Diesel engines and SUVs were made for each other. Diesels' scads of low-end pulling power and great fuel efficiency make it a cinch to haul around the weight of an SUV with all-wheel-drive, and these torquey engines make up for the fuel ...
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With states in the Midwest bracing for flooding and a rare May snowstorm predicted in the Plains states, other parts of the country have been unusually dry this spring. It's been a tough start to the growing season for some lawns. During ...
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Japanese automaker Honda has started the production of the 2014 Acura MDX vehicles at its Honda Manufacturing of Alabama (HMA) plant in the US. The 2014 Acura MDX is powered by a direct injection V-6 engine, which will also be produced at ...
Japanese automaker Honda is planning to build a new $470m transmission manufacturing plant in Celaya, Mexico. The new transmission plant, which will be built on the same location as of the new automobile facility currently being ...
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The Toyota Corolla has moved within striking distance of the Mazda 3 at the top of the sales charts after a dominant month in April. The Corolla notched up 3504 sales last month, easily accounting for the Mazda 3, which managed just 2842 ...
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The Ford Falcon, Holden Commodore and Toyota Aurion struggled in April’s new-car sales as locally built large cars continued their seemingly irreversible downward spiral. Ford sold just 717 Falcons last month and the 53-year-old ...
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Many new cars boast technology to help drivers avoid a crash, and now a new study finds that one system is a standout in preventing fender benders and injuries on the road. Forward-collision avoidance systems with autonomous braking are ...
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Most shoppers approach buying a used car with trepidation. Sure, used cars cost less than new ones, but they carry risks--namely, inconvenient break downs and out-of-pocket repairs after the warranty has expired. However, used cars have a ...
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The Pneumatic valve was first introduced in the mid 1980's. These are the metals bellows filled with the compressed air and hence it is also known as air valves. The introduction of this technology brings a great change in the concept of ...
Volkswagen says it is “working hard” to improving the quality of its vehicles and customer service. The German brand has been languishing at the lower end of independent automotive quality surveys in recent years, and it has ...
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A number of 2013 Nissan Altima sedans have been recalled in the US after spare tyres were found to be incorrectly inflated. According to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Nissan North America is recalling ...
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Japan-based automobile manufacturer Honda will recall 43,782 units of Fit Sport vehicles in the US, due to software problem. The recall affects 2012-2013 model year Honda Fit Sport vehicles to update the vehicle stability assist system ...
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Honda will campaign an unprecedented 10 vehicles across nine race classes when it tackles the 2013 Pikes Peak Hill Climb event in Colorado in June. Spread across its Honda and Acura brands – the latter being the Japanese ...
The Honda Concept M has made its world premiere at the 2013 Shanghai auto show, previewing a future production people-mover due to go on sale exclusively in China from next year. Teased in a sketch earlier this month and designed at the ...
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The Acura Concept SUV-X has made its world premiere at the 2013 Shanghai auto show, hinting at a future compact SUV designed primarily for the Chinese market. The world debut of the Acura Concept SUV-X marks the first time the luxury ...