GM to Recall Nearly Quarter Million Crossover Vehicles
GM plans to recall more than 243,000 2009-2010 crossover utility vehicles, including the Chevy Traverse, Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook. GM cites potential problems with second-row safety belts. There are no known cases of the belts failing in a crash.
Top 10 Back-to-School Cars
So students are fully prepared to go back to school, Kelley Blue Book went beyond pens, books and laptops to create its 2010 Top 10 Back-to-School Cars. The choices include a mix of both used and new vehicles that are "fun, economical, versatile and reliable." Topping this kbb.com chart was the 2006 Honda Civic, followed by a new unit, the much-publicized 2011 Ford Fiesta.
Smaller Engines Immediate Future of Fuel Economy Gains
Automakers have vastly improved 4-cylinder engines over recent years so they are more powerful and run smoothly but still get good fuel-economy. These engines, not hybrid and electric vehicles sold in small numbers, will help meet new fuel-efficiency and carbon emissions standards for several years.
AOL Autos’ Sports Car Bargains
AOL Autos is showing great deals on used sports cars that are on sale right now for under $15,000. The online auto marketer has identified 10 examples.
Telematics Systems Should Offer More in View of Free Smartphone Navigation
Vehicle navigation systems are capable of much more than turn-by-turn directions. Now that this is free on smartphones, telematics systems need to offer unique route and nearby information to stay useful.
