| Insurance group says 7 cars score top rating in new test of front-end crash prevention |
Sep 27th, 2013 |
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Seven midsize vehicles earned the top rating in a new insurance industry test of high-tech safety features designed to prevent front-end collisions. The Cadillac ATS and SRX, Subaru Legacy and Outback, Mercedes C-Class and Volvo S60 and XC60 won "superior" ratings in tests by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The institute tested 74 midsize cars and SUVs ...
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| Toyota and Nissan issue fresh vehicle recalls |
Sep 27th, 2013 |
Japanese car giants Toyota and Nissan have issued vehicle recalls. Toyota say they have recalled 615,000 Sienna minivans in the US as a result of a faulty lever, which may cause the model to shift out of park mode without the knowledge of the driver. The company says it is aware of ';24 minor accidents'; because of the problem. Nissan has has put out a call for close to a million ...
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| 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe More Photos |
Sep 27th, 2013 |
. The Tahoe enters its fifth generation with sportier styling and a more upscale interior. Check out the gallery of the redesigned SUV below. Click to enlarge; Cars.com photos by Evan ...
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| Collision-warning auto-braking systems put to the test |
Sep 27th, 2013 |
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety looked at nearly 75 models' sophisticated collision-warning and auto-braking systems in an effort to see just how well they really work. Thousands of dollars' worth of damage and potentially serious injuries - and even death - could be the result if a car doesn't have the latest collision-avoidance technology. The Insurance Institute's ...
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| Flying Lotus Crafts a Heart-Racing Mix for Grand Theft Auto V |
Sep 27th, 2013 |
Inside the 'Grand Theft Auto V' Soundtrack: Wavves, Flying Lotus, Tyler, the Creator and More The mix features seductive tracks with hip-swaying beats and trouble-stirring rhythms perfect for the racing game. Check it out here. You can ...
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| US Auto Parts Imports Climb More Than 5 Percent |
Sep 27th, 2013 |
Full-size image Containers of auto parts imported through U.S. ports reached 220,366 20-foot containers in the second quarter of 2013, their highest volume since the JOC began collecting this data in January 2007. Imports were up year-over-year for the ...
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| Pay talks continue in auto strike |
Sep 27th, 2013 |
Johannesburg - Wage negotiations will continue in efforts to end the strike in the automotive industry, the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) said on ...
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| Toyota Canada recalls 56000 Sienna minivans |
Sep 27th, 2013 |
A 2004 Sienna minivan, one of the models that Toyota is recalling because of a problem with the gear shift interlock system that can cause the cars to shift out of the park position and roll away. (John C. ...
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| Rolls-Royce Tiger-Hunting Car Headed to Auction With Machine Gun in Tow |
Sep 27th, 2013 |
We know Rolls-Royces are supposed to be decadent. But deadly? That’s exactly what this rare, 1925 Phantom I is, with both an elephant rifle and hand-cranked machine gun in tow. Now that’s stopping ...
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| Video Headlines Toyota and Nissan to recall 1.5M vehicles |
Sep 27th, 2013 |
In a first-of-its kind test on vehicles, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety looked at nearly 75 models. Jeff Pegues reports on the cars that had the best results and those that performed ...
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