Have you missed a recall? FCA has begun contacting customers whom the company deems eligible for recall-completion incentives. “Remedies are available, we are servicing vehicles and we encourage affected customers to contact their dealers,” says Scott Kunselman, Senior Vice President – Vehicle Safety and Regulatory Compliance. “It is imperative that all vehicles implicated by recalls […]
It’s a mid-size truck. Will it fit your family? Is it practical for everyday use? We sifted through all the information Toyota has released about 2016 Tacoma to get you answers. Toyota touts a new “high strength steel to help enhance rigidity and overall strength” for the 2016 model. This means that the vehicle should […]
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 […]
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 […]
With its debut at the Frankfurt Auto Show quickly approaching, Jaguar has revealed additional details about its hotly anticipated all-new crossover, the F-PACE. Here’s what we know: Like other Jaguars, the F-PACE is a performance driven vehicle. The manufacturer cites “an unrivalled breadth of dynamic ability” calling it a, “performance crossover designed around people who love driving.” […]
Mazda North American Operations has unveiled an all-new dealership design they’re calling “Retail Evolution.” Featuring an open concept, the decor makes us of natural raw-material tones of wood and metal to create a more upscale appearance than previous deanship design concepts. “Thanks to our KODO design philosophy and suite of SKYACTIV technologies, our vehicle lineup has never […]
What vehicles keep your family safest in the event of an accident? The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has announced that the 2016 Mazda CX-5 and Mazda6 have each been named an IIHS Top Safety Pick+. In addition to how well they performed in crash tests, the IIHS team tested each vehicle’s safety technology […]
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 […]
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 […]
Remember how great it was the first time you rode in a car with electric seats? Get ready to have your mind blown. The new Lincoln Continental Concept features 30-way seats. Who knew there were 30 ways to adjust a seat?! “The next frontier to serve the luxury automotive client is a seat that conforms to […]
Man’s best friend is a big part of our family. So, it makes sense that when you take a road trip with Spot, you want him to be safe as well. Subaru of America, Inc. and the Center for Pet Safety (CPS) recently announced the results of their 2015 Crate and Carrier Crashworthiness Studies naming the […]
Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. has announced that it is conducting a safety recall of approximately 1,124,000 Model Year 2006-2012 RAV4 and Model Year 2012-2014 RAV4 EV vehicles. The involved vehicles are equipped with lap-shoulder seatbelts in both second-row outboard seats. There is a possibility that, in the event of a very severe frontal crash, the […]
With its debut at the Frankfurt Auto Show quickly approaching, Jaguar has revealed additional details about its hotly anticipated all-new crossover, the F-PACE. Here’s what we know: Like other Jaguars, the F-PACE is a performance driven vehicle. The manufacturer cites “an unrivalled breadth of dynamic ability” calling it a, “performance crossover designed around people who love driving.” […]
Nissan to Debut New Crossover Concept in Frankfurt – Drive My Family
Will it be a Subaru Outback competitor? A true Xterra replacement? We’ll soon find out. Nissan has announced that a new crossover concept will debut this month at the Frankfurt Auto Show. A teaser photo released by the manufacturer shows an aggressive front end with headlights that are very Lexus-esque with a grill that falls […]