News By Topic: Consumer Affairs

First Look: New and Redesigned Cars for 2019

Dec 24, 2018

Hyundai Wins Three 2018 Good Design Awards

Dec 23, 2018

Hyundai’s 2018 Kona, 2019 Santa Fe, and Le Fil Rouge Concept Car have earned 2018 GOOD DESIGN® Awards from the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies. The prestigious award honors the worlds of industrial, product and graphic design ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB RADIO Saturday December 22, 2018 WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM - Helping You Enjoy The Drive

Dec 22, 2018

Auto Lab is also about the automotive industry, its history, and its culture, presenting the ideas and advice of leading college faculty, authors, and automotive practitioners in a relaxed, conversational interactive format ... Continue reading

AAA Offers Tips to Deter Home Break-Ins During Holiday Getaways

Dec 21, 2018

With a record number of travelers – about one-third of Americans – planning to gather with family and friends this holiday season, AAA East Central is urging homeowners to protect their homes and take steps to deter break-ins before they leave. Slippery steps and falling paint cans are not enough to outwit today's ... Continue reading

Lamborghini Celebrating Successful Launch Year for Super SUV

Dec 20, 2018

2018 was an exceptional and truly momentous year for Lamborghini, full of successes and marked by the introduction of its third model, the Super SUV Urus. This is a vehicle that has opened up a new era for Lamborghini and one that became highly desirable immediately, with orders exceeding even the most optimistic expec ... Continue reading

2019 Acura RDX Compact Luxury SUV Earns Highest Possible 2019 Safety Award from IIHS

Dec 19, 2018

Dec 19, 2018 - TORRANCE, CALIF. Highest Possible IIHS safety ratings among all compact luxury SUVs RDX achieves retail best-selling title following six-consecutive record months RDX on pace to surpass 60,000 units, setting a new all-time record The 2019 Acura RDX has earned the highest possible award and safety ratings ... Continue reading

Expert Hyundai Reviews 1994- 2019 - Learn Before You Shop

Dec 19, 2018

Used Hyundai Vehicle Reviews 1994-2019, Hyundai 2019 Hyundai Veloster Review - A GTI Competitor by Thom Cannell 2019 Hyundai Veloster R Spec - Save The Manuals by Larry Nutson 2019 Hyundai Veloster Turbo by David Colman 2018 Hyundai Accent Review by Larry Nutson 2018 Hyundai Accent Limited Review by John Heilig ... Continue reading

NACS Podcast: Liquid Versus Electric Fuel

Dec 19, 2018

This week’s Convenience Matters podcast explores how electric charging, alternative fuels and gasoline can peacefully co-exist at one location. December 19, 2018  ALEXANDRIA, Va. ... Continue reading

Entire Genesis Line Earns 2019 Top IIHS Safety Safety Pick+ Rating

Dec 19, 2018

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) today announced Top Safety Pick+ ratings for the entire Genesis model line. The G70 and G80 (when equipped with specific headlights) and G90 sedans – have earned the coveted rating following extensive testing from the organization. ... Continue reading

New Porsche 718 T Delivers Maximum Driving Pleasure

Dec 19, 2018

With the 718 T, Porsche has transferred the puristic design of the 1968 911 T to its range of two-seater sports cars. The new model in the Boxster and Cayman ranges combines the 220 kW (300 PS) turbo four-cylinder flat engine with a particularly emotional Porsche driving experience. ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Outlander Earns "Top Safety Pick" Rating from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Dec 19, 2018

This marks the sixth consecutive year the Outlander has achieved an IIHS top safety rating. IIHS is an independent, non-profit organization that researches, performs evaluations and assesses safety ratings in crash testing of production vehicles. ... Continue reading

Final Edition News Roundup - NADA End of Day Recap

Dec 18, 2018

Final Edition End-of-Day Roundup Lexus remained the most-liked brand by dealers in the latest ranking of the National Automobile Dealers Association Dealer Attitude Survey, while Porsche overtook Audi to land in the top five. Lexus sibling Toyota retained the second spot, followed by Subaru repeating at third and Honda ... Continue reading

Daimler at Consumer Electronics Show 2019

Dec 18, 2018

. World première of the new Mercedes-Benz CLA ·Two US premières: Mercedes-Benz EQC and Vision URBANETIC ·Daimler Trucks at CES with significant news about the strategy for automated driving ·Experience the Mercedes-Benz Cars press conference and talks live at Mercedes me media: media.mercedes-benz.com/ces2019 Stut ... Continue reading

2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Awarded Best In Europe

Dec 18, 2018

Best vehicle tested this year and best in class in the small family vehicle segment: The European safety organisation Euro NCAP has presented the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class with an award for its outstanding safety. ... Continue reading

New, Refreshed 2019 Nissan Murano Pricing Announced

Dec 18, 2018

Nissan announced U.S. pricing for the 2019 Nissan Murano, which goes on sale December 20th at Nissan dealers nationwide with a starting MSRP of $31,270 USD2 for the Murano S front-wheel drive model. The 2019 Murano is available in four well-equipped grades Murano S, Murano SV, Murano SL and Murano Platinum. ... Continue reading