News By Topic: Teens And Cars

2017 Audi Q7 earns a 2016 Top Safety Pick+ Rating from IIHS

Feb 25, 2016

HERNDON, Va.—The all-new 2017 Audi Q7 has been named an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety 2016 Top Safety Pick+, earning “goodââ 0;¬??? ratings in all five IIHS crashworthiness evaluations and a “superiorâ⠂¬??? rating for front crash prevention. Top Safety Pick+ is the h ... Continue reading

The 2017 Lotus Evora Sport 410 Unveiled

Feb 25, 2016

Thursday, February 25, 2016 - 10:450-60 mph in 3.9 secs and a top speed of 186 mph 70 kg slashed from the weight of the Evora 400 Comprehensive carbon fibre package as standard Increased power, reduced mass, sharper handling Total production limited to one-hundred and fifty vehicles per year In a move that should surpr ... Continue reading

First Drive: 2016 Toyota Prius Review by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO

Feb 25, 2016

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor THE HAGUE - February 25, 2016: Until last November I would never have guessed that I a Toyota Prius would ever be called a dynamic car. Never say never, a saying that now refers to the Prius. When the California test route of our first drive event lead us from Laguna Niguel to El ... Continue reading

Volvo Announces Range Of Updates For Model Year 2017

Feb 25, 2016

GOTHENBURG - February 25, 2016: Volvo Cars today announces a wide range of updates for model year 2017, including the introduction of its latest semi-autonomous drive technology, Pilot Assist II, as standard on the XC90 in the UK. The introduction of Pilot Assist II on the XC90 is made possible thanks to the modular ap ... Continue reading

New Alfa Romeo Giulietta Unveiled

Feb 25, 2016

LONDON - February 25, 2016: The new Alfa Romeo Giulietta has been unveiled simultaneously in five locations across Europe, with the main event taking place in the Alfa Romeo Museum, Arese. Further enhancing the range, following its extensive revision in 2014, the new Alfa Romeo Giulietta features revised front-end styl ... Continue reading

Ford Driving Skills for Life Adds New Drugged Driving Suit as 2016 Tour Continues in the U.S. +VIDEO

Feb 25, 2016

DEARBORN, Mich.—Ford Driving Skills for Life launches its 13th global tour with the addition of a new Drugged Driving Suit for its U.S. curriculum that’s designed to stress the dangers of driving while impaired. The program expands this year as Driving Skills for Life takes its training across the U ... Continue reading

Volvo Buses: Volvo Sells Electric Bus System to Namur, Belgium

Feb 25, 2016

AUSTIN, Texas - Volvo has received an order for 11 electric hybrid buses and 2 electric bus chargers to the city of Namur in Belgium. The chargers will be supplied by ABB. This is the largest order to date for the company’s electric bus system. Many cities are introducing electric bus systems as a means ... Continue reading

What's A Good Car? Lexus Highest Ranking - JD Powers Vehicle Dependability Study

Feb 24, 2016

What's A Good Car? Lexus Highest Ranking - JD Powers Vehicle Dependability Study ... Continue reading

Too Many Gizmos? - Technology Woes Continue to Drive Up New Car Problems - JD Power

Feb 24, 2016

2016 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study, which finds technological problems are increasing and impacting reliability measures. The full release, with brand/model ranks in charts and commentary, is below. Please let me know if I can send you a media summary with more information and connect you to Renee Stephens of J.D. P ... Continue reading

Ford names journey-sharing app Jaunt the winner of the Ford Smart Mobility Game Challenge

Feb 24, 2016

BARCELONA, Spain—A new app that could make journeys more efficient, more sociable and help to alleviate congestion has been announced the winner of the Ford Smart Mobility Challenge. The creators of journey-sharing app Jaunt were today presented with the €10,000 top prize at Mobile World Congress, in ... Continue reading

New MINI Convertible

Feb 24, 2016

HORSHAM, England - February 24, 2016: The reinvention of the MINI brand continues apace with the launch of the all-new MINI Convertible. With major refinements against its predecessor, the car features a striking new design and significant enhancements to make open-topped MINI motoring even more dynamic, stylish and pr ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Caddy - First CNG Powered City Delivery Van +VIDEO

Feb 24, 2016

New Caddy Alltrack also available with a natural gas drive system GENEVA/HANOVER - February 24, 2016: The new Caddy TGI BlueMotion from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is the first vehicle in its segment to be equipped with a dual-clutch gearbox. The Hanover-based manufacturer will present this new combination of an alt ... Continue reading

Citroen Berlingo - More "Enterprise" and Range Revisions

Feb 24, 2016

LONDON - February 24, 2016: Citroen's best-selling Berlingo van had a very successful 2015. With 16,210 registrations, it led its sector with a market share of no less than 19%. Now, to maintain its continuing success, an extensively revised Berlingo range will debut at this year's Commercial Vehicle Show ( ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Adds A New Member To Its C-Class Performance Family

Feb 24, 2016

The Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC Coupé AFFALTERBACH, Germany - February 24, 2016: Mercedes-AMG has added another sporty model to its C-Class family: the new C 43 4MATIC Coupé. For the highly dynamic driving experience that is the hallmark of the brand the Affalterbach-based development teams have put together a scintilla ... Continue reading

Consumer Reports' 2016 Top Car and Truck Picks

Feb 23, 2016

Ford F-150 named top pickup truck for first time in 17 years YONKERS, NY — Seven new vehicles made Consumer Reports’ 2016 Annual Top Picks list—the Mazda MX-5 Miata, Kia Sorento, Toyota Sienna, Toyota Camry, Lexus RX, Honda Fit, and Ford F-150¬—in each of their respective categories. The redesign ... Continue reading