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BMW ConnectedDrive Working to Create Intelligent Parking Search Solutions

Posted on June 6, 2015 by Editor Leave a comment

With Ford’s ParkingSpotter technology quickly evolving, BMW looks to launch its own version of the technology. Their “research project,” dubbed Dynamic Parking Prediction (DPP), is already able to predict the availably of parking spaces using movement data from vehicle fleets. Here’s how DPP works: Thousands of vehicles from a test fleet supplied anonymous movement data generated when looking for and occupying parking spaces.

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Review: 2015 Lexus IS 250

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Editor 2 comments

Is the Lexus IS 250 too sporty and small for a full-sized family? Can it handle the load and the rigors of a family’s active lifestyle? We drove the IS 250 around town, a couple hundred miles on the highway, and around a mountain to find out. Under The Hood: The 2015 Lexus IS 250 is powered by a 2.4-liter 6-cylinder

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Hyundai’s Hot Hatch Becomes More Affordable for Families

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Editor Leave a comment

It’s the ongoing dilemma. You want something that looks cool but can also haul your family around town. Hyundai is hoping they’ve come up with the perfect solution and they’re hoping a new price tag will make it more affordable than ever. The refreshed-for-2016 Hyundai Elantra GT was unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show and will offer updated styling with customer-focused technology

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12 Things Families Need to Know About the All-New 2016 Honda Pilot

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Editor 3 comments

The family-friend, all-new 2016 Honda Pilot made its debut last week at the Chicago Auto Show and it’s nothing like its predecessor. Well, not nothing. Here’s what you need to know before you head to the dealership: 1.) It looks nothing like previous versions. The old Pilot was boxy though roomy on the inside. The all-new Pilot is sleek, streamlined,

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Honda Unveils New-to-North America Compact Crossover

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Editor One comment

In a move confirming even more that the compact crossover market is the hottest in the industry, at this year’s LA Auto Show Honda unveiled the North American version of their HR-V compact crossover. The HR-V is Honda’s smallest entry into its light truck category and will fit in just below the CR-V. The HR-V will be built on the global

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Review: 2014 Kia Sorento

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Editor Leave a comment

The Kia Sorento underwent a facelift for the 2014 model year with a redesigned exterior, loads of new options, upgraded standard equipment, and one thing we can’t get enough of, more power. Under the Hood: The Sorento is Kia’s entry into the mid-size crossover market. Manufactured since 2002, the 2014 Sorento has undergone a major facelift which goes beyond the

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Review: 2013 Dodge Journey American Value Package

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Editor Leave a comment

How would Dodge’s crossover offering hold up under the scrutiny of a two week family road trip? Would all the luggage fit? Was there enough leg room to store a cooler? We found out! Under the Hood: Driving the Journey feels more like piloting a craft than driving a vehicle. We weren’t expecting the wheel sensitivity or controllability of a

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Review: 2013 Ford Focus SE

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Editor Leave a comment

Open road, winding hills, and a hot hatch fully loaded with a family. Does the 2013 Ford Focus SE fit your family’s everyday needs? We put it to the test. Under the Hood: We didn’t expect blow-your-doors-off power from this compact hatchback, and we didn’t get it. That’s not to say we were disappointed by the 160HP four cylinder engine

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