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2014 Honda Accord Hybrid hits stores this fallThe 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid, rated at 47 mpg, will go on sale in October. The new Honda Accord Hybrid boasts among the best EPA fuel efficiency ratings in its class, as well as informational graphics showing how its fuel economy changes from moment to moment.
Best time to drive a hybrid? When traffic is bad.Hybrid cars can cost thousands of dollars more than their traditional counterparts, but in cities racked with congestion, they can easily save nearly that much in gas, a Carnegie Mellon University study found.
Tesla's first Model S recall: Seat defect puts new brand to the testTesla recall involves a limited number of Model S vehicles for an issue with the back-seat mounting. This is the first recall for Tesla's new Model S, and its handling of the issue is an opportunity for the nascent company to build its reputation for transparency and customer service.
FlightCar: Get free airport parking. Earn money from your car.FlightCar is taking on the airport parking and rental car industries with a new model, where air travelers rent out their cars. The startup, founded in February by three teenagers, joins the growing car-sharing industry.
2014 Buick LaCrosse to cost drivers $34,060General Motors' 2014 Buick LaCrosse, set to appear in auto showrooms soon, offers drivers 36 mpg on the highway and an eight-inch touch-screen display. The new Buick LaCrosse can also stream Pandora through its cabin.
Jeep recall: Chrysler refuses, then caves to feds' call for inspecting 2.7 million JeepsJeep recall of 2.7 million vehicles at risk for catching fire during collisions was finally agreed to by Chrysler. The company intially refused when the NHTSA requested the Jeep recall, even though the issue has been linked to 51 deaths.
2014 Audi SQ5 priced from $52,795The 2014 Audi SQ5 will go on sale later this summer, hoping to hold its own against sporty competitors like the BMW X3 and the Mercedes-Benz GLK Class. The car boasts 354 horsepower and 347 pound-feet of torque output.
GM recall: SUVs can catch fire even when parkedGM recalls nearly 200,000 midsize SUVs in the US because a power window and door module can melt or even catch fire. The GM recall is an extension of a previous safety notice.
2013 Audi Allroad offers smooth handling, crisp turnsThe 2013 Audi Allroad is versatile, allowing drivers to navigate both choppy, unpaved roads and curving blacktop, Halvorson says. The wagon does not have the highest ground clearance, but it compensates by offering a smooth ride for all.
Hybrid repair costs drop, especially in the NortheastBasic car repairs are more expensive than they used to be, but repairing hybrids is going the other direction.
Can electric cars save Route 66?US Historic Route 66 is one of the most famous highways on earth, but the interstate system effectively killed it. But some think electric car road trips could re-kindle interest in Route 66.
NHTSA asks for Liberty, Grand Cherokee recall. Jeep says 'no.'The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration asked Jeep to recall 2.7 million vehicles due to a potentially dangerous design issue in some Grand Cherokee and Liberty models. But Jeep pushed back saying the risk of an incident was too small. That isn't sitting well with consumers, according to a new survey.
Dodge Dart recall: Cold weather can stall engineChrysler is conducting a Dodge Dart recall of some 2013 models with a turbo engine and dual dry clutch transmission. The Dodge Dart recall affects some 13,000 vehicles.
South Carolina explores electronic license platesSouth Carolina is exploring the idea of introducing electronic license plates. A company called Compliance Innovations has developed such electronic license plates utilizing ePaper technology similar to what's used on devices like the Kindle.
eGallon: Find out what it costs drive an electric carEnergy Department releases eGallon calculator to allow consumers to determine the cost, efficiency of driving electric cars vs. gasoline-powered cars.
2014 Ford Fiesta focuses on fuel economyThe 2014 Ford Fiesta offers improved fuel efficiency, giving you 30 mpg in the city and 41 mpg on the highway. The new Ford Fiesta uses less fuel than any other subcompact car except for the Toyota Prius C.
Face-off: RAM 1500 versus Ford F-150Dodge's RAM 1500 has some of the best EPA stats and entertainment systems among trucks, but the Ford F-150 has the reputation of being the best-selling pickup truck in America. Put side by side, which truck wins?
Watch out, Jeep Liberty: 2014 Jeep Cherokee boasts dramatic redesignThe 2014 Jeep Cherokee, expected to be released this fall, comes in four different trim levels that show updated technology and improved fuel economy. The new Cherokee starts at $23,990.
New 2014 Mercedes-Benz S Class boasts high tech featuresThe new 2014 Mercedez-Benz S Class comes with the ability to drive itself, as well as advanced safety technologies that can detect when the car is about to crash into pedestrians.
New Acura TL Special Edition car hits marketsThe new Acura TL Special Edition car is now on sale. The 2013 Acura is priced from $38,300 and includes a deck lid spoiler, keyless access, and distinctive 18-inch alloys.
