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The 7 Stages of Your Car Accident Lawsuit

Pursuing a car accident lawsuit can be stressful, time-consuming and complicated. Navigating its multiple stages can be daunting if you’re doing it by yourself. That’s why you need to hire a car accident lawyer with the experience and knowledge to advocate on your behalf. Car accident lawsuits are different. Some may be settled out of court, but a few cases will end up before a judge or even go to a jury trial. You’ll need to navigate several stages before you see results. But what does each stage involve? How do they affect the outcome of your lawsuit? Read on to learn the various stages of your car accident lawsuit. 1. Filing a Lawsuit You might not be thinking about

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Dos and don’ts, compensation after a motorcycle accident

Having a motorcycle accident is nothing to joke about. Hundreds of people are hurt or killed in this way every year. Some people ride motorcycles for a rush of adrenaline, others use their bikes to commute. But it doesn’t matter why you want to ride a motorbike, you need to be safe. If an accident occurs, you should be compensated if you’re not at fault. Here are suggestions if you’re in an accident and are unsure what to do. Hire A Motorcycle Accident Specialist Lawyer As soon as a motorbike accident occurs, start the process of finding and engaging a lawyer. The sooner you get in touch with your motorcycle accident lawyer, the sooner he or she can begin working

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Top 5 tips for being a responsible driver

Learning to become a driver and getting your own transportation can be one of our biggest freedoms. When you have your own car, you don’t have to rely on public transport. Sure, public transport can be great. It can be low cost and better for the environment. You can focus on work or leisure while on the road rather than focusing on driving. But you are also constrained to specific timetables and subject to strikes, delays and cancellations. You have to get to and from stations. You’re required to carry your own luggage physically. When you drive, everything is simplified. If you have children, the scenario can become easier; you don’t have to worry about your children getting lost or

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2022 Honda Civic: Still reigns as top compact sedan at age 50

Technology overload and extraneous warning lights and sounds. Mood lighting and champagne flutes in mini back-seat refrigerators. Paddle shifters standard in family sedans with continuously variable transmissions? Where will it all end? How about with a 2022 Honda Civic? It’s not a return to automotive simplicity with roll-up windows and cigarette lighters. Rather, it’s an iconic car, now in its 11th generation. It’s 50 years old, with 12 million sold. It cost less than $31,000 for the top-line model, about two-thirds of the average price of a new car in the United States. Key Takeaways Test car: the Civic Touring, the top-line trim, with a 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-four-cylinder engine making 180 horsepower and a continuously variable transmission. Under $31,000 for

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New Tesla rear camera, trunk woes prompt 475,000 recalls

Tesla is recalling more than 475,000 of its Model 3 and Model S electric cars from model years 2014 to 2021 because of rearview camera and trunk issues that increase the risk of crashing. The U.S. electric vehicle manufacturer is recalling 356,309 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles to address rearview camera issues and 119,009 Model S vehicles due to front hood problems, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced The federal regulator has been discussing another camera issue with the automaker while probing the electric vehicle manufacturer’s driver assistant system and other issues. According to the manufacturer’s sales figures, the total number of vehicles being recalled is about the same volume of vehicles Tesla delivered in 2020. Tesla: Recall Issues

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2020 Nissan Versa Review: Still cheap, worthy and vastly improved

Nissan worked hard for more than a decade for an unusual honor. Its Versa, named after an acronym for versatile space, was the cheapest new car available in the United States. Not many years ago, the subcompact’s base price was just under $10,000. The Versa’s designation was via price only, not a rap on its quality. It was likely the best new car a buyer on a tight budget could purchase, and served its clientele well.  Key Takeaways $15,625 base price, about $1,700 more than the 2019 model. Powertrain: 122-horsepower 1.6-liter four-cylinder, front-wheel drive and a new continuously variable transmission. Manual: a five-speed is offered only on the entry-level S trim. 32 mpg city and 40 highway with the CVT;

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2019 Honda Civic: lagging sales, still rules as top-rated compact

The Fit, Civic and Accord, sub-compact, compact and midsize sedan siblings, collectively represent nearly everything right in the automotive industry. If value, durability, functionality, fuel economy, repair efficiency and resale value are important, there’s nothing better than the Honda trio. Yet the threesome, all rated at or near the top of their segments, are rapidly losing new buyers. It’s not logical. Key Takeaways Test car: the 2019 Civic Touring, a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 174 horsepower, a continuously variable transmission with paddle shifters and front-wheel drive. Price: $27,700. 0-60 mph in 6.5 seconds. 30 mpg city and 38 highway. Safety: The Honda Sensing bundle is now also standard on all models. Driving: Excellent maneuverability, well-balanced handling, a quiet ride and

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2018 Honda Fit Review: Money car for budget-minded buyers

Two questions with similar themes percolate throughout the auto industry. Consumers want to know the best car for the money and the best car money can buy. The answers are subjective. But the first question is more relevant to more buyers, and so here’s one vote for the 2018 Honda Fit. Now in its third generation and 11th year since replacing the Honda Civic hatchback, the Fit is a five-door subcompact with more interior room than its appearance indicates. Versatile, well-constructed inside and outside and value-priced, the little engine that can is arguably the best new car available in the United States for less than $20,000. Key Takeaways Test car: the new Sport trim, $17,500 MSRP and $18,390 with delivery.

