Posts by: Scott Webb

Tesla Motors Sues over Falon-Wing Door Failure

On January 19, 2016, Tesla Motors Inc. filed legal paperwork officially commencing a lawsuit against their German parts supplier, Hoerbiger Automotive Comfort Systems. Tesla Motors claims that the supplier misrepresented their design and build abilities that were to be used on the long-awaited signature falcon-wing doors. According to Tesla Motors, Hoerbiger Automotive Comfort Systems, a subsidiar

BMW Invests in its Electric Car

After dipping its toe into the electric car market, BMW must have decided that it was worth the effort because the car company recently announced plans to expand the range of its electric car by almost half. BMW introduced the i3 electric car in 2014. It was well received since it offered a pleasant driving experience combined with environmentally friendly construction. Sales for the luxury carmak

The 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

The Toyota RAV4 has a history dating back to 1994. It was this year that began the ever-popular C-SUV craze. Toyota sold more than 6.5 million of its RAV4s that year. Fast forward to 2016, and there are over 20 competitors to this vehicle. To find an edge in this competitive market and capitalize on their success, Toyota introduced a gas-electric hybrid RAV4. In fact, 20 percent of Toyota’s total

Driverless Cars Facing Bumps in the Road

Driverless car technologies have been in the works for several years now. Over the next few years, we will likely see the dream become a reality. The race is on to see which auto maker or technology firm will be the first to the finish line with a self-driving car. However, the race has hit an unexpected bump in the road in the form of bicyclists. Auto maker Renault-Nissan recently revealed that

GM Maven Finds Safe Haven on College Campuses

Car-sharing services have exploded in popularity worldwide over the past several years and it’s not hard to understand why. Companies like Uber capitalized on the popularity of smartphone apps to make it easier than ever for users to order their vehicles. The true genius of the car-sharing business model is that it allowed Uber and others to target demographics that aren’t traditional car owners,

GM Ignition Switch Case Dismissed in Federal Court

In May 2014, Robert Scheuer got into an auto accident while driving his 2003 Saturn Ion and crashed into a tree (pictured). According to Scheuer, the driver-side airbag in his Saturn Ion failed to deploy during his accident due to a defective GM ignition switch. As a result, he’s suffered from significant neck and back pain that has negatively impacted the quality of his daily life. Scheuer filed

Prepare for Winter Storm Jonas with These Driving Safety Tips

The East Coast is bracing itself in preparation for Winter Storm Jonas. Many states have already been hit with some snow and ice, and the expectation is that Jonas will turn into a superstorm by this weekend. As a result, much of the Northeast—including parts of New York, Baltimore and D.C.—will experience blizzard conditions such as several inches of snow, icy slick roads, strong high winds and e

Volkswagen Accused of Breaking the Law, Breaking the Law

Since Volkswagen’s shady attempts to trick environmental regulators were first revealed to the public, the automaker (surprisingly) hasn’t yet had to face serious legal repercussions for its actions. But that may soon be changing. This week, two different governments—one foreign, the other domestic—brought suit against Volkswagen. The first of these governments is South Korea, whose Ministry of E

Seinfeld Set to Sell Three of His Vintage Porsches

Earlier today, we reported on Jay Leno auctioning his custom F-150 Harley Davidson truck for charity. Now another famous car-loving comedian is selling off some of his choicest rides to some deep-pocketed Porsche lovers. Jerry Seinfeld will auction three Porsches from his personal collection: a 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder, a 1958 Porsche 356 A 1500 GS/GT Carrera Speedster and a 1974 Porsche 911 Carre

Jay Leno Auctions F-150 Harley Davidson Truck for Charity

If you’re reading this blog, then you’re probably well aware of Jay Leno’s love of cars. Since leaving The Tonight Show, the veteran funnyman has continued this passion with his own YouTube series, Jay Leno’s Garage. In the latest episode, Leno featured a one-of-a-kind F-150 Harley Davidson truck (pictured) that one lucky luxury truck fanatic can own this month, provided he or she can meet the au