Tuesday, November 16, 2010

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'Faces' Campaign Profiles Distracted-Driving Accident Victims

Posted: 16 Nov 2010 02:33 PM PST

With all the warnings and statistics concerning texting and talking while driving, it's quite possible to get a little glazed over, a little too detached from the situation. And a little "it wouldn't happen to me." That's one of the reasons the U.S. Transportation Department decided to produce a series of videos called "Faces of Distraction." The...


2011 Acura TSX Gets Nav Upgrade, Higher MPG, Quieter Interior

Posted: 16 Nov 2010 12:40 PM PST

It's been just two years since the Acura TSX received a complete redesign, but that's not stopping Acura from giving it a pretty substantial refresh for 2011. In addition to all the expected mid-cycle improvements—which we'll get to—here's the big news: improved fuel economy (ratings are up 1 mpg all around), and an improved navigation...


2011 Hyundai Sonata: TheCarConnection's Best Car to Buy 2011

Posted: 16 Nov 2010 09:01 AM PST

TheCarConnection's Best Car to Buy 2011 is the 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The 2011 Sonata tops TheCarConnection's numeric ratings among all vehicles with a base price of less than $50,000, including destination. That it does so at a base price of $19,995 is a testament to the thorough transformation it's undergone--in moving to a U.S. assembly site, in...


UPDATED: 2011 Nissan Leaf: Your Ultimate Reference Guide

Posted: 16 Nov 2010 09:00 AM PST

Here at AllCarsElectric.com we've covered a lot of news featuring the 2011 Nissan Leaf. So much, in fact, that it may be difficult keeping track of them all. What we thought may help is an index page of all of our favorite articles featuring the 2011 Nissan Leaf. Bookmark it in your browser or rss reader, as we'll be updating it every time a new...


Toyota Reveals Upcoming Prius Minivan Dashboard On Facebook

Posted: 16 Nov 2010 08:31 AM PST

Late yesterday Toyota posted an image of the upcoming Prius Minivan to its Facebook fan page with this caption: "The Prius community has put together a second puzzle revealing more details about the upcoming addition to the Prius family of products." Having already seen images around the web of what the vehicle will likely look like, even if not...


Handy Tips For Winter-Holiday Family Road Trips

Posted: 16 Nov 2010 05:58 AM PST

Planning to gather the family and head over to grandma’s house for Thanksgiving dinner or to spend some time with relatives or friends over the Christmas holidays? If you’re going on any kind of extended road trip, it’s wise to prepare the family vehicle ahead of time. Much better to be safe than sorry, as your parents always...


2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Preview

Posted: 16 Nov 2010 04:00 AM PST

The 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible is out from under the covers, ready for its world debut tomorrow at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show. It's precisely what you'd expect, since the car has been out as an almost identical concept for about three years now, but there are a few surprises. The convertible will be offered in similar model...


2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI: Driven

Posted: 15 Nov 2010 06:26 PM PST

A week of inclement weather wasn't looking like such a great time to get a follow-up drive with the most potent of the pint-sized rally racers, the 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI. But over seven showery days—yes, only in the Pacific Northwest—including a couple of torrential downpours, this editor's hesitations were for naught; the 2011...


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