Ford has announced that FordPass, the company’s way of promoting mobility, is coming this spring. General Motors announced today its next step the personal mobility market by unveiling Maven, a new car-sharing service. Maven, GM says, will, “give customers access to highly personalized, on-demand mobility services.” “GM is at the forefront of redefining the future of […]
It may feel like spring now but when you’re purchasing a vehicle this summer, you’re going to want to know what it is capable of in the winter. The 2017 Ford Escape is Ford’s first Ford SUV in United States to get Cold Weather Package featuring available windshield wiper de-icer. Not only is the feature available when […]
Toyota is striving to make the Avalon its most luxurious sedan and for 2016, the manufacturer is adding a new front fascia, suspension options, and trim level. For MY 2016 potential buyers will have the choice of two new suspensions: Touring and non-Touring. The touring grade suspension “centers around a dynamic and responsive driving experience” […]
Your next pizza delivery might just have an added bit of pizzaz. The 2015 Chevrolet Spark has been modified into the brand’s new Domino’s DXP™ (Delivery Expert), a specially designed and built pizza delivery vehicle. “The Chevrolet Spark is the perfect vehicle to bring our pizza delivery to life,” said Russell Weiner, president of Domino’s USA. “Not […]
Want a hydrogen powered Honda? It’s going to set you back around $60,000. The automaker has announced that their hydrogen-powered Clarity Fuel Cell sedan, which will arrive in select California markets before the end of 2016, will also have a targeted monty lease under $500. Deliveries will begin through certified fuel cell vehicle dealers in Los […]
Jaguar’s business saloon is getting all-wheel drive and a 180PS 2.0-litre Ingenium four-cylinder diesel engine in the 2017 XE. Jaguar’s developed the torque on-demand AWD system, which features Intelligent Driveline Dynamics entirely in-house. It was launched in the F-TYPE AWD, and, “delivers rear-wheel drive character and agility but can transfer precisely the right amount of torque to […]
If you own a 2016 GMC Canyon, Sierra and Yukon and an Android phone, it’s time for a visit to your local dealership. Select 2016 GMC Canyon, Sierra and Yukon models equipped with the 8-inch IntelliLink system are now eligible for an infotainment system upgrade that will add Android Auto to the vehicle. The upgrade can be performed […]
Today, Mazda Motor Corporation filed a safety defect report with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to address a concern with 2014-2016 Model Year (MY) CX-5 vehicles. On all 2014-2016 MY CX-5 vehicles, the fuel filler pipe could rupture during a rear collision, and could potentially cause fuel leakage. Approximately 264,463 vehicles are affected […]
There’s hybrid technology then there’s hybrid technology loaded with infotainment and safety technology. That’s where the 2017 Prius Prime comes in. When it hits the road, the new plug-in Prius model will get 120 or above MPGe, a 26-percent enhancement over its predecessor. It also has a higher battery capacity. Drivers will also be able to drive at […]
Ford has announced that FordPass, the company’s way of promoting mobility, is coming this spring. General Motors announced today its next step the personal mobility market by unveiling Maven, a new car-sharing service. Maven, GM says, will, “give customers access to highly personalized, on-demand mobility services.” “GM is at the forefront of redefining the future of personal […]
Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac owners who subscribe to OnStar will start seeing the addition Groupon and ExxonMobil as AtYourService partners as new functionality is added later in 2016 to RemoteLink apps. “The AtYourService platform is all about delivering daily relevance and value to our connected customers, enhancing their ownership experience,” said Mark Lloyd, consumer […]
Ford is issuing a safety compliance recall for approximately 3,200 2015 Ford F-150 SuperCrew vehicles to replace the front safety belt retractor and pretensioner assembly. The safety belt assembly could have improperly secured pretensioner cables, and might not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash. Ford is not aware of any accidents or injuries related […]
Reduce? Reuse? Recycle? Toyota strives to do better by Mother Earth and protect the environment as much as possible throughout its manufacturing process. In addition to saving the company nearly $600 million since 2002, Toyota’s efforts have earned them 11 consecutive ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency […]
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The Nissan Pathfinder has been synonymous with family-friendly for years. Does the latest version hold up to its reputation? Has the Pathfinder been able to keep up with the competition? We took it out for a quick drive to test it. Handling: Nissan nailed it with the way the Pathfinder rides. While not truck-like, the […]