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Tech Please 3.19.2015
“A growing number of consumers want the latest technologies-not only on their phones, but also in their vehicles. And with smartphone integration and autonomous driving systems becoming more commonplace -- it’s starting to affect how they view their purchases.” Rather than making a long-term commitment to buy a new car and all the technology in it- more and more… Read More
2015 Chicago Auto Show 2.26.2015
This time of year it’s darn cold in the Windy City. So, what better place to find the heat than at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show! So let’s check in with Yolanda Vazquez for what’s new from Chi-town. YOLANDA VAZQUEZ: “The auto show circuit blows into Chicago and brings with it a bevy of new sport utilities and crossovers, and a fresh twist for a few familiar… Read More
LED Lighting 2.19.2015
Whether it’s the form they take, or the function they serve, LED lighting is becoming a “must-have” feature on most new cars. From the Toyota Corolla to a Bentley Continental, their presence has transformed a “brighter light” into a signature look. The rapid rise of these “light-emitting diodes” started with their high efficiency and relatively low manufacturing… Read More
IIHS - Top Safety Pick 2.05.2015
At MotorWeek, we review the performance capabilities of well over a hundred new cars and trucks a year. But, when it comes to a thorough safety review, we turn to the folks at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, and their expertise of the safest vehicles on the road today. And, the best news about the Institute’s 2015 Top Safety Picks list is that the… Read More
2015 North American International Auto Show (Part 1 and 2) 1.29.2015
With all the pre-show coverage online, you may think the art of the big deal auto show reveal is dying off. But fresh from our visit to Motor City, we saw plenty we weren’t expecting at the 2015 North American International Auto Show. So let’s get to it! After five straight years of up car sales, the mood inside Detroit’s Cobo Hall was also upbeat with… Read More
NHTSA-Recalls 1.08.2015
Recalls are certainly nothing new, but with today’s technology—if something goes wrong- it often requires more than a simple fix. And as headlines have shown– recent issues have generated a “larger than normal” number of recalls. The latest is the GM ignition switch debacle, which has evolved from a simple recall into a raging, legal battle. And, it will… Read More
IIHS – Minivan Crash Testing 12.11.2014
Minivans are the latest round of vehicles tested by the IIHS in their small overlap front crash test. Though the sampling was few, the results are far-reaching.” Of the four vehicles crash tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety- three received poor ratings: The Chrysler Town and Country, platform-mate Dodge Caravan…and the Nissan Quest. The… Read More
LA Auto Show 12.05.2014
In the land of glitz and glamour, the 2014 LA Auto Show certainly did its part to show off the industry’s hottest new models and a look at what we might be driving in the near future. Stealing early headlines was the Shelby GT350 Mustang. Reviving the iconic Ford muscle car name, its 5.2 liter V8 is pegged at over 500 horsepower-the most powerful naturally… Read More
Shifting Gears 11.21.2014
After serving their country, military personnel now have an opportunity to “serve” in a different capacity. General Motors has partnered with the US Army, and defense contractor Raytheon, to provide automotive technician training for soldiers entering back into civilian life. The “Shifting Gears” program is a twelve week automotive technician training course,… Read More
AAA Distracted Driving Study/Tesla Dual Motor 11.06.2014
What if the technology aimed at making driving safer, is actually doing more harm than good? It’s a question the Triple A Motor Club looked into with surprising results. In both simulated… and real world situations, drivers were monitored for levels of alertness and mental focus, as well as physical distraction and the ability to keep their eyes on the road. The… Read More