The electric vehicle is both alive and well. Alive, yes. Well? That’s a new one. Contrary to recent reports of the electric car’s pending flop (see this AOL Autoscolumn), a pair of researchers say EVs are gaining in popularity among consumers and that sales are actually ahead of long-term growth projections. “The interesting thing is …
Nissan is cutting prices on seven of its 18 models in the U.S., hoping its cars and trucks will show up in more Internet searches by shoppers. The price cuts vary with the amount of equipment on each model. They run from 2.7 percent, or $580, on the top-selling Altima midsize car to 10.7 percent, …
On April 16, 2010, Vernon Holmes was traveling more than 55 miles per hour along Route 40 westbound near Elkton, Md. At Marley Road, a woman pulled into the intersection, directly into the path of his Nissan Murano. He T-boned her passenger side. Both sustained minor injuries. Ambulances arrived, and in the chaos, Holmes didn’t …
Airbag Recalls Doubled Compared With Last Year, On Track For Record Year Read More »
BMW is the latest auto manufacturer to recall cars because of a potentially dangerous airbag-related defect. On Tuesday, the German carmaker announced it would recall 42,080 cars in the United States because of a hazard in an airbag supplied by Takata, a global manufacturer of airbags, could shower vehicle occupants with shrapnel if they deployed …
BMW Airbag Recall Affects 48,000 Vehicles In U.S. Read More »
Consumer Reports adores the Tesla Model S. That’s the latest honor for the luxury electric vehicle, which also won Motor Trend Car of the Year. The news is pumping Tesla’s share price, rewarding investors who took a chance on the start-up company. After putting the Model S through a rigorous evaluation, the Yonkers, N.Y., independent …
Tesla Model S Gets Highest Consumer Reports Rank Ever Read More »
To add more…..While much attention is paid to teens and their propensity to engage in distracted driving, it seems adults — specifically parents with young children — are just as guilty of the risky behavior, according to a new study from the University of Michigan. Researchers surveyed more than 600 parents while their children were …
Study: Parents Admit They’re Guilty Of Distracted Driving Read More »
The road joining Puebla City, Mexico, and San José Chiapa gets so rough in spots it can barely be considered paved. Mules tug plows through dusty fields a few yards from the windows of Audi’s chartered luxury coach as we make our way through this poor, agro-industrial region to the groundbreaking ceremony for Audi’s first …
Audi, On A Tear, Revs Up First North American Auto Plant for Q5 SUV Read More »
The cars roll endlessly off the local assembly lines of the industry’s biggest automakers, more than 10,000 a day, into the eager hands of Brazil’s new middle class. The shiny new Fords, Fiats, and Chevrolets tell the tale of an economy in full bloom that now boasts the fourth largest auto market in the world. …
Carmakers Skimp On Safety In Brazil, Leading To High Fatalities Read More »
While General Motors has recovered since its epic 2009 bankruptcy, and its passenger cars are better than they have ever been, the company remains dependent on sales of pickup trucks and SUVs for its profits. That’s just the way it is. Detroit, GM included, does trucks and full-sized heavy duty SUVs better than any of …
Chevy Silverado Finally Arrives After 7-Year Wait Read More »
Airlines cleared $3.5 billion in baggage and seat fees in 2012. Fees are practically a hidden economy across all industries. And buying a car is no different. But there are ways to be tough with a new or used car dealer in the negotiations. And going after some of those pesky fees on the invoice …
