Ford Going After Higher End Models
Ford is taking aim at Lexus with a new Lincoln luxury sedan that goes on sale this fall. Ford said Tuesday that the Lincoln MKZ will start at $35,925. That’s $175 less than the Lexus ES 350. The MKZ is...
View ArticleFuel Economy on New Cars Rises
The average fuel economy of new vehicles sold in the United States in August rose for the first time in five months, University of Michigan researchers say. Vehicles sold in August had an average fuel...
View ArticleLeonardo DiCaprio Invests in Fisker Automotive
Leonardo DiCaprio is more than a pretty face and a Hollywood star; he recently discussed his involvement with Fisker Automotive. The Karma, manufactured by Fisker, is a plug-in hybrid luxury sports...
View ArticleGimmie a Tank of the Green Stuff
Talk about going green! No, you can’t simply pump the green scum that forms on your swimming pool into your gas tank, but motorists in the San Francisco area now can fill up on a new biofuel derived...
View ArticleCompact Crossovers Looking Hot for 2013
Honda plans to unveil the Urban SUV Concept at next month’s Detroit Auto Show, a crossover that will be based on the Japanese maker’s subcompact Fit model. The North American International Auto Show,...
View Article10 Best from Detroit Auto Show
Popular Mechanics visited the Detroit Auto Show and has come up with a comprehensive list of the 10 best cars! See them all here.
View ArticleNissan Opens New Research Center in Silicon Valley
While Detroit is still the hub of the U.S. auto industry, California’s Silicon Valley is quickly becoming the center for automotive technology innovation — and the site of research labs for car...
View ArticleYour Smartphone May Soon Unlock Your Car
So far, the cell phone’s primary contribution to driving has been the emergence of the even more oblivious driver, distracted, eyes wandering, meandering in the lane sometimes like a drunk. But the...
View ArticleBenz GL SUV’s Recalled for Loose Seatbelts
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 272 GL-Class SUVs to tighten the bolts holding down the seatbelt anchors, according to filings with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Specifically, the...
View ArticleNew Car Buyer Should Care About Used Car Prices
New-car buyers have a lot of reasons to care about used-car prices. For starters, there’s the value of your trade-in, assuming you have a trade-in and you’re not coming out of a lease. According to the...
View ArticleHonda Unveils 2015 Fit
Honda’s fit subcompact hatchback is almost the size of a Civic-sized, and it’s the brand’s go-to choice for those looking for space without bulk. When the Honda Fit arrived in the U.S. for the 2007...
View ArticleResist Temptation to Text and Drive
Authorities cited distracted driving as the cause of more than 3,300 deaths nationwide in 2012, the latest year available, and thousands more injuries. The dangers of texting while driving are...
View ArticleFord Creating Car Parts from Tomatoes
Ford has found another unexpected material that it can use to make car parts. It’s a byproduct in the production of ketchup. Ford says it has a deal with H.J. Heinz to use study whether the stuff left...
View ArticleIf You Drive a Convertible, Chances are You’re Rich
A recent study found that if you drive a new convertible, chances are good then that you are an affluent baby boomer with at least a bachelor’s degree. Oh, and your ragtop of choice is probably a Ford...
View ArticleCould Technology Keep Our Roads and Highways Collision-Free?
In the coming months, dealership showrooms will be welcoming new and innovative models that can be equipped with advanced technologies that could save lives. These new safety technologies will take...
View ArticleLower Gas Prices Decreasing Demand for Green Vehicles
A report in Automotive News revealed that falling gas prices are negatively impacting hybrid and plug-in sales. One Toyota dealership general manager told Automotive News that since the price of fuel...
View ArticleTop Green Cars at All Price Points
Uncool and expensive are two words that come to mind for many people when they hear the term “green car,” but not all green cars fall in to those categories. Mix pious intentions with dreary mechanical...
View ArticleAre electric vehicles as green as we think?
Electric vehicles are believed to be the solution to the world’s pollution problem but a new study has revealed that this may not be completely true. Are they really as green as we think they are? The...
View ArticleChina Takes Action Against Severe Pollution and Snarling Traffic
China has announced that it is extending it’s green vehicle subsidies to 2020. The current incentive plan was set to expire at the end of 2015. The policy represents China’s latest effort to fight...
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