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End Of Summer Road-Trip Travel Tips

End Of Summer Road-Trip Travel Tips

Millions of people will travel by car in July and August for their much-anticipated and well-deserved holiday abroad. Few things, however, spoil a pleasant journey like major congestion, unexpected toll roads or needless fines. ... Continue reading

2018 Hyundai Sonata Review By Larry Nutson

2018 Hyundai Sonata Review By Larry Nutson

Yes, I know SUVs are the hot ticket these days. It seems that’s all most every new vehicle shopper is interested in...But, ... Continue reading

Consumers Do Not Trust Autonomous Driving Technology, Finds Strategy Analytics

Consumers Do Not Trust Autonomous Driving Technology, Finds Strategy Analytics

A new report from Strategy Analytics’ In-Vehicle UX (IVX) team, “Consumers Remain Skeptical of Automated Driving Features,” has surveyed vehicle owners in the US, Western Europe, and China regarding their interest in automated parking and driving features. ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB Car Talk Radio Live from New York Saturday July 28, 2018 7-9 AM

AUTO LAB Car Talk Radio Live from New York Saturday July 28, 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

Toyota Mobility Foundation Deploys Two- and Four-Wheeler Rental and Ride-Sharing Solutions

Toyota Mobility Foundation Deploys Two- and Four-Wheeler Rental and Ride-Sharing Solutions

This project is an extension of the Station Access and Mobility Program (STAMP) initiated by TMF and WRI, from December 2016 through 2017, to facilitate high-quality first and last mile connectivity solutions, through a challenge platform that identifies innovative technologies and business models for mobility. ... Continue reading

The Beginning Of The End Of Our Freedom Of Mobility - New Autonomous Vehicle Platform Connects Road Authorities with Vehicle Operators

The Beginning Of The End Of Our Freedom Of Mobility - New Autonomous Vehicle Platform Connects Road Authorities with Vehicle Operators

KIRKLAND, Wash., July 17, 2018 -- Highly automated vehicles (HAV) are currently testing on public roads in fewer than 50 cities around the world, but more markets are interested in bringing this new technology to their streets. Today, INRIX, the world leader in connected car services and transportation analytics, annou ... Continue reading

MINI TAKES THE STATES 2018

MINI TAKES THE STATES 2018

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – July 16, 2018… MINI TAKES THE STATES 2018 (MTTS), the eagerly anticipated road rally for MINI owners hosted by MINI USA, kicked off this weekend from two separate locations on opposite sides of the country. Over the next five days, thousands of MINI owners will #DriveForMore to help raise money ... Continue reading

2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Small CUV Road Test By Martha Hindes

2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Small CUV Road Test By Martha Hindes

The size – a five seater, midway between Mitsubishi's larger Outlander and smaller Outlander Sport SUVs – should be just right for your anticipated market that includes younger millennials. The starting price, a slice under $24K, should be right, inching below similar sized crossovers from competitors. ... Continue reading

Toyota Cars To Verify Road Repairs and Condition

Toyota Cars To Verify Road Repairs and Condition

Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), with Toyota City, is to start Japan's first verification testing for road maintenance inspections using vehicle data obtained from connected cars, beginning August 1. The verification testing will enable assessment of whether the degree of road deterioration index values computed from ... Continue reading

Autotrader Names 10 Hottest SUVs for Summer 2018

Autotrader Names 10 Hottest SUVs for Summer 2018

Autotrader editors put together its list of the 10 hottest SUVs for the summer of 2018. These fun, practical vehicles are the 10 most-searched new, used, and certified pre-owned utility vehicles on Autotrader. "Utility tops the must-have list for today's car shopper, which is why SUV sales continue to set records among ... Continue reading

Essential Car Maintenance Checks For Your Staycation

Essential Car Maintenance Checks For Your Staycation

56% of Brits are choosing to drive to their holiday locations. Whilst taking the car may seem like the easy option, there a plethora of things that could go wrong if you don't check the car properly before you leave. ... Continue reading

U.S. News Delves Into the State of Transportation in America

U.S. News Delves Into the State of Transportation in America

Transportation infrastructure in the U.S. is underfunded and in desperate need of an upgrade, costing drivers and states thousands of dollars annually in tolls and upkeep, according to U.S. News & World Report. Released today, The State of Transportation in the U.S. takes a close look at the infrastructure challenges l ... Continue reading

Ford Celebrates Sisterhood at Its 10th Anniversary of Sponsoring ESSENCE Festival; Actress Yvonne Orji Gives Away New 2019 Mustang

Ford Celebrates Sisterhood at Its 10th Anniversary of Sponsoring ESSENCE Festival; Actress Yvonne Orji Gives Away New 2019 Mustang

Festival-goers had the chance to join in the fight against breast cancer with Ford Warriors in Pink, and fashion designer and Warriors in Pink ambassador Tracy Nicole - Ford Super Lounge hosted a star-studded lineup including MC Lyte, Idris Elba, Big Freedia, Jussie Smollett and others The ESSENCE Festival continues to ... Continue reading

Auto Talk Radio AUTO LAB Live from New York Saturday July 14, 2018 7-9 AM

Auto Talk Radio AUTO LAB Live from New York Saturday July 14, 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 20 million people, providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart ... Continue reading

World premiere: New Mercedes-Benz Minibuses

World premiere: New Mercedes-Benz Minibuses

Mercedes-Benz minibuses: A complete new generation of minibuses, based on the new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and featuring a unique range of technology modules, is currently lining up for the start. At the same time, the 25 000th minibus has just been handed over. MORE ... Continue reading

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