The AMCHAM ACE Awards have been recognizing achievements in corporate social responsibility for nine years, and General Motors and Chevrolet have become a welcome, consistent presence. This year, GM and Chevy Thailand won the AMCHAM CSR Excellence Recognition Gold Award for the seventh straight year, with GM Southeast Asia President Ian Nicholls accepting the honor…
If we really want to be politically correct, calling car crashes “accidents” is not the way to go. Using the term accident unwittingly takes accountability away from all involved. But in car crashes, rarely is it that no one is to blame. More often than not, the crash is a result of some form of…
Ludacris’ 1993 Acura Legend, much like his record sales, has seen better days Rapper, actor, and Fast & Furious mainstay Ludacris has talked at length about his beloved 1993 Acura Legend, which was even featured on the cover of his 2015 hip hop album, Ludaversal. During an appearance on Conan back in April, Ludacris said…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has given the all-new 2014 Ford Focus top honors after testing in the New Car Assessment Program. The 2014 Ford Focus Five-Star Overall Vehicle Score reflects top performance not just from the Ford Focus sedan but also from its hatchback variant, as well as the Focus Electric. |…
The 2014 Chevrolet Malibu, in addition to being previously named a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) five-star safety pick, has been named a TOP SAFETY PICK+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). In order to achieve such high marks, the 2014 Malibu scored a “Good” rating in front, side, roof strength, and…
General Motors has made several updates to the OnStar brand recently, from debuting a new smartphone app to adding solutions for fleet management. Now, the automaker is introducing OnStar Insurance to provide a simplified digital insurance experience. Keeping the Whole Family Safe During the Drive: Tips for driving with your kids Unbiased shopping OnStar Insurance…
Staying in control of a vehicle and staying safe on the road is tricky at any age, but as drivers get older the dangers associated with driving increase. The good news is that are ways to advance safety while driving; the bad news, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, is that most senior…
2014 Ford Flex The 2014 Ford Flex is unlike any other vehicle on the road, and has even caused some debate as to whether it should be considered a wagon or a crossover. Its Land Rover-reminiscent front fascia sets the tone for the entire vehicle, and standard 17-inch alloy wheels serve to heighten curb appeal…
Things have been bad at Uber lately—very, very bad. The worst, of course, was one of its self-driving vehicles hitting a pedestrian who was crossing the road with her bike in Arizona, killing her and leading to both a shutdown of Uber’s self-driving vehicle operations across the country and heavy scrutiny into the company’s approach…
Whenever the COVID-19 pandemic passes and it’s okay to go out and buy a car again, you should take a look at the 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, as it has just been named the “Best New Car for 2020” by Autotrader. Launched at the start of the month, the CR-V Hybrid is Honda’s contribution to…
The beautiful Bahrain International Circuit at night. Two weeks ago, I described how the new qualifying format had been so universally panned that the guys in charge immediately scrapped it and declared that Formula 1 would go back to the 2015 qualifying rules for the next race weekend. But a few days before the 2016…
One of the most notable changes for the 2014 model year is that the Touring and Grand Touring CX-5 models have been given a bigger engine, and with it a welcome boost of power. Mazda worked some magic though, and fuel economy is barely affected. Other enhancements include an available collision warning and assist system…
The 2015 Subaru Outback could probably conquer the terrain of the Australian Outback, or nearly anywhere on earth given the chance. The wagon has been upgraded in 2015 with some new features and a roomier interior. Additionally, the new Outback has a better fuel economy than ever before. [wptab name=”What’s New”] What’s New for the 2015…
Photo: Mazda Never content to rest on its laurels, Mazda is looking for ways to keep improving. Here’s a look at what a recent corporate document revealed about the future of Mazda. Safety, Innovation, and Beauty: Why buy Mazda? More Mazda growth Naturally, Mazda plans to keep refining its Kodo design philosophy. However, we’re also…
When people think of the cutting edge of vehicle technology, they might first come up with a self-driving Chevy Bolt, or any of the sensor-based safety systems that have been rolling out over the past few years. However, there is one technology which most people largely overlook: vehicle-to-vehicle or vehicle-to-infrastructure communications. That is sure to…
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