Driving News

A man who is being accused of slashing the tires of seven cars in Southborough, Mass., on Super Bowl Sunday evaded police.

Planning to get intoxicated this holiday season? Just make sure you aren't going to drive afterwards. There's a way to enjoy holiday drinking without getting into an accident.

Imagine having a couple of drinks and taking a breathalyzer test without a police officer's involvement. Gadgets like Bactrak and AlcoHAWK have made that possible for several years. But accuracy claims of these devices are often questioned.

The National Automobile Dealers Association said October saw the sale of more than 1.2 million vehicles, up 10 percent from the same time last year.

A U.S. Dodge Charger is giving car lovers and fans of the popular television show 'Pimp My Ride' something to talk about. The car, which has been embellished with four screens on each door, embodies the expression "crying for attention."

In 2014, car manufacturer Hyundai plans to start selling a Tucson SUV powered by a hydrogen fuel cell to the U.S. market. The aim is to make the first mass-produced alternative fuel car.

London - The charity group Brake are calling for a ban on hands-free mobile phones for drivers in the UK. The charity is asking for a total ban of mobile phone use in cars.

Oshawa - Joe McCabe, president of the auto consulting firm Automotive Compass LLC, claims that vehicle production in Canada is predicted to decline by as much as 25 percent by 2020.

A Saudi Sheikh, Salah al-Luhaydan, has said that women in Saudi Arabia shouldn't drive for health reasons. He says doing so could have negative health effects on their ovaries.

Toronto - In a pair of decisions, the Ontario Court of Appeal ruled the prosecution need not prove a cellphone was actually being used by a driver before a conviction can be entered for distracted driving. Merely holding one is sufficient.