(May 21, 2015) LONDON — Passenger car original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have traditionally embraced the latest technologies for enhancing driving dynamics, safety and convenience. This trend will continue, with shift-by-wire technology likely to be adopted in premium segment cars globally and across volume segments in mature markets such as North America, Germany and Japan by 2020.

Although the technology is currently expensive, commoditization will bring down the cost of these systems and make it ready for the mass market.

(May 21, 2015) The Ford F-150 is the top-selling vehicle for members of the United States military — across all branches — according to an analysis of former and active-duty military personnel using United Services Automobile Association’s car buying service. This is the latest in a series of achievements for the toughest, smartest, most capable and efficient F-150 ever. 

(May 21, 2015) ATLANTA — As the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announces the largest vehicle recall in U.S. history, automakers will face an uphill battle to convince the more than 34 million impacted owners to take their cars in for repairs. Despite the dangers, research from Autotrader shows that consumers are largely ambivalent to recalls.

(May 20, 2015) DEARBORN, Mich. — The ultimate road trip behind the wheel of a 2015 Ford Mustang will be a dream come true for two lucky winners and their guests in the Ford Credit Dream Drive Sweepstakes. Winners will choose a route from among six legendary North American roads and then drive it using a 2015 Mustang provided for the trip.

“For anyone who’s ever dreamed of the ultimate road trip in the ultimate ride — the 2015 Ford Mustang — this is a chance to win the trip,” says John Ferguson, Ford Motor Credit Company New Vehicle Launch manager.

(May 20, 2015) WASHINGTON — One week from the Memorial Day holiday, the national average price for regular unleaded gasoline has increased on 32 of the past 34 days, reaching a price of $2.71 per gallon. Consumers are paying a nickel per gallon more than one week ago and 26 cents more per gallon than one month ago, according to AAA's weekly report.

(May 20, 2015) — Picture this: Traveling through Arizona’s Badlands, with no one to be found for miles, and the two-track path you found on Google Maps is crumbling beneath your 2015 Silverado 2500. In these conditions, you rely on your own ingenuity, and if you get it wrong, a rescue could be hours away.

(May 18, 2015) SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Buyers seeking a new full-size truck this month are in luck as deals abound, with FCA's Ram 1500 pickup topping the list of best savings on new vehicles in May, according to TrueCar, Inc.

(May 17, 2015) ITASCA, Ill. — The National Safety Council estimates 383 traffic fatalities and another 46,300 medically consulted injuries may occur over the traditional summer Memorial Day kick-off weekend from motor vehicle collisions. Total traffic fatalities for May 2015 are estimated to total 3,073.

The safety council measures holiday statistics beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 22, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 25.

(May 15, 2015) MCLEAN, Va. — In their latest Guidelines report published by NADA Used Car Guide, analysts observed April used vehicle values fell by only 1.4 percent, while new vehicle sales improved 5 percent during the month. With such a nominal change in the used market,  NADA's Used Vehicle Price Index only dipped by two tenths of a point to 124.3 in April.