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Subaru Explains Its Core Technologies: Video

While we here at High Gear Media generally adhere to a strict “no mime videos” policy, on occasion we’re forced to make an exception to this rule. Such is the case with a new series of videos from Subaru that focus on explaining the automaker’s core technologies. As any...

July 20, 2012 by 
 
Technology advances will be key to self-driving cars. Image: © GM Corp.

Research Shows Autonomous Tech Is Reducing Crashes: Video

One of the strongest arguments for the introduction of autonomous cars is the increased safety brought about by eliminating the possibility of human error, believed to be the... July 16, 2012 by 


 
2011 Volvo S80

2011-2013 Volvo S80 Recalled For Faulty Transmission

Volvo has issued a recall on its aging sedan flagship, the S80, due to a potential fault with the car’s automatic transmission. The recall is for Volvo S80 sedans from... July 13, 2012 by 


 
McLaren MP4-12C Spider

McLaren MP4-12C Spider, Mazda-Based Alfa, Sexist Parking Spots: Car News Headlines

Want to see the new McLaren MP4-12C Spider in action? We've got you covered, as the retractable hardtop supercar hits the track in a new official video. How about more... July 12, 2012 by 


 
Testing of Volvo's safety technology

Volvo Outlines Three Upcoming Safety Technologies

Volvo has a well-established reputation of building some of the safest cars in the world but the firm believes it can improve on its own standards by reaching the ultimate... July 10, 2012 by 


 
The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Teknikens Varld testing - image courtesy of Teknikens Varld

Swedish Magazine Questions Safety Of Jeep Grand Cherokee

Swedish magazine Teknikens Värld (Technology World) has hit the new Jeep Grand Cherokee with some serious allegations: in performing an evasive maneuver test... July 9, 2012 by 


 
BMW ActiveE electric car

BMW Recalls ActiveE Electric And Z4 For Power Steering Issue

BMW has issued one of the first safety recalls for an electric car, with the automaker today announcing a recall for its 1-Series based ActiveE electric car due to a... July 6, 2012 by 


 
Ford developing biometric driver sensors to improve safety

Ford Developing Biometric Driver Stress Detectors To Improve Safety

Driving can be stressful, and stress is a distraction. Driving can also be boring, and that can be distracting, too. So what can be done about it? Ford is working on a system... June 27, 2012 by 


 
2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

2007-2009 Mercedes-Benz E350 4MATIC Wagon Recalled

Mercedes-Benz has issued a recall on certain versions of its E350 4MATIC Wagon due to a potential issue involving the affected cars’ rear suspension. The recall only... June 20, 2012 by 


 
Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon Show Car

Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon’s Airbags Deploy Despite No Crash

In August of last year airbags in a Chevrolet Camaro deployed whilst its driver was attempting to drift, despite there being no crash or rollover. At the time, a spokesman... June 6, 2012 by 


 
Colorado Department of Transportation: Gas Can In Child Safety Seat

Are Car Seats For Kids Or Gas Cans? Colorado Mommy Finds Out The Expensive, Humiliating Way

Some things are worth protecting from harm in a car accident. Yourself, obviously. Your cigarettes. Your warm bottle of Mountain Dew? Mos def. How about a week's worth of... June 6, 2012 by 


 
2012 Fisker Karma EcoSport

Fisker Recalls A Few More Karmas Due To Previous Hose Clamp Issue

The past six months have been tough for Fisker and its Karma range-extended electric luxury sedan. After the car was recalled late last year due to a potential coolant leak... June 2, 2012 by 


 
Volvo's Pedestrian Airbag system

Volvo Explains Its Pedestrian Airbag System

Airbags inside of automobiles are nothing new, and have saved thousands of lives worldwide since being put into widespread use. Volvo, always at the forefront of vehicle... May 23, 2012 by 


 
2013 Lexus GS 350 F Sport

2013 Lexus GS 350 F Sport Recall Due To ECU Glitch

Lexus has issued a recall on its latest 2013 GS 350 F Sport sedan due to a known-issue concerning one of the car’s multiple ECUs, which could lead to problems with the... May 21, 2012 by 


 
2008 Acura TL

2007-08 Acura TL Models Recalled For Leaky Power Steering Hose

Acura has issued a voluntarily recall on all 2007 and 2008 TL sedans due to a potential fluid leak caused by worn out power steering hoses. Acura says there are some 52,615... May 17, 2012 by 


 
2013 BMW 135is

Porsche Macan, 2013 BMW 135is, Mercedes CLA Class: Today's Car News

The Porsche Macan is in development, and our latest spy shots show it's pretty far along, though it's not due to reach production until the end of 2013 at the earliest. BMW... May 16, 2012 by 


 
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