Car Buying Tips, News and Features
Cars of Summer: It's Like Being in an Airplane
For most people, summer is driving season – day trips, road trips, drives to the beach, festivals, fairs, visiting friends and commuting in the bright ... read more »
Obama Announces 54.5 mpg Fuel Economy Guidelines for 2025
By model-year 2025, fuel economy across each automaker’s fleet of vehicles will need to average 54.5 miles per gallon for cars and light-duty trucks ... read more »
Cars of Summer: Saving Gas in the Kia Optima Hybrid
For most people, summer is driving season-- day trips, road trips, drives to the beach, festivals, fairs, visiting friends and commuting in the bright sunshine ... read more »
Car Shoppers Could Pay More if U.S. Defaults
If the United States government can’t reach an agreement on whether or not to raise the debt ceiling, and ultimately defaults, consumers will pay more ... read more »
J.D. Power: Consumers Find New, Redesigned Vehicles Most Appealing
Given the opportunity to choose any vehicle regardless of price, many consumers will go for the latest, most decked-out models from BMW or a beefy ... read more »ADVERTISEMENT – CONTINUE READING BELOW
White House to Confirm 54.5 mpg Fleet Average Friday
In an effort to improve average fuel economy for automaker fleets, the U.S. government proposed a 56.2 mpg fleet average, but has lowered ... read more »
Size Matters: Small Family Cars
Parenthood doesn’t doom you to driving a minivan: Plenty of small cars have enough space for five and their stuff. No, a small car won’t ... read more »
2012 Ford Explorer EcoBoost to Average 20/28 mpg
With the U.S. government and the Big Three’s consensus that a 54.5 mpg fleet average by 2025 is an obtainable goal, it’s no ... read more »
How to Find the Right Car for Your Family
With about 300 different cars on the U.S. market, finding the perfect car for your family is an intimidating task. In How to Find ... read more »
Dog Owners Targeted as Distracted Drivers
If you’re a dog owner, a new study says that your canine may be the newest target blamed for distracted driving. A survey conducted by ... read more »
Redesigned Hyundai Azera to Debut at L.A. Auto Show
You may think the 2011 Hyundai Azera is starting to look a bit dated. The current Azera has been rolling off the production line since ... read more »ADVERTISEMENT – CONTINUE READING BELOW
Crash Test Scores: What Parents Need to Know
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s crash test scores highlight the safest cars on the market, but these ... read more »
Honda Unveils 2012 CR-V Concept
Honda released a concept photo and vague preliminary information for its 2012 CR-V Concept Monday. The affordable compact SUV receives a redesigned exterior, and is ... read more »
Size Matters: Small Family Cars
Frances Hoysradt, who has a 3-year-old daughter, would like a car that’s smaller than the 2004 Buick Park Avenue she inherited from her mom. “This ... read more »
How to Find the Right Car for Your Family
There are about 300 different new cars currently on the market in the U.S. Finding the one that will work the best for your ... read more »
Crash Test Scores: What Parents Need to Know
When shopping for a new family car, one of the first things many parents research are safety scores from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ... read more »
Nissan Leaf Earns Top NHTSA Safety Rating
The all-electric 2012 Nissan Leaf has earned the highest possible five-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Leaf is rated ... read more »ADVERTISEMENT – CONTINUE READING BELOW
Porsche Considers Adding Entry-Level Boxster
In an interview with Automotive News Europe, Porsche CEO Matthias Mueller said that 2014 may see a new entry-level roadster added to the brand’s lineup ... read more »
Lotus Elise Investigated for Fire Hazard
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation last week into 4,400 Lotus Elise cars from model years 2005 and 2006 that may ... read more »
In Pictures: Size Matters: Small Family Cars
Frances Hoysradt, who has a 3-year-old daughter, would like a car that’s smaller than the 2004 Buick Park Avenue she inherited from her mom. “This ... read more »
Kids are Safer Riding with Grandparents than Parents
A recent study shows that children who ride in the car with their grandparents are safer than those riding with their parents. "We were surprised ... read more »
New Toyota Technology Will Automatically Steer Car Away From Accident
Toyota is in the process of developing technology that will automatically steer a vehicle away from another vehicle or pedestrian to avoid an accident. Toyota’s ... read more »
U.S. Sells Remaining Chrysler Shares to FIAT
The U.S. Treasury announced Thursday it has sold the rest of its shares of Chrysler Group LLC to Italian automaker FIAT. This move makes ... read more »ADVERTISEMENT – CONTINUE READING BELOW
OnStar Available at Best Buy Stores Nationwide
OnStar, a General Motors service that provides emergency assistance, will be available to all vehicle owners beginning Sunday, July 24 at Best Buy stores nationwide ... read more »
