Friday, October 12, 2012

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2012 Paris Auto Show, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2014 BMW M4 Coupe: Top Videos Of The Week

Posted: 12 Oct 2012 10:30 AM PDT

While the Paris Auto Show may be over, you all can't seem to get enough of it, as our video overview of the show remains our most-watched video of the week. That makes two weeks in a row, for those who are keeping count. Our second most-watched video of the week is our video road test of the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe, while our spy video of the 2014...


Feds: Counterfeit Airbags Pose Extreme Safety Risk

Posted: 12 Oct 2012 10:01 AM PDT

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a consumer safety advisory this week, warning of the “extreme safety risk” posed by counterfeit airbags. These phony airbags look nearly identical to certified, original equipment parts, the agency said. They even have the insignia and branding of major automakers. But...


2013 Nissan Pathfinder: All-New, But Priced Below Previous Model

Posted: 12 Oct 2012 08:22 AM PDT

When it goes on sale later this month, the fourth-generation 2013 Nissan Pathfinder three-row, seven-passenger crossover will be priced from $29,085, including an $825 destination charge. Six versions of the Pathfinder are available, including the base Pathfinder S, SV, SL, SL Premium, Platinum and Platinum Premium. The top-of-the-line Pathfinder...


Phony Airbags: What To Do If You Have Them On Your Car

Posted: 12 Oct 2012 08:00 AM PDT

As we mentioned yesterday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued an alert to U.S. car owners, warning them that their car could be carrying counterfeit airbags. Although NHTSA says that no deaths or injuries have been associated with the recently discovered glut of fake airbags, the devices have performed miserably in...


Teen Drivers, Nissan's New Safety Tech, 2013 Chevy Malibu: Car News Headlines

Posted: 12 Oct 2012 07:57 AM PDT

Today at The Car Connection, Land Rover recalled the 2012 Range Rover and Nissan introduced new safety technology. Ford explained what an MPGe is and we updated our ultimate guide to the Toyota Prius C. All this and more in today's car news, right here on The Car Connection. The 2013 Ford C-Max Energi is more fuel-efficient than the Chevrolet Volt...


Nissan's New Safety Tech Knows When You Hit The Gas By Mistake

Posted: 12 Oct 2012 07:00 AM PDT

You've probably heard of "Brake Assist", the in-car technology that automatically slows a vehicle when the onboard computer senses that a collision is imminent. You've probably also heard of "Lane Assist", which lets drivers know when they've drifted out of their travel lane. Now, Nissan has introduced something called "Emergency Assist for Pedal...


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