Thursday, July 15, 2010

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J.D. Power Study: Domestics Take The Lead In Vehicle Appeal

Posted: 15 Jul 2010 02:46 PM PDT

No doubt about it at this point, domestic-brand vehicles are more reliable than they used to be. And if you still snicker dismissively when we say that a number of domestic-brand vehicles really do get our pulse going and are better than many imports, it might serve to know that J.D. Power is noting this in the numbers, too. In fact, domestic...


Driven: 2010 Hyundai Tucson

Posted: 15 Jul 2010 12:31 PM PDT

From the inside, it's quite possible to mistake the new 2010 Hyunda Tucson for a Lexus. That's certainly what Hyundai would like to hear, and it's true. Over the course of a week with the Tucson, I noticed that its interior elicits a lot more oohs and ahs—especially from those who don't consider themselves gearheads or enthusiasts—than you might...


Active Safety Tech: A Closer Look At Mercedes' 2011 CL-Class

Posted: 15 Jul 2010 12:00 PM PDT

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class was just loosed on the web two weeks ago, but there's more to this freshened luxury coupe than meets the eye. In fact, a lot of the best stuff is hidden away in its computer. Using advanced radar- and camera-based sensors, the CL-Class features a number of "active safety" features, which let the vehicle take action...


2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Preview

Posted: 15 Jul 2010 10:00 AM PDT

Anyone that's familiar with Hyundai's work over the past few years knows that the stylized 'H' on the grille no longer stands for "heap." In fact, several of Hyundai's vehicles are giving top-tier luxury manufacturers a run for their money, and that's before the 2011 Equus even hits the streets. The Genesis Coupe is another of the brand's cars...


Video: Send Your Google Maps To 20 Different Car Brands

Posted: 15 Jul 2010 08:26 AM PDT

Google has been on a roll lately: between the growing popularity of Android, the soon-to-launch mobile app builder, and the recent addition of multiple email signatures in Gmail (a feature that's been standard on clients like Outlook for ages), the company has been aiming to please. Yesterday, more good news bubbled out of Mountain View: Google...


Transmission Woes Prompt Warranty Extension On Toyota RAV4 Models

Posted: 15 Jul 2010 07:52 AM PDT

Toyota has announced that it will provide an extended warranty on 2001-2003 model-year Toyota RAV4 models, according to the New York Times Wheels Blog, for an issue with the automatic transmission and electronic control module. The issue, which affects around 235,500 vehicles, can lead to a damaged, rough-shifting transmission. So far, the...


TopGear's Captain Slow Takes The Bugatti Veyron Super Sport To 259.11 MPH

Posted: 15 Jul 2010 01:00 AM PDT

Last week the new Bugatti Veyron Super Sport entered the record books as the world's fastest production car with an average top speed recorded at 268 mph. Shortly after the news came out, the guys at TopGear boasted that they had a special part to play on the record breaking day. It has now been revealed that while not actually driving during the...


Test-Drive Sedans, Don't Buy A 2010 Suzuki Kizashi, And Get $250?

Posted: 14 Jul 2010 08:26 PM PDT

If you're in the market for a sporty family sedan, go drive the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi, then take several of your other prospects on a test-drive. Within three days of the original Kizashi test-drive, if you purchase one of several competing vehicles, Suzuki will give you a $250 prepaid debit card. The deal is part two of Suzuki's "Kizashi Test Drive...


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