Nissan Adds Leaf to CPO Program
Nissan is adding a new vehicle to the ranks of its certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicle program, the all-electric Leaf.
Five-Point Inspection: 2013 Kia Rio Eco
Kia was one of the first mass-market auto brands to introduce LED daytime running lights to its lineup, and once again the Korean brand is bringing technology usually reserved for luxury cars into its Rio sub-compact in the form of Stop/Start.
Nissan Promises Self Driving Cars by 2020
Not only do all the crashes on US roads cost citizens $160 billion every year, they rank as the top reason of death for four- to 34-year olds. With 93 percent of those accidents a result of human error, Nissan promises a solution: let the cars drive themselves.
Mercedes Tops 2013 Customer Satisfaction Survey
According to the American Customer Satisfaction Index, buyers are happiest this year with Mercedes-Benz while GMC has seen the most improvement, though Chevy didn’t fair so well.
Chevy Impala Named Most Improved New Car by Consumer Reports
Out of all the new vehicles that Consumer Reports has tested recently, none have improved as much compared to the previous generation as the Chevrolet Impala.
New Car Customer Satisfaction Drops in 2013
Sales are up but customer satisfaction when it comes to new cars took a hit this year for the first time in two years.
Nissan Testing New Heat-Resistant Battery for Leaf
Nissan is testing a new battery pack for its Leaf electric car that the brand says can perform the same as the current battery when exposed to sustained high-heat conditions.
2015 Subaru WRX Expected to Debut at LA Auto Show
Subaru is preparing an all new WRX and it is expected to debut at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show.
Nissan Growing its EV Lineup to Five Models
Nissan is still betting big on electric vehicles with plans to expand its Global EV portfolio to five vehicles.
Volvo Teasing New Concept Before Frankfurt Debut
Trying to shed its image of boring ‘vanilla’ styled cars, Volvo is going to debut a new concept car at the Frankfurt Motor Show that is a major departure from the current lineup of Volvos.
Toyota Corolla Wagon Appears in US Dealer Document
An interior lighting schematic that shows the new 2014 Toyota Corolla in both sedan and wagon form has been leaked by an American Toyota dealership employee, possibly pointing to the wagon coming to North America.
Toyota Issuing Fixes to Improve Crash Test Scores
After receiving poor scores in the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety’s (IIHS) small-overlap crash test, Toyota is working to introduce quick fixes for many of its volume models.
2015 Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon to get Diesel Power
The push for improved fuel economy is coercing automakers into installing diesel power plants in their pickup trucks, and General Motors is following suit with the brand’s new mid-size pickups, the Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon.
Tesla Sales Stalled in China Due to Trademark Issue
Tesla is looking to begin selling its all-electric vehicles on the Chinese market, but a trademark issue has stalled the company’s plans.
Jaguar F-Type RS Coupe Caught Testing in Spy Photos
The Jaguar F-Type V8 S already makes 495 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque, but the British brand has an even hotter version of its new sports car in store.
Hyundai, Kia Partners with UM to Develop New Car Tech
The Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is partnering with the University of Michigan to devise systems that will help curb distracted driving, and reduce fuel consumption.
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Probed Over Headliner Fires
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is launching a probe into the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee after complaints about fires starting in the headliners of these vehicles.
Cadillac ATS-V to get Twin-Turbo V6
It is no secret that Cadillac is planning to bring a “V” version of the ATS to the market, and it will sport a twin-turbo V6 when it arrives.
Mercedes-Benz SLC Spied Testing on Nürburgring
Mercedes-Benz is still hard at work preparing a small sports car that will fight head to head with the Porsche 911, and the brand is testing the car at the famed Nürburgring to hone its handling.
Five-Point Inspection: 2013 Honda Accord Coupe HFP
Taking something from ordinary to extraordinary is no easy task, and there might not be a better example of ordinary than the Honda Accord. A solid family car that offers dependability and ease of use over all else, are the folks at Honda crazy for trying to make this family hauler perform on the track?...
GM Fitting Wireless Phone Charger to Some 2014 Models
General Motors is planning on adding wireless cell phone charging to some of its 2014 models according to the CEO of Powermat Technologies.
2014 Nissan GT-R NISMO GT500 Race Car Revealed
New rules for the Japanese Super-GT Series means new race cars, and the latest brand to show off its track technology is Nissan with the GT-R NISMO GT500.
2014 Honda Accord gets Slight Price Bump
Honda has announced pricing for its full 2014 Accord lineup, with the coupe and sedan model both getting a small bump in starting price.
Government Regulators to Study Crash Avoidance Tech
The stepping stones towards fully autonomous vehicles are already in place on our roads in the form of lane keep assist, automated braking and other forms of crash avoidance technology; but the question remains, do they work in the real world?
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