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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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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Ford will issue yet another update to MyFord and MyLincoln Touch, as well as adding two more years of warranty coverage, according to Automotive News. Our experience with these cars, backed up by Consumer Reports reliability survey data, ...
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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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The relatively affordable electric Smart ForTwo ED (electric drive) may be the best Smart car yet. While not a high compliment, it does point to the promise of this diminutive two-door model as a green alternative for commuters. We recently ...
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Mika Hakkinen has signed an extension to his multi-year deal with Johnnie Walker, which makes him the sports longest serving responsible drinking ambassador. Since 2005, Johnnie Walker has used its sponsorship of the Vodafone McLaren ...
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In its ongoing effort to establish itself as a credible world-class brand and broaden its appeal to younger buyers, Cadillac has made it no secret that the new ATS is targeted squarely at its European compact sports sedan rivals. And based ...
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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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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 ...
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Pope Benedict XVI has taken delivery of a brand new'Popemobile'based on the Mercedes-Benz M-Class luxury SUV. The new Popemobile represents a significant trade-up for His Holiness,who has been riding in the back of the customised G-Class ...
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German automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has reported a 5.7% rise in its November 2012 sales to 120,346 units, compared to the same period in 2011. Mercedes-Benz Cars sales increased 5.3% to 128,768 units in November 2012 while smart ...
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The all-new Hyundai Genesis has been spied undergoing testing in Germany ahead of the Korean luxury sedan's anticipated launch in 2013. The second-generation Hyundai Genesis will benefit from a lighter,heavily upgraded platform than its ...
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The Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake,a stylised wagon version of the company's four-door'coupe',has gone on sale in Australia. Two models are offered initially,comprising a$129,000 CLS250 CDI four-cylinder diesel and a$173,000 CLS350 V6 ...
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As a result of the extravagant flacons, jars and bottles that it manufactures and the first-rate service it provides, the Gerresheimer Group has evolved into one of the fragrance and cosmetics industry’s most significant glass ...