2012 CR-V proves that Honda and good looks don’t need to be strangers

Filed under: LA Auto Show, Crossover, Honda, Design/Style

The fourth generation Honda CR-V has flown under the radar so far, but given that the hot-selling crossover hits dealers on December 15, the Los Angeles Auto Show is as good an opportunity as any for Honda to play show-and-tell. The 2012 CR-V receives all-new sheetmetal, and the [...]

Need another reason to buy cleaner vehicles? How about a lower risk of heart attacks

Filed under: Diesel, Etc., MPG

Breathing in traffic fumes can trigger a heart attack up to six hours after exposure, according to research published by the British Medical Journal.
The Journal identified exposure to particulate matter (PM-10) and nitrogen dioxide – both found to be at elevated levels of concentration in urban centers – as possible triggers [...]

Electric vehicle in need of a tow? Flatbeds may be the way to go

Filed under: Etc., EV/Plug-in
Towing a vehicle, especially one that’s powered by batteries and driven by an electric motor, can, if done incorrectly, be destructive. Recently, one of Frito-Lay’s electric Smith Newton delivery trucks was towed for a parking violation and, according to Green Car Advisor, was reclaimed by Frito Lay employees who arrived with a [...]

Does Cadillac need a Mini-fighter?

Filed under: Concept Cars, Europe, Hatchback, Cadillac, Rumormill

Cadillac ULC – Click above for high-res image gallery

According to Autocar, Cadillac may have a burning desire to lock horns with Mini. The site quotes designer Niki Smart as saying that the time is right for The Wreath and Crest to build a model akin to the company’s [...]

Do electric and hybrid vehicles really need to make sounds? [w/video]

Filed under: EV/Plug-in, MPG

Volt sound demonstration – Click above to watch video after the jump

Just to be clear, we certainly sympathize with the concerns of the visually impaired when it comes to silent and near-silent electrified vehicles and their interaction with pedestrians. What we’re not sure about is the extent of the problem and [...]

Know what you want and need, or you may not get to buy a Nissan Leaf

Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Nissan

Nissan Leaf – Click above for high-res image gallery

Are you willing to argue with your friendly neighborhood Nissan dealer over the right to get yourself a Leaf? You might have to. Anyone who has gone through the Leaf reservation process this past week noticed a few screens that weren’t exactly germane to [...]

Why You Need an ASE Certified Auto Repair Shop in Sarasota, Florida 34233

Anyone who owns a vehicle is all too familiar with the need for an auto tune up or automotive repairs. There is the regular need for oil change service, the need to check engine light from time to time and, of course, the need for auto AC repair ever so often. Much more serious than [...]

Need A Solution For Costly Automotive Repairs?

Depending on the model and year of your vehicle, repair expenses will vary. Current emission standards and advanced technology is an integral part of the automotive world. With advanced technology comes higher costs, especially if you rely on someone else to do the work for you.
There are solutions that will save you some headaches and [...]