The long-anticipated 2011 MAZDA2 will make its North American debut at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show next month. Designed and engineered by Mazda, the 2011 MAZDA2 already an award-winner in countries all over the world

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) just released its 2010 Top Safety picks and Toyota fails to make the grade. Not a single model from the world’s largest auto manufacturer,as determined by sales, or its subsidiaries, made the list. In 2009, Toyota, Lexus and Scion had 11 winners, but failed to come up with one in 2010.

Twenty-seven winners for the 2010 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick Awards have been announced. For the first time, in order to win, the 19 cars and 8 SUVs had to receive good ratings for rollover protection by measuring roof strength.

Two nameplates - Subaru and Volkswagen - and three manufacturers - Ford, Subaru, and VW - stand out from the crowd among the winners in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Picks for 2010. All turned in stellar performances in the annual survey of the safest cars on the American road, with multiple models represented.

On Tuesday, Motor Trend magazine named the recipient of its annual Car of the Year award. The Ford Fusion mid-sized sedan, both the gas-only and hybrid versions, was name the magazine's 2010 Car of the Year.

For Twilight fans, the What Drives Edward Cullen contest has become an instant hit due to the new movie, Twilight: New Moon. The movie premieres November 20 and Volvo's XC60 is up for grabs in the contest. Phase 4 of the What Drives Edward Volvo XC60 contest started Friday, November 13 at 11:49am ET.

That spiffed-up used car sitting in the driveway or on a dealer's lot may have "Buy me!" reflected in its appearance. But looks aren't everything. That spit-and-polish job may hide troubles under the hood - and on paper. Even used cars are a major purchase, so in order to avoid headaches after you drive away, here are five things you need to check out before writing out that check to buy a used car.

Fisker Automotive could create as many as 2,500 jobs in the next five years through the renovation and reopening of an idle GM plant in Delaware that will be used to manufacture plug-in hybrid cars.

While bicycles and public transportation have both been around long before the "green" movement began, both forms of transportation are rapidly overtaking car ownership for the young and those who are "green" oriented.

The most eagerly awaited sports car in decades, the Lexus LFA, made its debut as a production model at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show.

The state of Washington is one of five states selected to participate in a 36 month study, funded by $100 million grant from the Department of Energy under the Economic Recovery Program. The state hopes to use some of the funds to eventually begin construction of an “electric car corridor” which could run from Eugene Oregon to Vancouver British Columbia.

Delphi is working on a concept to allow you to control many of your car functions with your iPhone via a computer application called IDriver.