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Can Toyota Convince NHTSA To Allow High-Tech Headlights?

Can Toyota Convince NHTSA To Allow High-Tech Headlights?

In the right hands, technology is a magnificent thing. The printing press improved literacy rates and sparked the rise of the middle class. The telephone shrank the world, allowing us to speak directly with friends and relatives around the globe. The internet merged both of those inventions...

May 14, 2013 by  2
 
Volvo's updated Active High Beam Control

Volvo's Latest High-Tech Trick: Permanent High-Beam Headlights

For decades, Volvo has staked its reputation on outstanding safety features. But now, nearly all of Volvo's competitors offer arrays of airbags, automated braking systems... March 5, 2013 by 


 
2013 Honda Accord Coupe

Chrysler, Honda, Subaru Among IIHS's 13 Safest Cars Of 2013

Back in December, we told you about the winners (Honda) and losers (Toyota) in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's tougher frontal-crash tests. We also told you... January 3, 2013 by 


 
J.D. Power and Associates 2012 U.S. Sales Satisfaction Index Study

J.D. Power: Lexus, MINI Are Tops In Sales Satisfaction

Earlier today, we discussed how a range of factors affect customer satisfaction with new automobiles. Included in that mix is the sales process, which begins with shoppers... November 29, 2012 by  1


 
Volvo's Autonomous Driving Support

Volvo's Traffic Jam Tech Lets You Cruise Through Commutes

If you keep up with car news, you're probably familiar with adaptive cruise control, which works like regular cruise control, but with the added benefit of slowing your... November 1, 2012 by 


 
2014 Jaguar F-Type

License Plate Readers, Land Rover Defender, Jaguar F-Type: Today's Car News

Today at The Car Connection, Jaguar priced the new F-Type and Bentley talked about its SUV concept. BMW discussed three-cylinder engines and Land Rover confirmed the return... October 2, 2012 by 


 
2013 Volvo XC60

2013 Volvo S60, XC60 Recalled For Airbag Defect

Volvo Cars of North America is conducting a voluntary safety recall of a small number of 2013 model year S60 sport sedans and XC60 crossovers for an airbag defect. A notice... September 15, 2012 by  1


 
2013 Volvo S60 T5 AWD

2013 Volvo S60 T5 AWD Video Road Test

The luxury sports sedan market is led by BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Lexus. But Volvo's a contender, especially with the S60, its mid-size sporty sedan. For its third year on the... August 31, 2012 by  1


 
2011 Dodge Durango Crew

Dodge Recall, Drunk Driving, Fisker Atlantic: Today's Car News

Today at High Gear Media, we drove the 2012 Mitsubishi i electric minicar and Fisker talked to us about its future models. Dodge recalled the 2013 Durango and Chrysler... August 21, 2012 by 


 
2012 Fisker Karma EcoSport

Gas Prices, Mercedes Recall, 2014 Kia Soul, Fisker Fires: Today's Car News

Today at High Gear Media Fisker issued a comment regarding the latest Karma fire and we spied the 2014 Kia Soul. Mercedes-Benz recalled the 2012-2013 M Class and Top Gear USA... August 14, 2012 by 


 
2013 Volvo S80

2011-2013 Volvo S80 Recalled For Transmission Software Glitch

Volvo is recalling S80 sedans from the 2011-2013 model years. At issue is a problem with the transmission, which could cause the vehicle to stall in traffic. According to a... July 13, 2012 by 


 
The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Teknikens Varld testing - image courtesy of Teknikens Varld

2014 Mazda6 Teased, 2013 Lexus LS, Jeep Grand Cherokee Safety: Today's Car News

Today at High Gear Media, BMW priced the 2013 ActiveHybrid 3 and Chrysler is preparing a new high fuel efficiency lineup. Volvo talked about some upcoming safety technology... July 10, 2012 by  1


 
2012 Volvo S60 T6 R-Design First Drive

Volvo Hit With $1.5M NHTSA Fine For Late Recalls

Volvo Cars North America will have to pay $1.5 million in fines as a result of seven late recalls since 2010. That’s according to the National Highway Traffic Safety... July 5, 2012 by 


 
2012 Volvo XC60

2012 Volvo S60, XC60: Recall Alert

Volvo is conducting a voluntary safety recall of certain 2012 model year Volvo S60 sedans and XC60 crossovers over concerns about excessive underbody coatings that could... March 18, 2012 by 


 
Rolls Royce Phantom 102EX World Tour

Subaru BRZ, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E Class Reviewed, Rolls-Royce: Today's Car News

Today at High Gear Media, China focuses on fuel efficiency while Volvo's new V40 introduces new pedestrian safety technology. One of Volvo's famous ad campaigns gets... March 13, 2012 by 


 
Pedestrian airbag as shown on the Volvo V40

Volvo V40 Comes With An Airbag For Pedestrians: Video

The Volvo V40 that just debuted at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show won't be coming to America, but one of its technology components might make the trip. The snazzy five-door hatch... March 12, 2012 by  3


 
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