U.S. drivers seem to hold conflicting opinions on in-car Internet access, viewing the technology as a driving hazard and even a threat to privacy while praising the entertainment and safety features it offers. These opinions, presented in ...
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The Mercedes-Benz CLA,the Stuttgart company's new compact four-door'coupe',will feature a new version of 4Matic all-wheel drive. Mercedes'junior version of the CLS will be offered with the system along with front-wheel-drive models when ...
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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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Mazda has no plans to introduce a fixed-or capped-price servicing scheme for its vehicles in the near future. Mazda Australia,which has experienced its best year on record in 2012 and remains a strong third in the sales tally behind ...
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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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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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The Ford Fusion has been a solid, well-rounded contender in the competitive family sedan category since its introduction in 2006, but that Mazda-based design was getting long in the tooth. Ford brought an assortment of newly redesigned ...
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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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Automaker Ford has reported a 56% rise in sales in China to 67,505 vehicles in November 2012, compared to the same period in 2011. Ford sells passenger cars in the country which include the imported Ford Edge, increased 74% to 51,602 ...
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Subaru is prepared to miss out on a massive sales boost in order to protect its adventurous image. The company will launch the fourth-generation Subaru Forester next February,but the crossover wagon will only be available as an all-wheel ...
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Mazda is readying a breed of lighter and higher-revving diesel engines to power future sports models,including the next Mazda3 and MX-5. Speaking at the launch of the all-new Mazda6,Mazda Motor Corporation program manager Hiroshi Kajiyama ...
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The Toyota HiLux has continued its year of ute sales domination,coming out on top again in the November sales figures. While the Toyota HiLux retained top spot with 3059 units delivered across the country,November proved an impressive ...
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Mazda Motor is recalling about 217,500 Tributes SUVs in the US from the 2001 to 2006 model years as well as some from 2008 to fix the sticky gas pedals that can lead to unintended acceleration incidents. All the recalled Tributes SUVs ...
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Japanese carmaker Mazda Motor (MMC) is planning to unveil the 2013 Mazda6 sedan at the upcoming Moscow Motor Show in Russia, to be held from 29 August 2012 to 09 September 2012. The new sedan for Russia, also known as Atenza in Japan ...
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