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2011 Toyota RAV4: Recall Alert

2011 Toyota RAV4: Recall Alert

Toyota is conducting a voluntary safety recall of certain 2011 model year RAV4 compact SUVs over concerns about a defect in curtain shield airbags. A notice on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) site lists the potential number of affected units at 427. Affected vehicles were...

February 6, 2012 by 
 
2002 Mazda Tribute SUV DX

2001-2002 Mazda Tribute: Recall Alert

Mazda is recalling certain 2001-2002 model year Tribute compact SUVs equipped with an anti-lock brake system (ABS) over concerns that a leaking brake master cylinder... January 30, 2012 by 


 
2012 Hyundai Elantra

Gas Mileage Tops List Of Vehicle Purchase Reasons

For the first time in several years, gas mileage tops the list of most influential reasons why consumers purchased their vehicle, surpassing reliability. That’s... January 30, 2012 by 


 
Britax Chaperone Infant Car Seat - E9L692J

Britax Recalling Chaperone Infant Car Seats

Parents, take note. If you own a Britax Chaperone Infant Car Seat, it may be involved in a safety recall. Car seat maker Britax is conducting a safety recall of 14,220... January 30, 2012 by 


 
Teen Driver - Ed Cunicelli, courtesy The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

New Studies Look At Teen Drivers And Passengers: The Other Form Of Distracted Driving

Talking on cell phones and texting may be the most widely-known examples of teen distracted driving, but two new studies just released warn of the dangers that multiple... January 27, 2012 by 


 
2012 BMW X5

2012 BMW X5 xDrive35i: Recall Alert

BMW is conducting a voluntary safety recall of certain 2012 model-year X5 xDrive35i SUVs over concerns about a potential flaw in the automatic transmission’s parking... January 27, 2012 by 


 
Flat tire, by Flickr user Lissalou66

Don’t Be Caught Unprepared If You Have A Flat Tire

Chances are that most Americans grew up riding in and later driving the family car that came equipped with a spare tire. But as we reported earlier, the spare tire may be... January 26, 2012 by  1


 
2012 Ford Explorer-Ginger Ale

Family Car Guide Tips For Long Winter Road Trips With The Kids

Whether your proposed winter road trip is to visit relatives or go on a weekend getaway, if you’re bringing your children along, it’s better to be prepared than... January 24, 2012 by 


 
GM's Windows of Opportunity project.

Interactive Windows: A Possibility For Future Family Vehicles?

No, it’s not a laptop computer, but new interactive window technology that General Motors is exploring with the help of researchers and students at Israel’s... January 23, 2012 by 


 
2008 Kia Optima LX

2006-2008 Kia Optima, 2007-2008 Rondo: Recall Alert

Kia is recalling certain 2006-2008 Optima mid-size sedans and 2007-2008 Rondo wagons over concerns about a potential airbag defect. A notice on the National Highway Traffic... January 23, 2012 by 


 
Texting while driving, by Flickr user ericathompson

Distracted Driving And Teen Driver Safety: AAA’s Big Push In 2012

With all the attention distracted driving has been getting in recent months, it should come as no surprise that the AAA is prioritizing its legislative efforts this year to... January 18, 2012 by 


 
1936 Used Car Lot Quincy MA

Cars Getting Long In The Tooth: Average Age Is 11 Years

If it seems like there are a lot of old Fords, Chevys, Hondas and Toyotas on the roads today, the fact is that there are. The average age of American vehicles is now 11 years... January 18, 2012 by  1


 
2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 5-dr

Best Rearview Cameras: Which 2012 Family Vehicles Have Them?

A growing number of family vehicles of all kinds have rear view cameras. Consumers in the market for one of these safety and convenience technologies have a lot to choose... January 17, 2012 by 


 
2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8

2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8, Dodge Charger SRT8: Recall Alert

Chrysler is conducting a voluntary safety recall of certain 2012 model year Chrysler 300 SRT8 and Dodge Charger SRT8 sedans over concerns about a potential defect involving... January 15, 2012 by  1


 
U.S. lawmakers to get tougher on teen drivers

New Study Looks At How High-Functioning Autistic Teens Approach Driving

A new study finds that two-thirds of American teens of driving age, 15- to 18-years old, with a high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (HFASD) currently drive or are... January 15, 2012 by 


 
2012 Toyota Prius C launch, Detroit Auto Show

2012 Toyota Prius C: 50-MPG Small Hybrid, $19K

Toyota used the occasion of the 2012 Detroit Auto Show to introduce the fourth member of the Prius family: the 2012 Prius C hybrid hatchback. Key attributes of the new small... January 15, 2012 by  2


 
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