Honda Recalling 2011 Odyssey, Civic
Honda will recall more than 33,000 Odysseys for possible faulty windshield-wiper rods and 18,000 Civics for potential leaking fuel tanks. All affected vehicles are 2011 model year. The recalls are voluntary, and Honda reports no accidents or fires reported due to the defects.
More States Address Driver Distraction Issues
Lawmakers in many states are introducing legislation to ban texting, talking on cell phones and other driver distractions. Penalties include fines up to $500 and license points.
Smartphones Can Save Gas
Drivers can trust instinct, their natural ability to sniff out gas prices, or turn to their smartphone. Truecar.com has assembled a list of ten apps which will direct drivers to a gas station with the best price without needless and gas-wasting driving around.
Next Distracted Driving Concern: ‘Webbing While Driving’
Since cell phones hit the market, governments have struggled to combat distracted driving. State Farm surveyed 912 people who own a smart phone and discovered that 19 percent said they use the Internet while driving.
Ford Teaching Drivers to Be Green
With gas prices on the rise, driving technologies available inside Ford vehicles are coaching consumers to more fuel-efficient miles every time they get behind the wheel. These technologies, which include EcoMode and SmartGauge with EcoGuide, are designed to be eco-friendly and fun to use, all while helping drivers save money.
