Choosing a car for a teen can be tough, as there are so many factors to consider. We emphasize safety, reliability, and ease of use for inexperienced drivers in making our ultimate recommendations. We recently posted "Best used car deals ...
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Among consumers likely to purchase a vehicle in the next two years, 31 percent are likely to consider a diesel, motivated by fuel economy and environmental concerns. This tidbit is among the findings of a recent survey conducted by the ...
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Yokohama has developed a new tread design for its RY range of ctyres for trucks and buses to provide maximum operating safety and increased lifespan for higher investment returns to fleet operators and contractors. Focusing on steer tyres ...
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Few consumers are familiar with E15 fuel. In fact, two thirds can't accurately describe the fuel and even fewer know whether it'd be a good deal, according to a new survey by the National Association for Convenience and Fuel Retailing ...
Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors (MMC) has launched the new eK Wagon and eK Custom tall wagon minicar models in Japan. The vehicles are claimed to be the first ones planned and developed by NMKV, a joint venture established by MMC and ...
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The Corolla, Toyota's mainstay compact gets more aggressive and contemporary styling with its redesign, along with a four-inch longer wheelbase for an improved ride and increased interior room. Toyota says to expect highway fuel economy ...
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Auto parts manufacturer Johnson Controls has secured a contract to supply Lithium-ion batteries to power plug-in hybrid trucks from the US Department of Energy (DOE). The deal is part of DOE's electrification initiative, under which 120 ...
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For a long time, if you wanted an affordable diesel sedan, your only choice was a trip to the Volkswagen dealer to shop the Jetta TDI or Passat TDI. Now, the Chevrolet Cruze diesel gives buyers a new choice. And we just added one to our ...
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Chevrolet, a subsidiary of the US based automobile manufacturer General Motors, has unveiled the revamped model of its Malibu sedan with added features. The new 2014 Malibu is powered by new Ecotec 2.5L Intake Valve Lift Control DOHC ...
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The Acura MDX has long been a favorite SUV choice for many affluent suburbanites. We think its 2014 redesign will continue to please many, though impress few. This three-row car-based SUV has cultivated a loyal clientele by combining a ...
Transport for London (TfL) has obtained a grant of GBP5m to buy new vehicles from Department for Transport's (DfT) Green Bus Fund in the UK. Major share of the amount will be used to buy 90 hybrid buses, which will expand the current ...
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Swedish automobile manufacturer Volvo Trucks has launched the new series of its trucks with the engines that comply with the Euro 6 emission standards. Scheduled for launch in spring 2014, the truck series includes variants ranging from ...
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This hybrid is fast! When BMW engineers set out to design a hybrid system for the iconic 3 Series sports sedan, they wanted to break the green-car mold. And break it they did. The ActiveHybrid3 packs a ton of technology into one small ...
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Developed alongside the full-sized Titan pickup truck, the Nissan Armada was created to compete against the domestics back when gas was cheap and large SUVs were common suburban transport. It is big, brash, powerful, oddly styled, and ...
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We just finished testing the redesigned 2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium, and the overall test score for the popular small SUV shows it did not disappoint. In fact, it outscored the previous Forester 2.5X Premium by eight points. But, is ...
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