Each year, half of the children under the age of 14 who die of heatstroke, perish because they were forgotten inside a vehicle. GMC’s latest technology offering looks to help parents remember they have a back seat passenger. Rear Seat Reminder, which will be introduced in the family-friendly 2017 Acadia, works by monitoring the Acadia’s rear doors. The feature is intended
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It’s quickly becoming one of Lincoln’s best selling vehicles and for 2017 the Lincoln MKC will be getting a few new features and technological add-ons. New for 2017 features potential buyers will find include: Power liftgate is now standard equipment versus optional Auto Start-Stop is now available on 2.0-liter all-wheel-drive MKC, standard on front-wheel-drive model; energy-conserving technology shuts off
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You wanted more premium technology features to match the other premium features of the Kia K900 and now the automaker is delivering the goods. The next generation of the company’s UVO infotainment and telematics system, is debuting exclusively on the 2016 K900. Advanced technology features include local search by Google, remote vehicle command and control and a dealership appointment system, all
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The Nissan Pathfinder is the largest of Nissan SUV’s until the Armada makes its debut later this year. The Pathfinder serves the large SUV role well with a vast interior and a third row that is actually worth mentioning. All Pathfinder trim levels feature a capable 3.5-liter 6-cylinder which sends 260 horsepower and 240 lb-ft of torque to the front
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When Toyota announced earlier this year that they were getting rid of the Scion brand, they announced that some vehicles, like the Scion FR-S were sticking around. This week we learned that Toyota is 86-ing the FR-S name in favor of renaming the car the Toyota 86. That’s right, they’re renaming a roadster the same thing that means rejected, get
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Just 10 days before Acura marks its 30th anniversary, the automaker has announced that more than 50 percent of the brand’s cumulative sales since the brand’s inception in 1986 have been made in North America. That works out to 2.6 million cars and SUVs made in North America and cumulative sales of 4.2 million vehicles. “Acura was born in America 30
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Honda has always been one of the go to manufacturers for a solid vehicle that is easy to drive and will last forever. Intuitive design has also been a hallmark of their vehicles; however, we have noticed a trend in the most recent models where that design is interrupted by a quirky element that doesn’t fit in, or just doesn’t
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For every new Subaru purchased in the United States in 2015, Subaru of America donated $250 to the customer’s choice of several national or local charities. For 2015, that amounts to nearly $20 million in donations. This year the Subaru Share the Love event donated to four national chartable partners, including the ASPCA®, Make-A-Wish®, Meals on Wheels America and the National Park Foundation. Additionally, local
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Get ready to swoon. Jeep and Mopar have just revealed pictures of seven concept vehicles they’ll be testing out on the challenging terrain during the 50th Annual Easter Jeep Challenge in Moab, Utah, March 19-27. The line-up includes: Jeep Crew Chief 715 – a salute to legendary Jeep military service vehicles Jeep Shortcut – inspired by the classic CJ-5 to
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The sedan version of the all-new 2016 Honda Civic is getting accolades at every turn. Starting March 15, Honda is rolling out the coupe version of the automobile. A starting MSRP of $19,0501 for the Civic LX Coupe with manual transmission kicks off the trim levels while each level maintains the lauded 2016 Civic design while giving buyers a two-door body
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