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Motorcycles With Antilock Brakes Have Fewer Fatal Crashes and Lower Insurance Losses Than Bikes Without Antilocks

Motorcycles With Antilock Brakes Have Fewer Fatal Crashes and Lower Insurance Losses Than Bikes Without Antilocks

ARLINGTON, Va., April 5 Antilock brakes for motorcycles significantly reduce crashes, removing some of the risk that comes with riding on 2 wheels. A new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety indicates that motorcycles with antilocks versus without are 37 percent less likely to be in fatal crashes per 10, ... Continue reading

Car Wreck - Chapter 3: How Rebates and Rental Cars Cost You Money . . . More Than You Could Ever Imagine

Car Wreck - Chapter 3: How Rebates and Rental Cars Cost You Money . . . More Than You Could Ever Imagine

Chapter 3 How Rebates and Rental Cars Cost You Money . . . More Than You Could Ever Imagine "There is nothing so useless as doing efficiently that which should not be done at all." -Peter F. Drucker Writer (1909-2005) Some vehicles today have but $600 in factory-to-dealer markup. Kia's new Forte model, built as a repla ... Continue reading

2010 Acura ZDX SH-AWD Review

2010 Acura ZDX SH-AWD Review

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS: 2010 Acura ZDX SH-AWD Model: 2010 Acura ZDX SH-AWD Engine: 3.7-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 300 hp @ 6,30 rpm/270 lb.-ft.@ 4,500 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with manual mode Wheelbase: 108.3 in. Length/Width/Height: 192.4 x 78.5 x 62.8 in. Tires: P255/50R19 Cargo volu ... Continue reading

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Touring Review

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Touring Review

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS: 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Touring Model: 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Touring Engine: 2.0-liter DOHC turbocharged four Horsepower/Torque: 291 hp @ 6,100 rpm/300 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with manual mode Wheelbase: 104.3 in. Length/Width/ ... Continue reading

2010 Range Rover Sport HSE Review

2010 Range Rover Sport HSE Review

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2010 Range Rover Sport HSE Engine: 5.0-liter V8 Horsepower/Torque: 375 hp @ 6,500 rpm/375 lb.-ft. @ 3,500 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with Command Shift Wheelbase: 108.1 in. Length/Width/Height: 188.5 x 75.9 x 71.5 in. Tires: 275/40YR20 (temporary spare) Cargo ... Continue reading

Bark Buckle UP Has Tails Wagging for Top Dog: Ford Edge Named Pet Safe Vehicle of the Year

Bark Buckle UP Has Tails Wagging for Top Dog: Ford Edge Named Pet Safe Vehicle of the Year

NEW YORK, April 1 -- Bark Buckle UP the recognized leader and experts for pet travel safety - awarded the Pet Safe Choice Vehicle Awards "TOP DOG" today at the 2010 New York International Auto Show. This year, Bark Buckle UP's founder Pet Safety Lady Christina Selter and her furry friends awarded "TOP DOG" Pet Safe Veh ... Continue reading

Divergent Opinions Abound Over New Fuel Economy Rules - VIDEO ENHANCED

Divergent Opinions Abound Over New Fuel Economy Rules - VIDEO ENHANCED

AUTO CENTRAL - April 3, 2010: Will it be good for consumers and car makers or will it be bad? How will it affect the struggling U.S. car makers? Is this simply another charade at addressing our gasoline problems? These are just a few of the many questions surrounding the new mandated fuel economy rules. Here's two diff ... Continue reading

Only The Auto Channel Has Exclusive 'Press Pass Coverage' of All Major Auto Shows - COPIOUS VIDEO and TEXT

Only The Auto Channel Has Exclusive 'Press Pass Coverage' of All Major Auto Shows - COPIOUS VIDEO and TEXT

Don't Settle for Wimpy Coverage of Major Auto Shows, Go for MAN SIZE! Let's say you missed something that took place during this year's Detroit Auto Show, or perhaps you're researching a vehicle that was introduced at the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show. Where can you go for extensive coverage of those shows, you know, cove ... Continue reading

Audi R8 V10 is Voted 2010 World Performance Car - VIDEO ENHANCED

Audi R8 V10 is Voted 2010 World Performance Car - VIDEO ENHANCED

The Audi R8 has been named 2010 World Performance Car at the World Car of the Year Awards ceremony at the New York Auto Show. This is the second time that the R8 has won the World Performance Car award: the V8-powered R8 took this award in 2008. ... Continue reading

2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara Limited V6 4WD Review

2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara Limited V6 4WD Review

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara Limited V6 4WD Want to see a good example of automotive evolution in action? Take a look at the 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. Long successful in motorcycles, Suzuki gained a four-wheeled foothold in the American automotive marketplace with small Third-World uti ... Continue reading

Renault Introduces First European OEM Front Swivel Seat For Enhanced Passenger Accessability (Can Nissan Be Far Behind?) - VIDEO ENHANCED

Renault Introduces First European OEM Front Swivel Seat For Enhanced Passenger Accessability (Can Nissan Be Far Behind?) - VIDEO ENHANCED

Paris April 2, 2010; As part of its Mobility for All campaign, and in response to demand from customers across Europe, Renault is to introduce a new, optional front passenger swivel seat for New Clio which is designed to make it easier for passengers to get in and out of the car. A simple, user-friendly solution This n ... Continue reading

Hyundai Introduces All-New Flagship, the Luxurious Equus Sedan, During North American Debut at New York Auto Show - VIDEO ENHANCED

Hyundai Introduces All-New Flagship, the Luxurious Equus Sedan, During North American Debut at New York Auto Show - VIDEO ENHANCED

Equus will Showcase Hyundai's Approach toward Intelligent Luxury NEW YORK, April 1 -- Hyundai aims to break down the barriers of owning a luxury car with the introduction of its all-new flagship, the 2011 Equus. Equus will compete with the best luxury sedans in the world on all levels including amenities, performance, ... Continue reading

Michelin Driving Tours Now Available Exclusively in the Kindle Store

Michelin Driving Tours Now Available Exclusively in the Kindle Store

SEATTLE--Amazon.com today announced that Michelin has released Michelin Driving Tours available exclusively in the Kindle Store (www.amazon.com/kindlestore). Three tours are currently available—⠀œNapa Valley, Sonoma Valley, and the Russian River Valley: California Driving Toursâ€???; ... Continue reading

Nissan Stars at the Commercial Vehicle Operator Show

Nissan Stars at the Commercial Vehicle Operator Show

Anyone who's anyone in the world of commercial vehicles will be heading to the CV Operator Show next month - and Nissan looks set to be the star attraction. ... Continue reading

Smart Fortwo Owners To Be 'Stuck' on New Accessories

Smart Fortwo Owners To Be 'Stuck' on New Accessories

Smart fortwo enthusiasts can now put the power into flower power, fly the flag for the iconic brand and even give their car wings with the new smart art stickers. ... Continue reading

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