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    • safety

      Toyota Says It's Not Hiding Anything In Runaway Cars Investigation

      One of Toyota's execs said today that the company isn't covering up information about its suddenly accelerating cars, but the Department of Transportation doesn't seem to agree. More »

      4:54 PM on Thu Nov 5 2009
      By Chris Walters
      4,757 views, 35 comments

    • oh snap

      Edmunds.com Estimates Real Cash For Clunkers Cost, Gets White House Smackdown

      Edmunds.com crunched some numbers, and came to the conclusion that the federal Cash for Clunkers program was not a terribly effective use of taxpayer money. They argue that the bulk of rebates went to consumers who were going to buy cars anyway. The White House, however, begs to differ. So how did the Obama administration respond? With a snarky blog post. More »

      12:20 PM on Fri Oct 30 2009
      By Laura Northrup
      7,210 views, 92 comments

      Most discussed Radoman: Cash for Clunkers was a success by most people's standards. The most popular car to trade in was a Jeep more »

    • marketing

      GM Extends Satisfaction Guarantee Deal After Only 15 People Return Their Cars

      You may have seen GM's recent commercials touting their "60-day satisfaction guarantee" on all new vehicles. It seems that the stunt has been successful. Last week GM spokesperson Tom Henderson told the AP that only 15 cars had been returned. Now the company says they are extending the offer to Jan. 4, 2010. More »

      5:13 PM on Thu Oct 29 2009
      By Meg Marco
      6,488 views, 42 comments

      Most discussed Ben Popken: In a related story, GM only sold 15 cars in Q3. more »

    • consumer reports

      Some Ford Cars Are Reliable, Actually Worth Buying

      Several Ford cars are among the world's most reliable vehicles, according to the latest annual car reliability survey from Consumer Reports. More »

      3:00 PM on Tue Oct 27 2009
      By Alex Chasick
      20,944 views, 129 comments

    • cars

      What You Know About Car Care Is Probably Wrong

      Most Americans drive cars, but haven't the faintest idea how they work. Often we have car care axioms inherited from our parents or driving teachers that apply to cars from a generation or two ago. What are some commonly believed car care myths that simply aren't true? More »

      3:30 PM on Thu Oct 22 2009
      By Laura Northrup
      24,728 views, 187 comments

      Most discussed PunditGuy: Oil change mileage suggestions are inversely proportional to engagement ring spending recommendations. I remember when oil changes were suggested every more »

    • video

      How To Choose The Best Tires

      The Consumer Reports Cars blog has posted a video on how to choose the best tires for your car. Here's one interesting trick we learned from the clip: how to measure tire tread depth using coins. More »

      10:19 AM on Thu Oct 22 2009
      By Chris Walters
      6,436 views, 99 comments

    • the more you know

      Testing Stuck Accelerator Survival Strategies

      The recent recall of millions of Toyotas due to their floor mats' unfortunate tendency to trap the cars' accelerators, a flaw which has caused at least one confirmed horrific fatal accident, has caused people to wonder: if this happened to me, what would I do? Equipped with several different makes of cars and a test track, our colleagues at Consumer Reports Cars decided to play Mythbusters and put different stuck-accelerator survival strategies to the test. More »

      3:00 PM on Sat Oct 17 2009
      By Laura Northrup
      17,158 views, 139 comments

      Most discussed nonsane: Please don't shut the car off unless it will not shift into neutral. Steering lock engaging sucks while going more »

    • cars

      Fake Engine Sounds Being Added To Hybrids

      By the time you get around to purchasing an electric car, the New York Times writes, you may be able choose a fake engine sound for it the way you customize your phone with ringtones. Safety experts worry that the nearly silent operation of upcoming cars mean pedestrians won't hear them sneaking up, so they're adding artificial engine noises—and some manufacturers are considering letting owners customize the sounds. More »

      1:40 PM on Thu Oct 15 2009
      By Chris Walters
      7,227 views, 170 comments

      Most discussed CityGuySailing: I have had a Toyota Prius since Jan of 2002. I have had deer hit my car 6 times more »