Toyota Predicts 16,000 Prius Plug-in Sales
Toyota has high expectations for the 2012 Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle (PHV), and expects to sell at least 16,000 models after the highly-anticipated addition to ... read more »
2012 Chevrolet Impala Gets 30 MPG on the Highway
A while back, we told you that the 2012 Chevy Impala was getting a substantial power boost thanks to a new 302-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 ... read more »
Ford Recalls More Than 20,000 Trucks and SUVs
A defective switch that could cause brake lights, tail lights and turn signals to fail is responsible for the latest recall on Ford trucks and ... read more »
Family Car Shopping: Space vs. Fuel Economy
Whether you’re a parent with one child or five, you need a vehicle that’s roomy and has good fuel economy. We’ve analyzed some of the ... read more »
High-Tech Tools for Keeping Teen Drivers Safe
Car crashes are the leading cause of death for teenagers in the United States, so it makes sense that parents hesitate before handing over the ... read more »ADVERTISEMENT – CONTINUE READING BELOW
2012 Nissan Leaf Gets Price Increase, More Standard Features
The base 2012 Nissan Leaf will cost $2,420 more than the base 2011 Leaf when it goes on sale this fall, and will be ... read more »
Study Shows Volvo Safety System Helps Prevent Crashes
The Highway Loss Data Institute released a new study today that examines Volvo’s City Safety system, which the Institute found helps prevent crashes at low ... read more »
In Pictures: High-Tech Tools for Keeping Teen Drivers Safe
Car crashes are the leading cause of death for teenagers in the U.S., making up more than one-third of the deaths in Americans age 16 ... read more »
In Pictures: Space vs. Fuel Economy
You may be eyeing that Mazda Miata on the showroom floor, but your family has grown, and it’s time to choose a vehicle that meets ... read more »
Family Car Shopping: Space vs. Fuel Economy
You may be eyeing that Mazda Miata on the showroom floor, but your family has grown, and it’s time to choose a vehicle that meets ... read more »
High-Tech Tools for Keeping Teen Drivers Safe
Car crashes are the leading cause of death for teenagers in the U.S., making up more than one-third of the deaths in Americans age ... read more »ADVERTISEMENT – CONTINUE READING BELOW
Saab 9-4X Arrives in Showrooms
Last week, the 2011 Saab 9-4X hit U.S. dealerships, adding a ray of hope to the automaker’s ongoing financial drama. The 9-4X also recently ... read more »
White House Makes Concessions on SUV, Truck CAFE Standards
Though most of the news coming out of Washington, D.C. recently has centered around political matters like the debt ceiling and the 2012 presidential ... read more »
Cars of Summer: The Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG Goes to the Beach
For most people, summer is driving season-- day trips, road trips, drives to the beach, festivals, fairs, visiting friends and commuting in the bright sunshine ... read more »
2011 BMW M3: Awesome Performance, Questionable Cup Holders
From a performance standpoint, the 2011 BMW M3 was absolutely everything I expected it to be. The M3’s nimble handling and powerful engine offer the ... read more »
Mitsubishi to Build Plug-in Hybrid SUV
The hybrid and electric vehicle race is heating up, as more automakers announce plans to bring a plug-in hybrid or all-electric vehicle to market. Mitsubishi ... read more »
Is the myChevrolet App Handy?
Before I hit the road this past weekend, I downloaded the myChevrolet app to accompany me on my trip from Northern Virginia to Richmond, Va ... read more »ADVERTISEMENT – CONTINUE READING BELOW
2012 Scion iQ to Start at $15,995
This week, automotive journalists headed to California for a preview of the 2012 Scion iQ, a small coupe that resembles the Smart ForTwo. The 2012 ... read more »
Pandora to be Offered by More Automakers
If you listen to music on your computer or smartphone, you’re probably familiar with Pandora. The Internet radio service has been integrated into aftermarket car ... read more »
Chrysler Recalls 242,780 Ram Trucks
If you’re one of nearly 250,000 Ram truck owners, your truck may be going in for service sooner than you think. Chrysler is recalling ... read more »
Nissan Announces Pricing for 2012 Versa
With a starting price of $10,990, Nissan says in a statement its redesigned 2012 Versa Sedan is the least expensive 2012 model-year car in ... read more »
U.S. to Get Diesel Chevrolet Cruze
A diesel version of the Chevrolet Cruze will be sold in the U.S., the Associated Press reports. The Detroit News says a diesel Cruze ... read more »
Ask the Editor: What Is Stability Control?
A reader emailed us and asked what a stability control system is. Here’s the scoop: Stability control is a system that helps the driver stay ... read more »ADVERTISEMENT – CONTINUE READING BELOW
Automakers Agree On Standard Pickup Towing Tests for 2013
Today, the Society of Automotive Engineers announced a new system of standards to measure pickup truck towing capacity, with the support of Chevrolet/GMC, Ram ... read more »
