The words "General Motors" conjure up different images for different people. GM's fans think of Cadillac, Chevy (not Chevrolet), the Camaro, baseball, Detroit. Detractors think of HUMMER, Saab, bankruptcy, bailouts. But few people think of robots -- and yet, that's just what GM is working on these days. Granted, GM's robotics program pales in...
The Basics: For 2011, Chrysler has rehabbed the Dodge Grand Caravan with a mini-facelift. While not much has changed on the outside, its plasticky, creaky cabin is much-improved, and a more powerful and refined engine together give this family hauler a fresher feel. The massaged minivan greets a slew of new competitors nose-on. It's an interesting...
Mazda5 models from the 2009 and 2010 model years are being recalled due to a possible fuel-system problem that could lead to stalling and trouble restarting the engine. According to a notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), water might not have been cleared from a fuel-pump harness connector during a fuel-tank...
Kia is recalling nearly 7,700 vehicles, all 2011 Kia Sorento models, for a potential issue with the rear brakes. According the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), based on a notice from Kia, rear brake calipers that might not have been properly machined. The affected vehicles were made between September 14, 2010 and October 4...
Carmakers [in 1998]: “SUVs are the new minivans, because young parents hate the minivan’s Soccer Mom connotation. Also wagons are a non-starter for precisely the same reason.” Carmaker [Acura, in late 2010]: “The new-new: wagons.” If you’re scratching your head, you aren’t alone, but the spin from...
The words "General Motors" conjure up different images for different people. GM's fans think of Cadillac, Chevy (not Chevrolet), the Camaro, baseball, Detroit. Detractors think of HUMMER, Saab, bankruptcy, bailouts. But few people think of robots -- and yet, that's just what GM is working on these days. Granted, GM's robotics program pales in...
The Basics: For 2011, Chrysler has rehabbed the Dodge Grand Caravan with a mini-facelift. While not much has changed on the outside, its plasticky, creaky cabin is much-improved, and a more powerful and refined engine together give this family hauler a fresher feel. The massaged minivan greets a slew of new competitors nose-on. It's an interesting...
Mazda5 models from the 2009 and 2010 model years are being recalled due to a possible fuel-system problem that could lead to stalling and trouble restarting the engine. According to a notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), water might not have been cleared from a fuel-pump harness connector during a fuel-tank...
Kia is recalling nearly 7,700 vehicles, all 2011 Kia Sorento models, for a potential issue with the rear brakes. According the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), based on a notice from Kia, rear brake calipers that might not have been properly machined. The affected vehicles were made between September 14, 2010 and October 4...
Carmakers [in 1998]: “SUVs are the new minivans, because young parents hate the minivan’s Soccer Mom connotation. Also wagons are a non-starter for precisely the same reason.” Carmaker [Acura, in late 2010]: “The new-new: wagons.” If you’re scratching your head, you aren’t alone, but the spin from...
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