Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. today announced that it is conducting a safety recall of approximately 31,000 Model Year 2013-2015 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Lexus ES350 and ES300h sedans. In the involved vehicles, under certain situations, the PCS (Pre-Collision System) could interpret a steel joint or plate in the roadway as an object that triggers PCS activation. […]
Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety recall for approximately 313,000 2003-2005 Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles to replace a lighting control module. The solder joints on the module could crack and interrupt power to the headlamps – increasing the risk of crash at night. Ford is aware of 11 reports of accidents and […]
You’ve heard of a purpose built truck. Now there’s a purpose built song. Country music star Miranda Lambert has joined forces with Ram Truck to launch a new campaign complete with a custom “Roots and Wings” song Lambert wrote exclusively for the campaign. “Ram has become the fastest growing truck brand by challenging the status quo, […]
It’s lighter and faster than the previous generation. Yeah, but what does it look like? images courtesy of Chevrolet
Chevrolet has introduced the all-new 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV and we’ve seen it from all angles, on the outside. Here’s what you’d see if you took off all the fancy fascia and molding. The Bolt EV’s drive system uses a high capacity electric motor to drive the car offering up around 200 miles of range. […]
What’s it like to be a distracted driver? We all know. But, do we know? This week Toyota announced that they have launched their new TeenDrive365 distracted driving simulator with Oculus Rift, marking the first time the virtual reality technology is being used to educate the public – teens and parents alike – about the dangers of […]
FCA is recalling an estimated 158,671 2014 model year 2014 Jeep Cherokees in the U.S. to help protect their control modules from static buildup that may potentially disable the vehicles’ windshield wipers. An investigation by FCA US discovered static buildup may occur if the vehicles’ windshield wipers are activated during dry conditions. Significant static buildup may affect […]
Growing up in Pennsylvania, we had a saying: There are three seasons- winter, pothole, and construction. As we near pothole season, here are five tips from Trusted Choice® and the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA) about how to stay safe on the roads: Keep an eye on traffic patterns. A number of cars that […]
Wishing you could own an all-electric vehicle but your commute longer than the range on a Nissan LEAF, Smart ForTwo or Chevrolet Volt? Enter the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt. Yes, that’s Bolt. With a B. Unnamed sources have revealed to The Detroit News and Wall Street Journal that the all-new Bolt is set to officially be unveiled at […]
Polarized sunglasses are good for driving. Polarized sunglasses are not good for driving. Sunlight, as well as some artificial light, radiates in all directions and can reflect off a flat surface–think roadway or other vehicles–in such a way the vibrations align in one plane causing glare. This phenomenon is called polarization. Polarized sunglass lenses are good […]
It’s not redesigned but the refreshed 2017 Acura MDX offers potential buyers a host of reason to head to the local lot for a test drive. It has a new face. Let’s face it, for nearly a decade most RDX and MDX models have looked pretty much the same. New for 2017, Acura has updated the […]
Looking for a vehicle that’s easier to drive than your current model? Ford is hoping their latest in-car innovation will steer you toward buying the 2016 Edge. The automaker’s new power steering technology is said to make, “it easier for drivers to maneuver a vehicle at low speeds while making the vehicle more fun to […]
The 2016 Lexus CT 200h is offering 40+ miles per gallon in addition to new safety technology. Here’s what you’ll see when you get to the showroom: all images courtesy of Lexus
2017 Acura RDX Goes on Sale March 10 | Drive My Family
This time last year, Acura lifted the veil on a more luxurious version of their popular RDX. On March 10, the 2017 model is set to arrive for sale at dealerships nationwide with no changes from the 2016 model. Starting MSRP for the 2017 Acura RDX is $35,370. image courtesy of Acura