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Cambridge wanted a big drop in car ownership by 2020. That hasn’t exactly happened.

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Gas prices tick upward in Massachusetts

A Volkswagen Golf EV in 2016, which featured automated emergency braking.

40 countries agree cars must have automatic braking

Ford recalls 1.5 million pickups that can downshift without warning February 13, 2019 | 6:47 PM

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These are most popular Valentine's spots in Mass., according to Zipcar February 13, 2019 | 6:21 PM

Auto reliability up, but battery, shifting trouble persists February 13, 2019 | 6:13 PM

Fitchburg, MA: 3/7/2018: Snow covers cars in a student parking lot on North Street at Fitchburg State University, while more comes down from the sky. Another winter storm is predicted to hit the area this afternoon and tonight. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff)

Record 7 million Americans are 3 months behind on car payments February 13, 2019 | 5:56 PM

Automakers recall 1.7 million cars with potentially deadly airbags February 11, 2019 | 10:32 PM

Lyft offers electric vehicle options for riders, drivers February 7, 2019 | 5:31 PM

AAA: Cold weather can cut electric car range over 40 percent February 7, 2019 | 5:16 PM

Tesla knocks $1,100 off price of the Model 3 February 6, 2019 | 9:40 PM

Tesla posts small 4Q profit, expects to make money this year January 31, 2019 | 5:37 PM

In an undated photo provided by Bradley Berman, the Whispering Pines apartment complex in Sacramento has Volkswagen e-Golfs for a car-sharing program that began in the fall of 2018.

Are electric cars only for the rich? Sacramento is challenging that notion. January 31, 2019 | 5:11 PM

Massachusetts already bans texting while driving, but advocates say motorists are still distracted when holding a phone to their ear.

Baker's bill targets distracted driving, seatbelt scofflaws January 24, 2019 | 6:39 PM

2019 Kia Forte

5 Hyundai, Kia models have high fire insurance claim rates January 24, 2019 | 6:06 PM

Governor Baker proposes ban on hand-held cellphone use while driving January 23, 2019 | 9:15 AM

This 2019 Mercedes-Benz SLC 300 Roadster is part of a February travel package at Ocean House in R.I.

You'll get a Mercedes-Benz when you book this New England getaway January 22, 2019 | 1:21 PM

Uber and Lyft prices could go up.

Uber critical of plan to raise fees for ride-hailing firms in Mass. January 20, 2019 | 3:32 PM

On the road to make an affordable car, Tesla cuts jobs January 19, 2019 | 11:44 AM

Hyundai, Kia recall vehicles due to increased fire risk January 19, 2019 | 11:33 AM

McLaren Senna

The most expensive supercar at the New England Auto Show cost $1,105,087 January 18, 2019 | 10:28 AM

New England International Auto Show in 2015

Photos: Highlights from the 2019 New England International Auto Show January 17, 2019 | 7:52 PM

VW, Ford team up on pickups, explore deal on electrics January 15, 2019 | 6:13 PM

Fiat Chrysler CEO says company strong enough to stand alone January 15, 2019 | 5:50 PM

The Volkswagen sign is displayed at a retailer in Berlin.

Volkswagen to build electric vehicles at Tennessee plant January 15, 2019 | 5:42 PM

Stay with Boston.com for all the latest debuts from the 2019 Detroit Auto Show!

Check out these new vehicles debuting at the 2019 Detroit auto show January 15, 2019 | 11:19 AM

Toyota executive: Tariffs will raise costs, drive up prices January 14, 2019 | 9:40 PM

The three-row Cadillac XT6 crossover SUV is unveiled during media previews for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019.

Here's what vehicles to watch at the Detroit auto show January 14, 2019 | 9:18 PM

Detroit auto show has SUVs, horsepower, but electric cars are few January 14, 2019 | 5:51 PM

Land Rover revealed on December 27, 2018, that a new Defender is coming to America in 2020. (Hendrik Sulaiman/Dreamstime/TNS)

Land Rover announces the return of the Defender to North America January 12, 2019 | 10:20 AM

Nissan unveils new Leaf car after Ghosn's arrest delays it January 11, 2019 | 9:09 PM

Auto industry troubles buffet Ford, Jaguar Land Rover January 11, 2019 | 9:00 PM

Fiat Chrysler reaches settlement in emissions cheating cases January 11, 2019 | 7:00 PM