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 […]
Kia prides itself in a luxury-eque experience without the price tag and they’ve upped the ante on their subcompact sedan offering, the Rio, poising it to fit into line with the new brand’s other offerings. Starting with the debut of the 5-Door Rio at the 2014 Paris Auto Show, consumers got a peek at the future […]
Is your vehicle as safe as it can be for your family’s winter travels? These 10 checks are quick, cost-effective ways to ensure your vehicle is ready for the cold weather and precipitation ahead. 1.) Schedule a tune up. Like your yearly doctor’s visit, a visit to your mechanic will check for damaged parts. They will also top […]
What is vehicle luxury? In the 50s it was air conditioning in your Imperial. Is the early-2000s version the flappy paddle gearbox? Two Korean car companies want to change what you consider luxury to be. Kia has leapt into the luxury car market with last year’s Cadenza and this year’s K900. They promise to “breathe […]
You’ve come a long way, baby. It’s been 30 years since Hyundai first stepped into the U.S. market, introducing the easily forgotten Excel. Since then, the South Korean manufacturer has evolved into the fifth largest automaker in the world. Now, in its 30th year, Hyundai has launched its new luxury brand, Genesis. They’re also offering customers […]
What can make the RAV4 better? More family-friendly? Toyota asked RAV4 drivers and the results are evident in the 2016 RAV4, revealed today at the New York International Auto Show. In addition to a first-ever hybrid version of the small SUV, the conventional gas version RAV4 will come in four grades: LE, XLE, Limited and the […]
The 2014 Toyota Prius v has 34.3 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats (67.3 cubic feet of space with the rear seats folded)- double what you’ll find in the Prius c. What fits back there? 18 First Alert 1-Hour Fire and Anti-Theft Digital Lock Safes 30 Keurig K75 Platinum Brewing Systems 309 […]
That smell your hands get from pumping your own gas. It lingers as a tell-tale sign that you’ve been fueling up. Toyota’s new hydrogen fuel cell technology is even stinkier… when it starts out. The automaker has tapped award-winning documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock to show how calling hydrogen fuel cell vehicles “bullsh*t” isn’t far from the truth. […]
Scion’s best selling vehicle, the tC sports coupe, has added additional standard features for the 2016 model. Upgrades start with the new standard audio system, which features a large 7-inch Pioneer® touchscreen Display Audio system with AM/FM/HD radio™, voice recognition, Bluetooth® hands-free and streaming audio, and the Aha™ app which provides access to 100,000 Internet radio options. […]
Lexus‘s best selling model in its 26-year history has gotten a make-over. A new, more luxurious interior joins with a chiseled, aggressive exterior to bring the RX in line with other models in the brand’s portfolio. Leading both of the vehicle models (350- billed the RX, and 450h- called the RX Hybrid) is a completely new […]
Buyers are loving the V8 engines Chevrolet is offering throughout their truck and SUV lineup, so much so General Motors is investing $148 million to repurpose flexible machining and assembly equipment at its Spring Hill Manufacturing plant in Tennessee to keep up with demand. The move will retain 200 jobs and mean that the facility will […]
Audi skipped making a MY 2016 Q7 and is going straight ahead with an all-new 2017 version. Here’s a visual tour of what you’ll find when you go for a test drive: Read more After skipping the 2016 Q7, Audi has announced the all-new Q7 is coming to dealerships in early 2016. Before you head […]
Big enough? Too big? Growing up, a Suburban was the vehicle the families with more than 3 kids drove. Now, it’s moved from a utilitarian people mover to a luxe ride but does it still fit the bill for hauling? Exterior: The new for 2015 Chevrolet Suburban was given an exterior design that sharpens angles […]
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Safety is just as important as interior appointments, exterior design and price when buying a car. Thirty-nine General Motors vehicles contain a forward collision alert system and 19 vehicles offer it in combination with emergency braking. The technology first appeared in GM vehicles in the 2004 Cadilla XLR and automative emergency braking appeared in the 2013 Cadillac […]