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 […]
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has grouped them all under the umbrella term “front crash prevention.” What do manufacturers call the system in 2016 models? IIHS has a list for that: Acura Collision Mitigation Braking System Forward Collision Warning Audi Audi pre sense front BMW Collision Warning with Braking Function Collision Warning with City Braking Function […]
It seems like it’s been around forever, doesn’t it?! Just because it’s been around a long time it doesn’t mean it’s great… or does it? We drove the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan R/T around for a day and here’s what we thought. Handling The idea behind the minivan is one of practicality without sacrificing ride […]
While the Buick Envision has been selling like hotcakes in China, it doesn’t make its U.S. debut until 2016. Before it arrives at dealerships, here is what families need to know. They’re calling it a four-door, five-passenger compact crossover. That means that Buick is positioning the Envision to complete with the Acura RDX, Audi Q5, […]
The 10th generation Honda Civic Sedan made its debut earlier this year and now the coupe version of the restyled and reengineered American car has made its first public appearance. Here’s what you need to know: There will be two engine choices. The Civic Coupe comes in two advanced new engines- a new 2.0-liter DOHC i-VTEC™ engine and a new 1.5-liter DOHC […]
Long gone are the days of super secret vehicle development activity. Smartphones catch test drivers on the road months before vehicles are debuted at auto shows. Bloggers flock to the Nuremberg Ring for a chance to catch a testing day. Six months ago Elon Musk opened up Tesla’s patents for open-sourcing saying, “Tesla will not initiate patent lawsuits […]
Want a family-friendly vehicle that is fun to drive? Porsche has announced it’s stepping up its game with the already sporty Macan with the new 2017 Macan GTS. According to the manufacturer, the new Macan GTS is based on the 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine in the Macan S but features a unique calibration allowing the engine […]
Want more luxury out of your Hyundai Equus? New for 2016 is Hands-free Smart Trunk with Automatic Opening, available in the Ultimate model. According to the manufacturer, “This feature enables the owner to open the trunk, hands-free, by simply standing for a few seconds within a few feet of the Equus trunk with the Equus […]
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 […]
Infiniti has changed up the exterior styling and added inches of knee and legroom in the 2016 QX50. Here’s what you will see when you head to a showroom: all images courtesy of Infiniti
Is that light about to turn red? BMW has announced that they will be the first manufacturer to integrate EnLighten App, by Connected Signals, into a car. Here’s how it works: Drivers with iOS Devices see traffic signal data on the vehicle’s display in real time while in the app including a countdown to when the signal will […]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has notified that it has been informed that certain driver’s side airbags that use non-desiccated SDI and PSDI-5 inflators from Takata, which are also installed in Volkswagen cars, are potentially defective. The recall effects approximately 680,000 Volkswagen vehicles in the United States. Certain 2006-2010 Model Year Volkswagen Passat […]
Truck enthusiasts have been awaiting news on the all-new Ridgeline since the model ceased production with the 2014 model. At SEMA this year we got a peek at the future of the full size truck with the debut of the Ridgeline Baja Race Truck. It doesn’t look like the Pilot. Previous Ridgeline models took design […]
Some 2016 Nissan LEAF Trim Levels to get 100+ of Range | Drive My Family
Watch out Chevrolet Volt and Toyota Prius, the 2016 all-electric Nissan LEAF will be getting an EPA-estimated best-in-class range of 107 miles when it debuts in showrooms this autumn. Previously, the LEAF sported a 24 kWH battery. With the model’s new 30 kWh battery, Nissan is able to get 27-percent more range out of each charge. The […]