The Prius is all-new for 2016 and now Toyota has announced that its smaller sister is getting a safety upgrade and special edition for MY 2016 as well. Safety Upgrades The new-for-2016 Toyota Safety Sense-C system (TSS-C) equips the car with driver-assist technologies: Pre-Collision System, Lane Departure Assist, and Automatic High Beams. In addition the Prius c is equipped with nine airbags […]
On September 15, Honda celebrated a milestone- production of their 30 millionth automobile in the the Americas. Honda started auto production in North America in Marysville, Ohio, on Nov. 1, 1982. Currently the company has eight plants in Mexico, the United States and Canada. Last year, more than 97 percent of the Honda and Acura automobiles […]
Do you prefer your Cherokee without the “Grand” moniker in its name but want more luxury? Your wish has been granted. Jeep has introduced the new premium 2016 Jeep Cherokee Overland featuring a refined take on the beloved model. On the exterior, the Cherokee Overland features new body-color fascias with a bright front grille and chin extension, body-color […]
Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety recall for approximately 129,000 2009-2010 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles in corrosion states and provinces in North America for possible corrosion under the reinforcement brackets where the fuel tank is mounted to the vehicle. This condition might result in a fuel odor, fuel leak or a check […]
The 2016 Honda Pilot has earned an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating based on two main factors- its performance in the small overlap frontal crash test and an available frontal crash prevention system. Compared to it’s poor results in the 2014 and 2015 models, the 2016 Pilot saw passenger safety increase based on design […]
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has awarded the 2016 Volkswagen Golf 4-door, Golf SportWagen, Golf GTI 4-door, and Jetta models the rating of 2015 TOP SAFETY PICK+, when equipped with the optional Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking system. Additional passive and active safety systems include Automatic Post-Collision Braking System as standard the following optional features: Adaptive Cruise […]
Have you missed a recall? FCA has begun contacting customers whom the company deems eligible for recall-completion incentives. “Remedies are available, we are servicing vehicles and we encourage affected customers to contact their dealers,” says Scott Kunselman, Senior Vice President – Vehicle Safety and Regulatory Compliance. “It is imperative that all vehicles implicated by recalls […]
It feels like every day local news is telling yet another story of a child put in danger after being locked inside a hot car in the summer sun. Today is National Heatstroke Prevention Day, a day for parents and childcare workers to refresh their checklist to ensure they’re doing all they can to prevent the […]
It’s been 40 years since Honda introduced the Accord to the United States. Since 1976 Americans have purchased 12.6 million Accords, meaning, on average, an American buys an Accord every two minutes. Read more The 2017 Honda Accord Sedan and Coupe arrive in showrooms today. Among the popular trim levels usually offered by the automaker, […]
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has awarded the 2016 Volkswagen Golf 4-door, Golf SportWagen, Golf GTI 4-door, and Jetta models the rating of 2015 TOP SAFETY PICK+, when equipped with the optional Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking system. Additional passive and active safety systems include Automatic Post-Collision Braking System as standard the following optional features: Adaptive Cruise […]
The automotive industry is trying hard to keep up with worldwide “go green” efforts. For companies that base their lifeblood around manufacturing, paint, and emissions, the process can be costly. Is the investment worth it? Honda hopes so. The company has launched “Green Path,” an approach to reducing the total life-cycle environmental impact of its products […]
Use Apple devices and want them to interact with your new Cadillac? You’re in luck. The General Motors brand is upping the Cadillac user experience making way for both Apple and Android connectivity Apple CarPlay will debut in 2016 Cadillac models featuring CUE’s 8-in multi-touch screen except the SRX Crossover, a model that will move to […]
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has awarded the 2016 Volkswagen Golf 4-door, Golf SportWagen, Golf GTI 4-door, and Jetta models the rating of 2015 TOP SAFETY PICK+, when equipped with the optional Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking system. Additional passive and active safety systems include Automatic Post-Collision Braking System as standard the following optional features: Adaptive Cruise […]
Model X | Drive My Family
Boasting 250 miles of range, seating for seven and a 0-60 mph time of 3.2 seconds, Tesla‘s new SUV is remarkable just for those reasons alone. Add in the fact that the company has outfitted the new Model X with technology that you won’t find anywhere else in the automobile market. Safety is a priority […]