    • ford

      4.5 Million Flammable Fords Recalled

      Ford and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have announced a recall of 4.5 million vehicles spanning back to 1992. A mixup in the manufacture resulted in the "self-immolation" button being labeled "cruise control." In all seriousness, though, a vehicle fire could occur on these models, so be sure to check this out. More »

      2:00 PM on Wed Oct 14 2009
      By Alex Chasick
      5,586 views, 32 comments

      Most discussed xtc46 - thinksmarter...: This recall has been going on for years. I have a 2000 ford explorer and had this fixed atleast 5 more »

    • cars

      Need A New Car? Consider A Saturn

      The Washington Post notes that although Saturn dealerships have until this time next year to close, many will be saying goodbye sooner due to low inventory, and that's partly why now is a good time to buy a Saturn. That is, if you don't plan on reselling it in a couple of years. More »

      11:37 AM on Tue Oct 13 2009
      By Chris Walters
      10,737 views, 84 comments

      Most discussed Ihaveasmartpuppy: Of all the GM brands, Saturn is the only one I ever considered buying. Why not get rid of the more »

    • hummer

      GM, Tengzhong Close To Hummer Brand Sale

      So long, Hummer. Sort of. GM and Chinese company Tengzhong are closer to their deal to sell the Hummer brand. More »

      2:00 PM on Sat Oct 10 2009
      By Laura Northrup
      3,127 views, 23 comments

    • money-saving tips

      How To Save Money On Gas

      Thanks to insurance, auto loan payments and especially gas, it's your car that owns you and not the other way around. Gas Buddy checks in with some tips on how to cut down on fuel costs. More »

      9:50 AM on Mon Oct 5 2009
      By Phil Villarreal
      5,731 views, 76 comments

    • api

      Auto Service Plan Promises Refunds, Then Goes Bankrupt

      If you asked us, we would recommend that you not buy a third-party extended warranty for your car. If the main selling point for said warranty were that you would receive a full refund if you never filed a claim...we'd suspect that something might go wrong with this plan. More »

      5:30 PM on Sun Oct 4 2009
      By Laura Northrup
      8,961 views, 41 comments

      Most discussed GearheadGeek: It's too bad for the people they pulled in with this... their refund offer promised to reduce the biggest reason more »

    • distracted driving

      Federal Employees Banned From Texting While Driving

      An executive order issued this week bans federal employees from texting while driving when using government vehicles or phones, or while on government business. Given the safety risks of texting while driving, we think this was a good move, and hope that it extends to the general population. Take our poll and tell us what you think, inside. More »

      2:00 PM on Fri Oct 2 2009
      By Alex Chasick
      2,017 views, 64 comments

      Most discussed MercuryPDX: I text only when I'm in stop and go traffic. If the car is going faster than 10MPH. more »

    • investigations

      Hidden Cameras Catch LA Valets Breaking All Kinds Of Laws

      An excellent piece of investigative journalism by NBC Los Angeles catches valets all over the city putting up fake no parking signs, jamming meters, and using customers' cars to shuttle valets around. More »

      2:00 PM on Thu Oct 1 2009
      By Alex Chasick
      20,560 views, 137 comments

    • automobiles

      GM And Penske End Saturn Sale Talks

      Saturn will not have a new life as part of Penske, the company that, among other things, distributes Smart cars in the U.S. Talks between Penske and GM fell apart today, and so did any chance for a deal. More »

      8:10 PM on Wed Sep 30 2009
      By Laura Northrup
      4,784 views, 82 comments

    • Remove Floor Mats Immediately

      Toyota Recalls 3.8 Mil Cars For Stuck Gas Pedal Danger

      Toyota is recalling 3.8 million cars and warning owners of certain late-model cars to immediately remove their driver's side floor mat to avoid accelerators getting stuck. The affected Toyota and Lexus models are: More »

      4:27 PM on Tue Sep 29 2009
      By Ben Popken
      16,286 views, 96 comments

    • what could go wrong?

      Update: Tire Lights Actually Still Exist, Are Completely Absurd

      After reading our post on dumb inventions from the last century, many commenters declared that lighted tires were actually a great idea and wondered why they haven't caught on (especially among rappers). So we did some more research. More »

      2:00 PM on Tue Sep 29 2009
      By Alex Chasick
      15,869 views, 105 comments

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