For the better part of a decade, the car industry chased a single design idea: replace every knob, dial, and rocker switch ...

When will we have another “Sleepless in Seattle”? Or the next “10 Things I Hate About You”? For years, local film buffs have yearned for Seattle’s golden age of cinema — the era in the late 20th ...

Driving isn't always the most convenient or time-efficient way to get to your destination. At least that's what Amtrak is claiming in its latest ad, which looks suspiciously like a car commercial. The ...

Investor appetite for commercial properties remains solid so far, despite recent geopolitical instability. In March, the commercial property marketplace experienced the strongest annual gain in prices ...

Back to buttons, please. Stop it with the screens. We’ve had enough. Automakers are rethinking all-screen controls, considering a return to physical buttons for ergonomics. Luke Miles says “physical ...

Good morning and welcome to The Downshift, or TDS for short. TDS summarizes all the morning’s biggest auto industry headlines into one quick read, so you can get up to speed and on with your day. Each ...

Ferrari says screens replaced buttons because they’re cheaper. Now even luxury brands are walking that back as buyers demand real controls again. Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna says cars don't have ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. While you may be familiar with the manual switch on car rear view mirrors that controls the angle to help us see better behind us, modern cars ...

The true cost of car ownership includes monthly payments, fuel, insurance and maintenance. Annual ownership costs for a new vehicle can exceed $11,570. Brands like Toyota, Hyundai and Buick are often ...

A "key" feature of today's car keys is not having to physically touch them to enter or start the car, thanks to developments like RFID proximity technology (which is short for radio frequency ...

China has done more than any other nation to push touchscreen tech in new car cars, but now the country’s lawmakers are stepping in, saying automakers have taken things too far. The country’s Ministry ...

Is this the worst commercial in history? Or the best? You watch, you decide. A kid has one of those Big Mouth Billy bass fish mounted on a plaque. It sings, “Take Me to the River.” The kid thinks the ...