Tuesday, August 3, 2010

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Traffic Fatalities Up For Police Officers, Down For Everyone Else

Posted: 03 Aug 2010 04:37 PM PDT

Today's vehicles provide much better occupant protection than those of three decades ago. And we've also made tremendous progress in making our roads a bit safer, and in getting people to buckle up. But, in a puzzling twist it seems, law-enforcement officials are dying more often perishing in their patrol cars—particularly in single-vehicle...


Over 2 Million Cars To Be Sold On Social Networks This Year

Posted: 03 Aug 2010 02:00 PM PDT

Social media. Networking. Facebook. Twitter. To some, these words are like heroin to a junkie. To others, these words are like heroin to a rehab therapist. But whatever side of the social media fence you're on, you should consider it as a valuable tool for the sale of your next car. There's a measure of irony here, in that car manufacturers are...


2011 Scion tC: First Drive This Friday, More Photos Today

Posted: 03 Aug 2010 02:00 PM PDT

You've seen the 2011 Scion tC before--earlier this year from the 2010 New York auto show. You probably want to know more on how it drives and how it's different from the '10, though, right? This week we're in San Diego to drive the new Scion, but you'll have to wait a bit longer to find out more on handling, ride, acceleration and overall...


Today at High Gear Media: Chevy Cruze, Volt, And HGM Shark Week

Posted: 03 Aug 2010 12:00 PM PDT

With the launch of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, GM is rebooting its bow-tie small-car lineup. Is the Cruze good enough to be the linchpin of a roll-out that includes the Volt and maybe a Spark subcompact, too? Today at High Gear Media, we'll get you the details on the new four-door and explain why some Volt dealers might be ready to upcharge shoppers...


Cash For Clunkers Leaseholders Already Looking For A Way Out?

Posted: 03 Aug 2010 11:17 AM PDT

Last year the federal government's CARS program—better known as Cash for Clunkers—sparked a frenzy of shopping for smaller, more fuel-efficient cars, retired older guzzlers, and boosted an ailing industry. Now, a year later, it sounds like a significant portion of those people are having regrets. The lease-trading marketplace LeaseTrader.com...


You Thought Traffic Cams Were Bad? In India, Cops Use Facebook

Posted: 03 Aug 2010 08:26 AM PDT

Over the past few years, we've seen traffic cameras deployed in a growing number of cities across the U.S. (We wouldn't be surprised if the trend were tied to our struggling economy, since cams promise to generate a fair amount of dough.) But although the cameras have a number of fans, they've also met with resistance from citizens, and as of...


GM Invests In Plug-In Hybrid Truckmaker Bright Automotive

Posted: 03 Aug 2010 08:00 AM PDT

General Motors announced today that it will invest in startup Bright Automotive, which hopes to start final production engineering of its Idea plug-in hybrid delivery van design later this year. GM Ventures, the automaker's venture investing arm, already provided funds to Bright this week; formal agreements are to be signed later this year. It...


Cadillac Escalade A Beacon For Thieves, Says Insurance Data

Posted: 02 Aug 2010 09:05 PM PDT

If you plan to purchase a Cadillac Escalade, Ford F-250 Crew Cab, Infiniti G37, or Dodge Charger Hemi, you might want to check in with your insurance agent first. Why? Because these vehicles have the highest theft rates (from inside, or of the vehicle itself) of any models one to three years old. According to the Highway Loss Data Institute...


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