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How Many Airbags Are Enough?
KickingTiresVehicle safety has come a long way since Volvo first introduced the three-point seatbelt in cars way back in 1959. Recently, we've all come to rely on safety features like antilock brakes, traction and stability control, and six airbags as......Tags: Disasters and Accidents
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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: Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Manufacturing and Engineering, Diesel Fuel
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AAA: Fear of Unknown Fuels Aversion to EVs
KickingTiresIf U.S. car shoppers were more informed about the capabilities and advantages of electric vehicles, they'd be more inclined to buy one, according to AAA. Despite technological advancements and thousands of available charging stations that make EVs far...Tags: Minor League Baseball, Hybrid Vehicles, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Passenger Cars, Vehicles
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Chrysler Delays 2014 Jeep Cherokee One Month
KickingTiresFans of the 2014 Jeep Cherokee will have to wait until the kids start summer vacation to buy one. Chrysler told The Detroit Free Press on Thursday that its midsize SUV, slated to hit dealers right about now, won't arrive......Tags: Jeep, Freedom of the Press, Chrysler, Manufacturing and Engineering, Detroit Free Press
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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: Lexus, Electronics, Passenger Cars, Cadillac, Luxury Vehicles
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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: Toyota, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Standards, SUVs and Crossovers
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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: Jeep, Toyota, Electronics, Land Rover, SUVs and Crossovers
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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: Prices, Toyota, Ford, Electronics, Nissan
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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: Prices, Car Repair and Maintenance Tips, Passenger Cars, Vehicles, Manufacturing and Engineering
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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: Kia, Audi, Hybrid Vehicles, Acura, North American International Auto Show
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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, Ford, Buick, General Motors Corp., CNBC (tv network)
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