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2012 BMW X5, X6 SAV: Recall Alert

BMW is recalling certain 2012 model year X5 and X6 SAVs over concerns that a circuit board could overheat and cause a fire. Also included in the recall are certain 2011 model year 5 Series, 2012 model year 6 Series and 2012 model year 7 Series luxury cars. A notice on the National Highway Traffic...

April 14, 2012 by Suzanne Kane

IIHS: Rear Seats Make It Tough To Fit Child Seats

April 12, 2012

2011-2012 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia: Recall Alert

April 12, 2012

BMW Offers $300 Mobile Voucher On New 3 Series…But There’s A Catch

April 11, 2012

Chevy Has Some Dog-Gone Good Fun On National Pet Day At The 2012 New York Auto Show

Yes, Chevy has officially gone to the dogs. It’s all in celebration of National Pet Day, April 11. Today, at the 2012 New York Auto Show, Chevrolet showed off not only... April 11, 2012 by Suzanne Kane

2012 Volkswagen Passat, Routan: Recall Alert

Volkswagen is conducting two voluntary safety recalls involving small numbers of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat mid-size sedan and the Routan minivan. 2012 Volkswagen Passat... April 11, 2012 by Suzanne Kane

Ford’s Driving Skills For Life Trains Teens To Become Safer Drivers

With high school proms and graduation coming up, parents are likely to relax the rules and give their teens more latitude and driving privileges. Yet the fact is that a... April 10, 2012 by Suzanne Kane

Idaho, West Virginia Add Tough Driver Anti-Texting Laws

It’s only fitting that during April, National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, two more states, Idaho and West Virginia, have just passed tough bans on texting while... April 8, 2012 by Suzanne Kane 3

2012 Ford Focus: Recall Alert

Ford is recalling certain 2012 model year Ford Focus compact cars over potentially faulty windshield wipers. A notice on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration... April 8, 2012 by Suzanne Kane

2012 Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan: Recall Alert

Chrysler is recalling certain 2012 model year Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan minivans over concerns about a defect that may cause the right rear wheels... April 7, 2012 by Suzanne Kane

2013 Toyota Avalon: Family Sedan Gets A Dramatic New Look

If you’ve been waiting for the long-in-the-tooth Toyota Avalon large family sedan to finally get a do-over, the wait is over. Toyota just took the wraps off the all-new... April 7, 2012 by Suzanne Kane

Ford Wins Most Family-Friendly Brand In 2012 Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Awards

The headline is a dead giveaway, but for Ford, winning the top honors as the Most Family-Friendly brand in the 2012 Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Awards is a pretty big deal... April 7, 2012 by Suzanne Kane

2012 Jeep Compass, Patriot: Recall Alert

Chrysler is conducting a voluntary safety recall of certain 2012 model year Jeep Compass and Patriot SUVs over concerns about potentially faulty fuel tank valves. A notice on... April 6, 2012 by Suzanne Kane

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Preview: 2012 New York Auto Show

Whether your family requires five- or up to seven-passenger seating, and you’re looking at new crossovers, the all-new 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe models just revealed at the... April 6, 2012 by Suzanne Kane

2013 Nissan Altima Preview: 2012 New York Auto Show

Having whet consumer appetite with a series of teaser videos, Nissan showed off the real deal today when it unveiled the all-new, fifth-generation 2013 Altima mid-size family... April 4, 2012 by Suzanne Kane

2014 Chevrolet Impala Preview: 2012 New York Auto Show

For Chevy, it’s a really big deal. The last of the big U.S. auto shows for this year serves as the venue for the world debut of the 2014 Chevrolet Impala full-size... April 4, 2012 by Suzanne Kane

2014 Mazda Mazda6, With Takeri Concept Notes, To Bow At 2012 Paris Motor Show

Mazda’s Takeri Concept vehicle may be on the stand at the 2012 New York Auto Show, on display for the U.S. market, but its Big Apple appearance sets the stage for the... April 4, 2012 by Suzanne Kane

Older Drivers Worry About Not Being Able To Drive: AAA

If it’s one thing we Americans cherish, it’s our ability to get in our cars and drive. But for nearly half of seniors, according to a new AAA survey, losing their... April 3, 2012 by Suzanne Kane 4

2013 Toyota Venza, 2013 Buick Enclave Preview: 2012 New York Auto Show

In the scheme of things, what automakers term a “refresh” or “mid-cycle refresh” doesn’t usually translate into anything mind-boggling or... April 3, 2012 by Suzanne Kane