News about Motor Cars

Police seek man in Easter Sunday theft at Wyandotte church

Wyandotte— Authorities say a man walked into a church on Easter and swiped a bag likely holding thousands of dollars that was collected by the church.

U-M: Japan study programs on track after U.S. policy change

Ann Arbor— The University of Michigan says it's moving ahead with spring and summer study programs in Japan that had been in doubt because of federal travel warnings.

Visitation, moment of silence for slain officer

Kalamazoo — Visitation is continuing for a Kalamazoo police officer killed in the line of duty, and the city is observing a moment of silence in his memory to coincide with his funeral today.

Torque Wrench 101: How to Get Just the Right Amount of Force

Leaving lug nuts too loose creates the risk that they'll slip off. But snug them up too tightly and you might damage the metal in addition to struggling to get them unstuck the next time around. Here, PM teaches the torque wrench basics.

Hybrid Cars

VIDEO: This Is How You DON'T Drive A Porsche GT2 RS On The 'Ring

SPIED: 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Goes Off-Road In Namibia

Mercedes-Benz Announces Pricing On 2012 SLK and CLS Models

In 10 Years Will Cars Resemble A Jet/Missile/Thingymajig?

2012 Maserati GranTurismo MC At New York Auto Show

Ford Q1 profit may climb to $2.1 billion, analysts predict

Ford Motor Co. may report its largest first-quarter profit since 1998 tomorrow as fuel-efficient new models helped sales gain amid surging U.S. gasoline prices.

Chrysler seeks broader appeal for next Viper

Scion unveils FR-S sports coupe at NY Auto Show

Scion, the Toyota Motor Corp. brand that aspires to be edgy and youthful, rolled out a new concept sports coupe called the FR-S at the New York International Auto Show. The car maker says the concept will inspire a new model Scion plans to roll out next year. The FR-S is a departure from previous Scion models in a number of ways. But the most noticeable differences are its sleek, sports-car shape and its rear-wheel-drive (...)

$4 gasoline changes the industry

At the New York auto show, Mazda and Kia joined the 40-mpg club, unveiling production cars they estimate will get 40 mpg in highway driving. Hyundai showed its third 40-miler.

Hyundai guarantees vehicle trade-in value

Hyundai is attacking the nagging consumer perception that its vehicles depreciate faster than the competition's.