The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a consumer warning involving the sale of counterfeit air bags that were used as replacement parts for vehicles involved in a crash. The fake air bags look like certified, ...
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German automobile manufacturer Volkswagen is planning to commence production of the Cross Up hatchback. The car was first unveiled as a concept at the Frankfurt Auto Show in Germany in 2011 and was designed for use in cities. The Cross ...
Each year, car reliability trends begin surfacing as we look at data by brand and car type, with periodic spikes common around redesigns and new technology. As is often the case, the muscle and otherwise sporty cars are seeing much ...
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For those on the East Coast recovering from Hurricane Sandy, you can still cash in on a variety of dealer incentives available toward the purchase of a new car. In the days immediately following the storm, many automakers announced ...
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This week's recall of 7.43 million Toyotas for a faulty power window switch that could catch fire has been billed as one of the largest in history. But how big is it really? It didn't even make the top 10, ranking only 16th on a list ...
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Japanese brands dominate the latest Consumer Reports' Car Reliability Survey, claiming the top seven spots in new-car reliability. At the other end of the spectrum, Ford now ranks second from the bottom, followed closely by Lincoln. The ...
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If you are looking for a reliable car, don't assume that certain brands are always the best. Each manufacturer has models that offer a range of reliability, as identified in Consumer Reports' annual car reliability survey. When ...
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Manufacturers of high-priced headlight bulbs are touting brighter light and greater visibility down the road, which is alluring for drivers, but are they much different than standard bulbs? We put eight models of premium bulbs to the test ...
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A set of official teaser images of the all-new Skoda Octavia has given us our first look at the interior of the third-generation mid-sizer ahead of its 2013 debut. The single interior image uncovers a corner of the new Skoda Octavia's ...
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The long-awaited Volkswagen Polo R WRC road car has been unveiled in production form in Monte Carlo,but the news is all bad for Australian fans of the rally-inspired pocket rocket. Limited to 2500 units worldwide,the hottest?Volkswagen ...
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German carmaker Volkswagen has launched the new compressed natural gas (CNG) and biomethane powered Eco Up! car, which is claimed to be world's most economical CNG vehicle. Offered as two-door and four-door versions, the new car is ...
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Czech carmaker Skoda, a subsidiary of Volkswagen, has started the production of Yeti sports utility vehicle (SUV) at GAZ's facility in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. Skoda said it is the first vehicle to be produced at the facility under ...
Aston Martin has known more than a few owners over the years including the Ford Motor Company,who sold out to current owners Investment Dar and other investors in 2007 for$733 million. Now you can add private-equity firm Investindustrial ...
A new natural gas-powered Volkswagen Up!has been launched,with the German powerhouse claiming the Volkswagen Eco Up!?is the world's most fuel-efficient natural gas passenger car in the world. The enviro-friendly Volkswagen Eco Up!uses a ...
Volkswagen AG has granted technical approval to AkzoNobel's Lesonal brand for global use. The approval follows extensive and intensive testing procedures against Volkswagen's repair specifications to demonstrate Lesonal's compliance with ...
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