. Carl Edwards captured the pole for the season opener with a fast lap of 194.738 mph, while Greg Biffle qualified second.
Ky. Busch edges Stewart at Shootout published on February 18th, 2012 at 05:24 PM Kyle Busch passed Tony Stewart on the outside at the finish line after a double-file restart to claim Saturday night's Budweiser Shootout by .01 in a green-white-checker finish.
Gerhart wins record eighth ARCA series at DIS published on February 18th, 2012 at 05:24 PM Bobby Gerhart has been downright dominant over the years at Daytona International Speedway.