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The new BMW 5-Series has been added to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) Top Safety Pick's list. "The newest generation of the 5er managed to nab the highest ratings possible for front, side, rear and rollover crash protection, becoming the first 5 Series to win the Top Safety Pick in the model's history," reports Autoblog. Vehicles that are designated this award must have standard traction and stability control. ...
The 2011 Chevrolet Volt may avoid the gas pump for long periods at a time, but when it comes time to fill up, Chevy wants owners to put premium in the tank. "It seems a bit odd that The General would force its customers into using higher-priced gasoline if there wasn't a good reason for it, especially since it doesn't seem that the engine is highly stressed -- 80 horsepower ...
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has revealed the first batch of cars to be tested under its new standards for 2011. In a press release the NHTSA stated that, "24 passenger cars, 20 sport utility vehicles, two vans, and nine 2011 model year pickups will be rated under the new system that not only includes tougher crash tests, but, for the first time, provides consumers with a single ...
Toyota is issuing a voluntary recall of 373,000 2000 through 2004 Avalon sedans. In a press release, Toyota says the recall is so the company can "address the possibility that the vehicle’s steering lock bar could break under certain conditions." USA Today explains that "problems with the Avalon's steering lock bar could lead to a tiny crack on the surface of the bar. Over time, the crack may get bigger, ...
Hot on the heels of the Nissan Leaf's good-for-the-planet EV technology, Nissan has announced some good-for-you technology coming on its future cars. "Within the next two to three years, new Nissans will come with anti-collision radar technology; comfy "easy chair" seats designed by NASA, which are intended to improve blood flow; and air conditioners that spritz passengers with vitamin C, which helps prevent skin damage and wrinkles," reports Popular Science. ...
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating Volvo XC90s from the 2004 and 2005 model year for a reported defect in the SUV's lighting system. Bloomberg reports XC90s from those model years "are being investigated by the U.S. for intermittent electronics defects in components such as headlights and turn signals, which may raise the risk of a crash." Twenty-one "related complaints have been submitted thus far,” reports Motor Trend. ...
Information on the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt may be coming fast and furious, but Porsche is doing its best to catch the EV/green car bandwagon. And, being Porsche, they're coming up on it very fast. "Porsche's supervisory board has just approved the $600,000-plus 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid supercar concept for production," writes Jalopnik. Autoblog explains that the 918 Spyder concept "used a 500-horsepower V8 along with a pair of ...
Has the economy forced us all to become environmentalists? In a press release, the American Petroleum Institute writes, "Reflecting the ongoing sluggish economic recovery, U.S. gasoline deliveries for the first half of 2010 averaged 8.88 million barrels per day, 0.6 percent lower than the corresponding period a year ago." "The numbers for the month of June paint a more vivid picture of our declining need for gas, says Autoblog; "June ...
Toyota’s two biggest offerings, the Tundra pickup truck and Sequoia SUV, haven’t been the successes the brand hoped for. As a result, changes are planned for the two. Motor Trend writes, “Our United States pickup truck market has notoriously loyal constituents and, despite high ambitions, Toyota remains unable to crack the full-size scene since the Tundra's 2007 revision. Per Toyota's targets, sales have been poor, but hope remains for fans ...
EV fans who have been waiting for the Nissan Leaf may have to wait a little longer – or move. Gizmodo writes, “The Leaf, Nissan's all-electric vehicle priced at $32,780, will be released in Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona, and Tennessee as early as this December.” “These states are a part of the EV Project, a partnership between the U.S. Department of Energy and private firm ECOtality to establish EV infrastructure, ...
If you were worried about seeing the Ford Taurus police cruiser in your review mirror, you now have one other reason to worry. Chevrolet has announced a new Chevrolet Caprice police cruiser for 2011. Left Lane News reports, “Chevrolet’s Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle - a modified version of the discontinued Pontiac G8 – will be delivered to agencies beginning next April.” Bandits, be warned: the first police Caprices will be ...
After countless months of teasing, General Motors finally announced pricing today on the highly anticipated Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle. Starting at $41,000, base Volt's will be well equipped and include, "standard navigation with a seven-inch screen, an eight-year/100,000 mile battery warranty, Bluetooth connectivity, Bose audio system and five years of OnStar service included," says Autoblog. "The OnStar service, which includes turn-by-turn directions and mobile applications, normally costs $300 per ...
Nissan will be recalling 46,000 Cube models after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) discovered in rear-end crash testing that, "When the vehicle was rotated following a rear moving barrier crash test as required, the amount of fuel leakage exceeded the allowable limits." This situation may be unlikely in most rear-end collisions, but NHTSA proved it is possible. As a result, Nissan is recalling Cube vehicles built between Jan. ...
After giving the press a chance to look over the 2011 Ford Explorer in the flesh yesterday, Ford is continuing to keep up the hype of its all-new SUV high by releasing pricing. As Autoblog points out, "A fully decked-out all-wheel drive configuration will set you back $48,075* -- and that's before the optional accessory list is looked over." However, if an Explorer closing in on $50,000 isn't in your ...
It's a nameplate that's largely credited with jumpstarting America's love affair with the SUV. But, as buyers have changed and moved to crossover, the Ford Explorer has had to change to stay relevant. Enter the 2011 model. "This is not your father's Ford Explorer," says Jalopnik. "For starters, gone is a V8 engine option and in its place is an I-4 EcoBoost engine and a 3.5-liter V6. And then underneath ...
They may be Insurance Institute of Highway Safety "Top Safety Picks," but the 2010 Subaru Legacy and Outback have been recalled. Still, owners may not have too much to worry about. Left Lane News explains: "The recall only involves 809 vehicles, which were identified to have the problem based on the computer records." What's the problem? "Some of the manual transmissions on affected models are missing a lubrication hole in ...
For years, Lexus has been the undisputed sales king of the U.S. luxury car market. However, with high-profile recalls, sales have slipped -- and several other companies are making a play for the luxury market throne. Bloomberg reports, "After 10 years on top in the U.S., Toyota Motor Corp.’s Lexus risks relinquishing its best-seller status among luxury brands to Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz." They add, "The Lexus brand, a benchmark for ...
After reporting yesterday that Chrysler recorded a second-quarter profit, Ford is announcing today that they turned a second-quarter profit as well. Given Chrysler’s role as the proverbial Los Angeles Clippers of the auto-industry, it should come as a surprise to no one that Ford also managed to turn a second-quarter profit. According to The Detroit News, “Ford Motor Co. reported higher-than-expected net income of $2.6 billion for the second quarter, ...
GM is set to introduce a mobile app for many of its 2011 vehicles that will allow you to use your phone as your vehicle's key fob, start your car remotely and call up your vehicle's vital information, among other things. Autoblog reports that GM can create these features with its OnStar system while Ford’s SYNC is unable to because, “GM integrates cellular radios into the car while Ford relies ...
In the market for a new small car? If safety is a top priority in your next purchase the Mitsubishi Lancer may be a good bet. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) just awarded the Lancer with its Top Safety Pick award. As the IIHS states, “The Lancer, a small car, is the first Mitsubishi to qualify for the top safety designation since the Institute implemented the new rollover ...
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