Honda’s new HR-V has achieved a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration New Car Assessment Program. “Using Honda’s packaging magic, powertrain innovation and safety engineering expertise, the HR-V delivers a high level of occupant safety protection along with class-leading fuel economy and interior space,” said Jeff Conrad, Honda Division senior vice president and […]
Last week Elena Ford, granddaughter of Ford Motor Company founder and innovator Henry Ford, took the stage at the North American International Auto Show and talked about the evolving Ford dealership customer service experience. As part of their SMART Technology (SMARTT) program, Ford and Lincoln service centers are putting customers’ vehicle information where service advisors can best […]
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 […]
A roar from behind the curtain stirred the crowd as Buick unveiled its Avista Concept ahead of its public debut at the North American International Auto Show. Taking the “that’s not a Buick” look to heart, the 2+2 coupe is the brand’s vision of a grand touring vehicle featuring a 400-horsepower twin-turbocharged 3.0L V-6 driving […]
On August 21, 1974, the Volvo 240 was shown to the media for the very first time. Over the next 19 years, 2.8 million of them would be produced. While many celebrities choose to try to remain ageless, here are 40 that are the same age as the 240: Leonardo DiCaprio (b. November 11, 1974) Victoria […]
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 […]
FCA is voluntarily recalling approximately 7,810 U.S.-market 2015 Jeep Renegades to update software in vehicles equipped with 6.5-inch touchscreens. The recall is an effort to protect vehicles from remote manipulation via hacking as demonstrated in a recent WIRED article. FCA notes it is, “unaware of any injuries related to software exploitation, nor is it aware of any related […]
Following in the footsteps of Chevrolet’s in-vehicle AT&T 4G LTE connectivity announcements this year, Audi has announced that 2016 model year Audi vehicles will offer AT&T 4G LTE or 3G coverage. “Our relationship with Audi has allowed us to improve the in-car experience, beginning with the A3 last year, the first 4G LTE connected car in […]
Every family has their own holiday traditions. Why not make safety one of your family’s traditions? Toyota has some tips on how to make these new traditions: Make it a family affair. The holidays are a wonderful time to gather with family near and far. However, older generations may have had different approaches to keeping kids […]
You know what to expect when you go into a dealership, right? There’s the pushy salesperson, the efficient but not personable repair shop worker, and the guy in the corner that is watching YouTube. Lincoln wants to change your view. This month the brand announced its plan to provide an enhanced shopping and service experience to […]
Looking like it should announced as part of a press release that includes words like zip, nimble, and agile, Buick has introduced the 2016 Encore Sport Touring. Looking to put a little fun back in the popular SUV, the 2016 Encore Sport Touring will feature an all-new direct injection 1.4L turbocharged engine, a winged rear spoiler, 18-inch aluminum […]
Imagine viewing 360° around your vehicle without having that view impeded by pillars, doors, and the roof. That’s what Jaguar Land Rover is working on. In order to make this view possible, Jaguar Land Rover would embed a screen in the surface of each pillar inside the car. These screens show live video feed from cameras covering the […]
When we got into the Lexus NX last fall, it was obvious that the manufacturer had taken the task of creating a technology heavy, not-compact feeling crossover seriously. Now, a new marketing campaign aims to show off those attributes and more. The vehicle’s new campaign features the NX’s more playful side showcasing the vehicle’s lack […]
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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 […]