| Self-driving cars could spare lives save billions |
Oct 22nd, 2013 |
WASHINGTON — In some ways, computers make ideal drivers: They don't drink and then climb behind the wheel. They don't do drugs, get distracted, fall asleep, run red lights or tailgate. And their reaction times are quicker. They do such a good job, in fact, that a new study says self-driving cars and trucks hold the potential to transform driving by eliminating the majority of ...
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| Mass. to get new turnpike toll system subway cars |
Oct 22nd, 2013 |
BOSTON -- A long-promised plan to install a new electronic tolling system along the Massachusetts Turnpike and the Tobin Bridge will begin early next year, Gov. Deval Patrick said Tuesday.Patrick said construction of the open-road tolling system -- which does away with toll booths where drivers stop and pay cash -- will begin in January with a testing phase on the Tobin Bridge and will go live in ...
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| Chrysler begins Jeep Cherokee shipments after delay |
Oct 22nd, 2013 |
The Chrysler logo is shown on a new Chrysler 200 on the showroom at the Massey-Yardley Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram automobile dealership in Plantation, Florida October 8, ...
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| General Motors India likely to face 11-crore fine for Tavera mess |
Oct 22nd, 2013 |
Nokia has unveiled its first tablet, the Lumia with a 10.1-inch HD display screen. The Lumia 2520 will face tough competition from Samsung and ...
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| 15 tips to get the best car deal |
Oct 22nd, 2013 |
Here is a little dirty secret that people that are in the sales merchandizing including car dealers don't want you to know. Thier job is to sell the item to make as much profit as possible. The consumer wants to pay as little as possible guess what? They both are right. Consumers need to know that a big SALE sign means nothing....just means we have to screw you even more cause we are short ...
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| 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Review |
Oct 22nd, 2013 |
Other than EcoDiesel badging, there is little to identify the diesel-powered Ram 1500 from its gas-drinking siblings. Only at idle does the muted diesel patter reveal what's under the hood. Fewer combinations have been as eagerly anticipated as a diesel engine in a half-ton pickup truck. ...
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| Mercedes-Benz Teases New C-Class |
Oct 22nd, 2013 |
If you're quick, you can catch a glimpse of the next Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The automaker released a teaser video today hinting that the successor to its compact sedan will wear the more athletic lines of its larger S-Class sibling. Expect to see the entire car unveiled early next year at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. In the meantime, check out the video ...
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| Auto study Small countries combined could account for 21M annual sales by 2020 |
Oct 22nd, 2013 |
A saleswoman shows a Toyota to a customer at a show room in Jakarta. Auto sales in Indonesia are rapidly approaching 1 million per year; that number will climb to about 1.73 million in 2020. (ADEK BERRY / AFP/Getty ...
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| Colorado auto accident involving out of control semi |
Oct 22nd, 2013 |
auto accident . At last report, Colorado authorities are still investigating this bizarre crash. Officers have determined that the Monday afternoon pile up was started when the driver of a company owned semi-truck ran through a traffic light.The semi smashed into a group of cars that were waiting at an intersection for the green light. The impact did not stop the semi and the vehicle continued ...
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| House criticizes FMCSA regulatory efforts |
Oct 22nd, 2013 |
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Over the course of 2013, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has made important strides in implementing regulations designed not only to prevent the occurrence of truck accidents, but also to improve overall highway safety.
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