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2019 Mini Hardtop 2 Door Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick Award

2019 Mini Hardtop 2 Door Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick Award

The Hardtop 2 Door, formerly referred to as the Mini Cooper, has good ratings in the driver-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests. It hasn’t been rated for passenger-side small overlap protection. ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB Talk Radio - LIVE from NYC This Saturday June 9, 2018 7-9 AM

AUTO LAB Talk Radio - LIVE from NYC This Saturday June 9, 2018 7-9 AM

Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York City radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart ... Continue reading

Volvo USA Introduces Next Generation Roadside Assistance

Volvo USA Introduces Next Generation Roadside Assistance

Volvo Car USA has introduced a new generation of roadside assistance technology that will dramatically improve response time to Volvo customers in need. With the use of advanced tracking technology, Volvo customers can pin-point where help is with real-time information. ... Continue reading

Clearsurance Research Finds That Consumers Are Comfortable With How Car Insurance Comparison Sites Use Their Data

Clearsurance Research Finds That Consumers Are Comfortable With How Car Insurance Comparison Sites Use Their Data

NORTH ANDOVER, Mass.--Clearsurance, the independent and trusted voice of insurance consumers, today released results of its latest research concerning increasingly prevalent car insurance lead generation and price comparison websites. The survey was conducted to gauge customers’ experiences with these online marketpl ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB Talk Radio - LIVE from NYC This Saturday June 2, 2018 7-9 AM

AUTO LAB Talk Radio - LIVE from NYC This Saturday June 2, 2018 7-9 AM

Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York City area's 12 million people, providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart ... Continue reading

GEICO Says: 'Careful Around Cones'

GEICO Says: 'Careful Around Cones'

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Drivers should keep these tips in mind when they approach a work zone. (Graphic: Business Wire) Drivers should keep these tips in mind when they approach a work zone. ... Continue reading

It's AUTO LAB Talk Radio - LIVE from NYC This Saturday May 26, 2018 7-9 AM

It's AUTO LAB Talk Radio - LIVE from NYC This Saturday May 26, 2018 7-9 AM

Car Question or Concern? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234; Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York City based radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, ... Continue reading

Make Summer Travel Safer, Save Time And Money With Nissan's Easy-Fill Tire Alert System

Make Summer Travel Safer, Save Time And Money With Nissan's Easy-Fill Tire Alert System

With gas prices rising and the summer road trip season here, properly inflated vehicle tires are a must. Nissan's Easy-Fill Tire Alert feature relieves the pressure of worrying about perfectly inflated tires. ... Continue reading

Tesla Model 3 Falls Short of a Consumer Report Recommendation

Tesla Model 3 Falls Short of a Consumer Report Recommendation

Tesla’s Model 3 represents the electric automaker’s first attempt at a more affordable mass-market car. In Consumer Reports’ tests, we found plenty to like about the luxury compact sedan (which starts at $35,000 but goes all the way up to $78,000), including record-setting range as well as exhilarating accelerati ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS DETAILS May 22, 2018: Jeep, Honda, GMC, Chevrolet, Isuzu, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Ford , Triumph, Blue Bird, Thomas Bus, Lakota, Glaval, Starcraft,Alltec, Forest River

NHTSA RECALLS DETAILS May 22, 2018: Jeep, Honda, GMC, Chevrolet, Isuzu, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Ford , Triumph, Blue Bird, Thomas Bus, Lakota, Glaval, Starcraft,Alltec, Forest River

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall. ... Continue reading

It's AUTO LAB Talk Radio - LIVE from NYC This Saturday May 19, 2018 7-9 AM

It's AUTO LAB Talk Radio - LIVE from NYC This Saturday May 19, 2018 7-9 AM

Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart ... Continue reading

About Kia's IIHS Top Safety Ratings +

About Kia's IIHS Top Safety Ratings +

Kia vehicles have 2018 Top Safety Pick ratings when equipped with front crash prevention and specific headlights The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has awarded its best rating possible, Top Safety Pick Plus (TSP+), to the refreshed 2019 Kia Sorento, bringing to Kia the highest number of vehicles with eit ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY May 14, 2018; Chevrolet; Kia; Hyundai; Volkswagen; Mercedes-Benz; smart; Ford; Jeep; KZRV; Supreme; Lakota; Gulf Stream

NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY May 14, 2018; Chevrolet; Kia; Hyundai; Volkswagen; Mercedes-Benz; smart; Ford; Jeep; KZRV; Supreme; Lakota; Gulf Stream

Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. ... Continue reading

It's AUTO LAB Talk Radio - LIVE from New York - Saturday Morning 7-9 AM May 12, 2018

It's AUTO LAB Talk Radio - LIVE from New York - Saturday Morning 7-9 AM May 12, 2018

Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart ... Continue reading

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