Today, Mazda Motor Corporation filed a safety defect report with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to address a concern with certain 2013-2016 Model Year (MY) vehicles. Under certain conditions of under-torque detection, the automatic tightening system may not tighten the front strut assembly lower mounting nuts and bolts to the proper torque specification. […]
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 […]
If your Audi needs a repair and you’re in San Francisco, you may be part of the automaker’s latest luxury option test program. Audi has partnered with on demand to beta-test Audi on demand in the Bay Area market. According to the manufacturer, “The service allows customers to use an iPhone app to reserve an […]
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 […]
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 […]
It’s sporty, it gets great gas mileage, and it’s fun to drive. No, it’s not a sportscar. It’s the 2016 Lexus CT 200h. The 2016 model is set to get an EPA-estimated 42 MPG combined fuel economy and will feature safety technology including Lexus Enform Remote and Lexus Enform Service Connect, options families can’t ignore. Fuel […]
If a traditional road test isn’t enough for you and you’re a professional automotive industry writer who has access to weeks long road tests, Buick has a solution for you- the 24 hours road test. The 24 Hours of Happiness Test Drive is a daylong test drive experience is a full experience and includes exclusive videos, […]
Built to be king of the hill, the all-new 2016 Toyota Tacoma made its debut last week at the North American International Auto Show. With competitors like the Chevrolet Colorado touting their family-friendliess in the midsize truck market, here’s what you need to know about the all-new Tacoma: 1.) It has get up and go. […]
If your Audi needs a repair and you’re in San Francisco, you may be part of the automaker’s latest luxury option test program. Audi has partnered with on demand to beta-test Audi on demand in the Bay Area market. According to the manufacturer, “The service allows customers to use an iPhone app to reserve an […]
Every time you check Twitter, it seems like there’s another vehicle being recalled. It’s no wonder that with the amount of recalls Americans are not nearly as satisfied with their vehicles as they were 10-20 years ago. New data from the American Consumer Satisfaction Index suggests that domestic manufacturers are taking the brunt of the dissatisfaction while […]
It won’t be “all new” in 2016 but the world’s best selling SUV over the last 25 years, the Ford Explorer, will have new technology, a new engine, and a new trim level to entice buyers. The new Explorer will have a new 2.3-liter EcoBoost® engine under the hood delivering at least 270 horsepower and […]
While the cost isn’t changing as MINI moves from MY 2015 to MY 2016, what potential buyers will find on the lot will change with updates coming to the MINI Hardtop, Countryman and Paceman. MINI Hardtop MINI will now categorize the two-door and four-door 2016 Cooper Hardtop as a SULEV, super ultra-low emitting vehicle due to updates […]
Having trouble with a long term commitment? Honda has announced me lease options for existing and prospective Fit EV lessees. Current, eligible Fit EV customers, Honda is offering a two-year lease extension that includes a lower $199 monthly payment1 (previously $259) and extends the unlimited mileage, routine maintenance and collision coverage1 that were included in the original lease. […]
A8 | Drive My Family
Audi has taken its flagship sedan and added some chutzpah. A variant of the Audi A8, the A8 L 4.0T Sport model boasts an enhanced 4.0T twin turbo V8 engine achieving 450 hp. Enhancing the model’s sportiness are more prominent rocker panels to give the vehicle a wider stance and larger air intakes than the standard model. A new […]