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Nissan Titan Warranties 9.15.2016
Last year, Nissan made it clear they have no plans of tapping out of the “full-size” truck game; as they launched an “all-new” Titan XD. Its available Cummins turbo-diesel V8 has brought the Titan’s capabilities closer to Detroit’s Heavy Duty pickups. And now, in addition to revealing the full Titan lineup, they’ve announced “America’s Best Truck Warranty”; with… Read More
Toyota Prius Prime Delay, Autocycles 9.01.2016
While falling gas prices are good news to most of us, for the makers of one of the most fuel efficient cars on the market, the Toyota Prius, the news is not so good; as sales of the Prius have been in a decline since 2012. And just when things were starting to look a little better with the recent launch of the 4th generation Prius, we get word that it’s highly… Read More
IIHS Small SUV Headlight Test 8.11.2016
"With small SUV sales continuing to accelerate, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is hoping to shed some light on what buyers can expect when they take their new SUV out for its first nighttime spin." And the news, unfortunately, is not good. Out of the 21-models tested, with 47 different headlight combinations, only 4 small SUVs earned an acceptable… Read More
CAFE Standards/Tesla Autopilot 7.28.2016
“The Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards…better known as ‘CAFE’ have been in place for more than 40 years. But with the recent shakeups in gas prices and consumer buying habits, big changes are brewing for automakers. First off-- the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will more than double the fines…from a 5.50 rate to 14 dollars… on automakers… Read More
25th Anniversary of Dodge Viper 7.14.2016
“Coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the Dodge Viper comes the unfortunate news that it will be discontinued for the foreseeable future. And with these two significant milestones comes lots of fanfare, and special attention.” Fiat Chrysler Automobiles invited journalists out to their Chelsea Proving Grounds to take a look at Vipers from throughout the… Read More
20th Annual Vehicle Satisfaction Awards 6.23.2016
“Most people associate the “JD Power” name with customer satisfaction surveys on vehicles and other products, but this year marks the 20th annual Vehicle Satisfaction Awards from AutoPacific, a marketing and consulting firm that surveys over 65,000 new vehicle owners around the U.S.” And it’s based on 50 measured aspects from the 2015 and 2016 model year … Read More
Muscle Car Safety Test 6.09.2016
“Iconic styling, straight-line speed and high-performance engines are all trademarks of American muscle cars. And though they may look cool out on the open road-new crash test results hat a trio of top-selling brands all miss the mark when it comes to passenger safety.” The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety doesn’t normally test low-volume sports cars or… Read More
Volvo Concept Vehicles 5.26.2016
“Our MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice “Best Car of the Year”, the Volvo XC90, is the sum total of recent changes at the brand---with a strong emphasis on technology and efficiency—along with the traditional mainstays of safety, luxury, and comfort.” Now comes the unveiling of a pair of “40 series” Concept vehicles which lend some insight as to what Volvo sees as… Read More
Toyota Connected 5.05.2016
From smart phones, to smart homes, and yes, even, smart vehicles--our desire to “stay connected” is growing at a rapid pace and you can see it with the marketing of just about any product. Now, industry giants Toyota and Microsoft are teaming up to take this “connectivity” to a whole new level. The collaborative venture, called Toyota Connected, will use… Read More
Acura NSX Performance Manufacturing Center Tour 4.21.2016
YOLANDA VAZQUEZ: “Few cars mean more to a brand than the Acura NSX. An icon since its introduction in 1990, the NSX has always represented the pinnacle of engineering for Honda. And that’s never been truer than for the all-new 2017 model…” Along with a chance to fully experience it on the track, MotorWeek got a guided tour of Acura’s Performance Manufacturing… Read More