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NHTSA Taking on Cyber Security Threats Posed by “Connected Cars”

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has proposed creating a new division to deal with cybersecurity risks that have arisen from the development of “connected cars.” Testifying before the Senate Commerce Committee today, NHTSA head David Strickland said, “These interconnected … Continue reading

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Consumers Open to More Advanced Automotive Technologies

According to a new study by Cisco Systems, automakers are behind the curve when it comes to offering consumers the automotive technology they want. One surprising revelation to come from the survey is the fact that consumers are far more … Continue reading

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Asian Automakers Dominate WardsAuto’s Annual List of 10 Best New Vehicle Interiors

WardsAuto’s 2013 list of the 10 Best New Vehicle Interiors included an unprecedented number of Asian automakers as well as General Motors and Chrysler Group LLC’s Ram truck division. WardsAuto’s executive editor Tom Murphy said the absence of German automakers … Continue reading

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Infinity’s Aggressive Plan to Capture More of the Premium Auto Market

Nissan Motor Co. will soon introduce a new top of the line halo nameplate for its Infiniti brand. The new model will supersede the Q70 sedan as the brand’s flagship model. Nissan will also grow its crossover lineup in the pursuit of … Continue reading

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Consumer Reports Joins Chorus Singing Praises of Tesla Model S

Tesla Motors has a lot to feel good about lately. Earlier this year, the Tesla Model S was named the 2013 World Green Car of the Year. Last quarter was the Silicon Valley-based all-electric automaker’s first profitable quarter since its … Continue reading

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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Broadens its Investigation into Auto Financing

According to a recent Wall Street Journal report, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has expanded its investigation into the car loan industry and subpoenaed auto lenders over concerns about some of their financial products, including extended warranties and additional … Continue reading

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2014 Corvette Stingray – Performance and Features at a Competitive Price

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray coupe will have a base sticker price of $51,995, including destination charges, when it goes on sale late this summer or early fall. That’s about a $1,400 increase from the base price for the 2013 … Continue reading

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2014 Chevy Impala Offers New Features and Style

The verdict is in: the new 2014 Chevy Impala has improved leaps and bounds ahead of the model available on the market for the last ten years or so. The new Impala recalls that 50’s-60’s retro style that made it … Continue reading

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Lincoln MKZ Buyers Finally Taking Delivery After Months of Delays

Last December Ford Motor Company sold its Jaguar, Land Rover, Volvo and Aston Martin brands and made Lincoln Motor Company the sole focus of its luxury car efforts.  The 2013 Lincoln MKZ is the culmination of those efforts which have … Continue reading

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Repeal of Helmet Laws Blamed for Increasing Numbers of Motorcycle Fatalities

According to the Governors Highway Safety Administration approximately 5,000 Americans were killed in motorcycle crashes in 2012. That’s a nine percent increase from the previous year and a threefold increase from 1997. Fatalities involving other types of vehicles have fallen … Continue reading

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