The designs of passenger vehicles have been improving for years,           becoming more protective of their occupants in crashes. Without these improvements,           the motor vehicle death rate per registered vehicle would have stopped           declining in 1994 and started going

The updated 2007 Honda Element LX and EX go on sale today with prices starting at $18,900, representing an average increase of just 2.7 percent or $572 on a sales weighted basis (not including the all-new Element SC), American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today. The all-new Element

Beautiful Gulf of Mexico waters, serene beaches and Mexico's grandest port -- all reminiscent of the Mexican state and the meaning behind the latest addition to the Hyundai lineup: Veracruz.

The ninth vehicle to join Hyundai's 2007 model year lineup, the midsize Veracruz will be

The 2007 Acura RDX makes its debut today at Acura retailers nationwide. 

Drive (SH-AWD) technology, the RDX blends the best in responsiveness, control and efficiency. The RDX is equipped with a 2.3-liter DOHC 16-valve in-line four cylinder engine with i-VTEC valve control

Audi of America, Inc. today announced pricing for their new 2007 A4 and S4 Cabriolet models. The turbocharged four-cylinder A4 2.0 T Cabriolet starts at $39,100 for FrontTrak models and $41,200 for quattro models. The V6 equipped A4 3.2 Cabriolet starts at $46,950, and the S4 Cabriolet

The AutoWeek reports that he Chrysler group's summer blowout sale has flopped. In July, the automaker tried to reignite last year's summer sales frenzy by reviving its employee-pricing incentives. Chrysler's daily vehicle sales rate actually fell, even as Ford and General Motors refused

The summer heat is baking much of the country, which means that troublesome vehicle air conditioners cannot be too far behind. During a period of time when your vehicle's air conditioner is working overtime to keep your family cool during the high temperatures and humidity, it is

eBay Motors today announced that its two millionth passenger vehicle has been sold in the U.S. The milestone vehicle is a blue 2005 Jeep Liberty purchased by first-time eBay Motors buyer Kelly Joyce of Charleston, S.C., from Century Motors of Pompano Beach, Fla.

"Only six

Mazda has given a fresh new look to the Verisa compact, which goes on sale from today at Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealers throughout Japan.

To upgrade the interior, the freshened Mazda Verisa features seats with brand new colors and materials, a high quality black

IIHS new crash test results reflect the improvements manufacturers continue to make in protecting people in front and side crashes, but protection in rear crashes lags. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently evaluated four cars and two small SUVs, updating results for

Ford announced today that it is supplementing the 2005 speed control deactivation system recall to include certain speed control-equipped gas or natural gas 1994-2002 F-250 through F-550 F-Super Duty trucks, 2000-2002 Excursions, 1994-1996 Econoline vans and 1996-2002 E-450 vans,

Chrysler Employee Price Plus ExtendedChrysler's Employee Pricing Plus program that was to expire on July 31st has been extended through August 31st. To refresh your memory, employee pricing is available to everyone. Plus, consumers have the choice of no-interest financing for 36 months

The AIADA newsletter reported that automakers released their July U.S. sales numbers yesterday, with Toyota posting an 11.7 percent year-over-year increase, which helped them surpass Ford as the overall No.2 best-selling automaker for the month.

Meanwhile, Honda surpassed Chrysler

Reuters reported that Chrysler Group on Wednesday said it would recall an estimated 832,500 Jeep Liberty vehicles because of a potential steering problem.

Chrysler said that, in some of the vehicles, a ball joint in the the front suspension was prone to excessive wear and coming

The best way to maintain a car's value over time is to take good care of your vehicle from the moment you purchase it. CarMax, a retailer of used cars, suggests more ways to get the most for your car when it comes time to sell or trade it in.

Based on the four value factors, CarMax's

Ford  will present a case study on the use of Escape Hybrid taxis to Mayor Wynn and representatives from the City of Austin, Austin Energy and local commercial fleet managers, to raise awareness of the environmental and economic benefits of an Escape Hybrid. Cities across the

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) today announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the 2007 Corolla Matrix. Corolla Matrix will be a carryover for the 2007 model year and will arrive at dealerships in August.

Also arriving in August is the new 2007 special edition Matrix