Highlight: The higher end trims are equipped with Honda’s signature LaneWatch lane changing system. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $21,745 (base model $16,470) Seating Capacity: 4 Standard Safety Features: air bags; ABS; vehicle stability control; a traction control system; and a tire pressure monitoring system Standard Equipment: 15-inch tires; a 6-speed manual transmission; air condition; cruise control; […]
Highlights: The Kia Soul EV has a fuel range of 93 miles, one of the best for a non-premium vehicle in the segment. The Kia Soul EV is only available in select geographical areas. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $36,625 (Base Model starts at $34,525) Current Federal Tax Credit: $7,500 (Visit fueleconomy.gov for the latest details.) Seating Capacity: 5 […]
2015 Nissan Altima SL: Continues To Be A Standout In The Ultra-Competitive Midsize Segment Highlight: Up until recently, the Altima was available as coupe, too! The last remaining coupe in the segment is now the Honda Accord. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $31,060 (base model $23,125) Seating Capacity: 5 Standard Safety Features: air bags; ABS; a traction […]
2015 Mitsubishi Mirage ES: A Peppy And A Fuel-Efficient Three-Cylinder Highlight: The base model Mirage is the least expensive vehicle in the segment. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $17,105 (base price $14,905) Seating Capacity: 4 realistically! (Mitsubishi says five.) Standard Safety Features: airbags; stability control; and an electronic brake force distribution; a tire pressure monitoring system; and […]
2015 Kia Sedona SX Limited: Redefining The Luxury Minivan Segment Highlights: The Sedona wears a similar instrument panel to that of the flagship K900 and its sibling, the Hyundai Genesis sedan. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $43,295 (Base Model starts at $26,995) Seating Capacity: 7 (with buckets; and 8 without) Standard Safety Features: air bags; electronic brake distribution; electronic […]
DETROIT (AP) — Under pressure from U.S. safety regulators, Ford is recalling nearly 423,000 cars and SUVs in North America because the power-assisted steering can fail while they’re being driven. The recall covers certain Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles, as well as the Lincoln MKS and MKT from the 2011 through 2013 model years. Also […]
Highlights: The QX70, which has been renamed from the FX, is one of the few sport performance crossovers in the segment. The 8-cylinder engine has been dropped for the 2015 model year, which means a significantly lower starting price point for the FX. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $58,085 (Base Model starts at $46,845) Seating Capacity: 5 […]
Highlight: The hybrid model is priced the same as the non hybrid gasoline model. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $50,951 (base model $36,085) Seating Capacity: 5 Standard Safety Features: airbags; hill start assist; an electronic parking brake; traction control; stability control; a push button keyless starter; and a tire pressure monitoring system Standard Equipment (base model): 18-inch […]
2015 Subaru Legacy Limited: The Brand’s Reworked Flagship Vehicle Highlights: It’s available as an all-wheel drive model only. The Sport trim and the manual transmission models have been eliminated from the lineup. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $32,585 (base model $22,490) Seating Capacity: Five Standard Safety Features: airbags; Daytime Running Lights; an electronic parking brake; an electronic […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government’s auto safety agency should have discovered General Motors’ faulty ignition switches seven years before the company recalled 2.6 million cars to fix the deadly problem, a House committee majority charged Tuesday in a new report. The report by Republicans on the Energy and Commerce Committee raised serious questions about the […]
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Google will build a car without a steering wheel. It doesn’t need one because it drives itself. The two-seater won’t be sold publicly, but Google said Tuesday it hopes by this time next year, 100 prototypes will be on public roads. Though not driving very quickly — the top speed would […]
NEW YORK (AP) — With more than 1 million visitors annually, the New York International Auto Show is one of the most important shows for the U.S. auto industry. Here are some of the vehicles debuting this year. The show opens to the public Friday. ACURA TLX: Honda’s luxury Acura brand calls the new TLX […]
