Automotive Technology

Consumer Reports: Lexus Makes the Most Reliable Cars; Lincoln the Least

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  Consumer Reports: Lexus Makes the Most Reliable Cars; Lincoln the Least By Sean Tucker 11/22/2021 8:45am Who builds the most reliable new cars? According to Consumer Reports, Japanese automakers dominate dependability. Eight of the top 10 finishers in its annual reliability ratings come from the island nation. Among domestic brands, only Buick made it into the […]

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Average Age of Cars on Road Hits New High

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  Average Age of Cars on Road Hits New High By Sean Tucker 05/24/2022 10:08am How old is your car? We’re surrounded by ads for up-to-the-minute cars with zippy electric drivetrains and screens that double as phone screens. But if your car dates to the days of the iPhone 3, you’re not alone. In fact, half of our

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Telescoping Steering Wheel Guide: Everything You Need to Know

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  Telescoping Steering Wheel Guide: Everything You Need to Know By Russ Heaps 09/03/2021 4:00pm Increasing safety and reducing fatigue are the key reasons for tailoring your driving position to you. A telescoping steering wheel is a critical component in achieving that ideal fit. No question, steering a vehicle is crucial to its operation. Whatever we

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Best Cars for Seniors and All the Features You Need

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  Best Cars for Seniors and All the Features You Need By Russ Heaps 03/13/2023 12:00pm No matter the age, here at Kelley Blue Book, we believe in owning a car that makes everyday life easier, driving safer, and fits our budget. On the other hand, we’d be kidding ourselves to think there aren’t some features

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Studies: Crash-Avoidance Tech Most Benefits Young Drivers

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  Studies: Crash-Avoidance Tech Most Benefits Young Drivers By Sean Tucker 09/17/2021 8:32am Car safety has come a long way in recent years. Even many affordable cars now feature automated safety systems such as automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection that were high-tech marvels of the luxury car market five years ago. They can help us

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How Ford’s Evasive Steering Works

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  How Ford’s Evasive Steering Works By Christian Wardlaw 09/24/2020 5:00pm At some point, evasive steering assist benefits any driver. That’s because we’ve all been in a situation where this relatively new technology comes in handy. Whether a child or dog runs into the street, a smartphone-absorbed pedestrian steps off of a curb, the car ahead

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How Does Forward Collision Warning Work?

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  How Does Forward Collision Warning Work? By Christian Wardlaw 08/13/2021 4:00pm Though forward collision warning (FCW) has been available for more than 15 years, you might not know what it is or what it does. Let’s take a closer look at this technology. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the Highway

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Car Air Conditioning: Tips to Keep it in Shape and Cold

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  Car Air Conditioning: Tips to Keep it in Shape and Cold By Joni Finkle 04/01/2022 8:00am As warmer summer weather approaches, your car’s interior needs lots of air conditioning to get you and your tribe around town comfortably. We often take our car’s air conditioning for granted. But in truth, cool air is not just

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