Ready! Set! Save money! When you buy a new 2017 Ford F-150 (yes, on the surface that’s not saving you money) you get the latest in the automaker’s Auto Start-Stop technology. All EcoBoost-equipped 2017 F-150 pickups will now have the technology, including the new Raptor. According to Ford, the technology, “shuts off the engine when […]
By losing over 300-pounds from the previous year’s model, the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro has gained speed. How much weight has it lost? 2.0L Turbo 3.6L V-6 6.2L V-8 2016 Camaro 275 hp / 295 lb-ft 3,339 lbs (auto) 12.1 lbs/hp 335 hp / 284 lb-ft 3,435 lbs (auto) 10.3 lbs/hp 455 hp / 455 […]
In a flash, Chevrolet unveiled the 2017 Bolt EV at the Consumer Electronics Show today. One year after revealing the Bolt as a concept vehicle, the Bolt EV was shown off to the masses with automaker spokespersons touting the vehicle’s 200 miles of range on a full charge. “It was less than a year ago that […]
Families have loved he minivan for generations. Now, the original inventor of the minivan has introduced a fresh take on the family-friendliest of vehicles with the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. Built on an all-new platform, the Pacifica’s design features a wide, athletic stance with a roof that slopes inward giving the minivan a modern exterior. If […]
Escape customers have said what they want and Ford has listened. For model year 2017, the popular Ford crossover will be getting the latest driver-assist technologies, connectivity, interior improvements and two new EcoBoost engines. The 2017 Escape, scheduled to launch in the spring, will feature available SYNC® Connect mobile access and driver-assist technologies such as adaptive cruise control and collision warning with […]
Do you turn off your lane departure warning system? Do you leave your forward collision warning system on? A recent IIHS study found that, “all but one of 184 models equipped with the two features had forward collision warning turned on, while only a third of vehicles had lane departure warning activated.” For the new […]
Nissan has announced pricing for the 2016 Versa Sedan and guess what, families, you can get it brand spankin’ new for under $13,000. Relatively unchanged from MY 2015, the 2016 model will offer: Body-color power outside mirrors now standard on all grade levels Addition of standard rear speakers for Versa Sedan S grade SL grade adds […]
Quiet luxury. It sounds like a spa treatment. It’s actually what the all-new 2016 Lincoln MKX strives to achieve. For the automaker, quiet luxury all starts with craftsmanship. “Craftsmanship sits between the worlds of engineering and design,” said Stacy Swank, Lincoln craftsmanship supervisor. “Our role is to bring those worlds together to enhance the experience for […]
Audi has announced that the all-new 2016 A3 Sportback e-tron® will begin at $37,900 in the United States. Some buyers may be eligible for state and federal incentives and tax credits. The first Audi plug-in hybrid, or PHEV, to hit the market will be priced from $37,900 for a Premium package to $46,800 for a Prestige package. […]
There’s spreading the cheer and then there’s spreading the cheer. Honda is using Twitter as its social media platform of choice for giveaways this holiday season. As part of their Happy Honda Days ad campaign, Twitter users can retweet for a chance to instantly win a gift and help donate money to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. […]
Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety compliance recall for approximately 700 2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles for a potential compliance issue with the fuel tank. In these vehicles, the fuel tank might not have been manufactured properly and could crack in a crash, which is a compliance issue with FMVSS 301 regarding […]
It’s lighter and faster than the previous generation. Yeah, but what does it look like? images courtesy of Chevrolet Read more By losing over 300-pounds from the previous year’s model, the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro has gained speed. How much weight has it lost? 2.0L Turbo 3.6L V-6 6.2L V-8 2016 Camaro 275 hp / […]
You’ve seen how small the other vehicles in its portfolio are. Does the smart fortwo make sense for your family? We’ve deciphered their press releases and come up with the five things you need to know before you head to the dealership. It will have two seats. Yep, just two. It’s top comes off. With […]
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We’ve all seen them. They’re in traffic, hands gripped to the wheel for dear lift, nose almost touching the wheel, staring intently ahead at the red light. Is it safe? No. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) advises all adults keep a 10-inch minimum between their breastbone and the air bag cover. To ensure you’re […]