Monday, October 28, 2013

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Fed Shutdown Slowed Auto Sales, Especially On The East Coast

Posted: 28 Oct 2013 01:35 PM PDT

People don't like buying cars during economic uncertainty—or when they're not getting a paycheck. Although we'd argue that it didn't take any massive number-crunching to estimate that consumer purchasing ground down to a slowdown during the 16-day federal partial shutdown, J.D. Power and partner LMC Automotive have looked more closely at...

Camry Loses CR Recommended Status, Audi Among Most Reliable Brands

Posted: 28 Oct 2013 12:21 PM PDT

Consumer Reports has released the results of its Annual Auto Reliability ratings and rankings, and it's likely the results were met with a collective wince over at Toyota. That's because while the automaker—and its Lexus luxury counterpart—still ranked above all others in reliability, the consumer publication revoked its 'recommended'...

Saudi Women Defy National Law & Get Behind The Wheel: Was Their Protest A Success?

Posted: 28 Oct 2013 09:31 AM PDT

Planet Earth is becoming homogenized. Thanks to advances in communications and transportation, boundaries between countries, continents, and cultures that were once firm are increasingly fluid. This is both good and bad. On the one hand, family members can now call us from anywhere at any time. On the other hand, KFC and McDonald's outlets can now...

2012-2013 Ford Focus Electric, 2013 Ford C-Max Recalled For Software Glitch

Posted: 28 Oct 2013 08:34 AM PDT

Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for certain models of the Ford Focus Electric and Ford C-Max. The recall stems from a software flaw that could allow thieves to drive off with the vehicle. According to a bulletin from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the recall affects 2012 and 2013 models of the Focus Electric and 2013...

Acura Safety, Nissan Juke Review, Range Rover LWB: What’s New @ The Car Connection

Posted: 28 Oct 2013 07:30 AM PDT

From The Car Connection: 2014 Acura MDX, Acura RDX Earn Five-Star Crash Test Rating The 2014 Acura MDX three-row crossover and 2014 Acura RDX compact crossover have been awarded a five-star overall crash test rating—the top overall score—from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), based on recent tests. The results...

Keep Halloween Safe: Driving Tips For Parents

Posted: 28 Oct 2013 07:00 AM PDT

Along with shopping for just the right costume for the annual trick-or-treat outing, the AAA has some words of caution for parents to help keep their children safe this Halloween. One of the deadliest nights of the year for pedestrians – especially children, Halloween is a time when motorists and parents accompanying kids need to be...

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