PPG Industries released its annual automotive color popularity and trend data.While white retained the leading spot as the most popular car color based on 2012 automotive build data,PPG forecasts that the overall use of color is on the ...
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 ...
Tags: Reliable American Cars, 2012 Annual Auto Survey, Small cars
For East Coasters, dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy has been made more challenging with a gas shortage and endless lines at stations for refueling. It made us think that not only would a more fuel-efficient car be great in ...
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There is no question, the jump in pump prices these past few years have shaken the economy and challenged households. The upside is that higher fuel prices have fueled the so-called green revolution and high-tech transportation development. ...
If you're considering giving the gift of navigation this holiday season, we can point you in the right direction with our test-based advice. The good news is, there are just three leading brands from which to choose: Garmin, Magellan, and ...
Tags: GPS, GPS navigator, holiday season, gift, Garmin, Magellan, TomTom
One of the biggest dilemmas when buying a car is whether to purchase new or used. As we head toward the end of summer, the 2012 model year is winding down. There are tempting deals being advertised at every turn. In these dynamic economic ...
The new-generation Mitsubishi Lancer has been delayed until 2014,around two years behind schedule. Although the usual five-year Japanese model lifecycle has been used for the past three generations of Mitsubishi Lancer–the 1992 ...
Tags: Mitsubishi Lancer, new Outlander, SUVs, GFC
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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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened up a safety investigation into 2011-2012 Jeep Patriot SUVs after receiving a dozen complaints of the engine stalling. About 80 percent of the incidents were at speeds ...
Tags: NHTSA, traffic safety, safety investigation, Patriot SUVs, SUV, crash
As we move closer to the winter months, a small SUV is an ideal vehicle for added traction in hazardous conditions, some with room for family travel and decent fuel economy. And buying used allows you to reap these benefits for less money ...
Tags: Used Small Suvs, small SUV, used car
Redesigned from the ground-up for 2013, the new Pathfinder drives a lot like a lifted Nissan Altima. We get the feeling that is exactly what Nissan intended. You have to wonder, though, how much more money would be in Nissan's coffers ...
Tags: 2013 Nissan, three-row SUV, SUV, truck platform
The redesigned Escape marks a dramatic improvement over the dated, unrefined model it replaces, elevating the model to the upper echelon of small SUVs. For our tests, we bought two examples: Escape SE ($28,040) and Escape Titanium ...
US based automaker Ford has recalled 19,106 units of the 2013 Fusion for the second time in the home market,due to a problem in the headlamp. The recall is due to the defect in the coating of the low-beam headlamp projector which causes ...
The Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) recently released their claims data showing which vehicles have the highest and lowest overall insurance losses. The safety research organization found that even though many vehicles now do well in ...
Tags: Damage Claims, vehicles, insurance losses