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2013 Cadillac XTS

Cadillac XTS Getting 'Sensor Fusion' Driver Assistance Package: Video

Cadillac, like other automakers, is working towards the ultimate goal of self-driving cars. Computers, it seems, are far better at multi-tasking than humans, and aren’t prone to cell-phone-induced distractions. While self-driving cars are still potentially decades in the future, technology...

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2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8

2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8, Dodge Charger SRT8 Models Recalled

Chrysler has announced a voluntary safety recall of 303 Chrysler 300 SRT8 and Dodge Charger SRT8 models built for the 2012 model year, with assembly dates between May 2, 2011... January 17, 2012 by 


 
2010 mini cooper cabrio jcw 007

88,911 2007-2011 MINI Cooper S, Clubman, JCW Models Recalled For Fire Risk

A faulty water pump that could lead to a smoldering electrical board, which might then start a fire, is at the root of a recall of 88,911 MINI Cooper S, Cooper S Clubman... January 16, 2012 by 


 
Ford's Lane Keeping System, available on the 2013 Fusion sedan.

2013 Ford Fusion To Offer Lane Keeping System

Safety systems such as drowsy-driver monitoring, lane departure warning and lane-keeping assist are usually associated with high-end luxury cars from manufacturers like... December 30, 2011 by  4


 
2012 Fisker Karma

2012 Fisker Karma Sedans Recalled For Battery Coolant Leak

Fisker has announced the recall of certain 2012 Karma sedans to address a potential coolant leak within the battery compartment. Should the battery coolant solution drip on... December 30, 2011 by 


 
2003 Infiniti M45

NHTSA Investigating 2003-04 Infiniti M45 Fuel Gauge Errors

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defect Investigations (NHTSA-ODI) has launched a “preliminary evaluation” of 2003 and 2004... December 27, 2011 by  3


 
2011 Infiniti FX50 S

Infiniti Issues Recall On 2011 FX And 2012 M Due To Leaky Oil Filters

Infiniti has issued a recall on certain versions of its 2011 FX crossover and 2012 M sedan due to a potential oil leak caused by a faulty oil filter component. According to... December 22, 2011 by 


 
BMW laser headlights

Good Headlights: The Most Important Technology On Your Car?

If you live in the Northern hemisphere, as the majority of the world's population does, today is the shortest day of the year. For those of us at relatively high latitudes... December 21, 2011 by 


 
2012 Buick Verano

Six New Luxury Vehicles Added To 2012 IIHS Top Safety Pick List

While 115 cars made the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick list this year, just six of them were new additions (or reappearances) in the luxury... December 19, 2011 by 


 
2011 Nissan Juke

2011 Nissan Juke Recalled Due To Faulty Turbo Component

Nissan has issued a recall on its 2011 Juke crossover due to a potential fault with one of the vehicle’s turbocharger components. The affected models are those Jukes... December 16, 2011 by  1


 
2012 Audi A6

2012 Audi A6 Recalled For Faulty Airbags

Audi has issued a recall on certain models of its 2012 A6 due to a potential fault in the manufacture of the cars' airbags. The affected models are those A6 sedans built... December 14, 2011 by 


 
2012 Fiat 500 Side Impact Test

2012 Fiat 500 Gets Contradictory Safety Ratings

According to the Insurance Institute For Highway Safety (IIHS), 2012 Fiat 500 models built after July of 2011 earn a “Top Safety Pick” designation, indicating... December 12, 2011 by 


 
Lexus CT 200h driving on ice

Yokohama Demonstrates Importance Of Winter Tires Using Lexus CT 200h: Video

With the winter months now upon us in the northern hemisphere it’s now more important than ever for readers experiencing sub-zero temperatures to ensure their vehicles... December 12, 2011 by 


 
Bridgestone Airless Tire Technology

Bridgestone Airless Tire: Puncture-Proof Tech On The Way

Although it'd be unfair to say that tires are one of the more old-fashioned aspects of your modern car - since tire manufacturers spend millions constantly developing them -... December 6, 2011 by  2


 
Nissan camera-based Blind Spot Warning

Nissan: Camera Based Accident Avoidance Tech Due Soon

The trouble with current accident avoidance technology is that it's usually reserved to the more expensive vehicles available on sale. That's not to criticize it of course... December 6, 2011 by 


 
2003 Acura TL

Acura Recalls TL and CL Models For Driver Airbag Issue

Honda is expanding an already-announced recall of select 2001 to 2003 Honda and Acura models. At issue is the driver’s airbag inflator, which may deploy with too much... December 2, 2011 by 


 
 
 

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