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So long, farewell to the Volkswagen Beetle

Say goodbye to the most iconic car ever made, the Volkswagen Beetle. A representative from the German automaker told a reporter from the publication Autocar during the Geneva Motor Show that it plans to stop production of the vehicle at the end of its current generation. Frank Welsch, the carmaker’s research and development leader, said, “two or three generations is enough now.” The Volkswagen Beetle is the fourth best-selling vehicle in history, trailing the Toyota Corolla, Ford F series pickup trucks and Volkswagen Golf. But the Beetle’s sales have waned in recent years, with reports the carmaker’s engineers have lost enthusiasm for the vehicle. It was originally known as the “people car’s” when it was first commissioned in Germany by

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The race to improve electric cars globally heats up quickly

SPONSORED CONTENT Last week, USA Today reported Daimler, maker of Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen would launch long-range electric cars. As such, what is the likelihood of electric cars being the first and only car your grandchildren will know? One consideration is defining the use of the term “long range.” Until recently, many electric cars had a range 40 to 100 miles per charge and they required hours to recharge. For commuters with short round-trip drives, limited-range electric cars are satisfactory. But for drivers whose daily driving habits including additional mile for errands and other activities, short-range electric vehicle are problematic. Electric-gas hybrid vehicles allow drivers to travel farther. But if you’re only driving 40 miles and then switching to fuel, does

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2017 Kia Forte5: Unheralded hatchback shines tough segment

The 2017 Kia Forte5 is the hatchback trim of its more well-known sedan sibling. It’s reminiscent of the short-lived, defunct Volkswagen station wagon squareback that debuted in the late 1960s and ceased production six years later. The VW squareback was underpowered and quirky, but more than 350,000 were manufactured before its demise in 1974. Loyal followers liked the sizable cargo area, drivability, and versatility. The VW’s motto was, “Is it a small sedan that’s a station wagon or a station wagon that’s a sedan?” Key Takeaways Test car: the Forte5 SX, the sport-oriented trim, with a turbocharged engine, 18-inch wheels, dual exhaust tips and larger front brakes. $26,125 MSRP and $27,020 as tested. 201 horsepower and 0-60 mph in 5.9

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2017 Kia Soul Review: Wacky debut SUV finds maturity

When it joined the car-in-a-box lineup in 2010, the Kia Soul was a novelty. Its unique styling garnered a lot of attention, not all of it good. But the 2017 Kia Soul is now a mature sport utility vehicle, a less expensive option against top-selling new rivals from Ford and Mazda. Its former new breed counterparts, the Honda Element, Nissan Cube and Scion Xb, are defunct. Key Takeaways Test vehicle: the ! (Exclaim) trim, with a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder making 201 horsepower and a seven-speed, dual-clutch automatic transmission. Trims: base, + (plus) and ! (Exclaim); the other two have six-speed manual transmissions with a six-speed automatic as an option. 26 city / 31 highway / 28 combined mpg on regular

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2017 Toyota Yaris iA Review: New start for stellar subcompact

What a short, odd life it’s been for the Toyota Yaris iA and Yaris, formerly the Scion iA and the Scion iM. The sporty entry-level sedan and five-door hatchback were introduced as 2016 models. But when Scion abruptly folded 13 years after it debuted, only a few vehicles survived and were absorbed into the Toyota lineup. Key Takeaways Test car: the single-trim Yaris iA, with a 1.5-liter four-cylinder making 106 horsepower and a six-speed automatic; a six-speed manual is also available. 32 city / 40 highway / 35 combined mpg with the six-speed automatic, per the EPA. Safety: a low-speed forward collision warning system with automatic braking is standard. Technology: a rearview camera and a 7-inch touchscreen with a console-mounted

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2016 Honda Civic: Is new model best car on the road?

Now in its mid-40s, the Honda Civic remains one of most popular vehicles in the automobile industry. For 2016, the Civic has been redesigned inside and outside and is available as a coupe or sedan and in 10 trims, five in each model. The redesign further moves the Civic away from its once stodgy reputation as drivable box with four wheels. The 2016 model has a sharp-edged appearance, a sloping roofline and a overall European style that resembles the appearance of appreciably higher-priced vehicles. It’s no longer just a fall-back car for buyers seeking basic transportation at a value price. Key Takeaways Test car: the Touring trim, with a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder rated at 174 hp and a continuously variable

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Could pending NHTSA rule mean Elio Motors is doomed?

Elio Motors has faced many obstacles, financing to missed deadlines. But it could now be faced with its toughest adversary: the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Elio has touted its three-wheeled, two-seat car and its projected 84 mpg for a few years. But if the NHTSA prevails, the futuristic-looking vehicle won’t be able to be classified as a motorcycle and thus will not circumvent the stricter safety and efficiency regulations that govern cars. As such, Elio would face increased costs and could further delay the expect the first production the vehicle until 2017, if not indefinitely. Elio Motors had to rely on a “crowdfunding” project last year to help raise the $230 million needed to start production at its

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Elio Motors will display cheapest car concept at LA Auto Show

Elio Motors, the Arizona-based experimental vehicle maker whose three-wheel, futuristic-looking prototypes have generated polarizing interest, will introduce its fifth generation vehicle at the upcoming Los Angeles Auto Show. The vehicle’s CAD renderings detail a similar but update version of the car’s previous concepts. The company, building what it’s touting as the cheapest car in the United States in a former General Motors plant in Shreveport, Louisiana, has collected different levels of reservation deposits online for several years. But Elio Motors and its founder, Paul Elio, have suffered many setbacks and have changed public delivery dates several times. The Elio project has been as controversial as an in the auto industry, with the exception of the the current Volkswagen diesel scandal.

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