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McLaren Cars Now Warranteed Up To 12 Years Of Age

McLaren Cars Now Warranteed Up To 12 Years Of Age

LONDON - December 4, 2016: The McLaren Extended Warranty launched in 2014 can now be renewed up to the car’s 12th birthday. The enhancement recognises the increasing number of McLaren cars on the road, with more than 3,000 vehicles today having passed their third birthday, as well as the desire of many owners to reta ... Continue reading

NCAP CRASH TESTS - Final 2016 Model Year Released

NCAP CRASH TESTS - Final 2016 Model Year Released

Brussels, 30th November 2016 – Today Euro NCAP publishes its last round of safety ratings for 2016. The Audi Q2, Hyundai Ioniq, Ford Edge, Suzuki Ignis and the SsangYong Tivoli all underwent Euro NCAP’s rigorous safety testing and, of the five cars, two were tested under the dual rating system. ... Continue reading

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 Earns Five-star Overall Safety Rating

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 Earns Five-star Overall Safety Rating

2017 Jeep® Grand Cherokee 4x4 earns five stars for overall performance; highest rating in NHTSA's vehicle evaluation program Five-star ratings in each of three separate NHTSA crash tests – frontal barrier, side barrier and side pole Available Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning with Crash Mitigation features sensor ... Continue reading

In Case You Missed It - Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - Nov 21-27 2016: Bolt Slow Rollout; VW Sans Diesel; Recalls Of Course; Toyota Getaround; Soon Mobile Car Mode; Collector Car Price Surprise

In Case You Missed It - Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - Nov 21-27 2016: Bolt Slow Rollout; VW Sans Diesel; Recalls Of Course; Toyota Getaround; Soon Mobile Car Mode; Collector Car Price Surprise

* As Black Friday kicks off the official holiday shopping season, a National Safety Council poll found two-thirds – 66 percent – of drivers would make phone calls while driving through a parking lot, and 56 percent would text. Given the increased traffic in and around parking lots during the holiday shopping season ... Continue reading

9 Things You Should Do For Safer Winter Driving

9 Things You Should Do For Safer Winter Driving

9 Things You Should Do For Safer Winter Driving ... Continue reading

Honda and FCA Co-host Second Automotive Safety Recall Best Practices Summit

Honda and FCA Co-host Second Automotive Safety Recall Best Practices Summit

American Honda Motor, Co., Inc. and FCA US LLC co-hosted the second installment of the "Automotive Safety Recall Best Practices Summit" on the Torrance, Calif. ... Continue reading

Auto Lab Radio LIVE From NYC - Saturday November 26, 2016 7-9 AM (Eastern)

Auto Lab Radio LIVE From NYC - Saturday November 26, 2016 7-9 AM (Eastern)

Auto Lab Radio LIVE From NYC - Saturday November 26, 2016 7-9 AM (Eastern)- Expert's Auto Answers - Repair Second Opinion, Regular Maintenance, How To's, Safety, Used and New Car Buying, Ombudsmen Suggestions from These Auto Lab In-Studio Experts ... Continue reading

California Tops A Quarter-Million Electric Vehicles Sold - Passes "Magic" 1/2 of 1 Percent

California Tops A Quarter-Million Electric Vehicles Sold - Passes "Magic" 1/2 of 1 Percent

At this rate we'll have air pollution whipped by, oh the 24th century? Yippe! ... Continue reading

AAA: 48.7 Million Americans to Travel this Thanksgiving

AAA: 48.7 Million Americans to Travel this Thanksgiving

AAA projects that 48.7 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home this Thanksgiving, an increase of one million travelers compared with last year. ... Continue reading

Self-Driving Vehicles Will Save Our Lives and Benefit Everyone, CTA Will Tell House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee

Self-Driving Vehicles Will Save Our Lives and Benefit Everyone, CTA Will Tell House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee

Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), will testify before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade on the future of self-driving vehicles. Shapiro’s testimony will urge federal and state lawmakers ... Continue reading

Avoid The Misery of a Winter Breakdown With Some Basic Car Maintenance, Says Gem

Avoid The Misery of a Winter Breakdown With Some Basic Car Maintenance, Says Gem

LONDON - November 9, 2016: SAFETY organisation GEM Motoring Assist is offering simple tips for drivers to ensure trouble-free journeys this winter. Giving some attention now to batteries, tires, antifreeze, wipers, lights and other vehicle essentials is the best way of ensuring reliability in the months to come, says G ... Continue reading

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Minivan Earns NHTSA's Five-Star Overall Safety Rating

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Minivan Earns NHTSA's Five-Star Overall Safety Rating

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 4, 2016 -- Five stars highest possible score in NHTSA's safety rating program All-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan achieves highest possible rating – five stars – in each of three individual crash tests performed by NHTSA High-strength steel, which also contributes to fuel-saving weight ... Continue reading

Auto Lab Radio LIVE From NYC - Saturday November 5, 2016 7-9 AM (EDT)

Auto Lab Radio LIVE From NYC - Saturday November 5, 2016 7-9 AM (EDT)

Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart car ... Continue reading

Subaru 'Eyesight' Highly Commended for Safety Innovation

Subaru 'Eyesight' Highly Commended for Safety Innovation

LONDON - October 25, 2016: Subaru’s EyeSight collision avoidance technology has been singled out for praise in the inaugural Car Tech Awards established by expert automotive and technology reviewers from Carbuyer and Alphr. The awards judges gave the safety system on the Subaru Outback a 'Highly Commended' accolade i ... Continue reading

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