Wednesday, November 11, 2009

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2010 Toyota Yaris: Cheapest New Car With Stability Control

Posted: 11 Nov 2009 04:00 PM PST

It's not surprising at all that the smallest, least expensive vehicles typically get short shrift on features. You won't find power windows or mirrors, central locking, air conditioning, or even sound systems on some of the most affordable versions of the cheapest models. But while most automakers also skimp on safety features for these most ..


Preview: 2011 Buick Regal

Posted: 11 Nov 2009 02:45 PM PST

What is it?: The relaunch of the popular Regal nameplate, which will be Buick's new mid-size sedan  The basics: Four- and six-cylinder options, front-wheel drive, 180+ hp Price: $21,500 (estimated) On sale: late 2010/early 2011 Rumors of the Buick Regal's return to production have been circulating for months, and at a dealers' meeting this ..


Prosthetic Arms Allow Former Mechanic To Drive Again

Posted: 11 Nov 2009 09:37 AM PST

Christian Kandlbauer was an 18-year-old Austrian auto mechanic when he lost both his arms in an electrical accident. Thanks to German companies Paravan and Otto Bock, however, Kandlbauer was recently outfitted with thought-controlled prosthetic arms, which have given him the ability to do many things he never thought he'd do again -- including ..


Video: Taylor Swift Complains About Your Parents' Driving

Posted: 11 Nov 2009 08:22 AM PST

Apart from her music, we don't have anything against Taylor Swift. In fact, we felt pretty bad about that whole VMA thing with Kanye and Beyonce and the Henny and the internet meme that just wouldn't die. However, after seeing Taylor on Saturday Night Live last weekend, we're beginning to wonder if she shouldn't be interrupted more often. Case ..


Turbocharged Ferraris, New Jaguar C-Type: Today's Car News

Posted: 11 Nov 2009 08:00 AM PST

Ferrari is looking at turbocharging for its future powertrains but until the company's engine designers can eliminate turbo lag, we won't be seeing any in production. In fact, Ferrari has ruled out nothing in terms of technology as it works to keep high-performance a priority while accommodating strict emissions rules. [Motor ..


GM CEO Ed Whitacre And The Salary Cap Flap

Posted: 11 Nov 2009 07:58 AM PST

General Motors CEO Ed Whitacre isn't much of a wallflower -- but then, no one earns a resume like his by staying quiet. In keeping with his outspoken personality, yesterday Whitacre came out swinging against the $500,000 salary cap imposed by the U.S. government on executives at companies that accepted bailout dollars. You know, companies like ..


New York's New License Plates Stir Resentment Over Fees

Posted: 11 Nov 2009 07:22 AM PST

Obviously you have to replace license plates now and then. Among other reasons, the reflective material wears off. And besides, that way cops can tell if a car hasn't been re-registered in, ohhh, several years. Like many states, New York is grappling with major budget deficits. Now it has turned to a slew of new fees to fill the gap. Following ..


New Cars More Affordable Than They've Been Since 2004

Posted: 11 Nov 2009 07:20 AM PST

Attention, shoppers: new cars are more affordable today than they've been in over five years. According to Comerica Bank's Auto Affordability Index, it now takes the average family 21.9 weeks of income to pay off an average-priced vehicle. Sadly, that's not because household income has risen, but because the average cost of a light vehicle has ..


Driven: 2010 Dodge 1500 Laramie Crew 4x4

Posted: 11 Nov 2009 06:30 AM PST

For a very long time in this country, about 20% of all sales came in the form of trucks. Not what the industry calls "trucks" (i.e., SUVs), but actual pickups. That figure always astonished me; we simply don't have that many contractors, painters and plumbers and there are fewer actual "farmers" living here each day. The only reason for high ..


2010 Ford Taurus Named Official Car Of CES

Posted: 11 Nov 2009 04:03 AM PST

One of the world's biggest consumer electronics trade shows, the 2010 International CES, is just a couple of months away and in its lead up, organizers have named the 2010 Ford Taurus the official car of the event. As the official car of CES, the Ford Taurus will be featured prominently with technology demonstrations and in signage, ..


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