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The Honda Crosstour, the simultaneously praised and criticized new wagon-like crossover, is experiencing more growing pains. After its recent less-than-sterling grade from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in its roof safety strength test, Honda is now recalling 3,336 Crosstours from its 2010 debut edition because of a problem with the front-side airbag.
Read moreThe X PRIZE Foundation, the educational nonprofit prize organization, and title sponsor Progressive Insurance have awarded $10 million to three teams who successfully completed the Automotive X PRIZE.
Read moreToyota plans to debut six hybrids and two electric vehicles in the United States market by the end of 2012, according to the Japanese carmaker’s executive vice president.
Read moreThe Toyota Prius has been selected No. 1 by Kelley Blue Book on its 2010 Top 10 Green Cars list. Despite is recall woes, the Prius was chosen for its fuel efficiency, solar-powered ventilation system and high tech navigation, among other features.
Read moreThe 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan is one of the most useful and roomy minivans available, but is it also fun to drive? Let’s face it: fun and utility are usually on the opposite ends of the spectrum. Roman Mica, contributing editor at The Weekly Driver.com, spent a week assessing the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. Here’s his first-impression video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eSwms8l_j0
Read moreHyundai, once a struggling Korean upstart with a questionable reputation, will likely soon establish automotive history. The carmaker’s Sonata midsize sedan is on track to surpass the Honda Accord in monthly sales for the first time sometime in 2010.
Read moreIt’s likely not what those seeking to be like Elvis Presley have in mind. But buying one of the two 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600s once owned by the iconic performer couldn’t hurt — if you have a spare quarter-million dollars or so.
Read moreNissan has featured Lance Armstrong, one of its national spokesmen, in commercials promoting the new electric Leaf. But the seven-time Tour de France titlist would be the first to admit he’s been outdone.
Read moreTim Allen, actor, car enthusiast and Detroit native, is the new voice of Chevrolet and the latest in the always-expanding list of celebrities whose voices have been used to promote various manufacturers’ vehicles.
Read moreThe Ferrari 458 Italia, a mid-engine 560-horsepower sports car that debuted 2009 to superior reviewers is now even hotter — but not the kind of heat the Italian automaker expected.
Read moreIn cycling circles, every pedal stroke Lance Armstrong has taken in his long career has been scrutinized ad nauseum in cycling publications around the globe.
Read moreLetter grades were once reserved as the collective global bane of school children. Now, multi-national car manufacturers may be hoping for a good letter grade if a new labeling system proposed by the Obama administration is approved.
Read moreIt’s still the repeat season for 60 Minutes, but it doesn’t greatly diminish interest in the longstanding news program, including a second look at Bloom Energy.
Read moreMercedes-Benz will manufacture 500 battery-powered “E-Cell” version of its A-Class, but the vehicle debuting at the Paris auto show in October will likely not be available in the United States.
Read moreSince she was first featured in a three-minute video in 2007 on GrowingBolder.com, a website for active older adults, Rachel Veitch has become an international celebrity. She’s now age 92 and still driving her 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente.
Read moreToyota believes a little noise pollution is a good thing since it may save a life. The Japanese automaker will begin selling next week a device that can be installed in the Prius to simulate the sound of a motor. It can warn pedestrians the ultra-quiet, hybrid car is approaching.
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