Consumers have a new tool in their car-shopping arsenal: A government fuel-economy Web site now calculates the payback for hybrids versus cheaper gasoline models.

The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco, 2012 Hyundai Azera and 2012 Toyota Prius C are the latest cars to be named to the roll call of Top Safety Picks by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Apple CEO Steve Jobs, before he died, dreamed of designing an iCar, according to board member Mickey Drexler.