It may look like something out of Grand Theft Auto,but the Carbon TX7 multi-purpose police truck will begin protecting the streets of America within 12 months if its designers have their way. Indiana-based homeland security company Carbon ...
The 2013 BMW Z4 has been revealed ahead of the updated roadster's official unveiling at next month's Detroit motor show. The mid-life upgrade introduces a handful of subtle exterior tweaks and cabin refinements to the BMW Z4 range,along ...
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The Subaru Liberty Exiga seven-seater will be offered with extra equipment,extended aftersales support and a bonus clothing voucher for a limited time. The 200 special edition Subaru Liberty Exiga wagons are fitted with carpet floor ...
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Far and away the most dangerous part of any car is the pink squishy thing sitting behind the steering wheel.Human error is the cause of almost all vehicle crashes,which according to the World Health Organisation claim the lives of ...
. Producing one can take up to 12 months. Moynat Malletier, the Parisian luxury trunk maker acquired last year by LVMH luxury group, launched Moynat Malle Bicyclette, a unique bicycle with custom-made trunk for a sophisticated picnic and ...
Around our Connecticut-based Auto Test Center,where we have an abundance of overcrowded,indifferently maintained roads and four distinct seasons of crummy weather,we're drawn to automotive gadgets that promise to make us cooler,warmer,less ...
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The recent Nor'Easter that packed a one-two punch to Sandy-stricken areas should serve as a call for northern drivers to start shopping for winter tires, or to have winter tires installed. There are some decisions to be made, and as we ...
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Consumer Reports recently unveiled its latest predicted reliability results, from the 2012 Annual Auto Survey, which found Japanese brands claimed the top seven spots in our rankings. However, it's not all bad for the domestic brands and ...
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We've driven almost every electric car made, and tested most, but the Tesla Model S comes as a revelation. We've been taking turns driving a Signature Performance version on loan to us from Tesla for about a week now and everyone has come ...
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Car crashes are the number one killer of teens and even though there has been a 62 percent decline since 1975 in teen deaths, more can be done. Here are some ways to keep young drivers safe on the road. Graduated driver licensing are laws ...
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The benefits of electronic stability control (ESC) have been increasing each year, according to a three-year study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that estimates over 2,200 lives were saved during that period. ...
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During a serious storm, it is best to wait it out indoors. But if you absolutely must venture out in a car, these tips may help you to arrive safely. Heavy rain Downpours are always hazardous because your wheels lose traction on wet ...
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If the idea of a car battery that could last 10 years, has more cranking power than conventional batteries, can stand more charge and discharge cycles, and offers faster recharge time appeals to you, you're in luck. It's coming soon. And as ...
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Consumer Reports' headquarters is 115 miles from our test track, or about 35 miles longer than the measured range on our Ford Focus Electric. When I was assigned to drive our test car from our New York headquarters back to the Connecticut ...
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Just because a model is reliable, doesn't mean it is recommended by Consumer Reports. Two out of the top 10 most reliable vehicles don't perform well enough in our tests for us to recommend them. The opposite happens as well--some vehicles ...