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Teens And Safe Driving: More Important Than Ever

Copy of HGM network — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:26:00 +0000

BMW’s launch of their “Drive It Home--Don’t Txt & Drive” campaign at a special teen driving school in conjunction with the kickoff of the BMW Championship in Chicago this week highlights the importance of teaching teens how to drive safely and without distractions. And, make no mistake about it, today’s teens are...

2010 Ford Taurus SHO: A Sport Sedan Statement

Copy of HGM network — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:52:00 +0000

() Ford has taken the Taurus to a new level with its 2010 SHO all-wheel-drive model. The Taurus was already a terrific family car. Now the added luxury, added power along with AWD puts it into a higher class of family sedans. Those who enjoy having neighbors become envious of every new car on the block will be pleased with the Ford 2010 Taurus SHO...

2012 Chevrolet Aveo: Paris Motor Show Production Version Preview

Copy of HGM network — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:24:00 +0000

The current Chevrolet Aveo never set the world on fire. It filled its place in rental-car ranks and the third-car slot of suburban driveways, but no one ever really got passionate about it. If General Motors has anything to say about it, that's going to change. The production version of the 2012 Chevrolet Aveo subcompact will be revealed at the...

Family Car Tech That Matters, Part Two

Copy of HGM network — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:19:00 +0000

In part one of this two-part series we looked at family car technology that kept us safe, made driving more enjoyable, and allowed the family wheels to last longer and cost less to own. Now, let’s take a closer look at family car tech that is a bit more exciting – especially to passengers during long road trips. Specifically...

2011 Fiat 500: Will It Be a Hit With American Families?

Copy of HGM network — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:51:00 +0000

With the success of the MINI Cooper, Smart ForTwo, and other small-but-very-fuel-efficient cars, the news that an American version of the Italian-spec 2011 Fiat 500 may be coming to the U.S. as early as the end of 2010 has caused more than a few automotive reviewers to stop and think. Will the tiny car be a hit with American consumers? Why Fiat...

Gas Prices: You Could Pay $10 A Gallon. Or Just 6 Cents. Why?

Copy of HGM network — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:28:00 +0000

What did you pay for gasoline the last time you filled up? If you're in the U.S., probably about $2.70 per gallon. But you may wish you were in Caracas, Venezuela, where enormous government subsidies cut the price to a ridiculous 6 cents per gallon. Yep, six pennies. And you may thank your stars you're not in Asmara, Eritrea, where taxes...

Ten Things We'd Like To Tell Automakers About EV Publicity

Copy of HGM network — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:43:00 +0000

Automakers have had it tough over the past few years. An economic downturn, consumers looking for ever-fuel efficient vehicles and everyone clambering to make it to marketplace first. But just what do automakers need to keep in mind when advertising their first electric vehicle. We assume that any publicity is good, but here are ten facts we think...

2011 Smart ForTwo Electric Drive: Quick Drive

Copy of HGM network — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:20:00 +0000

It's fair to say that Smart haven't had quite the success they were probably hoping for in the U.S. with their diminutive Fortwo. Gambling on consumers 'downsizing' due to spiralling fuel prices, the initial rush to own the tiny city car has slowed to a trickle. Not only that, but recent research shows that only 8.1 percent of owners would buy...

2012 Focus EV Will Rely On Liquid-Cooled Lithium-Ion Battery System

Copy of HGM network — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:00:00 +0000

As electric cars start to increase in power and range, so do the stresses and requirements placed on their oh so vital batteries. Most automakers have chosen to stick with lithium-ion batteries to power their new generation of electric vehicles and one of the crucial factors determining the performance of the power source is temperature. Thermal...

2010 Scion xD: Weeding out Toyota’s little boxes

Copy of HGM network — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 03:52:00 +0000

Little Boxes, They're Not All Alike Toyota’s youth-oriented Scion brand offers two, two-box cars: xB and xD. Most people are aware of the former but unfamiliar with the latter. Here’s an xD primer. Start with a Toyota Yaris platform, wrap it in a five-door hatchback cab-forward body, give it a sliding rear seat and presto you’ve...