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Kelley Blue Book’s 10 Best Family Cars Of 2012 – And How We Rate Them

Here at FamilyCarGuide, we’re always keen on annual lists of the best family cars, something we know a fair deal about. So, it is with interest that we compare Kelley Blue Book’s recently announced 10 Best Family Cars of 2012 with rankings from our sister publication TheCarConnection...

March 4, 2012 by Suzanne Kane

Have Your Say On Distracted Driving At Three Upcoming NHTSA Public Hearings

March 3, 2012

2011-2012 Nissan Quest: Recall Alert

March 3, 2012

2003-2005 Infiniti Q45: Recall Alert

March 3, 2012

Chrysler Drops Sirius Backseat TV

Maybe it was inevitable; given the growing proliferation of iPads and in-car WiFi, but some consumers expecting availability of Sirius Backseat TV in 2012 Chrysler products... March 2, 2012 by Suzanne Kane

2012 Volvo XC60, XC70, S60, S80: Recall Alert

Volvo is conducting a safety recall campaign on certain 2012 model year XC60 and XC70 crossovers and S60 and S80 sedans over concerns about an improperly attached wiring... March 2, 2012 by Suzanne Kane

AAA Highlights New Vehicle Technology Trends In 2012

As the array of new vehicle technologies continues to increase, so, too does the trend toward consumer acceptance. That’s the gist of what AAA has found in its analysis... March 1, 2012 by Suzanne Kane

Car2go Carsharing Service Comes To Washington, D.C., Portland, OR

Need a car for a quick 10-minute trip or an hour to run an errand in another part of the city? Are you a visitor looking to sight-see for the day? If you are in Washington... March 1, 2012 by Suzanne Kane

Love Or Hate Your First Car? Share Your Story On Subaru’s FirstCarStory.com

If you drive, you always remember your first car. It could have been a multicolored beater that barely made it down the road or a so-so looking sedan that made you feel like... February 29, 2012 by Suzanne Kane 2

Toyota Snags Five Top Spots In Consumer Reports’ 2012 Top Picks

While Consumer Reports named Subaru as the “best overall automaker” in the magazine’s 2012 Top Picks list, it was Toyota that came out with five of the 10... February 28, 2012 by Suzanne Kane

2012 Dodge Durango - ParkView back up camera

Car Rearview Camera Ruling Delayed Again

While it looked like the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) was set to announce this week that all passenger cars will have to come with rearview cameras... February 28, 2012 by Suzanne Kane

2013 Ford Fusion: Designed With Interior (Lighting) Color In Mind

When you buy a car, you’re usually stuck with whatever interior lighting comes with the vehicle, right? Changing interior color to suit your mood or taste is something... February 27, 2012 by Suzanne Kane 1

2011-2012 Nissan Juke, Infiniti QX, Infiniti M: Recall Alert

Nissan is conducting a voluntary safety recall campaign of certain 2011-2012 model year Nissan Juke subcompact crossovers, 2011-2012 Infiniti QX large luxury SUVs and... February 25, 2012 by Suzanne Kane

2012 Nissan Murano, Rogue: Recall Alert

Nissan is recalling certain 2012 model year Murano and Rogue mid-size and compact crossover SUVs, respectively, over concerns that the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)... February 24, 2012 by Suzanne Kane

NHTSA - 10-year-old child crash test dummy

NHTSA Unveils New Child Crash Test Dummy, Amends Child Seat Standard For Heavier Children

Under development for the past decade, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has just unveiled a new addition to its crash test dummy family: a... February 23, 2012 by Suzanne Kane

2012 Honda Pilot, Acura MDX: Recall Alert

Honda is recalling certain 2012 model year Honda Pilot and Acura MDX SUVs over concerns about a possible fuel leak. A notice on the National Highway Traffic Safety... February 23, 2012 by Suzanne Kane

One In Five Teens Reports Driving Under Marijuana Influence, Study

What should serve as a wake-up call to parents of teen drivers comes in the form of a new study that shows one in five teens (19 percent) reports driving while under the... February 22, 2012 by Suzanne Kane

2008-2009 Honda Odyssey: Recall Alert

Honda is conducting a voluntary safety recall of certain 2008-2009 model year Odyssey minivans over concerns about a liftgate flaw. A notice on the National Highway Traffic... February 22, 2012 by Suzanne Kane

2013 Infiniti JX - job one at Nissan's Smyrna, TN vehicle assembly plant

2013 Infiniti JX Production Begins

It was a very important day for the employees of the Nissan Smyrna (Tennessee) Vehicle Assembly Plant as the first luxury vehicle and the first Infiniti to be built in the... February 21, 2012 by Suzanne Kane