As part of National Child Passenger Safety Week, Safe Kids Worldwide partnered with the GM Foundation and released a study showing about 90% of parents allow children to transition out of their booster seat to seat belts before they reach the recommended height and weight. One approach Chevrolet is taking to increase compliance with these […]
Based on their analysis of new-vehicle registration and retail information from IHS Automotive from the first half of this year, Honda anticipates the Accord, CR-V, Civic, and the Odyssey will finish 2014 at the top of their segments. All four were bestsellers in 2013 as well. The Accord, CR-V, and Civic are all expected to […]
Each year the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety ranks vehicles’ safety features, rating them against increasingly tougher standards. The highest ranking on the list, a Top Safety Pick+, has 11 more vehicles than 2014’s list despite a tougher standard for front crash prevention- great news for consumers. “This is the third year in a row that […]
The seventh-generation VW Golf went on sale across the United States last month, marking 40 years since Volkswagen’s iconic hatchback debuted in the country. Here is what you need to know about the all-new model: 1.) This is the first time the entire Golf lineup will feature powerful and efficient turbocharged engines. The TDI has an available […]
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 […]
What’s new, fresh, hot and coming to the North American International Auto Show to debut to the world? These are ten models you’ll want to look out for. Acura Precision Concept The automakers says that the concept, “will help set the direction for future Acura design; in particular, the next generation of performance-luxury sedans.” Acura […]
Ford is expanding its safety recall on vehicles that have certain airbag inflators after Takata declared that those inflators are defective. The Ford vehicles affected by this Takata action are all 2004-2006 Ford Rangers built in North America. Ford is aware of one report of a death related to a Takata airbag deployment. A total […]
Fit and finish is important in the new for 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon. How important? Engineers at GM’s Wentzville Assembly Plant used a laser scanning system to scan mockups of interior and exterior portions of the trucks to test the fit of parts and assemblies that come from 5 GM assembly plants and […]
Hyundai is beefing up the 2016 Santa Fe with more features than ever and keeping the midsize CUV’s base price the same. Among the enhancements for the new model year are updates to the manufacturer’s Driver Selectable Steering Mode aimed at creating a firmer steering feel. Standard features include: remote keyless entry with alarm body color […]
Does the mid-sized that clubs along feeling too big for it’s engine? How is the gas mileage in the Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited compare to other vehicles in its class? Is the lift gate opening and closing speed a deal breaker? We put it to the test driving it around North Georgia and the South Carolina […]
Have you noticed the tomatoes in the back end of a Ford Mustang? What about the feeling of corn husks on your back as you drive your F-150? Ford is putting vegetables into its vehicles to improve sustainability and yielding surprising results you may never have noticed. The company’s priority of innovating of sustainable vehicle materials […]
Let’s be honest, the last time we drove a Prius, we weren’t all that impressed. Has Toyota made improvements to its line to boost the appeal of the Prius to families with the Prius V? We put it to the test with a week’s worth of errands and commuting to find out. Under the Hood […]
The RAV4 has long been a favorite for families. How does the latest model stack up against the competition in an ever-changing market? Under the Hood The 2015 Toyota RAV4 comes standard with a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that makes a satisfactory 176 horsepower and 172 lb-ft of torque. That horsepower is sent to the front wheels via […]
Mercedes Announces 2016 Model Updates, Pricing | Drive My Family
With deliveries to dealerships arriving in August, Mercedes-Benz USA has announced pricing and product information for the 2016 GLC, G-Class, GLE (ML facelift), C450 AMG 4MATIC sedan, and GLE Coupe. GL-Class For MY16, the GL-Class includes 5 years of mbrace services as standard. Cinnabar Red metallic (151) is no longer a color option with Mercedes teasing […]