<</The EPA recently approved the use of E15 fuel at gas stations, but several groups, including the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers, say that the ruling is premature and will have dangerous consequences. The organization contends that the 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline blend is harmful to engines.
USA Today is reporting that several industry trade [...]
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If you have one or two children and like a bit of luxury with your practicality, the 2012 Volvo XC70 is worth a look, says Cars.com Family contributor Courtney Messenbaugh. While this five-seat wagon is versatile, it lacks great fuel economy and a bevy of cupholders (it only has four).
2012 Volvo XC70 Review
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<</Ford canceled the Escape Hybrid for 2013, but the automaker is quickly replacing it with its first dedicated hybrid crossover. When the 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid goes on sale this fall, it will start at $25,995. (A destination fee was not given.)
The C-Max “will be more affordable than the Toyota Prius v while achieving better [...]
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Enthusiasts still in shock over the departure of the Pontiac G8 have a new savior. Chevrolet made it official today: The automaker will launch a new performance sedan called the 2014 Chevrolet SS in early 2013.
Like the G8, the SS borrows its shape and mechanicals from a Holden Commodore. Unlike the G8, however, the SS [...]
If you are a parent of a teen in the process of learning to drive the numbers are daunting if not downright frightening.<
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New models will come fast and furious in the 2013-16 model years, according to Bank of America/Merrill Lynch’s annual product pipeline analysis, dubbed the “Car Wars” report. Bank of America sees an above-average level of new model launches starting in the 2014 and 2015 model years, when 105 all-new models will be launched.
GM will have a [...]
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Acura is recalling 52,615 TL sedans from the 2007-08 model years because of a faulty hose, the automaker said.
In the affected vehicles, the power-steering hose may deteriorate over time and leak fluid. This could lead to a loss of steering control. If power-steering fluid leaks onto the catalytic converter, it could start a fire. Acura [...]
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Buried within the news about the launch of the 2013 Nissan Altima, Nissan confirmed that it’s preparing an all-new version of its Rogue compact crossover. We don’t know much beyond that, but we expect the model to be heavily influenced by the Hi-Cross Concept shown at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.
The concept was a seven-passenger [...]
<</The 2012 Chevrolet Suburban and 2012 Toyota Yaris we tested for this edition of Extreme Commuting are two ends of the commuter-car spectrum. The large Suburban takes the comfort angle, while the tiny Yaris takes a more frugal approach. I also put the punchy Fiat 500 Abarth through my lengthy commute. The Yaris is cheap and [...]
