Paul Eisenstein

When it comes to cars, the future is here. Well, almost.

New battery-electric platforms, along with the promise of solid-state technology, are powering the emerging autonomous vehicle industry, but reaching a critical mass will have to wait for the next energy crisis.

As the automotive and technology sectors stand at the precipice of a brave new world of autonomous and connected vehicles, Mary Barra, chairman and CEO of General Motors Co., won’t allow the automaker to take a back seat to anyone.

Slowly but surely, Chinese automakers and suppliers are setting up shop in the U.S. auto market.

Don’t go looking for BMW’s Vision Next 100 — the concept vehicle designed to help celebrate the Bavarian automaker’s 100th anniversary — at a local dealer, at least not anytime soon. The car, which...

A growing list of regional and national companies are designing, building, and installing home automation systems that can save energy, provide breakdown alerts, and warn of break-ins.

Metro Detroit is emerging as a leading pioneer of autonomous vehicles, a market that could generate $250 billion in economic activity by 2017.

Cars and trucks have become rolling digital platforms that provide more convenience and improved safety. But all the new hardware, along with basic mechanical problems, has served to drive recalls through the roof.

A new $148-million national research institute to open in Detroit could generate 10,000 high-tech jobs over the next five years.

Why once-bitter rivals in the automotive industry are becoming the best of friends.