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2014 Lexus IS: Track Tested
KickingTiresWith the redesigned 2014 IS sport sedan, Lexus is trying hard to appeal to buyers intent on getting a compact luxury car that's not only luxurious and well put-together, but also fun to drive. So focused is Lexus on this......Tags: Electronics, Cadillac, NASCAR, Passenger Cars, BMW
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VW to Retrofit Late-Model Diesel Vehicles to Prevent Misfueling
KickingTiresPumping gasoline into the tank of a diesel vehicle can be a costly mistake. To prevent that from happening, Volkswagen of America has issued a service action and will refit 209,500 diesel vehicles in the U.S., according to Automotive News.......Tags: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Automotive Equipment, Mercedes-Benz, Hybrid Vehicles, Volkswagen
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Recall Alert: 2007-13 Toyota FJ Cruiser
KickingTiresToyota is recalling 11,489 model-year 2007-13 FJ Cruiser SUVs due to auxiliary headlights that do not comply with federal safety standards for brightness, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The affected vehicles were...Tags: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Standards, SUVs and Crossovers, Toyota
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2014 Toyota 4Runner: First Look
KickingTiresCompetes with: Jeep Grand Cherokee, Land Rover LR4 Looks like: An angry Japanese battle robot Drivetrain: 270-hp, 4.0-liter V-6, five-speed automatic transmission with locking transfer case Hits dealerships: TBD Toyota took the wraps off of the mildly...Tags: Electronics, Jeep, SUVs and Crossovers, Toyota, Land Rover
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Recall Alert: 2012-2013 Honda Fit
KickingTiresHonda is issuing a voluntary recall of 43,782 model-year 2012 and 2013 versions of the Fit hatchback due to a problem with the electronic stability system; only Sport trim models are being recalled. According to Honda, the electronic stability system........Tags: Electronics, Honda
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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe: First Drive
KickingTiresBehold the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe ??? wait a minute, you say, didn't we already see a review on a Hyundai Santa Fe? Yes, you did, but that was the Santa Fe Sport, this one is just plain old Santa......Tags: Electronics, Ford, Nissan, Honda, Hyundai
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AAA: Cost of Car Ownership up 2% This Year
KickingTiresIf you're planning on spending some of your tax refund on a new car or car maintenance, plan to put aside a bit more. According to a AAA study, the cost of owning and operating a vehicle has increased by......Tags: Vehicles, Services and Shopping, AAA, Automotive Equipment, Passenger Cars
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2014 Audi R8 Lands at Dealerships as 'Iron Man 3' Readies Launch
KickingTiresThe "Iron Man" movies have an uncanny ability to make you wish you could walk in another man's shoes ??? or fly in the super suit of "genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist" Tony Stark. While it's unlikely Iron Man suits will......Tags: Audi, North American International Auto Show, Iron Man (movie), Passenger Cars, Luxury Vehicles
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How Korean Tensions Could Affect American Car Shoppers
KickingTiresFollowing a nuclear test and subsequent global sanctions, escalating tensions on the Korean peninsula have North Korea issuing near-daily threats against its southern neighbor and the U.S. ??? and the latest developments have left nearby nations girding...Tags: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, South Korea, Ford, North Korea, Passenger Cars
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Detroit Electric SP:01: First Look
KickingTiresCompetitors: Pre-owned Tesla Roadster, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive Looks like: A lightly restyled Lotus Exige (basically a Tesla Roadster or Hennessy Venom GT) Drivetrain: Mid-mounted 201-horsepower electric motor, 37-kwh lithium-ion battery...Tags: Computer Hardware, Passenger Cars, Lotus, Prices, Mazda
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NHTSA Sees No Decline in Distracted Driving
KickingTiresThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported startling statistics it hopes will encourage people to pay attention while driving. In 2011, licensed motorists in the U.S. numbered 212 million while the number answering calls on a mobile...Tags: U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Electronics, Telecommunication Service, Highway Transportation
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Ford Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Unintended Acceleration
KickingTiresConsumers in 14 states have filed a class-action lawsuit against Ford over unintended acceleration in cars built between 2002 and 2010. The suit, which was filed in a West Virginia U.S. District Court on March 28, alleges that Ford models......Tags: Politics, Corporate Crime, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Laws, Detroit Free Press
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