Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced details of its upcoming 2007 Mazda CX-7 crossover sport-utility vehicle (SUV). The company also confirmed that the car will make its public debut at the upcoming Greater Los Angeles Auto Show here, and the North American ...

Production of the first Ford F-150 flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) began this month, continuing the company’s commitment to producing 250,000 FFVs in the coming year.
The flexible fuel technology is being built into the 5.4L, V-8 engine model and is available to consumers at no ...

With more than 63 million people projected to travel by car during the upcoming Christmas-New Year’s holidays, it is reasonable to expect that more than a few of them will get lost. The good news for those wayward trekkers is new research from AAA suggests that, contrary to ...

Kelley Blue Book named the Honda Civic "Best Redesigned Vehicle of 2006." According to kbb.com editors, the all-new Civic is the most-improved vehicle on the U.S. market, making significant strides in exterior design, interior accommodations and mechanical excellence.
Kelley Blue ...

Hyundai Motor America announced pricing for the all-new Accent. The third generation of Hyundai's most affordable nameplate has more style, sophistication and content than ever before.
 2006 Hyundai Accent Pricing:
 *  GLS 4-Door with 5-speed manual -- $12,995 (freight included)*
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Walking in a winter wonderland is fun, but driving in it is downright treacherous. Whether it's commuting to your job or road-tripping to visit family, consider the winter driving advice of Irv Gordon, the only person to drive more than 2 million miles in the same car.
Gordon, who ...

Want to make a positive impact on your community, but don't know where to begin? This holiday season, let these tips from everyday heroes and past nominees in the Volvo for life Awards, an annual search for and celebration of everyday heroes, inspire you do good in your ...

Mercedes-Benz is offering in Europe a retrofit system for C-Class and E-Class diesel models which significantly reduces particulate emissions. The system is maintenance-free and is suitable for installation in vehicles with four-cylinder diesel engines produced since June 2003. ...

If you live within a mile of a church, you're far less likely to have a car accident than drivers who live more than a mile from a church. But if you live within one mile of a restaurant, you face a significantly greater risk of an accident than most other drivers. Those are ...

With sleet and snow remaining a strong possibility in North Texas tomorrow morning, AAA Texas is offering these tips for driving during icy road conditions:
-- Avoid driving during the storm if possible. If you must drive, be sure you are alert and able to focus closely on the ...

Solatec  has introduced flexible, rooftop-mounted Solar Panels for Hybrid Vehicles, starting with a kit for the 2004-2006 Toyota Prius. The $2,195 kits will be available nationwide through dealer franchises.
A prototype has been operating in the Northeast for several months under ...

Do you have an older vehicle that costs too much to repair or just sits in your driveway? Edmunds.com (http://www.edmunds.com) has suggestions for owners looking to get rid of their car, including a way to still deduct full market value for their donated vehicle -- even under the ...

Mitsubishi reveals  two more vehicles that thrill - the 2007 Eclipse Spyder and the Concept-CT MIEV - at the upcoming 2006 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in January. The company is building its product portfolio, launching six new vehicles in less than three years ...

A new car security system that identifies car owners through their mobile phones is set to revolutionise the fight against car thieves.
Auto-txt identifies a car as stolen if the car is started with the keys but the mobile phone is not present. Most significantly, when the police ...

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety today announces 10 cars (2006 models) that win its first ever Top Safety Pick award. The awards recognize car designs that afford the best protection for people in front, side, and rear crashes, based on performance in Institute tests. ...

Hyundai Motor America sold 33,383 units during the month of November. Year-to-date sales of Hyundai vehicles in the U.S. are up 8 percent over the same period, 2004.
The all-new Sonata led sales in November with 14,216 units, a 117 percent increase over last year. In addition, the ...

Nissan has developed the world’s first clear paint that repairs scratches on painted car surfaces, including scratches from car-washing machines, off-road driving and fingernails.
“Scratch Guard Coat” contains a newly developed high elastic resin that helps prevent scratches from ...

Jeep announced pricing today for the ultimate performance sport-utility vehicle, the all-new 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8.
Boasting a pair of firsts -- the first Jeep-branded Street and Racing Technology (SRT) vehicle and the first four-wheel drive SRT vehicle -- the 2006 Jeep ...

Honda announced the all-new 2006 Honda Civic Si Coupe is debuting today at dealerships nationwide with a suggested retail price of $19,990.
   New features on all 2006 Si models include:
   --  197-horsepower, 2.0-liter i-VTEC(TM) 4-cylinder engine
   --  6-speed manual ...

Mississippi, currently the state with the lowest minimum vehicle insurance liability limits in the country, will soon raise those limits, and therefore the cost, of insurance. Motor vehicle liability insurance coverage is mandated by the state of Mississippi. Earlier this year, ...