Tuesday, April 13, 2010

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Sales Of 2010 Lexus GX 460 Halted For Rollover Safety Concern

Posted: 13 Apr 2010 04:54 PM PDT

Toyota Motor Corp. has decided to halt sales of the GX 460 sport-utility vehicle, after Consumer Reports noted a handling behavior—and possibly a malfunction of the electronic stability system—that could result in a higher chance of rollover. Earlier today, Consumer Reports had disclosed the test results for the GX 460 as a cause for concern...


Ford's Car Of The Future--By Way Of The Simpsons?

Posted: 13 Apr 2010 01:51 PM PDT

The Simpsons is, admittedly, just a cartoon, but its encyclopedic punditry on American life occasionally dips into fields that can stir even a car lover's juices. Case in point: The Homer, a car designed to meet the average American's (read: Homer Simpson's) needs and desires. And today, Ford unveiled a plan to tap into exactly the same idea...


2010 Acura ZDX Recalled For Potential Airbag Issue

Posted: 13 Apr 2010 12:42 PM PDT

Acura is recalling some 2010 Acura ZDX vehicles for a potential issue with the dashboard surface, which might prevent the passenger-side airbag from deploying properly. According to the automaker, some vehicles don't have the proper scoring on the underside of the dash that would allow the airbag to push through in the intended deployment pattern...


A Chevy Volt-Like H3--And H5--If HUMMER Lives

Posted: 13 Apr 2010 10:14 AM PDT

Raser Technologies remains interested in acquiring GM's HUMMER brand--and plans a new model range including extended-range electric HUMMER H3 models as well as a new compact H5 off-roader if it convinces the automaker to sell it the brand and associated factories and contracts for manufacturing. GM has said it plans to shut down HUMMER after...


No, It's NOT A Lifestyle Vehicle. It's a HATCHBACK, Stupid!

Posted: 13 Apr 2010 10:01 AM PDT

Certain words strike fear into the heart of certain people. Say "hybrid" to a muscle-car owner and watch his lip curl in disdain. Say "minivan" to a new dad struggling to hang onto his youth and watch him turn pale. If anything, the word "hatchback" is even worse. There's not active fear, there's just a kind of "ewwwwww" reaction. Those aren't for...


Fox's Smash Hit GLEE Returns Tonight, With Chevrolet In Tow

Posted: 13 Apr 2010 09:35 AM PDT

If you've ever watched Glee, you already know that it's TV's equivalent of a Britney Spears pop song: slick, snappy, slightly outrageous, and impossible to shake off. It's kind of like Ally McBeal, but set in a high school, with jazz hands instead of dancing babies. And most importantly for advertisers, it has completely, utterly captivated TV...


Was Tiger A Curse? Average Age Of Buick Owners Finally Drops

Posted: 13 Apr 2010 08:16 AM PDT

You know it, we know it: Buick has become a brand for older drivers. Just a couple of decades ago, models like the Regal drew the attention of younger couples and even families, but in recent years, Buick's lineup has prioritized comfort over class, size over style. That's played well with golf bag-toting retirees, but it hasn't been so popular...


Better In-Car Integration Coming To The iPhone With OS 4.0?

Posted: 13 Apr 2010 04:32 AM PDT

It's been a glaring omission with the iPhone from the start: Users of the much-loved Apple device have no way of tapping into its full potential while in the car and behind the wheel—except by picking it up and operating it by hand, which is now, in most places, illegal. Yet the temptation remains and is no doubt a cause of distraction. We've...


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