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2016 ROUSH RS3 MUSTANG REVIEW By by Steve Purdy

2016 ROUSH RS3 MUSTANG REVIEW By by Steve Purdy

2016 ROUSH RS3 MUSTANG REVIEW By by Steve Purdy -The rocket-like thrust with those sticky tires on dry pavement helped me realize anew why enthusiasts love these cars so – adrenaline on demand! ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - August 29-September 4, 2016: Buh Bye Z4, Caddy Future, Betty J France RIP, Higher Octane Needed (E85 Already 100+) VW Cash Call, Tesla Auto Pilot Fixes

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - August 29-September 4, 2016: Buh Bye Z4, Caddy Future, Betty J France RIP, Higher Octane Needed (E85 Already 100+) VW Cash Call, Tesla Auto Pilot Fixes

* August brought a slowed pace to new vehicle sales with the SAAR dropping below 17 million. Down 3.5% from a year ago, total volume was 1.51 million. The big players are all down although FCA was up 2.9%. Jaguar-Land Rover is up a huge 46.5%, Volvo up 30.9%, and Subaru up 14.7%. * Volkswagen AG is promising U.S. deale ... Continue reading

Self-Driving Cars: What to Do with All That Spare Time?

Self-Driving Cars: What to Do with All That Spare Time?

BLOOMINGTON, Ill.—It appears that semi-autonomous cars may not always be carrying a driver who’s alert and ready to take over control of the vehicle if necessary, according to a new survey from State Farm®. State Farm conducted the survey to examine drivers’ knowledge, attitudes, and potential behaviors regardin ... Continue reading

Auto Lab - Car Comment or Concern? Answers Here Saturday 7-9 AM (EDT

Auto Lab - Car Comment or Concern? Answers Here Saturday 7-9 AM (EDT

The Auto Lab is Broadcast Live Saturday's 7 to 9 AM On New York City's WNYM Radio AM 970<br> and Car Question or Concern? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Streamed Worldwide Here On The Auto Channel ... Continue reading

Ford Mentors Students from College Race Teams and Offers Opportunities for Real-World Testing

Ford Mentors Students from College Race Teams and Offers Opportunities for Real-World Testing

DEARBORN, Mich.—For months, college engineering students with a passion for motorsports breathe, eat and live race car aerodynamics – tuning, testing and tweaking their cars to ensure their team has the lightest, fastest machine on the track. Since 2004, hundreds of students on Ford-sponsored teams in Formula SAE, ... Continue reading

2016 Scion (Toyota) iA Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

2016 Scion (Toyota) iA Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Great value in its class Timing is everything! No more than fifteen minutes before I took delivery of this week's Scion iA test car, I read the news of Scion's phaseout at the end of the 2016 model year. Was I about to report on a car that would soon be unavailable? No. The plan is ... Continue reading

Toyota Engineers Engineer Easier Child Safety Seat Mounts +VIDEO

Toyota Engineers Engineer Easier Child Safety Seat Mounts +VIDEO

New Design Results in Improved IIHS Child Safety Rating Ann Arbor, Mich., Sept. 1, 2016 -- Toyota already has more vehicles rated as Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick + by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) than any other automaker1, but now they have yet another rating to add to the list of accolades, ... Continue reading

All-New Scénic - Renault's 20th Vehicle To Receive A Five-Star Euro-NCAP Safety Rating

All-New Scénic - Renault's 20th Vehicle To Receive A Five-Star Euro-NCAP Safety Rating

The result highlights Renault's commitment to safety, particularly with the All-New Scénic, which arrives in the UK later this year. The All-New Scénic stands out with a 90 per cent score for adult occupant protection, 82 per cent for children and 67 per cent for pedestrians. ◾ The All-New Renault Scénic has recei ... Continue reading

The New Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4matic Coupé

The New Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4matic Coupé

AFFALTERBACH, Germany - August 31, 2016: Mercedes-AMG is once again extending its product portfolio with the addition of a very dynamic model: the new GLC 43 4MATIC Coupé* combines a sporty, elegant design with the brand's hallmark Driving Performance and the advantages of an SUV in terms of seating position, interior ... Continue reading

2016 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

2016 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

You can count on the Forester to be Subaru Forester is comfortable, capable, and useful DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Subaru Research and Buyers Guide When you think of Subaru, what comes to mind? Outback? WRX? Maybe BRZ? They're all well-known, but the best-selling Subaru in the U.S. is the Forester. Which sho ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2016 LEXUS NX 200t REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2016 LEXUS NX 200t REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2016 LEXUS NX 200t REVIEW ... Continue reading

Google Kinda-Sorta Moves To Displace The Displacers Uber and Lyft With A "Going My Way?" Waze Hitchhiking Ride Sharing Service.

Google Kinda-Sorta Moves To Displace The Displacers Uber and Lyft With A "Going My Way?" Waze Hitchhiking Ride Sharing Service.

Auto Central August 31, 2016; Jack Nicas writing for the WSJ reported that Google is moving onto Uber Technologies Inc.’s (which by the way lost 1.5 $billion in the first half of 2016) turf with a ride-sharing service to help San Francisco commuters join carpools, a person familiar with the matter said, jumping into ... Continue reading

Mazda Launches Recall Information Center To Support Dealers And Customers

Mazda Launches Recall Information Center To Support Dealers And Customers

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 30, 2016 -- There is a heightened public awareness of automotive recalls, but recall repairs remain comparatively low. In an effort to increase recall completions, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) has launched the new Mazda Recall Information Center – www.MazdaRecallinfo.com. The Recall Inf ... Continue reading

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