Hyundai Gains Edge With Hybrid Battery Replacement Coverage
February 6, 2012 – 1:40 pm | No Comment

Korean automaker finds yet another way to trump its competitors.
What would keep you from buying a hybrid model? Besides price, one of the most significant concerns for potential buyers are each model’s battery packs. Those …

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Nifty Idea: Inflatable Seat Belts!
November 5, 2009 – 6:28 pm | 3 Comments
Nifty Idea: Inflatable Seat Belts!

I like this new safety feature from Ford: offer customers inflatable seat belts to protect rear occupants who don’t have the benefit of an air bag to protect them in a frontal crash. Sure, many …

IIHS Adds Fourth Test Category: Roof Strength
August 24, 2009 – 12:05 am | 2 Comments
IIHS Adds Fourth Test Category: Roof Strength

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is an association of auto insurance companies who track how well vehicles perform in a crash. These tests go far in helping member companies decide how much to …

Your Economy Car and Crash Repairs: Surprising Results!
September 11, 2008 – 3:03 am | 5 Comments
Your Economy Car and Crash Repairs: Surprising Results!

You’ve done your home work and found a car that costs under $15,000 and that price includes air conditioning, six airbags, and a nifty sound system. With highway gas mileage approaching 35 mpg, you’re certain …

Brilliance Quality Is Still Lacking
July 21, 2008 – 3:30 am | 8 Comments

Chinese Automaker Retests Its Failed Sedan
Let’s face it: when it comes to building reliable and safe vehicles, the People’s Republic of China has a lot to learn.
Brilliance China Auto (or Brilliance) was proven to be …