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Volvo Cars Working on Car-to-Car Communication to Reduce Accidents
The triumvirate of Volvo Cars, the Swedish Transport Administration, and the Norwegian Public Roads Administration has come together for a project that will see real-time road data uploaded to a…
Car Hack – Key Stuck in Ignition: Pontiac Aztek
My 2004 Pontiac Aztek has a knack for stealing my key. Let’s face it. For many of us, taking our well aged vehicles to the mechanic as much as visiting…
Volvo Cars August Sales: Momentum Builds in China, Sweden
2014 Volvo XC60 Volvo Cars continued its upward trend with a strong global sales performance in August. Despite steadily losing momentum in the United States, global Volvo sales in August…
Kia hybrid Archives
In early 2021, Kia officially retired the “Sedona” minivan name and introduced… As part of its Plan S strategy to introduce 11 dedicated EVs… The writers at U.S. News &…
Ford Cuts Production Line Injuries By 70 Percent
Ford says that it has cut the injury rate among assembly line employees by 70% since 2003, a statistic it attributes to a combination of ergonomics research, lift-assist technology, and…
Ford Urges Europe to ‘Go Electric’ with Mustang Mach-E Tour
Photo: Ford Motor Company The 2021 Mustang Mach-E is leading the charge — pun intended — as Ford starts its global push to normalize electric vehicles as attractive options for…
Own Frankenstein’s Corvette From Death Race 2000
If you’re a fan of Death Race 2000 (the original, not that crappy Jason Statham remake) you’d better start planning to attend the Mecum Auction in Indianapolis, May 12th through…
2016 Cadillac CTS-V Nominated for Motor Authority’s Best Car to Buy Award
2016 Cadillac CTS-V Photo: © General Motors With a 0-to-60 time of 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 200 mph, it’s not much of a surprise that Motor Authority…
Mazda to Introduce New SKYACTIV 2 Engine Using HCCI Tech in 2018
Mazda has achieved some great things with its engineering. Its SKYACTIV engines have boosted the brand to the most fuel-efficient automaker in the US for four years in a row,…
Why Are Bad, Junky Cars Called Lemons?
Why are defective cars called lemons? There is certain terminology in the automotive trade that’s just odd. While every industry has its own unique jargon, the car industry takes the cake.…
Toyota Becomes ‘Launch Partner’ of Overwatch League
It says a lot about the success of video games and esports that a major auto manufacturer like Toyota is getting involved. Announced yesterday, Toyota is now the “launch partner”…
GM, Lyft Announce Parternersip, Autonomous Fleet Ambitions
General Motors President Dan Ammann (center) with Lyft Inc. co-founders John Zimmer (right) and Logan Green (left) Photo: © General Motors General Motors has announced that it will invest $500…
How to Use Uber
Uber is a car transportation service that gets you where you need to go with ease If you have ears, it’s likely that you’ve heard of Uber. Despite the company…
Ravensbourne Students Demonstrate Interior Innovations for Ford Designers
Ford interior designer Jens Sieber and exterior designer Ivan Telesca recently sat in on a pitch session with students from Ravensbourne design college in London to determine which three presentations best…
Why Does Cuba Have So Many Classic Cars?
Cuba is full of museum-worthy, old-school cars that will make any car enthusiast drool Photo: Franck Vervial If you want to take a step back into automotive time, then you…
