| No More Gettin’ Handsy: Cadillac’s Super Cruise Won’t Require Touching the Wheel |
Aug 25th, 2015 |
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Over the last couple of years, we’ve spent a fair bit of time fooling around with Mercedes-Benz’s Distronic Plus With Steering Assist. Though we’ve experimented with other semi-autonomous systems, the Mercedes system currently seems to be the most predictable and confidence-inducing. The downside? The red hands that light up, reminding you to put your hands […]
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| NHTSA’s New Boss on Why the Safety Agency Needs a Bigger Stick |
Aug 25th, 2015 |
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From the September 2015 issue Just as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) was about to close the books on 2014, a year in which a record number of cars were recalled, it underwent a change in leadership. On December 22, Mark R. Rosekind, a former NASA researcher and member of the National Transportation […]
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| 2016 BMW X1: The Least-Expensive BMW Crossover Is Kind of Expensive |
Aug 25th, 2015 |
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As if the encroachment of front-wheel-drive-based platforms into the BMW fold weren’t enough, the new, front-drive-based 2016 X1 is also more expensive than the rear-drive-based X1 it replaces. It really isn’t as bad as it sounds, as competitors such as the Mercedes-Benz GLA-class and the Audi Q3 are also based on humble front-drive underpinnings and are priced […]
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| 2016 BMW X1: The Least-Expensive BMW Crossover Is Kind of Expensive |
Aug 25th, 2015 |
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| 2015 BMW 228i Convertible Tested: BMW’s Lowest-Priced Droptop |
Aug 25th, 2015 |
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Some domestic cats regard parked convertibles as feline hammocks, a great place to nap while depositing furry evidence. Pro detailing tip: Stash one of those sticky lint rollers in the glove box alongside the sunblock, bandana, and hairbrush. Especially if the convertible has a nice fabric top like that on the BMW 228i tested here. […]
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| 2015 BMW 228i Convertible – Instrumented Test |
Aug 25th, 2015 |
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| Google Patent Filing Takes on Potholes |
Aug 25th, 2015 |
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Potholes are hardly the worst effect of our nation’s crumbling infrastructure but they certainly are some of the most annoying. Google just patented a system that might help to solve the problem, or at the very least take the first step. As outlined in a patent awarded earlier this month, Google’s system is actually a […]
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| F&I and Showroom Announces 2015 F&I Pacesetters |
Aug 25th, 2015 |
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This year’s field consists of operations from Florida, Indiana, Kansas, North Carolina and Pennsylvania. One of them will be named the 2015 F&I Dealer of the Year at the magazine's annual conference, scheduled for Sept. 8-10 at the Paris Las Vegas.
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| ACSI: Customer Satisfaction Weakens as Recalls Continue |
Aug 25th, 2015 |
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The American Customer Satisfaction Index showed declines for most automakers, with imports topping domestic brands. The nameplate with the highest score was Toyota’s Lexus.
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| DealerSocket Report Offers Tips On How to Thrive in Slow-Growth Times |
Aug 25th, 2015 |
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DealerSocket released its annual Dealership Action Report, which emphasized the importance of formal, technology-driven processes to thrive and increase profitability during slow periods.
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