We’ve all seen them. They’re in traffic, hands gripped to the wheel for dear lift, nose almost touching the wheel, staring intently ahead at the red light. Is it safe? No. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) advises all adults keep a 10-inch minimum between their breastbone and the air bag cover. To ensure you’re seated in the safest position,
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They may be calling it an “experiment” but from their presentations at the Atlanta International Auto Show, it’s obvious that Ford is heavily investing in the innovative technology with the hope of being able to offer it in vehicles further down the road. This experiment, conducted in partnership with Georgia Tech, leverages driver-assist sensors that most Ford vehicles already have, including sonar
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The 2016 RLX is the safest car Acura has made yet with an available suite of AcuraWatch technology bringing it in line with safety offerings other manufacturers’ offerings. The luxury sedan, on sale now, offers consumers the option of a Technology package which includes AcuraWatch™ and Advance package that includes the first U.S. application of Acura’s Surround View Camera system3. Both RLX
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Growing up in Pennsylvania, we had a saying: There are three seasons- winter, pothole, and construction. As we near pothole season, here are five tips from Trusted Choice® and the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA) about how to stay safe on the roads: Keep an eye on traffic patterns. A number of cars that slows down or move quickly
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The extremely popular Acura RDX has been refreshed for 2016 bringing back some of the styling but added safety and technology features that will make driving a more pleasant and safer driving experience than ever before. “The 2016 RDX gets a major infusion of Acura brand DNA including enhancements to styling, driving performance, and exciting new luxury feature-content, further solidifying
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When the R&D team wanted to know how they could make Chevrolet vehicles better appeal to families, they asked people heavily invested in the family vehicle experience- moms. “As a mom, when it came time to design the next-generation Yukon and Yukon XL, I wanted to give our customers a better way of keeping tabs on their kids without forcing them
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Building smarter and innovative vehicles is a priority for Ford and this year, Ford has created a Focus so smart, it can predict the future. Seriously. The new 2015 Ford Focus features stability control technology that actively determines when a car meets the conditions that may lead to a spin and intervenes early to help prevent the driver from losing control.
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Is your vehicle front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive, or four-wheel drive? Here’s how those wheel options work when they face snow, ice, and rain on the road: Front-wheel drive (FWD) – Engine power is channeled to the front wheels to propel the vehicle. FWD is the most popular and prevalent system in the market because its compact setup enhances fuel efficiency
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Electric is everywhere. If there’s one thing the most recent vehicle unveilings have taught us, it’s that consumers are demanding more fuel options and manufacturers are delivering it. Last month, Hyundai debuted their latest alternative fuel overhang, the 2016 Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). Here’s what you need to know before you head to the dealership: 1.) This Sonata is
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Despite taking every precaution possible to stay safe on the road, the biggest danger isn’t in black ice, other drivers or the freezing cold: it’s your tires. Tires can make a world of a difference and save lives – the numbers are staggering: in 2011, winter weather contributed to 2,800 fatalities. Despite years behind the wheel, most people don’t know how to properly outfit
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