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  • Will Hypermiling Catch on?

    July 12, 2009

    Driving Today: Feature Will Hypermiling Catch on? by Tom Ripley for Driving Today The world’s economy has tripped and skinned its knee. “Cost cutting” is the term of the moment. Even the profligate spenders in Formula One are trimming their expenses -- and... more »
  • Cash for Clunkers Law Grabs Consumer Interest

    July 5, 2009

    Driving Today: Feature Cash for Clunkers Law Grabs Consumer Interest by Luigi Fraschini for Driving Today Will the recently passed federal legislation that goes by the nickname “Cash for Clunkers” do much to aid the environment? Will it do much to limit our use... more »
  • Porsche Designs the First Volkswagen

    June 28, 2009

    Driving Today: Feature Porsche Designs the First Volkswagen by Tom Ripley for Driving Today To many of us who grew up with the car, it seems that the Volkswagen Beetle has been around forever. But it was on a summer day 75 years... more »
  • Fiat Controls Chrysler - Now What?

    June 21, 2009

    Driving Today: Feature Fiat Controls Chrysler -- Now What? by Tom Ripley for Driving Today One year ago, if you had asked auto industry analysts how to solve Chrysler’s chronic problems, we doubt that one of them would have said “Fiat.” Even though the venerable Italian auto company... more »
  • Crossovers: The Decade's Vehicle Success Story

    June 14, 2009

    Driving Today: Feature Crossovers: The Decade's Vehicle Success Story by Tom Ripley for Driving Today So just what is a “crossover”? Not only is it among the hottest vehicle types in a decidedly not-so-hot market this year, but it is also essentially a cross... more »

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  • Average gas prices--February 6, 2012

    Average gas prices--February 6, 2012 Gas prices continue to rise around the country compared to the week before . The national gasoline average is $.35 above the price this time last year. Diesel fuel is about $.43 above this...

  • Pricing: 2013 Mazda CX-5 to start at $20,695

    Pricing: 2013 Mazda CX-5 to start at $20,695 The new 2013 Mazda CX-5 crossover will start at $20,695 (plus $795 for destination) for the entry-level model with its SkyActiv four-cylinder engine and a six-speed manual transmission. The base model...

  • Consumers Union pushes to improve medical device safety

    Consumers Union pushes to improve medical device safety As Congress debates whether to reauthorize a statute governing medical devices, Consumers Union, the advocacy arm of Consumer Reports is stepping up its campaign to strengthen the law. Consumers Union...

  • First drive video: 2012 BMW Z4 sDrive28i

    First drive video: 2012 BMW Z4 sDrive28i The refined-and-luxurious Z4 roadster range now sports the first four-cylinder engine BMW has deployed in the United States since 1999. We recently spent some time with a Z4 borrowed from BMW to...

  • 128,000 Carter's infant bodysuits and garments recalled for choking dangers

    128,000 Carter's infant bodysuits and garments recalled for choking dangers A recall for Carter's Watch the Wear bodysuits and Carter's Sleep 'n Play one-piece garments are being recalled by its importer, Weeplay Kids LLC, of New York, N.Y. Small...

  • Harley-Davidson goes old school with new motorcycle models: Seventy-Two, Softail Slim

    Harley-Davidson goes old school with new motorcycle models: Seventy-Two, Softail Slim Harley-Davidson is nothing if not a manufacturer with a respect for its own heritage and traditions. But the Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based motorcycle maker has chosen to break with tradition...

  • After more fires, York International again recalls its gas furnaces

    After more fires, York International again recalls its gas furnaces York International is re-announcing the recall of some 226,000 Coleman, Coleman Evcon and Red T gas furnaces for manufactured homes due to more than 300 incident reports since the...

  • Honda recalls 2012 Crosstour and Accord for air bag issues

    Honda recalls 2012 Crosstour and Accord for air bag issues The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a recall alert for 2012 model year Honda Accord sedans and Honda Crosstour vehicles. The cars may have an air...

  • Sneak peek: Larger, five-door Fiat 500L

    Sneak peek: Larger, five-door Fiat 500L The Fiat portfolio will expand next year when the larger, five-door 500L joins the Cinquecento range in the United States. This new model will make its world debut next month at the Geneva...

  • Recall: 2011 Toyota RAV4—Non-compliant curtain shield air bags

    Recall: 2011 Toyota RAV4—Non-compliant curtain shield air bags Toyota is recalling 427 of its RAV4 vehicles from model year 2011 because one or both curtain shield air bags may not deploy due to the inflator potentially not performing properly....