Just a decade ago, diesel cars outsold gas cars in Europe. Super-efficient and great for long-distance cruising, diesel cars seemed headed toward a very bright future. Heck, there is still no vehicle ...

The Chinese government has proposed new safety standards for cars that would default to a slower-accelerating mode to enhance road safety, cracking down on the extremely quick acceleration speeds ...

Less weight can be helpful, whether you want to maximize your car's zero-to-60 times and skidpad grip, or fit into an old pair of pants. And vehicle weight saving measures can be fairly dramatic, like ...