| NHTSA More research needed on risks of driver hands-free texting |
Jun 14th, 2013 |
Yonkers, N.Y. -- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration chief David Strickland says more research is needed to determine whether the government should impose regulations on hands-free texting behind the wheel. Strickland said in a brief interview on the sidelines of an event here that a new AAA study was important and the agency planned to review it. But more research is needed to link ...
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| Recall Roundup: Ram Pickups, Mercedes-Benz SLK, Honda S2000, and Acura RSX |
Jun 13th, 2013 |
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Ram trucks, the Mercedes-Benz SLK, the Honda S2000, and the Acura RSX have all been recalled. Here's what you need to know.
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| Report: Toyota Chairman Wants a New Supra, Which Is Coming Anyway |
Jun 13th, 2013 |
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Toyota's incoming chairman wants a new Supra sports car. Don't we all?
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| Behind the Wheel: 2013 Ford Fusion Energi |
Jun 13th, 2013 |
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The battle between hybrids heats up with the introduction of the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi. With the same exterior and interior styling as the gas model, this plug-in hybrid lets you go green in style. Don’t you want a car that gets an EPA-estimated combined range of 100 mpg and looks great? Check out the [...]
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| Video: Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG Previews Upcoming CLA45 AMG |
Jun 13th, 2013 |
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I like German cars, and I like hatchbacks, and needless to say, the world’s highest-performing four-cylinder engine has its own allure. What am I talking about? The new Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG, of course. But swap that engine in to a larger enticing sedan frame, and you have the already confirmed, U.S. bound Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG, [...]
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| Mopar 2013 Dodge Dart Priced, Limited Production |
Jun 13th, 2013 |
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The Mopar 2013 Dodge Dart arrives this summer, but we’ve got all the details now. Featuring a Pitch Black exterior and offset Mopar blue racing stripe that runs the length of the car from nose to tail, the Mopar Dart easily distinguishes itself. The driver’s seat is also a unique Mopar blue with black accents, [...]
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| Announcing Our First Backfires Brief Winner: Jonathan M’s Subaru Legacy 2.5i Review! (He’s Off to Mini Performance Driving School!) |
Jun 13th, 2013 |
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We are pleased to announce the winner of our first Backfires Briefs contest, member Jonathan M! His response to the first Brief, in which we asked our Backfires members to review their daily driver, garnered the most votes to beat out several other great submissions. Jonathan M’s look at his 2013 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited [...]
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| Long-Term Wrap: 2012 Chrysler 300C |
Jun 13th, 2013 |
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When the time came for our Chrysler 300C to exit the C/D stage, it did so without a hint of drama. So casual was its departure, it actually lingered about the office long enough to collect a thousand or so additional miles and some final comments. The 300C’s amiable personality and cavernous interior helped the [...]
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| Audi R&D Chief Wolfgang Dürheimer Talks Electrics and Hydrogen |
Jun 13th, 2013 |
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At a recent event in Germany, Audi’s head of R&D Wolfgang Dürheimer said that a car needs to perform in everyday circumstances. While that appears on the surface to be relatively obvious, it was his follow-up remark that set up his agenda with regards to alternative energies. “I don’t see that with electrics.” Dürheimer went on [...]
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| Hoping for a Bull’s-Eye: 2013 Dodge Mopar ’13 Dart Priced from $26,480 |
Jun 13th, 2013 |
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Dodge announced today that the limited-edition 2013 Mopar ’13 Dart will be priced from $26,480. Only 500 will be made, but that exclusivity will not come cheaply: The Mopar ’13 Dart is priced at a whopping $9490 more than a base Dart SE and $4490 pricier than the Dart GT with the 184-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder [...]
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